Dub Reggae maestros Kingfisha return with first new single in a decade with 'Highly Recommended'
Brisbane’s dub reggae maestros, the internationally-acclaimed Kingfisha have released their first new music in a decade, bringing their smooth, super-fat grooves back to the airwaves with the brand new single, ‘Highly Recommended’ (which will also release as a limited edition 7” vinyl).
Driven by a solid low-end, timeless skank and unmistakable lead vocal that has defined Kingfisha’s music for decades, ‘Highly Recommended’ delivers a fresh dose of the band’s signature sound. Deep, yet melodic and built for movement, this new track will hit just as hard on a festival stage as it does through a club’s sound system.
In true Kingfisha fashion, ‘Highly Recommended’ is wickedly heavy-handed on the deep bass and solid dub groove, balanced beautifully by 8-bit blips, synth trickery, melodica magic and those smooth-as-silk Anthony Forrest vocals. Hypnotically head-nodding and guaranteed to induce a full-body sway, this long-overdue deep dub reggae cut from one of Australia’s best in the game feels like a natural continuation of the sound they established on 2016’s Offered It Up. A decade away clearly hasn't dulled Kingfisha's production chops, with every bass wobble, digital blip and melodic flourish sitting exactly where it needs to. And yes, it definitely comes ‘Highly Recommended’.
Kingfisha head out on the road for a run of dates taking in Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, and Earth Frequency Festival at Woodfordia.
Kingfisha have carved out a special place in Australia’s independent music scene, earning a reputation for their well-crafted live performances and distinctive blend of dub, reggae and electronic music. Their songs have travelled far beyond their Brisbane roots, connecting with audiences across Australia and around the world.
Kingfisha have been perfecting their unique mix of modern reggae for almost twenty years. Their sound is seductive, polished, and irresistibly catchy, characterised by deep, all-encompassing rhythms, compelling synth lines, and treated drums, topped with a soulful understated vocal.
From Europe to Africa, their live shows have enchanted audiences, while at home in Australia, they are celebrated as bass-heavy roof-raisers, winning Triple J Unearthed Roots back in the day.
In previous years Kingfisha have performed at coveted festivals around the world such as Reggae Sun Ska Festival (France), Rototom Sunsplash (Spain), Boomtown Fair (UK), IOMMA (Reunion Island), Ostróda Reggae Festival (Poland), BluesFest (Byron Bay), Earth Frequency Festival (SEQld), Rainbow Serpent Festival (VIC), WOMADelaide, Woodford Folk Festival, Wide Open Spaces (Alice Springs), Queenscliff Music Festival and Peak Festival (Perisher).
‘Highly Recommended’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Kingfisha on tour
Sunday 20 September – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
Friday 25 September – Mirrorball Ministries, Brisbane
Saturday 26 September – Full Moon Dance at Verridale Hall, Sunshine Coast
Saturday 3 October – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, Cairns
Saturday 24 October – Earth Frequency Festival, Woodfordia
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