DubConscious: New Album/Tour

LATEST RELEASE ON STS9’S 1320 RECORDS

DubConscious

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” This remains one of DubConscious‘ most sacred mantras and the definitive theme in this year’s winning election. On January 20, DubConscious celebrated the release of their fifth studio album alongside the celebration and swearing in of President Barack Obama on Inauguration Day 2009. Recorded at Tree Sound Studios with Grammy Award winner Robert Hannon (Engineer, Album of the Year for Outkast‘s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below), and partnered with Sound Tribe Sector 9‘s label, 1320 Records, DubConscious’ NonViolent is a prophetic follow-up to American Dream.

Digital downloads are available online at 1320records.com and sold at live shows in the form of coded “seed cards,” which after the music is downloaded can be planted to grow flowers that help a dwindling honeybee population.

DubConscious will be touring heavily throughout the first quarter of 2009 in support of NonViolent. DubConscious maintains a firm stance on being an environmentally progressive band and the group truly walks the walk in living the message they convey from the stage through their music.

Since 2002, the Athens, GA dub reggae collective DubConscious has been on the leading edge of solution-based philosophy, social and environmental awareness, and the evolution of today’s music. These values are promoted through their music, their distinctive line of organic merchandise, and their collaboration with organizations such as Rock Against Cancer, Wiser Earth, Hands On Atlanta, Rock The Earth, Riverkeeper, Headcount, and Sustainable Waves. Their unique musical style pays homage to world music icons Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Fela Kuti and King Tubby, while incorporating newer influences such as Thievery Corporation and Sound Tribe Sector 9.

Check out DubConscious’ tour dates here.