Simpkin Project

Simpkin Project plays a multi-faceted blend of reggae and Americana music. Their sound has been described as uncompromising blending authentic roots reggae rhythms with a wall-of-sound production style. The lyrical compositions of frontman Phil Simpkin range from "simply truthful" to "stirringly anthemic. Their dedication and respect for reggae mus... ic is both seen and heard through their unique, enthusiastic live performances, songwriting style and studio recordings. Simpkin Projects music addresses the struggles we all face; showing us that there is beauty in all things, from love to loss to injustice, and thus remaining true to the messages of traditional roots-reggae. "Simpkin Project has it going on! The bands ability to varnish stylistic modifications over an organic reggae rhythm, producing a gorgeously incomparable sound that is all their own. And if thats not enough, they leaven the sound with dazzling vocal harmonies, instrumental harmonics and contagious melodies." "Their live performances leave you in a trance, as they often take their well-known songs and break into off-the-cuff jams." "I dont use the word amazing lightly, but the simple fact is that there arent a lot of contemporary reggae bands that play roots reggae at the level of the bands I listened to growing up. The Simpkin Project is the rare exception."Read More