Excellent, inspired roots reggae from the L.A. formation THE EXPANDERS feat. DAN HASTIE (ORGONE / MONOPHONICS).

With their inspired roots reggae sound, Los Angeles-based THE EXPANDERS, who have been active since 2006, are now among the hottest representatives of the genre. With a classic line-up of guitar(s), bass, drums and vocals and a style unmistakably rooted in the 70s and early 80s, the live-proven quartet, which has already accompanied legendary Jamaican reggae greats such as ALTON ELLIS, THE MAYTONES and the WAILING SOULS, has now released "Hustling" now presents its third album, "Hustling Culture". JOHN ASHER, JOHN BUTCHER, CHIQUIS LOZOYA and DEVIN MORRISON have mastered both the classic roots sound and three-part harmony singing to perfection, and their stylistically confident compositions exude a timeless authenticity exude a timeless authenticity, freshness and sovereignty reminiscent of the musical feats of THE ETHIOPIANS, CULTURE or THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS. They were actively supported on organ, piano and clavinet by ROY FISHELL, ROGER RIVAS, TOM COOK and the dAN HASTIE, known from his collaboration with the West Coast funk group ORGONE and the MONOPHONICS.