With Brightside, Ziggy Marley delivers an album rooted in intention, sound and
deep musical connection
Released exclusively on vinyl (Oragen vinyl) and CD for Record Store Day on April 18,
2026 , this album will only arrive on streaming services at a later date. This makes
Record Store Day the first and only place to experience Brightside in its purest form,
before it is available anywhere else.
Designed with a physical first philosophy, Brightside is meant to be heard as a
complete audio experience. Ziggy recorded the album in 432Hz , a frequency often
associated with meditation, balance and healing. To fully capture this specific sonic
vision, his studio was rebuilt at the new Tuff Gong campus, allowing for warm, organic
and earth grounded tones.
Recorded with a live band, the songs on Brightside took on a life of their own during
the sessions. The performances are expansive, immersive and deeply musical,
emphasizing feel and atmosphere over convention. The result is an album that invites
listeners to slow down, listen closely and connect with the music on a deeper level.
At its core, Brightside carries a message of healing, reflection and perspective. It is an
album built around sound quality, intention and emotion, created to be experienced
fully on vinyl or CD. Record Store Day has embraced Ziggy Marley's dedication to
audio excellence and will support the release throughout the year, beginning with RSD
2026.