With over 140,000 albums sold worldwide, and multi-platinum selling albums to their name, The Black Seeds have taken their boundary crossing reggae fusion to the world over the past two decades, establishing strong followings across Europe and America, and spearheading New Zealand’s internationally renowned roots movements alongside acts such as Fat Freddys Drop and Katchafire.
The band’s progressive 6th studio album ‘Fabric’ was released successfully in 2017, reaching #3 on the U.S Billboard Reggae Album chart & NZ album charts, and #3 on UK & German iTunes Reggae charts.
05Jul2019
The Black Seeds release new EP REFABRICATED
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New Zealand reggae music icons The Black Seeds have released REFABRICATED; a six track companion EP containing 3 as-yet unreleased tracks and 3 remixed/reinvented songs from the original Fabric catalogue.
Fabric is the band’s progressive and highly anticipated sixth studio, and was released in 2017 to critical acclaim and chart success (#3 on the US Billboard Reggae Albums chart & NZ album chart, #3 on the UK & German iTunes Reggae album charts).
The Black Seeds have also announced their return to Europe in August for the first time since 2013.
August 1 – Ampere, Munich DE August 2 – Zelt-Musik Festival, Freiburg DE August 3 – Lido, Berlin DE August 4 – Watt En Schlick, Dangast DE August 5 – Little Vega, Copenhagen DK August 7 – Train, Aarhus DK August 8 – Rapa Nui Beachclub, Bloemenedaal aan Zee, NL August 9 – Boomtown Fair, Winchester UK August 10 – The Sugar Club, Dublin IE August 12 – The Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh UK August 13 – Glee Club, Birmingham UK August 14 – The Fleece, Bristol UK August 15 – Electric Ballroom, London UK August 16 – Watering Hole, Cornwall UK August 18 – Beautiful Days Festival, Devon UK
08Sep2017
The Black Seeds release sixth studio album Fabric
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The Black Seeds have today released their long-awaited sixth studio album, “Fabric”.
After a couple of years touring the world and juggling festival slots, The Black Seeds focused their efforts throughout 2016 and 2017 on the recording of their new studio album. The sessions for Fabric took place at acclaimed engineer/producer and long-time Black Seeds collaborator, Lee Prebble’s Wellington studio The Surgery.
The result is a twelve-track album of bold, groove-heavy tunes that demonstrate the multiple facets of what makes The Black Seeds who they are, set over a classic dub/reggae foundation.
Overall, there is a grand expansiveness that sets over the tracklist, allowing for each song to breathe and exist on its own, but also comfortably within the context of the wider picture. This shows The Black Seeds’ limitless creative energy for what it is – always moving forward and progressing without compromising the soul of who they are, while always remaining conscious of the current world around them.
“Fabric” is out now.
28Aug2017
The Black Seeds release new single and announce NZ/AUS tour
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Long established as one of New Zealand’s finest acts, South Pacific reggae-soul legends The Black Seeds return in 2017 with their long awaited 6th studio album “Fabric” (out September 8.)
With their brand new, third single ‘Back To You’ recently released to the world, the almighty 8-piece will be bringing it to a town near you onboard their New Zealand and Australian album tour.
Known for an electrifying live show, and having just returned from a successful tour of Canada & the US, The Black Seeds tour is not to be missed.
Thursday 21 September – The Raglan Club, Raglan Friday 22 September – The Powerstation, Auckland Saturday 23 September – Totara st, Mt. Maunganui Wednesday 27 September – Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka Thursday 28 September – Refuel, Dunedin Friday 29 September – The Bedford Bigtop, Christchurch Friday 6 October – San Fran, Wellington Saturday 7 October – San Fran, Wellington Wednesday 1st November – Sol Bar, Maroochydore Thursday 2nd November – The Triffid, Brisbane Friday 3rd November – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads Saturday 4th November – Manning Bar, Sydney Sunday 5th November – Long Jetty Hotel, Long Jetty Thursday 9th November -The Corner Hotel, Melbourne Friday 10th November – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River Saturday 11th November – Metropolis, Fremantle
19Apr2012
THE BLACK SEEDS NUMBER 1 ON THE NEW ZEALAND CHARTS
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Congratulations to The Black Seeds!
Their fifth studio album ‘Dust and Dirt’ has gone straight to the top of the New Zealand album charts – the first New Zealand band to achieve the number one spot so far this year. ‘Dust And Dirt’ also garnered praise overseas, reaching #1 on Germany’s iTunes reggaecharts, and #2 on the iTunes reggae charts in the U.S.
Currently in the middle of tours of the U.S and Europe, The Black Seeds will return to NZ in Mayto perform 9 shows across the country.
02Mar2012
THE BLACK SEEDS ANNOUNCE ‘DUST & DIRT’ AND FREE DOWNLOAD
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After four long years of touring the globe after the release of their last full-length record, “Solid Ground”, The Black Seeds are making a triumphant return with the announcement of their new record “Dust And Dirt”.
Self recorded and produced in their Wellington studio, the 13-track album introduces new sounds and styles not heard on previous releases whilst retaining the trademark sound that has seen the band remain one of New Zealand’s premiere acts for the past decade.
To celebrate the release, they are offering their first single “Pippy Pip” as a free download for a limited time from the Black Seeds website.
