Destroy Babylon

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Destroy Babylon have spent over a decade refining their unique, immersive sound into a militant mix of reggae rhythms, soulful harmonies, and heavy dubs. Brothers Marc and John Beaudette keep their deep pocket rhythm section locked with a psychic twin sense while Rob Carmichael stirs up sonic guitar riffs with a smooth vocal finish. Add to that some of the finest organ and horn players Boston has to offer, and you have a group capable of getting any crowd on their feet.

Formed in 2001 in the sticks of Hudson NH and relocating to the bricks of Boston in 2005, Destroy Babylon has taken the idea of “punky reggae” to the next level. DB has shared the stage with legends that have greatly influenced the band such as Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Wailers, Steel Pulse, HR of Bad Brains, and The English Beat, in addition to shows with contemporaries like Dub Trio, The Aggrolites, The Slackers, Westbound Train and the Easy Star All-Stars.

Destroy Babylon News

Destroy Babylon New LP

 

Greetings Young Cub Massive… we’re back! Thanks for bearing with us while we got our new site underway- take a look around the new digs! Check out Young Cub artists hitting all corners of the map on the live page. In addition to upcoming releases from The Aggrolites, Leonard Dillon and Ghosts of Jupiter, we have a new record up for pre-order today:

Young Cub Records is pleased to announce the release of the new Destroy Babylon LP, Long Live the Vortex, available for pre-order now from the new online Young Cub store! The album is also available in Deluxe and CD formats here. Catch DB live next weekend in their home state of New Hampshire supporting the legendary Wailers Featuring Junior Marvin plus Maxi Priest. They’ll also be on tour later this month throughout New England with the Easy Star All-Stars.

Much more to come concerning the next round of Aggrolites 45s and the new Leonard Dillon full-length. Stay tuned!

420 Live: 10 Ft Ganja Plant, Chadwick Stokes, Destroy Babylon

On Friday, April 20th, The Middle East is hosting a 420 celebration for the ages: 10 Ft Ganja Plant will play their 3rd show in their 12 year history, the 1st ever with the original line up. Joining them will be Chadwick Stokes (of Disptach & State Radio) doing a solo acoustic set, and Boston’s own Destroy Babylon will kick-start the night. Tickets are nearly sold out- buy yours now here.

Members of 10 Ft Ganja Plant appear throughout the Young Cub catalog, including on the upcoming Leonard Dillon LP. Yet, since their debut release over a decade ago, their full roster remains a mystery. The group is a modern day paradox among the flood of social network obsessions, and we’re excited to hear them bring their vintage sound to a stage so close to home.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night of music. Proudly sponsored by ROIR, Calling All Crows, St. Germain, and The Hempest.