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7 INCH - BADASONIC RECORDS
2025

- Produced and recorded by Belgian producer Nico Leonard (Reggae Workers of the World, The Aggrolites, Victor Rice, The Moon Invaders, Rocksteady 7, and more).
- Released on collector’s edition 45rpm vinyl in classic black and as a limited yellow pressing, plus worldwide digital availability.
- Authentic vintage sound captured through analog recording and mixing, delivering warmth and organic quality.
- Appeals to vinyl collectors, sound system selectors, and fans of ska, reggae, rocksteady, and soul.
- Strengthened by the band’s growing reputation on the European ska/reggae scene and connections with established international acts like Winston Francis, Stranger Cole and Alpheus.

TRACKLIST
Plenty Of Wine
Time Doesn't Wait

DESCRIPTION
The Utopians return with a brand-new 45rpm single on Badasonic Records: "Plenty Of Wine" backed with "Time Doesn’t Wait". Produced and recorded by Belgian producer Nico Leonard — renowned for his work with Reggae Workers of the World, The Aggrolites, Victor Rice, The Moon Invaders, Rocksteady 7, and many more — this release captures the warmth and authenticity of vintage Jamaican sounds while showcasing The Utopians’ fresh and soulful identity. On the A-side, "Plenty Of Wine" bursts with energy — an irresistible blue beat ska shuffle that radiates joy, community, and pure dancefloor spirit. Flipping the record reveals Time Doesn’t Wait, a deep and conscious roots reggae tune built on a hypnotic groove and carrying a timeless message about resilience and the passing of time. Together, these tracks highlight the band’s versatility and passion for both the celebratory and the reflective sides of Jamaican music culture. Released on collector’s edition 45rpm vinyl in classic black and as a limited yellow pressing, and also available digitally worldwide, this single perfectly embodies The Utopians’ mission: keeping the golden sound of ska, rocksteady, reggae, and soul alive with sincerity and a modern spark. A must-have for selectors, vinyl collectors, and fans of authentic Jamaican-inspired grooves everywhere. No Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Scandinavia, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg.

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1LP - BADASONIC RECORDS
2026

- Physical release includes limited edition vinyl variant
- Featured on genre-curated playlists and supported by independent radio stations worldwide
- Recorded at the iconic House of Soul, Daptone Records (Brooklyn, NY) – home to legends like Sharon Jones & Charles Bradley

TRACKLIST
After Midnight (A-Seite)
Make It Last
If Only
Dulce Pistolera
The Stars Above
Bandulero
In That Picture (B-Seite)
Rocksteady Angel
We Said Goodbye
New True Love (feat. Emma Bitter)
Those Changes
After Midnight (feat. UZIMON)

DESCRIPTION
The Bandulus return with The Stars Above, their most soulful and inspired album to date. Recorded at the legendary House of Soul, Daptone Records in Brooklyn, New York, the album marks a bold step forward for the band, blending classic reggae, early ska, and soul with raw emotion and sharp songwriting. Helmed by frontman Jeremy Peña, The Stars Above showcases the group’s signature heartfelt melodies and timeless grooves, elevated by the analog warmth and authenticity of Daptone’s storied studio. Driven by themes of love, loss, and resilience, The Stars Above is a testament to The Bandulus’ growth as songwriters and musicians. Backed by a tight rhythm section, lush horns, and Peña’s soulful vocals, the album is both a love letter to the golden era of Jamaican music and a modern soul revival. With production that captures the spirit of Studio One and the grit of Memphis soul, The Stars Above cements The Bandulus as torchbearers of a deeply rooted, genre-defying sound.