Around The Bend

Series produced by Maximilian Eyle

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Listen and learn about reggae from today's newest tracks to gems from the past. Around The Bend features regular interviews with reggae artists, concert and album reviews, and a history of the music. The show is broadcast internationally in the U.S. and Spain.

Formed in 2011 as a college radio show, Around The Bend has since grown into an internationally syndicated program that is broadcast weekly in the U.S. and Spain.

"The idea for the show came when I began to think about how underrepresented reggae is on the radio," explained show host Max Eyle. "This is a ripe and fruitful music that has been the sound of funk and rebellion since its founding in the early 1960s."

Around The Bend seeks to educate, but most of all entertain, by providing listeners with a sense of the music's history as well as a close look at the culture today.


15 Pieces

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Includes an exclusive interview with HIRIE where we discuss her recording plans and the struggles of women in the recording industry. We also enjoy...

  • Added: Sep 17, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:07
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We sit down with Slightly Stoopid's drummer - Rymo and discuss their tour and albums. Also look out for music from HIRIE, Irie Souls, Gregory Isaac...

  • Added: Sep 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
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Includes updates on the upcoming interview schedule as well as music from Tribal Seeds, Sola Rosa, and The Expendables.

  • Added: Sep 04, 2015
  • Length: 56:24
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A look at reggae from around the world, including music from Cultura Profetica, Suburband Reggae, The Black Seeds, and more.

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  • Added: Sep 01, 2015
  • Length: 59:42
  • Purchases: 1
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We sit down with Devin Morrison of The Expanders to discuss rebel reggae and the legacy of the music. Also featuring tracks from Third World, Matis...

  • Added: Aug 18, 2015
  • Length: 59:29
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A study in modern American reggae, featuring music from Stick Figure, SOJA, and Tribal Seeds.

  • Added: Aug 11, 2015
  • Length: 59:57
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Explore the reggaefication of songs from outside the genre, with music from Peter Tosh, The Wailing Souls, Matisyahu, and more.

  • Added: Aug 01, 2015
  • Length: 59:55
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A close look at the relationship between rap and reggae, featuring artists from Stephen Marley to Michael Franti.

  • Added: Jul 18, 2015
  • Length: 59:50
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What messages dominate contemporary reggae? This episode explores some of the most popular themes from such artists as Ziggy Marley, Tribal Seeds, ...

  • Added: Jul 13, 2015
  • Length: 59:29
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Features a review of the new Slightly Stoopid album "Meanwhile... Back at the Lab" along with material from The Expanders, The Melodians, and more.

  • Added: Jul 05, 2015
  • Length: 56:47
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A high energy reggae show featuring tracks from Steel Pulse, Bob Marley, Tribal Seeds, and more. Topics from Marley's exile to the history of some...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2015
  • Length: 59:06
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This episode explores what it means to play "American" reggae and includes an exclusive interview with Josh Swain from The Movement. Also look out ...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2015
  • Length: 59:41
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Providing commentary and historical background, this episode includes new material from Slightly Stoopid, as well as music from Steel Pulse, The Mo...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2015
  • Length: 59:58
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Features the music of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Rebelution, and Sublime, along with an unreleased track from Slightly Stoopid's upcoming album Me...

  • Added: Jun 03, 2015
  • Length: 59:15
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The first of the post-college series, this episode brings you Max's roots reggae picks along with exclusive, unreleased material from Stick Figure ...

  • Added: May 28, 2015
  • Length: 58:53