When it comes to Reggae in Canada, few bands do it better\u2014while remaining true to its founding principles\u2014than Toronto\u2019s The Human Rights.<\/p>\n
On November 4th, 2022, they released their new single\u00a0\u2018When She\u2019s Gone<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0adding another classic to their already impressive catalog.<\/p>\n Since forming in 2007 around one of the scene\u2019s true lions, Friendliness; The Human Rights have developed a modern, high-energy sound that blends Roots Reggae with jazz, funk, and R&B influences, courtesy of a blazing three-piece horn section and the soulful lead vocals of JUNO nominee Tr\u00e9son.<\/p>\n They proved that again on their latest album\u00a0\u2018Reggae Strong\u2019<\/strong><\/em>, released in the summer of 2021. Recorded with producer and former band member Patric McGroarty, and mixed and mastered by renowned Canadian reggae artist Dubmatix,\u00a0\u2018Reggae Strong\u2019<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0finds The Human Rights coming as close as they have yet to achieving a truly Canadian Reggae sound, with a little assistance from Toronto\u2019s Ras Yunchie, Caddy Cad, ISax, and Carol Brown.<\/p>\n The band is now sharing another Reggae Strong track,\u00a0\u2018When She\u2019s Gone<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0accompanied by a video shot at the 2022 Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario showing band members enjoying the bucolic surroundings, and capped off by glimpses of their euphoric set, which couldn\u2019t be halted by power outages caused by inclement weather.<\/p>\n In a group statement, they say the video is an accurate reflection of the song\u2019s theme of coping with the lingering pain after losing something meaningful in your life. \u201cPerforming at the Hillside Festival in Guelph has been a dream of ours for over 20 years and when we were given the opportunity to close the festival on the Island Stage we were elated. Of course, rain, thunder, and power outages mashed us up, and much like a rough breakup, we were heartbroken.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, as they prepare for the 2023 festival season, The Human Rights continue to build on the momentum of\u00a0\u2018Reggae Strong\u2019<\/strong><\/em>, and the album\u2019s previous singles\u00a0\u2018Peace Gun\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>and\u00a0\u2018Workin\u2019<\/strong><\/em>, which can still be heard on CBC Radio programs such as The Strombo Show, Frequencies, and Big City, Small World.<\/p>\n It all underscores the fact that with\u00a0\u2018Reggae Strong\u2019<\/strong><\/em>, The Human Rights have created their finest album to date, while once again proving Reggae\u2019s ability to unite and inspire everyone struggling to get through tough times.<\/p>\n With the combined strength of 10 humans, The Human Rights are a Live Modern-Roots-Reggae Powerhouse! With three studio albums, multiple major festival appearances, and a national radio play, The Human Rights can be counted among Canada’s finest. On Thursday, December 1st fans can catch The Human Rights and Identity Soup live at Onyx in Guelph, Ontario.<\/p>\n Follow and support The Human Rights<\/p>\n WEBSITE\u00a0 https:\/\/www.thehumanrights.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n FACEBOOK https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehumanrightsband<\/a><\/p>\n INSTAGRAM http:\/\/instagram.com\/thehumanrights<\/a><\/p>\n TWITTER\u00a0twitter.com\/the_humanrights<\/a><\/p>\n YOUTUBE https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GTEXkMEV1Ik<\/a><\/p>\n SPOTIFY\u00a0https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/4UTIVVWV7qyGxQWaUQmqWb?si=erCaQlGDRhamC3CfqXZlGw<\/a><\/p>\n