Resonators

Resonators are a Brighton-based UK reggae band whose sound sits across dub, reggae and soul, with roots in 1960s and 1970s Jamaican reggae and a wider connection to bass music. The group includes Abraham Moughrabi, Faye Houston, Darren Mathers and Kassia Zermon, and is known as a nine-piece act with two lead singers, Kassia Zermon and Faye Houston.

Style and formation

The band develops a distinct dub reggae style by drawing on Jamaican roots music while combining it with other influences. Their songs are described as balancing meditative qualities with a dancefloor focus, and their live performances present a unified stage presence rather than a single front person.

Recordings and label work

Resonators release their self-titled debut album in 2010, and it receives national and international radio support from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and Kiss FM, with play from Mark Lamarr, David Rodigan and Craig Charles. They later work with London label Wah Wah 45s, issuing three 7-inch singles: Sweet Love Affair, Gold Getter and Surrender. Their second album, The Constant, appears on Wah Wah 45s in vinyl, CD and digital formats and combines direct, socially aware messages with progressive roots-inspired dub and a deep soul-influenced sound.

Live work and collaborations

The band play major venues including Brixton Academy, Koko and the Jazz Cafe, and appear at festivals such as Glastonbury, Green Man and Outlook Croatia. They also share stages with Horace Andy, Fat Freddy's Drop, Mad Professor and The Skatalites. Other festival appearances include Lovebox, Sunrise Celebration and Notting Hill Carnival.

Reception

David Rodigan describes their music as British reggae at its best, and their recordings are praised for having a distinctive and original sound. Resonators are established within the UK dub reggae scene and are associated with Brighton’s live music community.