Tidal Surge
Life on the road is a funny thing, grabbing food, rest and media opportunities whenever, wherever you can. Even so, it’s still a surprise to catch King Tide vocalist Paul Snatch huddling between poker machines looking for a quiet spot just after recording another dope set; this time for Triple J.

“We got a fabulous response though - we aren't used to this kind of treatment,” laughs the likeable front man of the gig. “We are happily surprised, that's not to say it's not something we have been working towards.”

What they and every other band in the country has been working towards - recognition, a wider audience and more freedom to explore their craft - is fast becoming a reality for the live favourites after recently signing a deal with UK label Urban Sedated. “They put one of our tracks off the last album onto a record - ‘Global Reggae Compilation Volume 1’ and they are going to put out the new album as well which is good.”

The album he is referring to, 'Roots Pop Reggae' - out now through Vitamin Records - is shoring up the fan base they have won over by their live show. “We love playing live, that is the meat and veg of what we do and we just get up there and it just escalates; fun breeds fun. It’s like two mirrors looking at each other causing an infinity of joy.”

This “infinity of joy” that Paul is referring to is really at the core of what King Tide are about, with their joyful recognition of a changing world represented by 'Roots Pop Reggae'. “It's a pop reggae album so there is a lot of sunshine in it and that's the King Tide message with this album, that we should be embracing our better sides.”

Though the band are all about spreading the love, as with any touring band - the love has to be spread in some pretty crazy places at times. “I can't remember where it was but we did this show that was underground and there was this noxious smell that just made me want to dry retch, but it turned out okay, I just had to leave straight after the show.”

King Tide play Joe's Waterhole, Eumundi, June 19, The Zoo, Saturday June 20 and The Beach Hotel Byron Bay, Sunday June 21. 'Roots Pop Reggae' is out now through Vitamin Records.