Every once in a while an album comes along that instantly transports you into the artist's world, and Paula Fuga's new record "Rain On Sunday" does exactly that. For those yet unaware of Paula and her music, Fuga is a Hawaiian native from the small town Waimānalo on the island of Oahu who has become the leading female voice of the Hawaii music scene. Her debut 2006 album "Lilikoi" earned her the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for ‘Most Promising Artist', and ever since she has been garnering a global fanbase with major tours and a wonderful EP titled "Misery's End". All of this has led up to her beautiful sophomore LP "Rain On Sunday", for which she teamed up with Jack Johnson's record label Brushfire Records.

Oahu, Hawaii-based singer-songwriter and producer, JOBY! has released an incredible new song called Finding My Way. The 19 year old artist was influenced by reggae, rock and roll and hip hop and we are vibing to this new jam. Dailyreggae.com caught up with JOBY! to learn more about the song’s creation.

MediSun has released his latest single, Speak Love, and we are loving the laid back groove, and positive message the artist is sharing about using our words to “heal, enlighten, unite, and create”.

Our last album review was of Boston heavy-hitters The Elovaters, so it's only fitting we follow it up with a review of the stellar new EP from Salem, New Hampshire's rising star Joe Sambo. Maybe it's snow caused daydreams of the beach, or just something about the deep rooted culture of the northeast; whatever the case may be the reggae artists of New England are putting the region on the map for reggae fans everywhere.

Morning reflection is so important. Waking up feeling grateful and starting our morning at the right pace helps set the course for the day. One perfect way to start with reflection and good vibes is by listening to The Quasi Kings’ new single, Real Nice. We are absolutely loving this peaceful song highlighting the band’s thoughtful lyrics and beautiful reggae music. Dailyreggae.com caught up with Benny Coleman (vocals, bass) and learned Real Nice is about “the challenge of finding balance, fear and excitement about the future, and the struggle to be the best you can be for the people around you.”

JonQuan & Associates have dropped their first single in advance of an album release coming this December. Accidental Badman, released via Easy Star Records, is a super irie song with an old school reggae feel. JonQuan teamed up with reggae veteran Carlton Livingston and the song was inspired by a true tale of someone Livingston knew back in the day. JonQuan is best known as the frontman for Buddha Council out of Virginia Beach.

Reggae is healing and helps inspire positivity around the world, and Gaba Groove Music has an incredible story with reggae front and center. Dailyreggae.com caught up with Gaba to learn more about his grooving new song, Happy Friday! We are loving the song’s vibing riddim, smooth guitar, drums, and Gaba Groove’s message of carrying weekend vibes throughout our life each day. Happy Friday! features Blaine Dillinger, Andrew McKee, Matt Benoit & Bok.Keyz.

Las Vegas reggae band High Frequency recently released a new music video for their song, Carnal (Not Go Bring). The video features really cool shots of the band jamming, including some close-up instrument shots, and fun skateboarding scenes. The song is the first on High Frequency’s 2021 album, Know Where to Land.

While the global pandemic helped bring reggae fans an abundance of wonderful studio music from their favorite bands, it also starved them of the live reggae music they crave. Perhaps the epitome of this musical withdrawal was the postponement of the now legendary Cali Roots Festival. But fans need not wait any longer! The Cali Roots team is bringing us a series of festivals dubbed "Cali Roots Sessions" leading up to the large festival occurring in 2022, and the first is being held in San Francisco on October 23rd & 24th, 2021.

International roots reggae collaboration Roots Makers have released a new EP called Summers Love and Dailyreggae.com caught up with the band to learn about the creative process and inspiration.

Boston band The Elovaters have been the rising star of the American Reggae scene for the past couple of years, a status well deserved with their professional-grade musicianship, quality songwriting, and consistent touring opening for major acts such as Pepper and Ziggy Marley that led to headlining tours of their own for their ever-growing fanbase. With all this said, it's in their new album Castles that we see the band truly coming into their own and delivering an album showcasing a broad and unique sound that will surely lock in their place as major players in modern American Reggae music.

It’s always fun to hear a new rendition of one of our favorite reggae classics! Stick Figure and Johnny Cosmic have teamed up to bring an irie, dub-infused version of Bob Marley’s song Sun Is Shining to life.

Northern Colorado reggae band Inside the Mind recently released a cool song called No Place. According to the band, “The song is dedicated to those who feel like they have been dealt a bad hand and have no place to go. Hoping to bring some light on those who have no place to call home.” The band also released a music video; definitely check it out! We are digging the song’s reggae riddim, and thoughtful lyrics.

Kauai-based musician, Zech, collaborated with his team at Kawaiola Productions and producer, Kawaiola Yaris, to release his first live track, Different Worlds. We are absolutely loving this beautiful new song and the relaxing vibes it brings. Different Worlds has an irie reggae riddim, rocking solo guitar, and Zech’s voice brings the descriptive lyrics to life.

Reggae at Red Rocks is a legendary staple of the American reggae scene, and Slightly Stoopid & Co are bringing this experience free to the masses this Saturday (8/14) at 6 pm MT and Sunday (8/15) at 4:25 pm MT with a live stream benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Last Prisoner Project.

JahVision recently released a music video for his song Expose, and the singer’s passionate lyrics and beautiful delivery are on display. Expose was released by I Vision Records and the music video was directed by Behind The Eye.

E.N Young recently released a new shirt with a throwback ‘strictly roots vinyl mix’ tape cassette design. The artist and producer said in an email to Dailyreggae.com, “When I was kid my brother Mike (Strictly Roots) and I hunted for new reggae (vinyl, cds, downloads) and we would make mix tapes to bump on the go! I had stacks of mix tapes and they were vibes!!”

Another week is upon us and a fun way to start it is by listening to Drumwise’s incredible new Reflection Riddim album featuring reggae stars and bands Through The Roots, Inna Vision, The Steppas, Suckarie, and Jemere Morgan. Drumwise is the stage name for reggae musician and producer Calvin Canha, who dropped the riddim on July 30th via Greenstone and his new Drumwise label. Other artists featured include Siaosi, Peetah Morgan, and Chante.

Edley Shine has released a new music video for his fun song Glow Party. If you’re headed to hang with family and friends this weekend turn this one up to get the party started! Glow Party is the fifth song on Shine’s 2020 EP, Based on Talent.

Tempe, Arizona-based heavy hitters Katastro bring their unique genre-melding sound to San Diego's one and only Music Box! The band is touring in support of their new album Sucker released in 2021. The album is a great ride during which Katastro uses groovy rhythms, well-produced beats, catchy melodies, hip hop flows, and instrumentation reminiscent of the legendary band Dirty Heads. Expect them to bring the hype on August 12th!