Julian Marley & The Uprising are set to spread positivity across California with their first stop on tour at Music Box SD on June 14. Daily Reggae had the honor of interviewing Julian to learn more about the artist’s irie new album, “Colors of Royal”, what music fans can expect to hear on the tour, and the singer-songwriter’s excitement to kick off the tour at the beautiful Music Box SD venue.

Keep your head up with Richy Whiz’s “Leave me lonely” off the “African Freedom Riddim” album. Whiz cools down the pace and shares an honest reflection of an up and down relationship.

Algorhythm unleash “Magic” in the recording booth with another amazing single. These reggae rockers are dropping pure fire, and I love the depth of this love song. The band’s first single, “Good Life” has been one of my favorite singles of 2023, and they followed it up with another super catchy track that will have you dancing as fast as a magician say Abracadabra!

Iration is teaming with Artikal Sound System and Cydeways in the “IRL Fall Tour” this October and November! The national tour kicks off in Sacramento mid October and runs through mid November wrapping in Tucson.

Mr Mego showcases big heart and superb vocals in “Oh, Tiana”. The Bay Area musician beautifully blends reggae, rock and pop music, and this track is so smooth and vibey!

Now, I am admittedly biased because Wolf Trap is my hometown venue and SOJA is my hometown band, but this Saturday’s show at Wolf Trap is set to be an all time classic. Their first show back in over 4 years, SOJA is bringing Protoje, Jesse Royal, and a special appearance by J Boog to celebrate. Oh and did I mention the venue sits inside a national park….

This July 15-20, 2023, Mighty Crown Sound System are inviting travelers to join the “Far East Reggae Cruise”, Japan’s first reggae music cruise! The five night cruise will feature some fun performances from international artists including Freddie McGregor, Massive B, and Wayne Wonder.

The Daily Reggae Song of the Week is Pepper’s newest single “Get Me Ready”. It’s a beautiful, laid back reggae tune, perfect for Sunday morning. The track was co-written with Tim Armstrong of Rancid and Kevin Bivona of The Interrupters and punk fans will surely recognize the influence. This amazing collab was released by LAW Records, and hopefully we see more to come!

Take over any dance floor with Luigui Bleand’s “ZUMBA”. The artist stems from the Dominican Republic and teamed with reggaeton artists Yomel El Meloso and Tivi Gunz on the Spanish speaking track and it is SO fun!

Feel a sense of peace and romance with Singular Nature’s “Little Waters”. The Ventura, California reggae rockers recently dropped this relaxing tune celebrating singer Hefty Chieftain’s honeymoon abroad, and it will instantly inspire your next trip!

Italy’s Thierry encourages the importance of being your true self in “Them Muzzle Ya”. The artist impresses in this roots reggae track that highlight his unique vocals and passionate lyrics.

Muffin But Good Vibes will celebrate its third anniversary this August at Music Box SD with Pacific Dub, Bikini Trill and more! The MBGV crew is always bringing positive vibes and this event on Aug. 17 will be super fun!

Some people have a way about them that automatically bring a smile to your face and when it comes to musicians the good vibes ambassador, Josh Heinrichs always brings his full self to his song writing and performances. You can listen to a few seconds of Josh’s thoughtful and powerful music and it can change your outlook and mentality for the day ahead in such a positive way.

Poor Legacy’s new album, “Change” beautifully blends reggae, hip hop and a commitment to faith. The unique band is putting their heart into every track they make and are based in Waterbury, Connecticut and Charlotte, North Carolina. The duo has set out on a mission to inspire real change and I really appreciate their motivational genre-crossing music.

Daily Reggae caught up with Dukes Of Roots to learn about the band’s inspiring roots reggae music, song writing process, and new album in the works.

Well Grounded’s “Sailing On” sends an important message to keep smiling along the rocky road. I really love this track’s unique sound and message of keeping faith even during the storms we face.

The time has arrived to grab your Fortunate Youth “Good Times Roll On Tour 2023” tickets! The California reggae rockers start their national tour this August and it runs through early October.

Song of the Week: Cali Roots Riddim’s Press Remix with SOJA and Collie Buddz Produced by Collie Buddz and J-Vibe for Ineffable Music, Cali Roots Riddim returns for its third release just in time for this weekend’s Cali Roots Fest. The track “Press Remix” is a fun take on a previous SOJA song “Press Rewind” and features SOJA’s own Jacob Hemphill, Bobby Lee and Trevor Young on vocals.

Tuff Like Iron encourages the importance of finding “Balance” in our life. The Jamaica-based artist highlights her talent as a singer-songwriter. The song was released by Danca Mafia Records, and is a great reminder that we have prioritize our health - both physically and mentally - as we go about our days.

Daily Reggae spoke with Soulwise bassist, Adrian Jerome DeMar to learn about the band’s new music, including a new single, “Higher Feeling”, and an upcoming performance at Cali Roots!