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REVIEW: aurorawave take reggae rock to new heights in debut album
aurorawave have taken reggae rock to new heights in the band’s self-titled debut album. The reggae rockers led by former Iya Terra frontman, Nathan Aurora are pioneering a new reggae rock meets heavy metal sound, and the end result is magical!
Celebrate life’s possibilities while jamming along to “Give It A Go” by Rizz and the Believerz
Celebrate life’s possibilities while jamming along to “Give It A Go” by Rizz and the Believerz. This is my first time listeneing to the Nashville-based band, and this track is an absolute gem!
Shwayze drops a new track for your Fourth of July party playlist
Shwayze drops a new track for your Fourth of July party playlist. Single for the Summer (with Bryce Vine) is a rock/rap anthem with a big groove that will be in my rotation all day. The track was released by Ineffable Records.
Slow down and enjoy the moment with the new Skyler Lutes track “Riding High”
Slow down and enjoy the moment with the new Skyler Lutes track “Riding High”. I always enjoy listening to Skyler’s smooth reggae style and rocking guitar!
Song of the Week: Constellations by Surfer Girl with Moon Taxi, J-Vibe Remix
The original song was from Surfer Girl’s 2023 full length release, “Noon”, and while all the versions of the track have been great, we can’t help but love this J-Vibe remix. We have had this song rocking all weekend, and no matter the mood it always hits.
Make sure Rob Diesel is on your radar and jam out to the track, “Love Somebody”
Make sure Rob Diesel is on your radar and jam out to the track, “Love Somebody”. I really appreciate this song and it’s all around feel. The single seamlessly connects, reggae, rock and pop and displays Rob Diesel’s energy, passion and vocal talent.
PROFILE: Nathan Aurora takes a major step forward with the launch of aurorawave
Daily Reggae caught up with Nathan Aurora to learn about the reggae rock artist’s exciting new music venture, aurorawave! After years in fan favorite Iya Terra, Nathan is ready to step out on his own, and we can’t wait to see where he’s headed! Read the full profile to learn more!
2023 Reggae Rock Album of the Year: “Shellshock” by Ballyhoo!
Congratulations to Ballyhoo! for being named the 2023 Daily Reggae “Reggae Rock Album of the Year”! Shellshock tallies up fourteen explosive tracks, aimed straight at your face with a lit fuse.
Sam Johnson emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the non believers in “Don’t Follow Your Dreams”
Sam Johnson emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the non believers in “Don't Follow Your Dreams”. This song has such a chill vibe, and I love Johnson’s vocals and overall energy!
Uzbekistan’s NEEDSHES releases “Just Be Around” - one of the coolest genre-bending tunes of 2023
Uzbekistan’s NEEDSHES releases “Just Be Around” - one of the coolest genre bending tunes of 2023. NEEDSHES is the incredible musical project of singer-songwriter and producer, Otabek Salamov, and wow does it impress!
The Loving Paupers are releasing beautiful new music blending reggae, dub and rock
The Loving Paupers are releasing beautiful new music blending reggae, dub and rock. The Washington, D.C.-based collective have dropped two singles supporting their upcoming album, which Easy Star Records is releasing.
“Lockdown” is Cydeways’ latest banger featuring Matisyahu
“Lockdown” is Cydeways’ latest banger featuring Matisyahu. The single is the first release ahead of the band’s new album and was released by LAW Records.
Dive into Audioweb’s new EP, “AUDI/OWEB I/O, Vol. 1”
Dive into Audioweb’s new EP, “AUDI/OWEB I/O, Vol. 1”. The UK-based reggae and dub band has a really cool sound blending reggae, rock, dub and electronic influences and it’s so cool how they came back together to create this new music after a 20 year break.
Open your mind by enjoying Dread Daze’s “Home” music video
Open your mind by enjoying Dread Daze’s “Home” music video. The Los Angeles reggae band have released a new music video for their song, “Home” and it’s beautiful and creative.
ALO continue to spark our imagination and inspire us to get lost in dance
Ahead of the band’s new album, “Silver Saturdays”, which will be released March 3 via Brushfire Records, Daily Reggae caught up with ALO to learn about their new music, preparation for live shows, and creativity process! Head over to the profile page to read the full article!
O! Jupiter’s debut album, “Illusions of a Cloud” is refreshing, dreamy and good vibe-filled
O! Jupiter’s debut album, “Illusions of a Cloud” is refreshing, dreamy and good vibe-filled! Although the Chicago-based band is not reggae per se, it’s super cool that they are inspired by the sound, flow and lyrics of reggae artists like Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, and Sublime.
Rock dream team: Callisto forms made up of shredders from bands like Ballyhoo! and Bumpin Uglies
Rock dream team, Callisto has formed made up of shredders from bands like Ballyhoo! and Bumpin Uglies. The band dropped its first single, “This Is Awkward” today and plans to drop a full album in April. Callisto is expanding from its reggae roots by infusing punk and grunge into a new sound that we’re excited to hear more of this year!
Fayuca and Jakob Nowell heading to Florida and Arizona on “Winter Vacation Tour 2023”
Reggae rockers Fayuca are teaming up with Jakob Nowell and Jason DeVore (Authority Zero) on the upcoming “Winter Vacation Tour 2023”, with stops across Florida and two gigs in Arizona. Fayuca has such an amazing sound and it will also be rad to see Nowell and DelVore play these shows!
Cas Haley puts a reggae spin on Nitty Gritty Dirt Band classic in “Fishing In The Dark”
Cas Haley just has it. What’s it? The ability to make any song sound amazing that is! And a special ability to morph a country-rock classic like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishing In The Dark” into a reggae track with so much heart! The reggae refreshed version was released today by Ineffable Records, and I’m absolutely loving it!
Daily Reggae Album Review: HIRIE elevates her star power in “Mood Swing”
HIRIE released her new album, “Mood Swing” today while elevating her star power to the next level! If you’ve ever been to an HIRIE concert you know that she and her band consistently bring some of the highest energy in the reggae scene and I absolutely think this is their best album yet.