Syd Perry’s “Propaganda” urges the importance of staying firmly rooted in your beliefs. The song showcases the artists’ energy, passion, and catchy vocals.

In today’s reggae scene, you don’t hear as much ska as in year’s past, but Chicago’s Goodnight Afternoon is breathing new life into the genre with their self-titled debut EP. I’m absolutely loving the band’s energy, full sound instrumentation, and catchy tunes!

Wake up grooving to Tano’s “High Street Riddim”! The musician was born in Trinidad and recently dropped this gorgeous riddim via Ineffable Records. I love how intricate the beat is. You will immediately feel the horns, and dance inspiring drum pattern!

Soulfiya and El Dusty inspire a day to “Take It Easy” and just chill! The artists recently teamed up in a three song EP titled “Soulfiya Versus The Forces Of Evil” and I especially vibe with this track.

Atlanta’s Piper Street Sound has dropped a grooving new EP, “Hulusi”. Talented musician, Matt Mansfield is able to blend reggae and dub while layering together different production vibes like analog, digital and analog. The vibes are so nice! General Pecos, Andy Bassford, and Subatomic Sound System collaborate with Piper Street Sound and as soon as you turn on the EP, you’ll feel instant relaxation!

Fresh off his 2002 Grammy nomination for Reggae Album of the Year, Gramps Morgan’s new EP, “Deeper” is yet another reminder that Morgan is one of the best vocalists across all musicals genres. The EP highlights the artist’s unbelievable voice over six gorgeous acoustic tracks. Similar to “Positive Vibration”, these new songs blend reggae and pop with a hint of country music.

Hawaiian singer-songwriter, Dillon Pakele showcases the power of perseverance in his new EP, “Faith”. The EP released by Pakele Entertainment honors Dillon’s father and features six beautiful new songs blending island reggae and R&B.

Buffalo-based ska fusion band Part-Time Genius released an awesome new EP titled Ducky that has us smiling with its breezy tunes and vibey horn lines. The New York group is able to combine their favorite genres of ska, funk, reggae, and rock tastefully and with a groove that reminds of other East Coast greats like Dispatch and O.A.R.

Start your week by listening to Th3rd Coast Roots’ stellar Have You Ever EP! We’ve been rocking out to the Houston-based band’s five-song EP, which features The Elovaters and Likkle Jordee. Th3rd Coast Roots’s reggae-rock sound will bring you so many good vibes, hope, and inspiration to love the life you are leading. We love the band’s songwriting and the way Have You Ever makes us feel.

Mike Love has teamed up with California-based reggae collective, Rising Tide, which is made up of original members of Groundation. Love and the Rising Tide have an upcoming EP titled Together and have released the beautiful new title track. Together truly is a reggae masterpiece highlighting Mike Love’s artistry, songwriting and the collaboration with Rising Tide makes for an incredible new sound. Together communicates a strong call to action for people to come together and help make changes in today’s world to help protect future generations.