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Song of the Week: DENM x Slightly Stoopid remember to stay grounded with “I’ll Be Gone”
The musical giants are no strangers to the road, touring the world to bring music to the people, so it is that much more important to cherish the time we are home with our loved ones. The track is released on Controlled Substance Sound Labs / Slum Beach Records.
Dance the night away with “Our Favorite Song” by Katastro
Dance the night away with “Our Favorite Song” by Katastro. This is an absolutely incredible song showcasing Katastro’s genre blending sound, and the talent of the late Andy Chaves. The band continues to honor Chaves and they created the track with his original vocals.
Rock out to DENM’s newest anthem “Where I’m Going” featuring Pepper
Rock out to DENM’s newest anthem “Where I’m Going” featuring Pepper. DENM channels his CALI roots mixing pop-punk and reggae in this song about always moving forward. Kaleo Wassman of Pepper perfectly fits on this track, in a collab we would love to see more of.
ALBUM REVIEW: Bumpin Uglies prove once again they are punk rock meets reggae heavy hitters in “Lyrics Over Everything”
Bumpin Uglies prove once again they are punk rock meets reggae heavy hitters in “Lyrics Over Everything”. Bumpin Uglies are amongst the best bands in reggae rock today and I applaud them for this innovative album. Appreciate this album, turn it up loud and know that the band is just getting started with so many powerful songs ahead. Lyrics over everything!
Song of the Week: Katastro teams with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads in “Tell Me I’m Ok”
This is such a jam of a song, and I love its energy and message to keep your head up. The track was released by Controlled Substance Sound Labs and is the latest single from Katastro’s final album, Until The End of Time, coming this fall.
Get off the couch and rock out to “Passion is Contagious” by Bumpin Uglies ft. Kyle Smith
Get off the couch and rock out to “Passion is Contagious” by Bumpin Uglies ft. Kyle Smith. The single released by Controlled Substance Sound Labs brings all the energy and motivation that you’ll need to kickstart your day and dominate the tasks ahead.
Song of the Week: ‘Batshit Crazy’ by Artikal Sound System and Little Stranger
Start your week going ‘Batshit Crazy’ with Artikal Sound System and Little Stranger. The fun collab via Controlled Substance Sound Labs dives deep into relationship dysfunction in this light hearted singled. Listen and save now!
Album Review: Bumpin Uglies strips it all off with “Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions”
Album Review: Bumpin Uglies strips it all off with “Underdog: The Acoustic Sessions”, a carefully curated collection of BU past favorites plucked from albums across its discography, supplemented by a handful of new recordings to get lost in for the first time.
Push evil away with Boostive’s “Wickedness” ft. Screechy Dan and Kava Jah
Push evil away with Boostive’s “Wickedness” ft. Screechy Dan and Kava Jah. Boostive recently released this irie track on Stoopid Records and it’s a jam! I am especially vibing with the song’s dub filled bass line and the punchy horn section.
Slow down and sing along to Bumpin Uglies “Spinning Plates”
Slow down and sing along to Bumpin Uglies “Spinning Plates”. This is such a rad song and another example of the band’s frontman Brandon Hardesty putting out some of the most thoughtful and all around fun music in the reggae rock scene.
Start your day with Artikal Sound System’s “When I Wanna” music video
Start your day with Artikal Sound System’s “When I Wanna” music video. This track features Little Stranger and is a stand out off the Florida reggae rocker’s amazing “Welcome to Florida” album, which was released via Controlled Substance Sound Labs.
SOTW: Medicine Man from DENM’s Slum Beach Posse. Vol. 1
There’s few releases I look forward to more than DENM and Landon McNamara. The first track from the EP, “Wild Trip” was chosen as one of the best tracks of 2022! The full EP is finally out and Slum Beach Posse Vol. 1 does not disappoint.
Fortunate Youth’s “Into the Dawn” featuring Gil, Migs and Rog is a perfect reminder to love our path
Find your road and ride with Fortunate Youth’s new single “Into the Dawn” featuring Gil, Migs and Rog. The reggae rockers are starting the year strong with this killer new track. I’m especially vibing with the song’s message of loving your path and the irie drum pattern.
2022 Daily Reggae Best Of: Rock Influence Song of the Year
Sometimes taking a trip without much of a plan in place is the best kind and the pairing of Landon McNamara and DENM produced the rocking jam “Wild Trip”. The reggae rock guitar and drum beat made this one of our favorite jams of the year.
“YDKM” is Artikal Sound System’s best single yet
“YDKM” is Artikal Sound System’s best single yet! From start to finish the track is a jam, and when I first heard it I couldn’t help but think about listening to Gwen Stefani and No Doubt back in the day. Artikal Sound System frontwoman Logan Rex unleashes her star power and really carries this rocking love song.
Daily Reggae Artist Profile: Landon McNamara finds bliss living in the moment and shares learnings in “If You Only Knew”
Dailyreggae.com caught up with Landon McNamara to learn about the artist’s songwriting process, his amazing new single, “If You Only Knew”, released by Silverback Music / Controlled Substance Sound Labs, and passion for living in the moment.
Watch HIRIE’s majestic YOUniverse music video featuring Arise Roots
HIRIE shines in her new single YOUniverse featuring Arise Roots. The single released via Silverback Music’s Controlled Substance Sound Labs highlights an important message about harnessing energy and marrying the past, present, and future. HIRIE collaborated with Karim Israel from Arise Roots and the best word we can use to describe the song’s new music video is majestic. You have to check it out!
Daily Reggae Album Review: Artikal Sound System welcome us into their South Florida world with debut full-length album
There is something about the South Florida sun, water, and beaches that help cultivate great reggae music. The latest to bloom is the talented band Artikal Sound System, who released their highly anticipated debut full-length album "Welcome to Florida" today on label Controlled Substance Sound Labs.
Chill out and listen to Artikal Sound System’s new song When I Wanna featuring Little Stranger
Ahead of their new album, Welcome to Florida, dropping on February 1st, Artikal Sound System has released the laid-back song When I Wanna featuring Philly’s Little Stranger. When I Wanna has a super chill beat and we are loving the song’s unique sound, which was released by Controlled Substance Sound Labs.
Listen to Artikal Sound System’s new single, and get excited about the band’s upcoming album: Welcome to Florida
South Florida’s reggae rockers, Artikal Sound System plan to drop their new album, Welcome to Florida on February 1, 2022, and we are getting so amped to listen! The album will be released by Controlled Substance Sound Labs, and fans can pre-order the album today.