Kyle Smith is set to kick off his “Hurry Up N Wait” tour tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nevada. The reggae rocker is legendary for his hard work mentality and his tour will also reach New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and North Carolina. Smith will support The Slackers on a tour date in Austin and George Spits with Llamabeats is the opener.

Slightly Stoopid brings that funky reggae sound we crave in their newest single, Everyday People (Remix). The song has Stoopid teaming up with Cypress Hill’s B-Real and G. Love & Special Sauce! Everyday People was originally released as the twelfth song on Slightly Stoopid’s 2018 album, Everyday Life, Everyday People.

Reggae and punk rock music have long been intertwined. Both cultures embody a DIY attitude and a rejection of social norms that divide and oppress, and though the exact expression of this rebel mentality and promotion of a more equal and inclusive community differ between the two, the common ethos they share has led to amazing music combining the genres for decades. For many reggae fans their initial introduction to the genre came through punk; whether it be from classic punkers like The Clash, third wave ska bands like Reel Big Fish and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, or current artists blending reggae and punk such as Slightly Stoopid. Such a musical journey is shared by this reviewer as well, with my personal introduction to reggae starting with the punk band NOFX, which led me to bands like Sublime and The Expendables, further leading to Rebelution, and from there the whole genre opened up before me. I am far from alone in this experience, one which I especially share with my fellow West Coast Americans. 

The combination of punk and reggae is far from over, and there are amazing new artists continuing this legacy that you should be aware of.The combination of punk and reggae is far from over, and there are amazing new artists continuing this legacy that you should be aware of.

Enter the great Kyle Smith and his debut full-length album "Lost Cause".