Chicago’s Calmer Tides show off chill sound in “Sand and the Shore”. The reggae rockers really impress in their debut release.

Appreciate the musicianship of Umphrey's McGee by listening to “Staircase”. The Chicago-based band is celebrating 25 years together this year, and although this track is not reggae per see, I think you’ll really dig the vibe and strong message about the importance of belief.

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.

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!

Chicago-based band, O! Jupiter has dropped a straight jam titled “Wasted Time”. The talented musicians released the feel good single ahead of their debut album, which is due out January 13, 2023. The song has so many good vibes, and I’m especially digging the band’s on point vocals, lyrics and the irie guitar riffs.