The Latest

Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

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!

Read More
Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

Kyle Smith rocks Deep Ellum Art Company on second stop of the Unmanageable Tour 2024

One of the hardest hustling independent artists in the reggae-rock scene, Kyle Smith, has just kicked off on another extensive run across the US, headlining the Unmanageable Tour 2024. After performing for Tulsa, OK, Dallas was the first stop in Texas on January 12th with Jayton Lening and Drifting Roots before heading south to Austin and San Antonio.

Read More
Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

Album Review: Revisit the emo years with Nathan Aurora’s Pop Punk Goes Reggae!

What does your teenage emo pop punk playlist have in common with reggae music? Absolutely nothing … until now! The extremely talented vocalist and lead guitarist of Iya Terra, Nathan Aurora, has created a project and successfully bridged the gap, composing a compilation of some of your favorite songs from a distant past performed by a new community of artists that put their own reggae twist to each of them.

Read More
Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

Kyle Smith hits the East Coast

California rocker Kyle Smith is on the East Coast as part of his Grill ‘Em All tour. Smith rarely makes it to this side of the country so make sure to catch him while he’s here. I’ll be at the Jammin’ Java show in Vienna, Virginia, so come say hi if you around! Get tickets for a show near you!

Read More
Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

Kyle Smith heads into rocking Winter and Spring shows with Iya Terra, The Movement and Bumpin Uglies

Kyle Smith heads into rocking Winter and Spring shows with Iya Terra, The Movement and Bumpin Uglies. It’s been so fun watching Smith’s rise over the last few years. He’s playing huge shows from Cali Vibes to Cali Roots, and his hard work and hustle playing shows around the country year round is earning him a well deserved following.

Read More
Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

Iya Terra drops “Life Is F*cking Beautiful Tour” dates with support along the way from fan favorites Artikal Sound System, Cas Haley, SunDub and Kyle Smith

Iya Terra has dropped the band’s “Life Is F*cking Beautiful Tour” dates with support along the way from fan favorites Artikal Sound System, Cas Haley, SunDub and Kyle Smith. The national tour kicks off in February in Long Beach at Cali Vibes and runs through mid-March wrapping in Jacksonville, Florida.

Read More
Daily Reggae News Chris Blake Daily Reggae News Chris Blake

The Elovaters headline West Coast and Pacific Northwest tour with DENM, Cydeways, and Kyle Smith

The Elovaters are heading out on a West Coast and Pacific Northwest tour and it’s a great opportunity to catch many of reggae’s rising stars! During the West Coast leg of the tour they will headline with DENM and you can catch special guest, Cydeways. On the Pacific Northwest portion of the tour, Kyle Smith will be opening!

Read More