The Step Beats are breathing new life into our favorite Alternative Rock hits with a reggae twist. We are totally feeling their latest single, Where Is My Mind?, a super smooth reggae-infused version of the Pixies’ classic tune. Dailyreggae.com caught up with The Step Beats to learn more about the band and their new music.

Easy Star All-Stars are hitting the road this April for a five-show tour through Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, D.C., and Maryland. The Far East & Sun Dub, and Jah People will open two separate tour dates. These will be super fun shows and a great opportunity to hear some of the band’s classic albums like Dub Side Of The Moon, and Radiodread!

For their second single release leading up to a collaborative new EP, Mike Love and Rising Tide have teamed up with reggae legend Clinton Fearon to create a wonderful new track titled Medicine Man. With their combined musical talent in full flex, these skilled musicians were able to combine horns, harmonies, complex chord structures, and inventive arrangements in a way that still allows the song to vibe as if it was simpler and more minimal. Such a feat is no easy task, but for these three artists it seems to have been done with ease.

In their seventh full-length release, the reggae-rock heavy hitters of Passafire show off their musical and songwriting expertise with songs that pull influence from a multitude of genres while still having the rhythms and vibes that fans of reggae music crave. The band has long been known for its eclectic blend of reggae and progressive rock, and it's wonderful to see a group that continually strives to grow as musicians and put out their best in both their recordings and live shows. They share the work ethic of other successful artists in the reggae community, producing and mixing most of their own music in addition to the music of other musicians in the scene (for more on this check out Passafarm Recording Studio). The band's creativity is highlighted in Strata, and they are not afraid to take a step off the beaten path with songs stretching from reggae to metal, and with song lengths varying between 3:09 and 7:41 minutes.

Southern California-based musician, Justin Vidal has released a cool new song called It’s a Beautiful Day, and we are loving the laid back guitar riddim, Justin’s vocals, and the song’s mellow vibe. Dailyreggae.com caught up with Justin to learn about his journey as a musician and the creation of It’s a Beautiful Day.