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Hold onto love tight with Agent Sasco (Assassin) and Romain Virgo’s “Never Give Up”
Hold onto love tight with Agent Sasco (Assassin) and Romain Virgo’s “Never Give Up”. I am absolutely jamming to this beautiful new reggae love song featuring the amazing vocals of Agent Saco and Romain Virgo.
Song of the Week: Mortimer reflects on race and suffering with “Bruises” ft. Kabaka Pyramid & Lila Iké
Mortimer reflects on race and suffering with “Bruises” Ft. Kabaka Pyramid & Lila Iké. In a post Mortimer says "Blood isn’t skin color, race or status. When we bleed, we all bleed red. My new single “Bruises” Ft. Kabaka Pyramid and Lila Iké speaks to the pain and suffering we endure as a people, because somewhere along the line, some of us held an idea of superiority to another human being."
Lean into the good with “Lead Me” by Spice and Ky-Mani Marley
Lean into the good with “Lead Me” by Spice and Ky-Mani Marley. I really love this song’s vibe and inspiring message to prioritize positive. Spice and Marley drop some fabulous vocals over a jamming riddim.
Listen to Matisyahu’s meditative “Hold The Fire” acoustic EP with Adam Weinberg
Listen to Matisyahu’s meditative “Hold The Fire” acoustic EP with Adam Weinberg. The talented singer-songwriter is heading out on tour starting August 22, and listening to this amazing five track EP ahead of the shows will bring you a sense of calm.
Find new inspiration to keep going with “Found a Way” by One Culture
Find new inspiration to keep going with “Found a Way” by One Culture. Over the last few years I’ve become such a huge fan of One Culture and the band’s amazing reggae rock.
Conquer all your dreams and enjoy every second of the journey with “Addicted To Life” by Kolohe Kai
Conquer all your dreams and enjoy every second of the journey with “Addicted To Life” by Kolohe Kai. The Hawaiin singer-songwriter shares another motivating song that empowers listeners to live life to the fullest.
REVIEW: Lot 49 display catchy reggae meets pop sound in “Liquor & Coffee”
Lot 49 display their catchy reggae meets pop sound in the new 12 track album, “Liquor & Coffee”. The San Francisco-based band highlight their smooth and inviting style of music across the LP, and I love the album’s creative songwriting, production, and heart.
Paul Izak and Will Evans remind us to keep an open mind even when a door closes in “Travelin’”
Paul Izak and Will Evans remind us to keep an open mind even when a door closes in “Travelin’”. This is an absolutely gorgeous song that will bring you instant peace of mind and inspiration. No matter what stands in your way, you can achieve your dreams; Izak and Evans have penned a breathtaking song that will bring all the goose bumps!
REVIEW: Naâman's "Temple Road (Extended Edition)" Remixes for Summer
Luka is back with a breakdown of Naâman's extended release of his 2022 album "Temple Road”. Temple Road (Extended Edition)” is definitely a soundtrack for your summer memories, the cool vibrations that are crafted in each track leave me feeling enlivened.
Unified Highway checks in with an A+ cover of Cake’s “Never There”
Unified Highway checks in with an A+ cover of Cake’s “Never There”
This is the third single from Unified Highway’s new music (following their double release of “Taking My Time” and “Pay No Mind”) and while covering Cake’s 1998 hit wasn’t on my bingo card, it is a welcome addition and fantastic cover.
Celebrate life’s possibilities while jamming along to “Give It A Go” by Rizz and the Believerz
Celebrate life’s possibilities while jamming along to “Give It A Go” by Rizz and the Believerz. This is my first time listeneing to the Nashville-based band, and this track is an absolute gem!
Get your summer party going with “Wasted Summer” by Cydeways
This is such a fun and nostalgic track that will have you reminiscing on those wild summer nights with that special someone, friends and family. Cydeways has such a good vibe filled sound and I love their unique blend of reggae and rock. The single, released by LAW Records, is the perfect add to your BBQ playlist to extend those summer days.
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.
Put up your feet and chill with “Sensation” by Brinson Swann ft. Hunter The Oracle
This new track transmits good vibes and has an irie riddim that will immediately bring you a sense of calm. The two artists collaborated on the song’s impressive production working together between their studios in Florida in Texas. Add “Sensation” to your summer playlist and this reggae tune will bring instant meditation!
Time to get excited for The Holdup’s “I Owe The IRS 60k” nationwide tour
The time is here to get excited for The Holdup’s “I Owe The IRS 60k” nationwide tour. The Holdup has been on an epic run of releasing amazing new singles blending his unique style of reggae, rock and pop and we are excited for his new album! The tour kicks off in LA in September and runs until the end of October. Save dates and grab tickets soon!
Which city will you watch iconic reggae artist Buju Banton perform in? Grab tickets fast!
Which city will you watch iconic reggae artist Buju Banton perform in? Grab tickets fast! The legendary Jamaican artist sold out two major shows in Long Island over the weekend, which were his first performances in the U.S. in 15 years. It’s epic to see that Buju is going to extend his run and play in cities across the nation starting in August!
Song of the Week: Kapena Celebrates 40 years with “Tropical Lady” featuring Three Plus
In this edition of Song of the Week, Kapena celebrates 40 years with “Tropical Lady” and Three Plus. The renowned Hawaiian band’s latest single features beautiful guitar and vocal melodies while showcasing Kapena’s signature blend of traditional Hawaiian and contemporary sounds.
Ziggy Marley’s star power shines so bright at The Pacific Amphitheater
Ziggy Marley’s star power shines so bright at The Pacific Amphitheater. The amazing singer-songwriter had an incredible set on Thursday night at the breathtaking venue in Costa Mesa, California. Ziggy Marley is one of the best performers in all of music today and his energy, talent and inspiring messages were on full display.
Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure & Pepper come together to drop the official music video for “Got Me On The Run”
Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure & Pepper come together to drop the official music for “Got Me On The Run” The track, originally released last November by Stoopid Records, has already racked up over 5 millions streams. Its no surprise that a collab with such megastars would be a hit, and you can now watch the fellas rock out with the official video!