Close your eyes and relax with the jamming “Island Vibes, Vol. 2” LP by Loud City and ZJ Sparks. This impressive 12 track album features an amazing group of artists and riddims.

Watch “Harder Than the Rock” to learn about the inspiring journey of the UK’s first reggae band. The reggae pioneers, The Cimarons, are highlighted in the film, which has been released in UK-cinemas.

Protoje continues adding to legendary status with new film, “The Jamaican Situation” due in the summer of 2025. The Jamaican artist is one of the most creative artists in reggae today and it’s exciting to hear about the new film!

Take in the extraordinary talent of Michael Franti & Spearhead by enjoying “I Hope I Come Back As A Song - Live at Sugarshack Sessions”. Whether you’re a long term reggae fan or are still diving into the genre, Michael Franti’s abilities to blend pop, rock, reggae and more makes him one of the best musicians in 2024.

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. 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.

Grab tickets fast to watch The Marley Brothers during “The Legacy Tour” 2024. The national tour kicks off at the beginning of September and runs through early October.

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.

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!

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. This is my first time listeneing to the Nashville-based band, and this track is an absolute gem!

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.

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!

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!

Free yourself from things holding you back with Ethan Tucker’s empowering song, “Reno”. Tucker wrote the thought provoking track while on a trip in Reno, and it sends a beautiful reminder to stay inspired and to lean into growth. The single was released by High Point Music, and profiles Tucker’s skillful acoustic guitar and beautiful voice.

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!

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.

Go with the flow and enjoy life with “Sky High” by The Elovaters ft. Jared Watson of Dirty Heads! This is such a cool song, and I love its blend of reggae, rock and hip hop.

Close your eyes and envision new adventures with ANORA’s “Mexico” ft. Pipe Down. Talk about the perfect road trip playlist tune; ANORA’s voice and soulful lyrics shine bright in this tranquil new tune that will have you racing to the beach.

Mihali drops an inspiring new tune “Wise Man” about the process of finding self love and extending the spark to others. This is an absolutely gorgeous song and one that I think we can all relate to. Sometimes we have to work on ourselves before we can truly connect with others.