Start your day with positivity while jamming along to “Cali Heart” by The Autos ft. Arise Roots and Massif. This is such a feel good track with a catchy riddim, horn section and an irie bass line. I love the vocals and the way the artists each compliment one another in this reggae and dub filled track released by Easy Star Records!

The time was around 11:15 a.m. on a beautiful Friday morning and the streets of downtown Long Beach were buzzing with out-of-towners and locals alike, all headed to the Marina Green Park for the love of reggae music. As the gates opened…

Rubbah Tree is a jamming reggae band from Bend, Oregon, who recently dropped a new single, “Call Of The Mountain” ft. Stylie and Karim Israel, and it will set you free on a trip into nature and good vibes!

John Rouse was on the scene at this year’s Reggae on the Mountain in Santa Barbara, California, and took these amazing shots of fan favorites Ziggy Marley, Don Carlos, Karim Israel of Arise Roots, and DENM. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In the words of Ziggy Marley, “It's just a beautiful day; A beautiful day”.

Gonzo (Ryan Gonzo) is a great example of the phenomenal talent in today’s reggae community. His contribution to the genre is huge - from his time in Fortunate Youth, years as one of Tribal Seeds’ core members, and his dedication to consistently releasing amazing solo work. Gonzo’s new album, “Downtown Swing” shines a light on his one of a kind voice and ability to write simple yet beautiful reggae love songs.

HIRIE shines in her new single YOUniverse featuring Arise Roots. The single released via Silverback Music’s Controlled Substance Sound Labs highlights an important message about harnessing energy and marrying the past, present, and future. HIRIE collaborated with Karim Israel from Arise Roots and the best word we can use to describe the song’s new music video is majestic. You have to check it out!

It’s always super cool to listen to a band evolve, mature, and come into its own. Kings And Comrades have taken major steps in the band’s new album, Taking Off. This is our favorite album by the Philadelphia-based band yet. All 13 songs are super solid and feature impressive musicianship and thoughtful perspective.

It’s been a difficult ride for the music industry and talented reggae musicians the past year, but hope is arriving, and we are excited to report a music festival in Arizona, ¡Viva Iriezona! A Celebration of Music and Arts, is taking place on Hidden Lake in Buckeye, Arizona, April 9th through April 11th.