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Take a trip on those “Backroads” and jam to the new Sons of Paradise song ft. Kash’d Out
Add this relaxing new reggae tune to your road trip playlist and enjoy the journey! I love the single’s peaceful feel and the vocals will no doubt have you singing along with your love in no time!
“SWIM” by Ballyhoo! reminds us to take our own paths
The reggae rock single sends an inspiring message to take one step at a time while reaching for dreams. Obstacles stand in our way but Ballyhoo! motivates us to go for it anyways!
Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure team up to cover Sublime’s Slow Ride
First appearing on Sublime’s 1991 demo Jah Won’t Pay the Bills, this is the the second single to drop from Look At All The Love We Found: A Tribute to Sublime.
Ska and “Bumblebee Tuna”, With Dale and the ZDubs featuring Andy Frasco
The boys are back with none other than Andy Frasco for a fun, ska-driven ode to Bumblebee Tuna, because nothing satisfies hunger on the road like a can of Bumblebee. How long until DZD’s next tour is sponsored? #SkaIsNotDead
Photo recap: Sublime with Rome Live in Dallas, Texas
The Summertime 2023 Tour featuring The Movement, Atmosphere, Slightly Stoopid and Sublime with Rome strolled through Texas for a few stops, making its final Lone Star State appearance in Dallas at the Toyota Music Factory on July 23, 2023. Jeremey Morgan, of Highly Decent Photography, is back with part 4 and the final recap of the event. Make sure to catch the reviews and galleries for all the artists from that night!
Album Review: Punk, Reggae, and DIY attitude, Kyle Smith’s debut album is far from a “Lost Cause”
Reggae and punk rock music have long been intertwined. Both cultures embody a DIY attitude and a rejection of social norms that divide and oppress, and though the exact expression of this rebel mentality and promotion of a more equal and inclusive community differ between the two, the common ethos they share has led to amazing music combining the genres for decades. For many reggae fans their initial introduction to the genre came through punk; whether it be from classic punkers like The Clash, third wave ska bands like Reel Big Fish and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, or current artists blending reggae and punk such as Slightly Stoopid. Such a musical journey is shared by this reviewer as well, with my personal introduction to reggae starting with the punk band NOFX, which led me to bands like Sublime and The Expendables, further leading to Rebelution, and from there the whole genre opened up before me. I am far from alone in this experience, one which I especially share with my fellow West Coast Americans.
The combination of punk and reggae is far from over, and there are amazing new artists continuing this legacy that you should be aware of.The combination of punk and reggae is far from over, and there are amazing new artists continuing this legacy that you should be aware of.
Enter the great Kyle Smith and his debut full-length album "Lost Cause".