[SUMMER/REGGAE] Major Lazer ft. Chronixx – “Where I Come From (Get Free Rhythm)”

It feels as though everything I’ve been listening to recently reminds me of summer. That could just be that I’m so over the wintery stay-indoors vibes that we’ve been hearing from artists over the last 5 months, or that I’m so ready for the warm weather that I can’t think of anything else. And there’s hardly a better artist to get you warmed up for the summertime than Major Lazer with their instant reggae hit “Where... Read More

[REGGAE/POP] Of Monsters and Men – “Little Talks” (Cris Cab Cover)

Although there is nearly 5 inches of snow blanketing the Windy City, Cris Cab‘s new cover of “Little Talks” has us feeling like it’s the middle of summer. Of Monsters and Men‘s single is a great piece of indie/folk that has gotten them quite a bit of attention with it’s carefree, horn infused choruses and the punctuating “Hey!” shouted throughout. Now Cris Cab has taken the the upbeat jaunt and turned... Read More

[REGGAE/POP] Cris Cab – “The Fire” ft. The Green

The first blizzard of the year is about to hit Chicago, so I thought this new Cris Cab single, “The Fire,” featuring The Green was absolutely appropriate to post. Think warm, summertime feelings with this laid-back island jam and that cold weather will warm up quick. If that doesn’t work, try a space heater (don’t try lighting a real fire in your room). “The Fire” was produced by Brent Paschke, Cris Cab, and PJ... Read More

[REGGAE] Bruno Mars – “Locked Out Of Heaven” (Major Lazer Remix)

The beginning of winter’s deep freeze in Chicago has begun as temperatures have began to sink steadily over the past couple weeks. But listening to Major Lazer‘s new remix of Bruno Mars‘ “Locked Out Of Heaven” helps keep the cold at bay for at least a couple minutes. It’s always summer for Major Lazer and this electro-tinged reggae remix has me longing for summer in Chicago already. I suppose I’ll just have... Read More

[REGGAE] Willie Nelson Ft. Toots Hibbert – “I’m A Worried Man”

Willie Nelson and Toots Hibbert have teamed up to create a soulful reggae jam infused with Willie’s signature country style. Considering Willie’s love for the green, it’s surprising it took this long for him to combine his country roots with reggae sounds. “I’m A Worried Man” was originally performed by Johny Cash, but Willie and Toots re create the track into a breezy, feel good jam perfect for any beach setting.... Read More

New Music! New Reb – More Music Less TV

I got backstage passes to Slightly Stoopid’s Seedless Summer Tour last Saturday in Chicago. It was amazing to meet all the bands I’ve been listening to for years now. It was also great to meet all the other people that hang out backstage with the rockstars. One such person was Drew Misik, lead singer for New Reb, “a conscious, Roots Rock/ Hip-Hop band out of Minneapolis, Mn.” I snagged a promo disc and, after listening through... Read More