Music Tuesdays - Mat McHugh

Music today comes from Mat McHugh of The Beautiful Girls. He has been working on some solo material and recently released this new song in tribute to the recently passed surfing legend, Andy Irons.

Music Tuesdays - Iration

Iration released their new EP today titled "Fresh Grounds." I've listened to the 5 track set and it is phenomenal. This band constantly continues to grow its sound and is absolutely killing it in the reggae/rock/surf scene.

Music Tuesdays - The Holdup

The Holdup are a reggae/rock/hip-hop band from San Jose, CA. I first discovered these guys a few years ago via some live shows. Their first release "Stay Gold" was very impressive and definitely a tough act to follow. Today they released their 2nd album "Confidence."  Don't think it tops their previous release but still a solid effort. 

Preview their first song off the album below. The track is called Confidence

Preview and download the rest of the album here.

Music Tuesdays - Stick Figure

If you are familiar with my blog, this may not be the first time you have seen the name Stick Figure. Stick Figure often makes it into my top played weekly music charts, twitter feed, and their previous albums have also landed the top spots on my last two "Top 10 Albums of the Year" posts.


Today, Stick Figure is at it again with their new release "The Reprise Sessions."  Scott Woodruff is the mastermind behind the band. He had previously recorded and produced all the albums, essentially a one man band, doing all the vocals and instruments himself. This time he his backed by his new band members.  This album showcases many recreated versions of his top songs from his previous 3 albums, with a couple brand new ones thrown in the mix. 

The overall sound of the CD stays true to the once, one-man-band, Stick Figure.  Now that this is a full band, we can hopefully expect a full tour schedule as well as more new music in the near future. They are my favorite band in the reggae/rock/dub genre. There is no better consistent feel good vibes out there right now.


Preview the song "Long Lost Way" off the new album below.

Preview and purchase the rest of the album here.

You can also check out http://www.stickfiguremusic.com/

Music Tuesdays - Iration

Iration is a reggae-rock group from Southern California. All the members are from Hawaii. With a phenomenal live show and some solid studio releases, they have quickly moved up the ranks in the fast growing California reggae rock scene. Below is a new song that they put out just for the summer time. 

Music Tuesdays - The Beautiful Girls

Australia’s best and long term ambassadors for reggae rock music The Beautiful Girls have released their best record to date, Spooks. 

I discovered this talented group a few years back and recently was drawn to them during my time in Australia. This is a great album from start to finish.

Preview or download the album on 

For fans of Jack Johnson, John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd


 Here is their music video for the first single off the album, 10:10

Music Tuesdays - Rebelution

Rebelution is one of my favorite bands in California's steadily rising Reggae Rock scene. Today they came out with 2 albums, unfortunately no new material, but both very worthy listens

They have released a live album on iTunes, Live at the Soho. You can get it right here

Additionally today, they released a Remix EP, for FREE. Download below!

Cheers

The Expendables Release "Prove It"

Santa Cruz legends The Expendables released their 5th studio album today. Download it on iTunes or pick it up right here

If your into some reggae/metal/punk/ska this album will "prove" to be worthy in your music collection

Here's their first single "Positive Mind"