Acclaimed SoCal reggae ensemble Iration announces the release of their new single “Island Time,” out today, Friday, Sept. 20. Channeling inspiration from the beloved voice and memory of Jimmy Buffet, “Island Time” calls to mind feel-good, fireside energy as its lyrics encourage listeners to slow down and reflect, one sip at a time.
Maybe I been away too long
I don’t really know what’s going on
Still haven’t found my peace of mind
Maybe I'm just tired of trying
… Living on island time
“We have always been fans of Jimmy Buffett and John Cruz. Their songs all have a unique blend of emotions that make them special. We wrote “Island Time” after Jimmy Buffett passed away, imagining what it would be like if they wrote a song together.” lead vocalist and guitarist Micah Pueschel explains.
With members originally hailing from Hawaii, Iration’s signature reggae/alternative/rock sound produced two Gold-certified singles and released albums that topped both Billboard and iTunes charts numerous times since the band’s 2006 inception at UC Santa Barbara.
The September release of “Island Time” follows Iration’s summer single, “Obvious (No Doubt)”, which dropped in June. In August, Iration embarked on a 41-date headlining US tour with Pepper, Denm, and Artikal Sound System. Dubbed the Daytrippin’ In Paradise Summer 2024 Tour, Iration concluded the special run on Sept. 8 in front of a hometown crowd at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
Iration also announced a cannabis collaboration with Santa Barbara’s homegrown Autumn Brands earlier this year. The partnership celebrated its launch on June 27 and features three inspired cultivars such as “Daytrippin” – named for the group’s most recent full-length album.
Iration features band members Micah Pueschel, Adam Taylor (bass), Joseph Dickens (drums), Cayson Peterson (keys), Micah Brown (guitar, vocals) and Drake Peterson (trumpet, keys).
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STREAM NEW SINGLE:
https://www.iration.fm/island-time
2024 IRATION TOUR DATES
9/28 • San Diego, CA • Mission Bayfest
10/4 • Las Vegas, NV • Reggae Rise Up Las Vegas
10/19 • Redondo Beach, CA • Beachlife Nights
12/11 • Riviera Maya, MEX • Closer To The Sun
3/13 • St. Petersburg, FL • Reggae Rise Up
