The Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast is dedicated to supporting and promoting independent Island Music artists and their songs, whether it’s Trop Rock, Reggae, Hawaiian, or any music about the beach, the sun, the sand and the sea. It’s all about those good beach vibes, friendships and fun!
Please help support our featured artists by purchasing, streaming and downloading their music, attending their live events, festivals and house concerts, and following and engaging with them on social media.
The Music of Monallo
He overcame a near fatal car accident and later serious vocal chord issues that left him wondering if he would ever be able to talk again, much less sing. Now Monallo is fully recovered and one of today’s rising Trop Rock stars, having been named the 2024 Horizon Award winner by the Trop Rock Music Association.
With hits such as Moonlight, Sunrise Vibes, He’s Gone Coastal, Live by the Sea, and Everything’s Beachy, Monallo is solidly one of today’s top Trop Rock singers and songwriters. In this Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast episode, Monallo tells the stories behind his biggest hits and shares insights on his songwriting, performing, production and social media skills. Above all, he says, he just loves creating and performing.
New release: ‘Largo’ by Kirstie Kraus and Mike Nash
Get ready for a music-filled adventure in this special edition of the Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast and Blog! We’re cranking up the beach vibe as we help debut Largo, the brand new release from two Trop Rock rising stars – Kirstie Kraus and Mike Nash.
You’ll hear the full track, with a personal intro from Kirstie herself. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this tropical love tune that'll transport you straight to the islands!
This song is a perfect blend of Trop Rock vibes and Country charm! It tells the sweet, heartwarming story of a young couple who meet on spring break in Key Largo and instantly hit it off. Flash forward 20 years, and they're still going strong. While vacationing back in the place where it all began, they decide to make it official—staying in Key Largo to live out their dream life on the island where they first fell in love. It's the ultimate island romance, with a dash of adventure and a whole lot of heart! 🌴❤️🎶
Long Way to Mexico by Flip Flop Republic and Stoney Banks
Joe Lowder from Flip Flop Republic and Stoney Banks introduce their new single Long Way to Mexico on the Beach Maniac Island Music Podcast.
They also talk about the history of Flip Flop Republic, the career of Stoney Banks and how these great artists collaborated to create their unique troprock-reggae-country-Mexican-western sound.