When indie-rock groove merchants Moon Taxi join forces with South Carolina reggae-rock stalwarts The Movement, the result is exactly what you’d expect: sun-soaked rhythms, breezy hooks, and the kind of laid-back vibe that feels tailor-made for warmer days ahead. Their new collaboration “Golden Daze” earns this week’s Pier Song of the Week — and it’ll also be featured on this weekend’s broadcast of Skratch N Sniff radio show.
“Golden Daze” arrives as the final preview of Moon Taxi’s upcoming album Highwave, which lands March 6 via Ineffable Records. The track blends Moon Taxi’s signature indie-alt bounce with The Movement’s relaxed reggae groove, creating something that sits comfortably between beachside reggae rock and modern indie pop.
Moon Taxi, who formed in Nashville and built a reputation for their energetic live shows and melodic songwriting, lean into a more rhythm-driven pocket here. The Movement complements that sound perfectly, bringing the easygoing reggae pulse that has made them a staple in the American reggae-rock scene for years.
The collaboration feels natural. The guitars shimmer, the groove rolls along effortlessly, and the chorus lands with that nostalgic warmth suggested by the title — the sonic equivalent of late afternoons that stretch into sunset.
“Golden Daze” is also a glimpse of what listeners can expect from Highwave, which features additional collaborations with Mihali, Tropidelic, Bobby Alu, and Claire Wright. If this track is any indication, the record is shaping up to blur the lines between indie rock, reggae, and modern alternative in a way that feels effortless rather than forced.
Listeners can catch “Golden Daze” spinning on this weekend’s Skratch N Sniff radio show, which airs across stations nationwide. To find out where the show is playing near you, check the station list at snsmix.com/radio.
For now, consider this your early invitation to lean back, turn the volume up, and let “Golden Daze” do what it was clearly built for: soundtracking the moments when time slows down just enough to enjoy them.
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