Marching Orders The Green

Four years after the massive success of Hawai'i '13—a milestone release with Easy Star that earned the band an unprecedented three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards—The Green returns with MARCHING ORDERS. Building on the rock-solid foundation they've established with the label over the years, this project finds the Hawaii-based group continuing to push the boundaries of their sound. Rather than just repeating the formula of their past radio hits and reggae anthems, the band delivers a focused, ambitious record that builds on their established catalog while reaching for new creative heights.

Mostly recorded back home on the island of Oahu, MARCHING ORDERS is a testament to the band's wide-ranging stylistic capabilities. The album is intentionally diverse, weaving together foundational roots reggae, dancehall, pop-rock hooks, and R&B into their signature Hawaiian sound. To help dial in this expanded sonic palette, the band collaborated with producer and writer Brian Fennell—known for his work with acts like OneRepublic and Third Eye Blind. The result is an innovative, high-energy mix that retains the drum-and-bass heavy grooves their fans expect while exploring fresh territory.

The album's collaborative spirit really shines through its stacked lineup of guest features, bridging the gap between global reggae heavyweights and foundational island music legends. The record pulls in Grammy-nominated peers like J Boog on "Mama Roots" and Eric Rachmany (of Rebelution) on "Good Feeling," while Jamaican dancehall superstar Busy Signal drives the energy of the title track. Making sure to anchor the record in their heritage, the band also teamed up with the legendary Fiji for "My Rights" and The Mana'o Company on "Land of Love," turning the album into both a step forward for the band and a celebration of the broader reggae community.