Music Coast caught up with Native Leaves at Reggae Rise Up Oregon 2026 for a conversation about positive energy, Salt Lake City reggae/hip-hop, and the freedom to create without being boxed into one sound.
The band talks about bringing their blend of reggae, hip-hop, and blues to Oregon, why their sound shifts depending on the day, and how different personalities inside the band help keep the music balanced.
We also get into:
- The lasting foundation of Dabin Fever
- Plans to return to that writing energy for a future project
- Collaborations with Sideways and Nathan Aurora
- Why acoustic/live sessions like Sugarshack feel natural to them
- Playing Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
- Keeping the positivity real
- Starter songs for new listeners: “Lemonade Stand,” “Breathe,” “High Heels,” and “Riot”
Native Leaves also recently released “That Feelin’” with Nick Sefakis — out now.
🎤 Interview by Music Coast
📍 Reggae Rise Up Oregon 2026 — Redmond, Oregon
