Prague, January 6, 2026 – George Collins Band returns with “My Island Life,” an uplifting, reggae inflected single that captures the carefree spirit of tropical living and the universal desire to slow down and savour the moment. The song blends playful rhythms, warm melodies and vivid imagery into a feel good anthem designed to transport listeners straight to the shoreline.
Unlike many of Collins’ more personal and autobiographical works, “My Island Life” was born from a unique collaborative experience. The song originated during a songwriting retreat in Spain hosted by The Songwriting Academy of the UK, where Collins worked alongside international songwriters Kathleen Schoebel (Germany) and Boni Awan (UK), under the mentorship of legendary Nashville songwriter and vocalist Sharon Vaughn.
Tasked with writing a song about travel and favourite places – and given just hours to complete it – the trio drew inspiration from Collins’s long-standing connection to Key West, as well as their shared experiences of island life around the world. The result is a track that feels both personal and universal, filled with sunlit imagery of mango trees, ocean breezes and starlit waves.
Driven by a relaxed groove and infectious chorus, “My Island Life” leans into simplicity and joy. Its easygoing refrain – “I love my island life” – captures the essence of the song: a celebration of freedom, presence and the small pleasures that make life meaningful.
“This song was truly a collaborative effort,” says Collins. “What started as a songwriting exercise quickly turned into something special. We all brought our own memories and experiences into it, and that shared energy is what gives the song its warmth and spirit.”
With its catchy hooks, rhythmic pulse and laid back charm, “My Island Life” is a reminder that paradise isn’t just a place. It’s a feeling we carry with us.
The single is available now on all major streaming platforms.
George Collins is a Prague-based singer/songwriter whose music speaks to the second act of life with wit, depth, and infectious hooks. After decades in a high-powered international finance career, Collins returned to his first love — music. What began as an impromptu Fourth of July performance reignited a fire that has since produced a critically acclaimed debut EP (It’s Been a Long Time), the fan-favorite Songs for Grown-ups, and now a full-length follow-up, New Ways of Getting Old, released track by track over the next two years.
Collins blends classic rock, soul, and pop into what he calls “Timeless Americana Rock.” His songs explore aging, love, reinvention, and the messy humor of life. A former bandmate of future Dave Matthews Band members Carter Beauford and the late LeRoi Moore, Collins now headlines venues across Prague and connects with an ever-growing global fanbase.
With more than one million Spotify streams and over three million YouTube views, Collins proves it’s never too late to return to what moves you.
- For more information, visit www.georgecollinsmusic.com