Pepper’s acoustic performance of “Around”
Pepper from Kailua-Kona, HI performing their original song “Around” live at the Sugarshack Recording Compound in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode #246 of the Sugarshack Acoustic Live Music Series.
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2018 GRAMMYS Best Reggae Album Nominees are in
The GRAMMYS brings together performers, industry representatives, and fans from all over the world to celebrate the best in musical recordings and performances from the previous year. The GRAMMYS are generally recognized as the highest honor given to musicians. This year is no exception. Not only are more reggae artists of different sub-genres being recognized, […]
A chat with Katchafire about their new single “Addicted”
New Zealand eight-piece band and veterans in the reggae scene, Katchafire, just released an absolute beauty of a single from the long-awaited forthcoming album. Their first recording of 2017, titled “Addicted”, has finally been released. “It’s sounding great to our ears and we can't wait to share the music with everybody.” This track beautifully captures […]
The Ries Brothers ‘The View From Outside’ album review
To summarize early, this really is a genuinely attractive and overall smile-inducing set of 13 tracks from Florida’s The Ries Brothers. There are some really thought provoking lines scattered about the album; some of which will drift over you of course, but some which really do weave their way into your brain and are hugely […]
Kash’d Out “Being Easy” official music video
Kash’d Out are known for their distinguished live shows, where guitar riffs and classic reggae grooves pour from the stage like tidal waves. The Florida-based quintet has been generating buzz on the road for several years now, parlaying a groundswell of fan devotion into opening slots for Pepper, Less Than Jake and Pacific Dub, among […]
Stick Figure drops new single “Above the Storm”
Music fanatics worldwide were captivated when on November 13, 2015, renowned California reggae band Stick Figure released their new album Set In Stone to critical acclaimed reviews. Featured on Top Shelf Reggae among many other notable platforms and receiving rave recognition and extolled acknowledgements, Set In Stone, is the perfect addition to any serious music […]
New “Reggae Night” music video from Morgan Heritage
Morgan Heritage releases a new music video today, called “Reggae Night.” The song is from Morgan Heritage’s latest hit album Avrakedabra. “Reggae Night” features DreZion and is a magnificent cover of Jimmy Cliff’s song. The vocals were recorded in a hotel in Zimbabwe. Morgan Heritage is made up of Peetah Morgan; Una Morgan on keyboards […]
The Green ‘Marching Orders’ album review
The Green’s new album, Marching Orders, has all the relaxed guitar riffs, lush vocals, and nostalgic lyrics you could hope for in an early fall release. With the members of The Green’s varying instrumentations and awe-inspiring harmonies, Marching Orders isn’t the kind of fall album you’ll have playing in the background, but the kind you’ll […]
Long Beach Dub Allstars release first new music in almost two decades
The legendary Long Beach, California reggae outfit Long Beach Dub Allstars have reunited and released their first taste of new music in almost 20 years with two new tracks titled “Holding Out” and “Steady Customer”. This is the first new music from Long Beach Dub Allstars since the release of 2001's Wonders of the World. […]
Protoje releases new single “Truths & Rights” ft. Mortimer
From time to time, we all have to reevaluate and reaffirm what our motivations are. With Truths & Rights, the latest release from Protoje, and featuring Mortimer, the artists express their commitment to the activism that has always been at the core of reggae music. “I want to make the kind of music that you […]
Caleb Hart & The Royal Youths to release debut album
On the heels of releasing his debut solo EP Album Island Soul on June 23rd 2017, Caleb Hart has accomplished yet another achievement with the anticipated release of origiNation album with The Royal Youths. Reggae has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I love every part of it. […]
New Kingston ‘A Kingston Story: Come From Far’ review
After crafting three immaculate full albums of outstanding reggae tunes, New Kingston has returned this year with a much more “mature” release, a term that is usually code for either boring or uninspiring. Come From Far is our experience; as a family, as musicians and as human beings living in a world where anything is […]
The Green releases new single “I Will”
The Green has been a reggae chart fixture since the early 2000s with their breakthrough single “Love I” which dominated Hawaiian radio waves. Earlier this week, The Green has given fans some new music, and a surreal lyric video to go along with it. Their latest single titled “I Will” is off the band’s upcoming […]
The Simpkin Project “Hustling” acoustic video
Southern California’s own Simpkin Project have released the acoustic music video for their recently unveiled deep cut “Hustling” from the upcoming, highly anticipated album titled Beam of Light. Their new album is set to be released on September 29th, 2017 and will be filled with their usual highly melodic reggae-blues sound. “This album is our […]
Hirie “Sun and Shine” official video ft. Eric Rachmany
Southern California’s songstress Hirie has returned to the spotlight and is turning up the heat in her new single and music video for the brand new track titled Sun and Shine featuring lead vocalist and guitarist of Rebelution, Eric Rachmany as well as Nahko Bear as Hirie’s accomplice.