Full Reggae Rise Up Florida 2018 lineup revealed

The 4th annual fest in St. Petersburg, Florida just got a whole lot bigger! Following a partial rundown announcement for 2018, the Reggae Rise Up Florida crew decided why wait? Let’s lay down our lineup cards and reap the benefits of a reggae royal flush! As of this week, Reggae Rise Up Florida has been […]

Cali Roots announces 2018 round 2 artists

The holidays come a little early for music lovers! In the form of artist announcements, reggae and hip hop enthusiasts wait patiently behind device screens to hear who will be featured at their fave festivals come the New Year. And, one fest in particular rings a little louder than the rest – that’s right, one […]

Tatanka drops “Love Is Medicine” single

Colorado-based band Tatanka is at it again, with all the bells and whistles coming out of the woodwork with their new single, “Love Is Medicine”. And, what would woodwork be without trees? Tatanka strikes a 420-friendly stance, layering even their most pop-influenced tracks with trippy, stoner dub and psychedelic sound effects. Back to that in […]

Desert Oasis 2017: Day Two

Irie Junctions Irie Junctions Irie Junctions Irie Junctions Around Desert Oasis Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft Spankshaft / Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots Through the Roots Around Desert Oasis Rich Sheldon and the Mutiny Rich Sheldon and the Mutiny Rich Sheldon and the Mutiny Rich Sheldon and […]

Reggae Rise Up reveals first-round 2018 artists

Back in its 4th year, St. Petersburg’s Reggae Rise Up has taken shape for 2018! For the first time ever, this riveting reggae extravaganza has switched to a three-day format, meaning that 2018 concertgoers are about to experience the most elaborate Reggae Rise Up yet!  …2018 concertgoers are about to experience the most elaborate Reggae […]

Desert Oasis: Day One

Courtney Chambers Courtney Chambers Courtney Chambers / Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Around Desert Oasis Around Desert Oasis HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE / David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music Around Desert Oasis […]

1st Boomshaka Festival announced for 2018

San Diego is home to a surplus of talented residents, and more than a handful happen to be in big name reggae bands. From hole-in-the-wall gigs to headlining acts, sunny Southern California is the place to find musicians spreading good vibes at the beach by day and… pretty much anywhere after the sun sets. So, […]

Jaya the Cat to release 5th studio album

The self-proclaimed ‘drunk-reggae-punks’ of the ska world are at it again! Jaya the Cat, Americans now hailing from Amsterdam, is set to release their fifth studio album A Good Day for the Damned in a few short weeks off Bomber Music. And, let us just tell you – this 15-track album is nothing to fuck […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Three

Fishbone Fishbone Fishbone Fishbone Around KAABOO Pepper Pepper Pepper Pepper feat. DARENOTS Pepper feat. DARENOTS Pepper feat. DARENOTS Around KAABOO T-Pain T-Pain Around KAABOO +Live+ +Live+ +Live+ +Live+ DARENOTS & friends Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Around KAABOO Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo […]

Dirty Heads ‘Swim Team’ album review

Some bands stick to a certain sound and a niche market. You know, the whole ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mentality. If you haven’t noticed by now, the Dirty Heads boys dare to be different. And, an epitomic example of their ever-changing ways is their sixth studio album Swim Team, set to hit […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Two

One Drop One Drop One Drop One Drop Around KAABOO DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS Around KAABOO The Tubes The Tubes The Tubes The Tubes Steve Rannazzisi The Knocks The Knocks The Knocks The Knocks / Logic Logic Logic Around KAABOO Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly Machine […]

California Roots 2018 takes shape

For the past eight years since the inaugural California Roots Music and Arts Festival, there is always an early October date that rings significant to reggae-rock-rap lovers alike. It's been a long summer since the previous Cali Roots went down over Memorial Day Weekend, and with the transition to fall comes the transition to the […]

KAABOO 2017: Day One

Around KAABOO Around KAABOO Ethan Tucker Ethan Tucker Trouble in the Wind Trouble in the Wind Trouble in the Wind Around KAABOO Around KAABOO Smash Mouth Smash Mouth Smash Mouth Smash Mouth Around KAABOO Around KAABOO Ethan Tucker Ethan Tucker Around KAABOO Around KAABOO DJ Diesel DJ Diesel DJ Diesel DJ Diesel Around KAABOO Around […]

The 3rd Annual KAABOO MIX-perience

What to say about the third annual KAABOO Del Mar Festival… what not to say, rather? Being stationed on the coastline of sunny San Diego in mid-September is not a bad place to be in the first place, let alone reveling in celebrities and surprises, with everyone around you having the time of their lives. […]

5 reasons KAABOO Del Mar is changing music festivals

For those located in other parts of the country and don't know SoCal ways, San Diego used to be a hoppin' festival hotspot. Street Scene San Diego was the main catalyst, right around the time when Coachella was gaining steam out in the desert. Those were the good ol’ days… when A-list entertainers performed literally […]