Tech N9ne drops 25th album: an ode to ‘5816 Forest’

Four decades after Aaron Dontez Yates first touched a mic and 24 albums into an unfathomable career that’s redefined independent hip hop, Tech N9ne has dropped album #25 as of today. His latest project for Strange Music, 5816 Forest is a 22-track journey that takes fans straight back to where it all began: chronicling the […]

Cali Vibes 2025: Day One

There’s nothing quite like Day 1 of Cali Vibes — the energy is fresh, the stages are spotless, and everyone’s walking in with a sense of anticipation that only Long Beach can deliver. This year, the festival opened with Emily Brimlow, and honestly, it couldn’t have been a better call. Her set was breezy and […]

Iowa festival Hinterland is set to celebrate 10 years this summer

Hinterland Music Festival — a lowkey, folk-centered festival in small town Iowa — returns for its celebratory 10th year on August 1st through 3rd, 2025. With a stacked lineup of mainstream headliners, as well as a powerful indie-folk undercard that the festival is known for, this three-day is once again drawing thousands to St. Charles, […]

Cali Roots 2025: Day Two

On Saturday, May 24th, Day of Two of Cali Roots Festival in Monterey came alive — and the fans were ready for it.  It was going to be yet another day with a stacked lineup across reggae genres.  The day started with an explosion of energy from Florida artist Surfer Girl at the Bowl Stage, […]

Cali Roots 2025: Day One

Day One of the California Roots Festival kicked off at the historical Monterey Fairgrounds once again on May 23rd, 2025. Reggae fans from all over the country traveled to Monterey to see friends and the stacked reggae-meets-hip hop lineup — with Day One leaning heavily into the former. The day was nice… not too cold, […]

Denzel Curry drops Mischievous South Tour on Los Angeles

Denzel Curry knows how to end things with a bang, whether it’s his tour, other artist’s tours, at an intimate venue, or at an arena. On the final U.S. stop of his Mischievous South Tour, the Miami Gardens rapper turned The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles into a war zone of mosh […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025: Day Four

The fourth and final day of Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025 kicked off with the same momentum as the rest of the weekend, showcasing Florida natives Tidal Theory and Dale and the Zdubs right out the gate all the way through The Movement and Dirty Heads closing out their respective stages. The festival was teeming […]

G-Eazy gets West Des Moines fans in a frenzy

G-Eazy lit up the stage at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines as part of his Helium Tour, delivering a high-energy performance that captivated the intimate crowd. The evening featured supporting acts Marc E. Bassy and Goody Grace, each bringing their unique flair to Iowa. Goody Grace kicked off the night with just […]

Cali Vibes 2025 is switching things up with jaw-dropping lineup

Long Beach’s beloved Cali Vibes Music Festival is making big moves in 2025 — both literally and figuratively. Goldenvoice’s premier reggae and beach culture festival is shifting from its traditional February weekend to a brand-new summer schedule on June 7th through the 8th at Marina Green Park. Not only that, but the festival has downsized […]

L’Impératrice brings neon & nu disco to Los Angeles

Los Angeles got a taste of French nu-disco magic on Friday night, as L’Impératrice brought their US Pulsar Tour to The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. With a mix of funk and synth-pop, the Paris collective delivered an exciting performance that proved why they are one of the most stimulating live acts globally. Before their […]

How The Elovaters got a Little Stranger in San Francisco

Some Californians may have been caught off-guard by last month’s tsunami warnings along the northern coast. However, those who knew The Elovaters were coming to the iconic Warfield Theater in San Francisco were already well-prepared to ride the waves long into the night! What caused these emergency alerts, you might ask? Let me explain… A […]