Oceans Calling 2023: Day Two

There was something electric buzzing in the salty air blowing northeast up the Delmarva Peninsula on this unforgettable Saturday. Festival-goers were still glowing from the inaugural splendor of Oceans Calling day one extravaganza the day before. The collective energy was palpable. Not even the low pressure storm system migrating up the coast could deter the […]

Alta Music Festival 2023

This past weekend the first ever Alta Music Festival was held at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, featuring a mix of Cali reggae and hip-hop with acts like E-40 and Dirty Heads gracing the stage. The background was the beach, the ground was grass, and the parking was a breeze — Alta truly had everything. […]

Saint Motel and Echosmith deliver indie-pop dream line up

It was an electrifying Tuesday night in San Diego when Echosmith opened for Saint Motel at The Observatory in North Park. The crowd buzzed with anticipation as they prepared for the indie-pop combination of dreams.  As Echosmith took the stage, the three siblings launched into a high energy yet vulnerable collection of 2010s throwbacks, newer […]

Doah’s Daydream drops soul searching single, “1Love” ft. Eric Hirschhorn

“1Love” by Doah’s Daydream featuring Eric Hirschhorn of Rebelution is a captivating island grunge song that effortlessly blends elements of reggae, rock, grunge, and spirituality into a unique and entrancing musical experience. With its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies, this track stands out as a captivating addition to the genre. The song opens with an […]

Anastasia Elliot’s ‘La Petite Mort’ is an unforgettable musical odyssey

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern music, there are few artists who can truly capture the essence of transformation and self-discovery quite like Anastasia Elliot has. With her new album, La Petite Mort, Anastasia takes the listener on a mesmerizing journey through the depths of her soul, delivering an unforgettable musical odyssey that leaves an […]

Savoring summer thanks to SUM SUN’s hit, “Tan Lines” with Surfer Girl

Ineffable Records is set to make this summer unforgettable for all the sun-kissed souls out there! With the release of “Tan Lines,” a sensational collaboration between SUM SUN and Surfer Girl, you’re in for the perfect soundtrack to wrap up your summer and kickstart the fall season with a bang. “Tan Lines” is more than […]

Dry Diggings 2023: Day Two

As the sun shone brightly in the cloudless sky on the second day of the 2023 Dry Diggings festival, the Gold Country Fairgrounds and Event Center in Auburn, California, continued to pulsate with the rhythm of reggae music. Day two brought a wave of excitement, heartfelt moments, and stellar performances that left festival-goers buzzing with […]

Outside Lands 2023: Day Three

Sunday Funday kicked off in grand fashion with Gasolina, the world’s largest touring reggaeton party, showcasing the best sounds in classic and current reggaeton, dembow, dancehall and beyond hosted in Cocktail Magic. Droves of fans twerked their way to Lindley Meadow to celebrate Gasolina, whose mission is to create a community within the reggaeton and […]

Nathan Aurora is gearing up to drop new genre-bending project

In a world too often filled with division and disconnection, music still holds on to an incredible power to beat down barriers and bring people of all backgrounds together. With his latest project — Crossed Heart Clothing Presents: Pop Punk Goes Reggae, Vol. 1 — Nathan Aurora of Iya Terra has managed to create a […]

Outside Lands 2023: Day Two

Day two kicked off with Bay Area synth-pop-indie-rock sensation, Mike Deni better known as Geographer, who played back to back sets while admittedly under the weather. There’s something very rock n roll about Geographer’s show must go on mentality. We caught his second performance at the Music Den presented by Toyota. Deni’s infectious personality, and […]

Outside Lands 2023: Day One

Ninety bands, hundreds of local vendors, alongside 75,000 of the Bay Area’s most eclectic melophiles migrated to Golden Gate Park Aug 11-13th to celebrate 15 years of Outside Lands music festival magic. Fueled by industry powerhouses Superfly & Another Planet, Outside Lands continues to solidify itself as one of America’s premier music festivals. Along with […]

WORLD SINGLE PREMIERE: Danny Silvertone, “New To You”

Danny Silvertone‘s latest single, “New To You,” captures the essence of an intoxicating and irresistible affair, beautifully entwined with themes of temptation and desire. Silvertone’s unique blend of alt-pop, R&B, and dark pop creates a mesmerizing sonic landscape that perfectly complements the emotions conveyed in the lyrics. The song opens with the vulnerable admission, “I’m […]

Beck and Phoenix bring the heat to Concord, CA thanks to Summer Odyssey tour

On a scorching summer day in Concord, California, where the temperature soared to a blistering 95 degrees, an unforgettable musical extravaganza unfolded. Despite the sweltering heat that usually left me seeking refuge indoors, the allure of witnessing the combined brilliance of Beck and Phoenix was too compelling to resist. Their co-headlining Summer Odyssey tour had […]