Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Three

Whoa, fam! We really killed it at Mission Bayfest 2025! The last day of the event was more insane than ever on Sunday, with vibes at their highest. This year, we were spoiled yet again with a lineup that delivered utter bliss and sunshine all day, every day, reminding us why this festival stands out […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Two

You could feel it in the air: it was that perfect, sun-kissed October day, one that wasn’t too hot, but just right. Day Two of Mission Bayfest 2025 in Mariner’s Point Park in the Mission Bay area of San Diego wasn’t just another day of music following a highly successful Day One; it was an […]

Westbound Train returns with skank-worthy ‘Sing The Ghost Away’ LP

In 2022, modern ska revivalists Westbound Train returned to the studio to bless fans with a full-length album following a 13-year hiatus from recording. Aptly titled Dedication, the boys — now fathers, teachers, other fully-grown adults — unveiled a more mature side to their initial success in the early naughts. As a result, the album’s […]

Fortunate Youth gives ‘Love For The Music’ in new studio LP

Fall is in the air as we celebrate the warmth in our hearts. The changing of the season makes us grasp onto those last warm summer breezes every year… and there’s one band we must mention that is always full of summer vibes year-round. Rocking the Cali reggae scene and repping peace, love, and unity […]

Aurorawave avalanches with sophomore album, ‘Monument’

When Aurorawave dropped their debut album last year, visionary frontman Nathan Aurora set out to create a space where sun-soaked reggae rhythms could successfully throw down in a pit with the gritty heaviness of rock and the flexing muscle of metal. In the band’s second effort, titled Monument and released August 15th through Ineffable Records, […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ras Fraser Jr. “Most High Protect”, feat. Anthony B

Jamaican reggae artist Ras Fraser Jr. drops another world video premiere of his “Most High Protect”, a single featuring Anthony B released last year via Wide Awake Music, Big Mill Productions, and Rebel Sound Records. With one video already created for the track, the two roots Rastafarians decided to double-down with a second visual rendition that’s premiering exclusively […]

Coachella 2026, unveiled early!

Festival junkies — the lineup has landed! Goldenvoice continues its legacy at the top of the weekend fest curator list with another mega reveal for Coachella 2026. Usually announced in January, long-time Chellaheads are being treated to early answers this year — and, needless to say, all minds are absolutely blown. Although a couple elements […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: the ultimate San Diego Fall party

Clear your calendar mid-October and start rallying your crew because Mission Bayfest is coming back to take over the bay shores of San Diego. From October 17th through 19th, Mission Bay — a coastal paradise, just north of the downtown San Diego area — will turn into one giant celebration filled with live music, sunshine, […]

Fear, Loathing & Sublime with Pennywise in Las Vegas

Over 100-degree weather hit Las Vegas, but that wasn’t what was heating up the city. Sublime rolled through town for their two-day Fear, Loathing, & Sublime in Las Vegas shows — a very special treat for fans. The weekend started off on Thursday, August 14th with a pre-show party hosted by Miles the DJ from […]

The OC Fair goes reggae with Tribal Seeds, Mike Love, & more

On Sunday, August 10th in Costa Mesa, the Pacific Amphitheatre pulsed with the heartbeat of modern roots reggae. As part of the Orange County Fair’s 2025 Summer Concert Series, Tribal Seeds headlined a stacked lineup that felt less like a concert and more like a spiritual gathering of California’s reggae faithful. The Simpkin Project kicked […]

Big things are brewing: new music, live shows, and more from Brewfish

The southern California reggae-rock crew is closing out 2025 with a packed schedule, new tracks, and a string of live dates that are guaranteed to keep fans well-fed. Fronted by original members Alex Kay (vocals/guitar) and Andrew Valero (bass), Brewfish has built a reputation on a seamless mix of reggae, rock, punk, and hip-hop influences. […]

Iration gets San Diego irie with Inner Circle, TTR, & more

Iration might’ve headlined the night, but the whole lineup was a vibe from start to finish. Not a single dud in the mix, with each act bringing their own flavor — it was one smooth wave of energy! And being at Gallagher Square in Petco Park didn’t make it your average Sunday Funday reggae sesh; […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Blindman “In The Water”

Veteran American reggae artist Blindman expresses an emphatic ode to oceans in this world video premiere for “In The Water”, a track released off Rebel Sound Records back in March of this year. With feet in the sand, sun on the skin, and waves crashing all around, the official video for “In The Water” paints […]

Cali Roots 2025: Day Three

Sunday May 25th, aka Day Three of the California Roots Festival 2025, had the fans waking up ready. The third day is always interesting, with some people still pumped like it’s Day One and some dragging from too many days of having a good time. But, one thing they all had in common this Sunday was the […]

Multi-instrumentalist Luis Gracia-Alonso breaks down his most personal track yet

For over a decade, Luis Gracia-Alonso has been a cornerstone of the Southern California music scene—a seasoned trombonist, bandleader, and educator whose résumé spans ska, reggae, pop, salsa, funk, and jazz. Whether touring the West Coast with Half Past Two, locking in grooves with The Ruffolos, bringing energy to Not a Chance, or recreating Gwen […]