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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

IRIEspect blends Cali with Caribbean in debut self-titled LP

Let’s have a chat about a band that needs to be heard across the country and then some, IRIEspect. This rad seven-piece energetic band blends Cali and Caribbean styles — we’re talking hip hop, Latin, and new and old-school dub rock reggae. They are an extravagant bunch who blow it out of the water with […]

Holo Holo Fest to hit Sacramento & other cities for fall 2025

The Aloha spirit remains strong, thanks to cultural celebrations like the Holo Holo Music Festival set to return to Sacramento and other coastal cities this fall. Featuring a dynamic lineup of top Island reggae artists — with Sacramento’s lineup including Spawnbreezie, Katchafire, Maoli, J Boog, Common Kings, Sammy Johnson, Kimie Miner, Josh Tatofi, Eli-Mac, and […]

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 […]

Bumpin Uglies bottles up summertime in new single “Orange Crush”

If you’ve ever spent a hazy summer afternoon on the shores of Ocean City, Maryland, sipping a citrusy Orange Crush with sand between your toes and no plans past sunset, Bumpin Uglies just dropped your new favorite song. Their latest single, “Orange Crush,” featuring Logan Rex of Artikal Sound System, is a tipsy love letter […]