SayReal with “Marbles”

From Santa Monica, California comes a pop/rock band called SayReal. Mixing certain sounds of reggae by using special guitar riffs and some sultry vocals, the band portrays their spirit in their single, “Marbles,” off their upcoming debut EP, Unarmed and Ready. The band features singer, Naia Kete, who tried out her vocals in the NBC […]

Dankrupt “Again & Again” official video

The Los Angeles County band Dankrupt, put their best foot forward with their debut EP titled Moonlight which hit digital shelves early March, 2015. The band, which consists of Grant Bogorad (vocals, guitar), Tim Canton (drummer), Enrique Paris (lead guitar), Nick Banaszak (bass), and Derek Shields (keys,vocals) have put together a solidly unique new release. […]

The Green drops new single “Roots”

Earlier this morning, The Green teased its fans on social media that a new song will be made available later in the day. Not surprisingly, the great news left fans salivating at the thought of brand new music from their favorite island reggae band – new music that fans have been without since the release […]

California Roots Festival announces final artists for 2016

The day has finally come: the last and final announcement for the biggest reggae event of the year, the 2016 California Roots Festival! After two previous announcements in 2015, any lover of reggae/world/hip hop and more has been waiting on the edge of their seat to hear the last artists to be included in the […]

The Expendables Spring Blackout Tour 2016

As said on their Facebook page, “The snow will melt, the flowers will bloom and the Yeti isn't going anywhere!.” Referring to their newly announced spring tour, California's own Expendables will be repacking their bags once again and hitting the road covering much of the east coast and midwest with their Savannah, GA road dogs […]

Iration and Pepper announce Hawaiian Punch Winter 2016 Tour

It would only be deemed appropriate that two Hawaiian reggae greats would team up to do something called a “Hawaiian Punch Tour”, and who better to lead the fruit drink-themed campaign than the goofball members of Pepper and Iration? Both bands have made major waves in the reggae scene within the recent years, especially with […]

Fortunate Youth “Midnight Lover” official music video

The nonstop touring group that call themselves Fortunate Youth really know how to bring in the new year with their very first official music video for the track “Midnight Lover.” The three minute and seventeen second homage to Nintendo’s Mario Kart is not only fun to watch, but leaves you with the sudden urge to […]

Krooked Treez “Reggae Woman” official video

Krooked Treez the Southern California based band behind the popular tracks “So In Love With California” and “Higher Place,” last week released their latest music video streaming on Facebook and Youtube for the brand new track “Reggae Woman.” The music video was recorded live at BNV Studios Hollywood. For more information about Krooked Treez, visit […]

Tribal Seeds at home with Stranger

On December 10th and 11th of 2015, Tribal Seeds played hometown shows for all their original, roots fans. Top Shelf Reggae (TSR) caught their first performance with bands, Iya Terra and Stranger, with the latter band also coming from South San Diego, California. In fact, San Diego was in for a special treat, if fans […]

Stick Figure “Smiles on Faces” music video

The season of giving is upon us, and California’s hard hitting band Stick Figure is taking advantage of this by dropping their latest music video on Christmas day. The uplifting video for “Smiles on Faces” from their newly released album Set in Stone, was filmed on Haight Street—the internationally known, legendary destination in San Francisco, […]

Super Hi-Fi introduces 2nd Christmas dub album

The Brooklyn-based reggae and world band Super Hi-Fi is sharing seasonal joy once again in their second consecutive Christmas LP, Yule Analog Vol. II. After their formation in 2010, the four-member ensemble has busted several releases, mostly via Electric Cowbell Records. Their inaugural LP Dub to the Bone in 2012 was named “Reggae Album of […]

Gallery: The Emerald Cup 2015

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Zion I “Unity” music video ft. Bambu & D.U.S.T.

Listening to music stands out as an almost daily occurrence in the lives of many young adults. This art form is one of the most commonly used and effective methods to communicate emotion and open minds to listening ears. It’s no surprised that Oakland-based progressive hip-hop artist Zion I would take on and confront current […]

Richie Campbell “Better Than Today” music video

Earlier this year, the Portugal born reggae sensation Richie Campbell released his full legnth LP titled In the 876. This month, Campbell dropped the official music video for closing track “Better Than Today” directed by Pedro Dias and produced by Niko Browne.

Download RareBreed’s free Winter 2015/2016 Sampler

As Henry James once said,“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” The compilation is a comprehensive and compulsively listenable package The effort to recapture the true meaning and importance of the holiday spirit begins with each […]