California Roots 2016: Round 2 artist announcement

California Roots Music and Arts Festival has announced a world-class second phase lineup for their seventh annual production, taking place at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center, a historic arena comfortably situated in Monterey, California which will span three days from May 27th to the 29th, 2016. California Roots Music and Arts Festival is […]

Stick Figure “Sound of the Sea” official music video

After much anticipation, Stick Figure’s follow-up to their 2012 hit album Burial Ground finally hit digital storefronts this month. Titled Set In Stone, Stick Figure’s fifth full length album is getting much praise from both critics and fans around the globe. Along with the new release comes a series of brand new videos to coincide […]

Ethan Tucker “Misunderstood‬” album review

When you see Washington-born singer-songwriter Ethan Tucker perform, you don’t need to be told that what he has is genuine. Listen to his music and you can tell that what he has is the real deal…not just as a musical wizard, but a down to earth soul. The deep connection he has doesn’t just shine […]

Bad Seeds are back with a new video

After taking a little break to stretch their arms and take a breather, Tomorrows Bad Seeds are back with a new video that dropped today for their single “Throwback” which was recorded in their hometown on the Hermosa Beach Pier. After selling out the two reunuin shows in Hermosa Beach just recently, the momentum behind […]

The Hempsteadys ‘El Amor De Los Muertos’ debut album

The Hempsteadys out of New London, Connecticut are anything but your conventional reggae/ska band. With musical influences ranging from British punk to motown to big band to classic ska, the 11-piece conglomerate takes old style and manufactures it into new sound which is particularly evident on their debut LP El Amor De Los Muertos. Literally […]

Stick Figure “Fire on the Horizon” music video

After having countless chart topping hits and touring practically non-stop across the United States, Stick Figure finally has an official music video for the track “Fire on the Horizon” on their latest album dropping this week titled Set In Stone. Read our review here. Premiering today on Billboard.com the video was shot on location in […]

The Green’s acoustic “Something About It”

In another fantasically produced video from Sugarshack Sessions, The Green sits down and perform their original song “Something About It” from the album Hawai’i ’13 which pays homage to the bands tight hometown roots and stays true to their image, which is apparent from the start to finish. For more information about The Green, visit […]

Stick Figure ‘Set In Stone’ album review

Having made a name making the kind of homegrown music that has a tendency to find adoration one way or another, Stick Figure’s multi-instrumentalist and lead Scott Woodruff has managed to find a way to stand apart thanks to his inherent aptitude for composing a song. And now, with Set In Stone, the fifth full […]

HIRIE “I Wanna Be” music video

Breaking into the California reggae scene yet again and stirring up island-inspired vibes with sounds of roots, reggae and pop, the young and talented Hirie just dropped her latest music video for her single “I Wanna Be.”

Shoreline Jam 2015: Day two

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High Times 2015 Jamaican World Cannabis Cup

In some amazing news, Rastafari Rootz Fest will host the first-ever High Times 2015 Jamaican World Cannabis Cup in Negril, Jamaica. The three-day event will take place from November 12th to the 15th and includes such musical acts as Luciano, Bushman, Fred Locks, The Mighty Diamonds, Tarrus Riley, Jah 9 and more. It will also […]

Gentleman’s Dub Club “Bad Girl” music video

From the new album The Big Smoke available for pre-order on Easy Star Records, Gentleman’s Dub Club released a brand new video for the track “Bad Girl.” The Gents (as they are affectionately known) have become a bass music powerhouse in England since debuting in 2006, pushing a unique sound that is both diverse and […]

Cas Haley ‘More Music More Family’ album review

The wise teacher and philosopher Confucius once said, “It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you don’t stop.” In many ways, this applies to soulful Texas-born musician Cas Haley, who took a hiatus after a freak skiing accident which resulted in canceling two tours, vocal rest and spending a few months retraining himself […]

Brent & Co. EP review

Rising up out of Washington D.C, the new Brent & Co. self-titled EP packages their latest tracks that are full of dynamic harmonies while the soulful repertoire is easily and seamlessly incorporated utilizing a multitude of genres such as country, folk, and rock steady reggae. listening to each and every one of those tunes was […]