Music Unites: Reggae Around the World, Volume 4

Music Unites – Reggae Around The World is back with the fourth installment of their charity-inspired reggae compilations. Volume four is a representation of the diversity within today’s reggae genre. Tracks by rising reggae artists Leilani Wolfgramm, the upbeat English band Gentleman’s Dub Club, and the always smooth Kevin Kinsella all help to create an […]

CRSB “Romance” official video

The Bay Area cousins CRSB dropped their brand new official music video of the track “Romance” from their self-titled album released in late 2013. The cousins are making big waves here in the Bay Area as well as getting huge airplay in the Hawaiian islands and breaking through the top charts with their track “Love […]

Kings and Comrades ‘Get Away’ album review

Immediately after Valentine’s Day and a long three day weekend for many of us working individuals, we all just need a little something extra to calm our tense nerves going back to the reality of the daily grind. Luckily for us, Philadelphia-based reggae band Kings and Comrades will be releasing their debut LP titled Get […]

Valentines Day “I and I” Playlist volume 2

It’s that time of the year again and love is in the air, especially when you’ve got our annual Valentine’s Day playlist rocking your night away. As Fortunate Youth simply put it, “Love is the Most High,” which comes in all shapes and forms, so this year we’ve also included a dash of peace and […]

Passafire announces 2015 Spring Tour

Georgia-based band Passafire loves to tour around the calendar year, spreading music and good vibes throughout the nation as they go. Hardworking rockers as they are, it's of no surprise that spring of 2015 brings along with it an EP release and consequently, a national mini-tour. Teaming up with world music and reggae renowned Stranger […]

Tribute to the Reggae Legends 2015

It’s that time in February again, not only to have celebrated what would have been Robert Nestor Marley’s 70th Birthday, but to also honor reggae legends who have helped spread messages of love and hope. Although SOJA was an American reggae nominee for The 57th Annual Grammys Awards among top contenders, such as Ziggy Marley […]

The Skints: new label, new album, new tour

The Skints – East-London's answer to modern reggae – are currently weeks away from dropping their third album FM, an endeavor that gained heightened anticipation after the four-piece decided to sign with a new label. And not just any label, mind you. The Skints have officially joined forces with Easy Star Records in January: a […]

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Steady Tour 2015

One of the most respected genre bending reggae groups out there, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, returns to touring this month. On February 6th, GPGDS will play Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins, Colorado to kick off their 2015 Steady tour. Their most recent album, which happens to go under the same name, debuted at number […]

SOJA GRAMMY nomination

At the 57th edition of the GRAMMY Awards, a name familiar to many American Reggae fans will be announced in the running for one of the genre’s most prestigious awards. SOJA’s latest album, Amid The Noise And Haste, has been nominated for Best Reggae Album along side some of the biggest names in the game. […]

Seedless “Heart of a Warrior” official music video

Orange County-based band Seedless just dropped this mind-numbingly intense and eye opening visual to their latest single “Heart of a Warrior” which was released late January of this year. Read our recent review of the single here and make sure you give the SoCal boys a follow on Facebook.

Winter Blackout tour 2015

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An interview with Hirie

The young and extremely talented Hirie has been stirring up the industry since roughly 2013, turning the heads of both reggae and pop enthusiasts. The Hawaiian raised and San Diego native has been heavily touring the nation, most recently with Tribal Seeds and Leilani Wolfgramm on the 2015 Winter Chillin’ Tour where we caught up […]

Don’t Think Twice Tour with Fortunate Youth

After their massively successful 2014 Fall with Friends tour with support from Ease Up, The Expanders, The Steppas, New Kingston, Ashes Of Babylon, Thrive and Highdro as well as recently wrapping up a partial tour with The Expendables and Katastro during the 2015 Winter Blackout Tour, the Los Angeles natives are scheduled to embark this […]

Marlon Asher’s ‘Illusions’ album review

Marlon Asher has been running around for years spreading positive vibes with his music. Best known as “Ganja Farmer” after his hit song, Marlon’s roots trace back to Trinidad. Having toured all over the world, it appears Marlon has hit a high note with reggae lovers in the U.S. – particularly in California after also […]

Mad Professor’s new album “Dubbing with Anansi”

Mad Professor, a dub master of Guyana, is set to release his latest full-length album Dubbing with Anansi this February 2nd. Starting at an early age, Mad Professor has gained momentum combining electronica with reggae dub and has thus created his own dissertation of style as a result. With the launch of Ariwa Sounds recording […]