New EP from The Holdup now available

Since the formation of the current lineup in 2008, San Jose’s finest reggae infused band The Holdup, have monopolized the market for summertime hits. So the group’s latest EP, fittingly titled Have A Good Summer (which dropped on August 26th), comes just in time for the band’s loyal fan base to enjoy their last few […]

Interview with The Green’s Zion Thompson

We caught up with The Green’s guitarist/vocalist Zion Thompson during the last legs of the Count Me In tour with Rebelution, Iration, and Stick Figure in Berkeley, CA. Find out what it’s like to open up for superstar Bruno Mars, details on recent collaborations, and how they stay motivated. For more information about The Green, […]

NorCal’s Unity Festival Sept. 12-14th

Summer isn’t over with the onset of September, especially not in the small town of Guerneville, California from the 12th through the 14th. Tucked away nicely on the Russian River above San Francisco and deep in wine country near the world-renowned Korbel Winery, is Guerneville Lodge – or the birthplace of reggae’s three-day Unity Festival. […]

311 “Sand Dollars” animated music video

Krooked Treez isn’t the only band on the block with an animated video now. 311 just dropped their latest official music video, in animated style! The music video for the track “Sand Dollars” is from their latest album Stereolithic which was released March 2014. For more info on 311, take a visit to their website […]

Count Me In Summer Tour 2014 lands in Berkeley, CA

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Giant Panda upcoming release and new single “Steady”

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has exhibited a plethora of talent on their three full-length albums, either landing in the dub reggae or Americana genres. Founded in Rochester in 2004, Giant Panda has last peaked at #5 on the Reggae Billboard Charts two years ago with their most recent album “In These Times”. As their […]

Don Carlos – Official music video for “Time”

Don Carlos, the man and living reggae legend with the amazingly smooth moves just released an official music video for his track “Time”, which can be found on his 2012 album 7 Days A Week. Currently on his South America Tour 2014, be sure to check back to see when he’ll be in your neck […]

SOJA’s ‘Amid The Noise And Haste’ album review

The release of Strength to Survive in 2012 left the eight piece Arlington, Virginia natives on the cusps of worldwide acceptance and created a very loyal and devoted fanbase. SOJA has since then paved a very long and successful road to their sixth and latest studio album titled Amid The Noise And Haste. For the […]

Ballyhoo! Super Happy Fun Money tour review

On August 7, 2014, Ballyhoo! stopped by the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, California for their Super Happy Fun Money Tour. On Point Promotions hosted the line-up which also included Bumpin’ Uglies from Maryland, and San Diego band Project out of Bounds. Top Shelf Reggae made it in time to check out the latter […]

Roots Musician Records Showcase Tour 2014

All three performances on the tour will be instrumentally backed by Beyond I Sight. Get ready for a big dose of acts coming out of the Roots Musician Records camp. On top of all the amazing grooves coming out of the San Diego based label, they managed to find time to put together a pretty […]

Jo Mersa Marley “Sunshine”

The eldest son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley grew up surrounded by music. By the time he was four years old, Jo was appearing onstage alongside his father, his uncle Ziggy and aunts Cedella and Sharon (a.k.a. Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers). Continuing the legacy, Jo Mersa […]

Collie Buddz 2014 Europe dates

The international reggae sensation will be packing up his bags yet again and hitting the road, only this time, the roads will be in Europe Festival season is in the air for Collie Buddz. Following his Summer Sizzle Tour which recently spanned much of the east coast, the international reggae sensation will be packing up […]

Clear Conscience’s ‘Captain’ hoists the dub flag

Clear Conscience, a band out of the San Francisco Bay, is well known for their laid-back vibing style and their recent release “Captain” is no exception to the dub rule. The six-song EP is of the trippy and tranquil variety, leaving no reggae stone unturned. The album starts out heavy on the reverb in a track […]

Stephen Marley “Rock Stone” ft. Capleton and Sizzla

Currently on tour with Slightly Stoopid on their Summer Sessions 2014 tour, the Stephen Marley camp just released a powerful new music video for the track “Rock Stone” off of Marley’s upcoming album Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life which features two other hard hitting Jamaican artists Capleton and Sizzla. The impressive track is […]

Arise Roots ‘Love and War’ album review

Arise Roots is a five piece band from Los Angeles, California. It’s been a while since we heard true reggae vibes produced in modern reggae music from California. Sure, many bands specialize in their craft, but the vibes Arise Roots brings in their music is mesmerizing, and we can’t help but think how it is […]