Dirty Heads ‘Swim Team’ album review

Some bands stick to a certain sound and a niche market. You know, the whole ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mentality. If you haven’t noticed by now, the Dirty Heads boys dare to be different. And, an epitomic example of their ever-changing ways is their sixth studio album Swim Team, set to hit […]

The Green ‘Marching Orders’ album review

The Green’s new album, Marching Orders, has all the relaxed guitar riffs, lush vocals, and nostalgic lyrics you could hope for in an early fall release. With the members of The Green’s varying instrumentations and awe-inspiring harmonies, Marching Orders isn’t the kind of fall album you’ll have playing in the background, but the kind you’ll […]

Long Beach Dub Allstars release first new music in almost two decades

The legendary Long Beach, California reggae outfit Long Beach Dub Allstars have reunited and released their first taste of new music in almost 20 years with two new tracks titled “Holding Out” and “Steady Customer”. This is the first new music from Long Beach Dub Allstars since the release of 2001's Wonders of the World. […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Two

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California Roots 2018 takes shape

For the past eight years since the inaugural California Roots Music and Arts Festival, there is always an early October date that rings significant to reggae-rock-rap lovers alike. It's been a long summer since the previous Cali Roots went down over Memorial Day Weekend, and with the transition to fall comes the transition to the […]

Protoje releases new single “Truths & Rights” ft. Mortimer

From time to time, we all have to reevaluate and reaffirm what our motivations are. With Truths & Rights, the latest release from Protoje, and featuring Mortimer, the artists express their commitment to the activism that has always been at the core of reggae music. “I want to make the kind of music that you […]

KAABOO 2017: Day One

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The 3rd Annual KAABOO MIX-perience

What to say about the third annual KAABOO Del Mar Festival… what not to say, rather? Being stationed on the coastline of sunny San Diego in mid-September is not a bad place to be in the first place, let alone reveling in celebrities and surprises, with everyone around you having the time of their lives. […]

Dry Diggings 2017

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Caleb Hart & The Royal Youths to release debut album

On the heels of releasing his debut solo EP Album Island Soul on June 23rd 2017, Caleb Hart has accomplished yet another achievement with the anticipated release of origiNation album with The Royal Youths. Reggae has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I love every part of it. […]

Experiencing the 3rd Annual Dry Diggings Festival

When you put camping with your friends and family, tasty craft beer, and some of your favorite reggae and hip hop artists into one weekend, the result is always going to be a great one. And, that's exactly what everyone who attended Dry Diggings Fest over the Labor Day Weekend got to experience. The festival […]

5 reasons KAABOO Del Mar is changing music festivals

For those located in other parts of the country and don't know SoCal ways, San Diego used to be a hoppin' festival hotspot. Street Scene San Diego was the main catalyst, right around the time when Coachella was gaining steam out in the desert. Those were the good ol’ days… when A-list entertainers performed literally […]

Sammy J announces Mixed Feelings Tour

Sammy Johnson, a.k.a Sammy J, has been making waves in the reggae scene for years with his islander vibes coinciding with his heartfelt lyrics. To be honest, the man makes the ladies melt. Watching him live is like witnessing a bunch of women in heat, all competing with each other to lock eyes with the […]

New Kingston ‘A Kingston Story: Come From Far’ review

After crafting three immaculate full albums of outstanding reggae tunes, New Kingston has returned this year with a much more “mature” release, a term that is usually code for either boring or uninspiring. Come From Far is our experience; as a family, as musicians and as human beings living in a world where anything is […]

High & Mighty 2017: Day Two

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