Backbeat Soundsystem’s ‘Into The Light’ review

2016 brings the release of Backbeat Soundsystem’s latest album; Into The Light, which stays true to all the best parts of the genres they dominate. The vocals by both Dean Forrest and Darren Kendall always come back to a distinct UK sound; a mix of reggae rhythms filled with electric, positive vibes. James Martin has […]

Arise Roots “Give Me Your Love” acoustic session

Sugarshack Session episode #163 brings us Arise Roots from Los Angeles, CA performing their original track “Give Me Your Love”. The SoCal crew just wrapped up a massive Rootsman Summer Tour 2016 with Iya Terra and Ital Vibes and have a few shows lined up in California. Check for dates nears you!

Locos Por Juana premieres ‘Caribe’ LP

GRAMMY and Latin-GRAMMY nominated band Locos Por Juana have been an integral part of the Pan-Latin party scene for quite some time, stemming from the heart of the Latin-fusion movement in Miami over two decades ago. While primarily focusing on Caribbean constituents, LPJ has shifted to incorporate more Jamaican reggae, raggamuffin, and dub influences on […]

Cali Roots 2017 first artist announcement

That time of year already? The highly anticipated California Roots Festival just released the first round of three announcements of artists for their 8th annual year. Just like the previous seven years, Cali Roots 2017 will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 26th-28th, at the beautiful Monterey Bay Fairgrounds in Monterey, CA.  Headlining the first […]

Spiritual Rez’s ‘Setting in the West’ album review

Boston’s own Spiritual Rez is a reggae-rock funkateer ensemble that delivers a hypnotic blend of edgy melodic reggae, ska, funk and rock that is both flawless and brilliant in their new offering titled Setting in the West. The album is comprised of ten harmonious tracks that defines their reggae and rock riff laden melodies with […]

Get ready for Rootfire At The Park 2016

Just a short drive from Florida's own Orlando International Airport and other area attractions, the city of Cocoa is rich in history and offers many unique experiences. The one experience that you do not want to miss this year is Rootfire At The Park presented by Deuterman Productions and Ineffable Live. On October 22, one […]

Gentleman & Ky-Mani Marley “Tomorrow” official video

Directed by Henning Brix with additional help from Noël Dernesch, Thomas Gellert, the new video for Gentleman & Ky-Mani Marley’s track “Tomorrow” from the studio album Conversations marks the new beginning for the iconic, powerhouse artists. With their captivating vocals and soulful melodies, one of reggae’s greatest voices blends street poetry and tales with beautiful […]

New Kingston drops video for “Ready”

New Kingston fans, rejoice! The boys are back on track and heating up the early bits of the Autumnal Equinox by releasing a beautifully produced music video for their track “Ready” off latest EP Kingston Fyah which was released earlier this year. New Kingston is currently on their Fall Tour with Sensamotion, so check them […]

San Diego’s 2nd Annual KAABOO Festival

For the past two years, thousands of Southern California residents have flocked to the Del Mar Fairgrounds in September to enjoy a weekend like none other. The grounds – being home to the Del Mar Fair, horse races, and summer concert series – is known for its eloquence, sophistication, and its prime oceanfront location; it's […]

Alta Music Festival 2016

UPDATE: ALTA MUSIC FESTIVAL RELOCATES TO FREMONT THEATRE Alta Music Festival producer Dan Sheehan states, “Due to the wet and rainy forecasts for this weekend, we’ve made the decision to move the festival indoors to the Fremont Theater. This decision takes into consideration the safety of our fans, artists, and staff. We stay confident that our […]

Morgan Heritage “Selah” music video

Deemed one of the hardest working bands in the music industry, The Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage hasn’t slowed down since winning the 2016 Grammy award for Best Reggae Album. The siblings have continued their worldwide touring, while recording music for their upcoming 2017 album to be released on their CTBC Music Group label. […]

The 6th annual Shoreline Jam

The 6th annual Shoreline Jam took place last weekend right alongside the shores of Long Beach, CA. It's in the perfect location to spend the day listening to live music. The festival grounds are surrounded by the Long Beach harbor and share a home with the famous Queen Mary. The Shoreline Jam has seen some […]

SOJA “Rest Of My Life” Live In Virginia

The immensely successful band SOJA is gearing up for its next release, Live In Virginia and scheduled to kick off a massive European tour spanning two months starting early October 2016. The album is due out September 30th with pre-orders now available at iTunes or their official store. Order now and you can instantly download […]

Giant Panda ‘Make It Better’ album review

With new album Make It Better available on digital outlets today, Rochester, New York-based Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad brings forward their rich musical heritage. Throughout the exactly 38 minute runtime of Make It Better, Giant Panda masterfully crafts an immense array of soundscapes, from soft and smooth melodies to massive walls of luscious sound, […]

Dub Inc “Don’t be a victim” featuring Naâman

Dub Inc just released a new studio video on ‘Don’t Be A Victim’ featuring NAÂMAN, fourth song taken from the upcoming album So What before the release on September 23rd, 2016. Dub Inc will be back on tour in clubs this fall with more than 30 shows, between France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain and the UK. […]