Cocoa Beach native Matt Riley talks music, family & persevering

Cocoa Beach, Florida is a haven for dedicated musicians — Matt Riley being one of them. This singer-songwriter has been playing for many years, as well as a dedicated father, and someone to be inspired by. This beach reggae rocker sings all types of genres, writes his own songs as well playing everything from acoustic, […]

Algorhythm enchants listeners with newest single, “Magic”

The newly formed but musically established trio, Algorhythm, is releasing their second ever single, “Magic”, and the day has come to introduce it to the world. Kyle Wareham (Three Legged Fox), Trevor Young (SOJA) and Kevin Offitzer (Stick Figure) have joined forces to branch off and explore new avenues of their craft and create some […]

BeachLife Festival 2023: Day One

The first weekend of May had finally arrived, which, for residents of Redondo Beach and the greater South Bay only meant one thing — BeachLife is back! Friday just so happened to also fall on Cinco de Mayo for the 2023 installment of the four-year fest, adding even more excitement and a south-of-the-border flair to […]

blink-182 takes on the world one concert at a time

As part of their eagerly awaited global tour, the incredibly gifted and multi-platinum award-winning band blink-182 gave their fans an incredible experience last night as they finished two consecutive sold-out shows at Chicago’s iconic United Center. The band’s outstanding performance was complemented with mind-blowing stage production, featuring the legendary drummer’s breath-taking flying riser, in addition […]

Adelitas Way slays sold out crowd in Michigan

For four rock bands that are still up-and-coming, they sure had the energy and passion of a sold out heavy metal arena show! For me, I believe that artists, no matter the genre, put on the best shows when they keep moving and interacting with the crowd. The production means nothing without the correct stage […]

Giovannie & The Hired Guns pack the house in Fresno, CA

April 30, 2023 was a history making night at Strummers in Fresno, California. Music lovers were invited to see an amazing band roll through town; Giovannie & The Hired Guns rocked the house! Texas based country-rock band had the house packed and had attendees eager to experience the outstanding live show the band has come […]

Dallas Reggae Festival: Day Three

The Dallas Reggae Festival in Addison, Texas continued on to its third and final installment on a picturesque Easter Sunday. Fully expected, the ticket-holders were a lot slower to gather, presumably at services and family gatherings (Easter eggs don’t find themselves, you know). Nevertheless, there was still an impressive number of people that decided to […]

Anticipating Bluphria’s upcoming album drop

The life of a music obsessed journalist can at times be daunting. On almost a daily basis my inbox is filled to the brim with new music to check out. Press releases coming to me from all ends of the music industry spectrum and only so much time to write about the bands I want […]