This year at Welcome to Rockville is about to wipe all other festivals off the map. Presented by legendary festival connoisseur Danny Wimmer, Welcome To Rockville has unveiled the most leveled-up, insanely produced event of 2025 for not just the United States, but quite possibly this planet. Danny Wimmer never fails to bring the gusto! […]
Top Shelf Music recently caught up with Los Angeles-based alt/reggae artist, Iyah Wise. The singer-songwriter spans jam rock to roots reggae, always giving blessings to the righteous. With new music on the horizon, Iyah Wise had quite a bit to share. Read on through our exclusive interview with the up-and-coming reggae artist, including Iyah’s plans for […]
This past weekend, CRSSD Festival returned to San Diego’s Waterfront Park to celebrate its 10th anniversary, kicking off another run of house and techno under the SoCal skies. The two-day CRSSD Spring edition yet again solidified itself as a must-attend event for house and techno heads, delivering two days of nonstop beats, epic views, pure […]
Long Beach’s beloved Cali Vibes Music Festival is making big moves in 2025 — both literally and figuratively. Goldenvoice’s premier reggae and beach culture festival is shifting from its traditional February weekend to a brand-new summer schedule on June 7th through the 8th at Marina Green Park. Not only that, but the festival has downsized […]
It was a beautiful night to remember at the Lodge Room in Highland Park, California, where Middle Aged Dad Jam Band — comprised of actors and superstar comedians — came together to show their support to the wildfires in southern California. It was an evening of music, comedy and community, with 100% of the ticket […]
I hope you’re ready for an amazing St. Patrick’s Day weekend fun! Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk In The Park takes over Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California once again for Lucky Punks! — a Celtic punk edition of the usual festivities. The one-day beer and music festival on March 15th, 2025 (just a wee shy […]
Hermosa Beach isn’t just another sleepy surf town — it’s hallowed ground for punk rock. Long before punk became a global movement, bands like Black Flag, Descendents, and Circle Jerks were blasting through the walls of garages and DIY venues, redefining what it meant to be loud, fast, and unapologetically raw. Now, decades later, the […]
The rare winter storms sweeping Florida and the rest of the Southeast United States this year may make warm weather feel like a distant memory, but there is a beacon of good vibes and sunshine rapidly approaching in the Tampa Bay region. Reggae Rise Up Florida is almost here, returning to its waterfront home of […]
Mark your calendars and get ready to flow with the beat: CRSSD Festival is taking over Waterfront Park in San Diego once again on March 1st and 2nd! This iconic SoCal fest — an essential for fans of house and techno — vows to deliver another two amazing days filled with upbeat vibes, stunning visuals, […]
Mick Attardo took the time to sit down with Top Shelf Music and talk about his new reggae rock project, South Swell Syndicate, via Long Beach, California. Mick, no stranger to the music scene, has recently come back to bring reggae rock — on his terms. And, let me tell ya, his music speaks for […]
Elements Music & Arts Festival, the Northeast’s premiere immersive electronic music experience, has revealed the highly anticipated phase-one lineup for its 2025 edition. Returning to the scenic Long Pond, Pennsylvania August 8th through the 10th, the festival promises to deliver an unparalleled blend of music, art, camping, and community. Elements offers a one-of-a-kind escape into […]
Swedish masters of metal Meshuggah have announced a spring 2025 headlining tour across North America with friends Carcass and Cannibal Corpse. This legendary tour kicks off this March in Quebec and ends in none other than Maddison Square Gardens on April 24th. This short run in the States and Canada is then followed by Meshuggah’s […]
The sprawling fires currently raging across Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, disrupting lives, livelihoods, and the creative heartbeat of the city. Among the hardest hit is the music industry, a community deeply intertwined with LA’s multicultural fabric. From historic venues to home studios, the flames have scorched sacred spaces, threatening the careers […]
Yes, you heard it, folks. Dallas-based brewery Celestial Beerworks announced the launch of their very special, nookie-flavored Fred Thirst IPA last Thursday, January 2nd. Bursting with attitude and hopped with beer terms we don’t fully understand, this delicious drink contains 7% alcohol by volume. That’s all the info we need… we don’t care about its […]
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