Blaine the Mono chats with us about latest album, ‘Virago’

Orlando’s finest, Blaine the Mono, dropped its new album Virago and it is well worth the listen. It’s thought provoking, and the music is so addictive. Beautifully aggressive, led by female front-woman, Randi Stickles and the band collectively create memorable lyrics accompanied by a sound that is rarely heard. This band is unequivocally one of best […]

UK rock band, Empyre, drops new album, ‘Relentless’

If you’re unfamiliar with UK band, Empyre, you will soon find yourself craving the rocker’s very distinct sounds which meld elements of intense atmospheric music and anthemic stadium rock with incredibly talented, soaring vocals reminiscent of legends like Chris Cornell. The band released their debut record Self-Aware to mass critical acclaim in 2019 and were signed […]

Latin sensation, Jesse & Joy, announce summer 2023 tour

Six time Latin Grammy winners Jesse & Joy, made the announcement on March 27th that they would embark on a “summer tour” of the United States and Canada, beginning on June 15th of this year in New York City.  According to a statement from Live Nation, the duo will tour in 29 cities in North […]

Life is Beautiful celebrates 10 years with massive line up

The wait is over! Life is Beautiful has finally revealed its 10th anniversary lineup topped with veteran headliners The Killers, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, Khalid and The 1975 making their return to downtown Las Vegas this Sept. 22-24, 2023. Las Vegas will be providing the full Sin City experience to out-of-towners thanks to special guests Blue […]

Asbury Park to host 2 day music festival with world-class lineup

Two days celebrating music, art, and surfing, makes the perfect blend of good vibes. Sea.Hear.Now. Since 2018, the annual festival provides the best music, art and oceanic entertainment featuring a surfing competition held in the beautiful coast of New Jersey. A portion of the proceeds go to ocean-focused and environmental charities such as the Surfrider […]

Shwayze brings the vibes to St. Louis

Sometimes I have to sit back and genuinely think about the fact that I have a really cool career. It allows me the opportunity to work with and run sound for some of the best bands around. Both local bands from here in St. Louis that always impress, as well as national touring acts that […]

We talked music with Orlando metal band, Kill the Sound

Here we go, female-fronted heavy metal band Kill The Sound from Orlando, Florida is rising and delivering some of the darkest, and brutal metal. I was scouring the web and fell upon this metal collective and was amazed to see a powerhouse female dominated group. The band’s relentless push into this maddening metal industry has […]

Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival coming to Ohio State Reformatory this summer

The 5th annual Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo festival coming this summer to Mansfield, Ohio on July 14th through 16th. The festival has solidified the music lineup with world renowned, groundbreaking musicians and the true elite of tattoo artists coming to share their passion and skills for all to experience. Joining the 5th year anniversary gathering […]

Los Angeles alt-rock group, Liily, discusses plans for 2023

Charlie Anastasis, the bassist for the alternative rock band Liily, recently chatted with Top Shelf Music to discuss the band’s plans for 2023. Liily kicked off the year with an electrifying performance at Miley Cyrus‘ New Year’s Eve party, signaling a promising start to what promises to be a momentous year for the Los Angeles-based […]

Sound on Sound festival announces lineup, upgrades, new location and more

Sound on Sound festival is returning this year better than ever to the shores of Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT September 30-October 1st, 2023. This year’s headliners features Connecticut native John Mayer, rock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers and alt-rock icon Alanis Morissette among many other fantastic artists all in one place! “We are thrilled […]