Spellbound over Cruel World 2023 lineup

Woe to those that can’t attend the return of Cruel World! What some thought to have been a one-off from Goldenvoice just announced its sophomore lineup — and one that would make the inaugural year cry. If you missed it, the sad and ambivalent, the modern, yet indifferent descended upon the expansive grounds of the […]

Electric Forest Fest releases impressive 2023 lineup

Top Shelf readers– will we see you in the Forest? Electric Forest has released its impressive 2023 lineup, returning to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan from June 22-25. The beloved four-day Michigan music and arts festival celebrates its 11th year of performances, with a few familiar names returning to the stage. Unfortunately, 2023 […]

Cali Roots finalizes jaw dropping lineup for 2023

California Roots Music and Art Festival, the genre’s most anticipated, prolific, and environmentally-friendly reggae event of the year, has officially dropped the final three acts to complete their Memorial Day weekend roster. Recently announced 2023 Coachella guests Rebelution and Stick Figure join genre-bending icons Thievery Corporation, finalizing the bill for the all ages festival as […]

Get to know Gibson ambassador Jared James Nichols

Nashville-based artist and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols releases third full-length self-titled album Jared James Nichols, a superb and smooth rock collection that will surely leave an impression. The musical composition throughout the entire lay out is brutal, honest, and wild. The music content, lyrics and sound are deeply visual experiences that transcend into […]

Kilby Block Party announces biggest lineup to date for 2023

Indie fans have something MAJOR to look forward to in 2023! Kilby Block Party announced this year’s festival lineup and it is without a doubt their biggest to date. Salt Lake City is gearing up for a good time, and you have to be there! Featuring headliners like The Strokes, Pavement, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, […]

Rising band, Sprout, gives first ever interview

We got to have a chat with the band called Sprout, from Bonita, Florida. The first ever exclusive interview with the down to earth south Florida reggae rock band. And, just an FYI, their drummer is the founder of Sugarshack Sessions! Yes — true story! This band has contributed to their local music scene with their talent and love […]

Coachella drops fire 2023 lineup

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is one of the most well-known and highly-anticipated music festivals in the world. Each year, music and arts fans flock to the desert in southern California to witness performances from some of the biggest names in music. This year is no different, as the festival is already gearing […]

Dallas Reggae Festival is coming to Texas Spring 2023

Palm trees in Dallas, Texas? Not likely, but this spring you just may feel like you’re on a tropical beach in Addison Circle Park. Situated in far North Dallas, the annual Dallas Reggae Festival promises to bring the feel of the Caribbean islands back to the heart of North Texas with a message of one […]

We’re ready to Hangout in 2023!

With an eclectic collection featuring A-List acts in the rap, rock, and electronic genres, Hangout Fest dropped their stellar lineup at the end of 2022, making this their 11th year running. Hangout Fest, located on the sandy coast of Gulf Shores, Alabama, has been rapidly growing in popularity, thanks to well-known headlining acts and exuberant […]

Crab cakes and reggae, that’s what Maryland does!

Reggae Rise Up Maryland returns to the Baltimore Peninsula for the second year in a row following their wildly successful 2022 first-year installment. Boasting a lineup stacked with all your favorite reggae acts–plus some newcomers for funsies–the three day festival takes place June 23-25 and all but screams summer vacation. With estimated temperatures hovering in […]

Bonnaroo drops mind blowing lineup for 2023

Bonnaroo, the legendary music festival located in Manchester, Tennessee is gearing up for its 20th festival on June 15-18th. This year has the potential to be its biggest year yet, and today marks a huge milestone in the lead up to the festival because they dropped their much anticipated lineup! Bonnaroo 2023 will be headlined […]

Rising Artist Spotlight: Bridges Ablaze

Every once and a while you are fortunate enough to meet someone who changes the entire direction of your life for the better. One moment you are completely unaware they even exist and then, suddenly, in a single unlikely meeting you are now happily stuck with a person you can’t imagine your life without. In the […]

Rising Artist Spotlight: Advents

Metalcore is one of the most common subgenres of heavy metal and it’s arguably the most popular. Combining the best elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk, metalcore is brimming with aggressive breakdowns and mosh inducing hooks. Advents, a rising metalcore band from the outskirts of NYC are working tirelessly to ensure they bring innovation […]