The sun was shining bright and the temperature was hot for the 1st Annual Desert Oasis Music Festival in Indio, California on October 7 and 8. The lineup revolved around reggae and rock, with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley headlining on Saturday and Rebelution headlining Sunday. The festival started each day at 2PM. The first band […]
The legendary Long Beach, California reggae outfit Long Beach Dub Allstars have reunited and released their first taste of new music in almost 20 years with two new tracks titled “Holding Out” and “Steady Customer”. This is the first new music from Long Beach Dub Allstars since the release of 2001's Wonders of the World. […]
For the past eight years since the inaugural California Roots Music and Arts Festival, there is always an early October date that rings significant to reggae-rock-rap lovers alike. It's been a long summer since the previous Cali Roots went down over Memorial Day Weekend, and with the transition to fall comes the transition to the […]
What to say about the third annual KAABOO Del Mar Festival… what not to say, rather? Being stationed on the coastline of sunny San Diego in mid-September is not a bad place to be in the first place, let alone reveling in celebrities and surprises, with everyone around you having the time of their lives. […]
On the heels of releasing his debut solo EP Album Island Soul on June 23rd 2017, Caleb Hart has accomplished yet another achievement with the anticipated release of origiNation album with The Royal Youths. Reggae has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I love every part of it. […]
When you put camping with your friends and family, tasty craft beer, and some of your favorite reggae and hip hop artists into one weekend, the result is always going to be a great one. And, that's exactly what everyone who attended Dry Diggings Fest over the Labor Day Weekend got to experience. The festival […]
For those located in other parts of the country and don't know SoCal ways, San Diego used to be a hoppin' festival hotspot. Street Scene San Diego was the main catalyst, right around the time when Coachella was gaining steam out in the desert. Those were the good ol’ days… when A-list entertainers performed literally […]
Sammy Johnson, a.k.a Sammy J, has been making waves in the reggae scene for years with his islander vibes coinciding with his heartfelt lyrics. To be honest, the man makes the ladies melt. Watching him live is like witnessing a bunch of women in heat, all competing with each other to lock eyes with the […]
Returning in its second year to Cocoa Riverfront Park, Rootfire at the Park has officially taken shape! Extended to three days this November 10th-12th in Cocoa, Florida, RATP 2017 stands as exponentially more than a typical music festival – it’s a true outdoor experience. Lineup aside, this particular fest thrown by Rootfire, Deuterman Productions and Ineffable […]
Last weekend, on August 5th and 6th, KLOS presented the very first annual High & Mighty Fest in sunny Garden Grove, California. The line-up consisted of a perfect combination of some of the most talented reggae, rock, and hip-hop artists. However, this festival had a lot more to offer than just a great weekend of […]
In anticipation for the new Dirty Heads full-length LP Swim Team out October 13th, fans get to know where the band is headed first! Once the last of sweet summer is gone, the DH crew is hitting the road with indie rock band The Unlikely Candidates and one of the most enigmatically captivating bands on the […]
Orange county’s Simpkin Project possesses a sound that seamlessly utilizes reggae, blues, rock, and Americana. Beam if Light, the band’s upcoming LP, features the six band guitar-fuzz-driven, drum-pounding songs that their fans have grown to love. The LP, produced by Rellee Hayden, is due out on September 22nd, 2017 under on VP Records’ Dub Rockers. Pre-orders […]
Oregon's most unique EDM and world music party, the Beloved Open-Air Sacred Music Festival, is about to go down less than two weeks away! Tucked away in a serene and stunning forest-meets-the-coast enclave a few miles east of Tidewater, the four-day unity fest is gearing up to spread harmony, consciousness, and equality to all who […]
New Zealand natives and legendary roots reggae band Katchafire has been busy traveling the nation this past year on their Katchafire Legacy Tour: Celebrating Twenty Years of Fiyah! The tour started in the spring of 2017, where they hit several states spanning from the east to west coast with Hawaiian reggae band, Inna Vision. This […]
Internationally recognized reggae artist Matisyahu has announced his upcoming “The Broken Crowns Tour” featuring support from Orange County rock-reggae outfit Common Kings and brand new Matisyahu produced project Orphan. Matisyahu had this to say about the new group: “Orphan is a new band I signed currently living and making music out of my home. All […]
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