“Go Easy” by Fiction 20 Down

Fiction 20 Down (F20D) of Baltimore, Maryland is employing their own twist on the world of reggae-rock music. In lieu of debuting their sophomore LP, the band pioneered a 12-step program (if you will) premiering a single, video or podcast once a month for the entire year of 2015 (#YearF20D). At the tail end of […]

The Movement’s new single “Rescue”

The progressive reggae trio hailing from South Carolina, The Movement recently released a new single titled “Rescue” which premiered April 14th of 2015 on Rootfire Records, marking it the first new material since the 2014 acoustic album Beneath The Palms. The track showcases The Movement’s progression as both artists and human beings, taking you on […]

The reunion of Tomorrows Bad Seeds

According to a recent Top Shelf Reggae interview conducted with TBS frontman Moi Juarez, Tomorrows Bad Seeds never fully broke up – they were just on hiatus to pursue other projects. That being said, it has been well over two years since an official TBS show has occurred, making Bad Seed fans all over the […]

Slightly Stoopid to release 8th album

The San Diego boys of Slightly Stoopid are at it again – all set to release their eighth studio album Meanwhile… Back at the Lab come June 30th. With comic book style cover art, the LP's title alludes to the oasis of home-life after what seems like a never-ending stint on the road. “The lab”, […]

420 playlist: vol 2

If you’re planning on celebrating 420 today, you’ll definitely want to have a soundtrack blasting in the background all day. While many songs sound amazing anyway while celebrating today’s holiday, plenty of bands in recent history have been writing, formulating and performing songs in honor of the sensimellia, pakalolo, ganja, chronic and wacky tobacky. Whatever […]

2015 ARISE Music Festival

There is something to be said about the changing of seasons. By far the best and single most important season is upon us; and music lovers are rejoicing. That’s right, festival season is here. With the countless festivals spread far and wide across California like Reggae in the Hills, Fyah on the Water, California Roots, […]

Moises Juarez: From Bad Seeds to Krooked Treez

Moises Juarez – Moi for short – has grown to be a staple of the west coast music experience. With a soulful, sweet singing voice that ranges from ballads to beat-boxing, Moi utilizes his hip-hop b-boy swagger in conjunction with his extensive genre-bending musical repertoire to get everyone within a venue on their feet. Top […]

Blast off to the 4th Annual Reggae in the Hills

You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers, and June bugs flock to festivals. Actually, 'they', as in the general public, don't say that all too much, but maybe 'they' should considering summer isn't quite right without a festival… or five. This upcoming June 12th through the 14th marks the 4th Annual Reggae […]

Latin night in Pacific Beach, San Diego

Bachaco from Miami, Florida ventured all the way to San Diego, California to bring their Latin reggae flair to 710 Beach Club in Pacific Beach. On Point Promotions was there to bring yet another great show, though this particular one included a modern, global sound. The way the band incorporated hot-steppa music, the skank, and […]

Morgan Heritage Strictly Roots 2015 US tour

The Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage are gearing up for their 2015 US tour With their 17th and latest studio album release date just over the horizon, The Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage are gearing up for their 2015 US tour titled Strictly Roots which will touch down on 13 cities nationwide starting […]

“Helping Hands” single by Revival

San Diego-based band Revival is increasing the hype for their third full-length album with their latest release “Helping Hands”: a slow dub track preaching unity, humility and equality. E.N Young once again employs himself as a powerful constituent, mixing and producing the track out of his Imperial Sound Recording Studio – an establishment rooted in […]

“Trumpets” reggae remix by the Mystic Roots

The five-member Mystic Roots Band (MRB) hails out of Chico, California as a self-described “pop reggae fusion” group – a definition they've recently taken quite literally. It seems the MRB has hit the radio for inspiration, releasing reggae remixes of Justin Timberlake's “Mirrors” and Lorde's “Royals” for their own dubby fan base. Following in this […]

Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival 2015

On the base of the Angeles National Forest near Lake Arrowhead in California, the Blaze ‘N’ Glory Festival will bring music and fun to the forestry area. Taking place at the San Manuel amphitheater in San Bernardino, California, this hip-hop, reggae-rock festival has plans to include carnival rides and a vendor village, along with ample […]

Slightly Stoopid’s Everything Is Awesome 2015 summer tour

One of the longest tenured bands in the genre today, Slightly Stoopid is set to embark on an extensive summer tour. Their “Everything Is Awesome” tour kicks off on July 8th in Simsbury, Connecticut and will feature the likes of Dirty Heads as well as select appearances by The Expendables and Stick Figure. In addition […]

12th Annual Summer Meltdown Arts & Music Festival

April is right around the corner, meaning the sunny SoCal town of Santa Clarita is about to transform their city skate park into a site of music and more, known as the Summer Meltdown Arts & Music Festival – an all-ages effort in generating autism awareness. Thrown by the “Yes I Can” students of Canyon […]