Nathan Aurora is gearing up to drop new genre-bending project

In a world too often filled with division and disconnection, music still holds on to an incredible power to beat down barriers and bring people of all backgrounds together. With his latest project — Crossed Heart Clothing Presents: Pop Punk Goes Reggae, Vol. 1 — Nathan Aurora of Iya Terra has managed to create a […]

Calling all rebels and renegades to Monterey County Fairgrounds

Nestled along the picturesque southern edge of Monterey Bay in California, there exists a one-of-a-kind festival that graces the region only once a year. Brace yourselves for the triumphant return of the Rebels & Renegades Festival, set to captivate hearts and souls from October 6th to 8th, 2023. For those familiar with the Monterey County […]

Catching up with Dirty Heads frontman Jared Watson

Some may view Dirty Heads as a dark horse, but there is absolutely no doubt the Huntington Beach five-piece music ensemble has revolutionized the music industry and created superior music — always remaining grounded and humble. The group has conquered for over 20 years and waved their flag with no apologies. Eight albums later, the […]

Secret Dreams Festival is back for a second year of EDM magic

Step outside anywhere from Cincinnati to Cleveland in the music and arts community, and all you will hear people talking about right now is one place, and one place only, Legend Valley, Thornville OH, on August 17-19. With less than a week away, you can feel the heat rising as Secret Dreams Productions gets ready […]

Dope Lemon drops “Miami Baby” & North American tour dates

In my humble opinion, Australia’s Dope Lemon stands as an exceptional export from the vibrant land down under, leaving an indelible mark on our planet. With a mesmerizing repertoire of smooth and lush psychedelic melodies, Angus Young, known as Dope Lemon, emerges as a profoundly underrated contemporary songwriter. His musical genius has been flowing for […]

Coming full circle with Kash’d Out & new album ‘Butter’

Kash’d Out is not an overnight wonder and in no way a one-off. This band works hard to deliver nothing but the best of themselves and their undying devotion to fans has never fallen short of astonishing. Since their highly acclaimed album Hook Up in 2017 (reaching #2 on both the Billboard and iTunes Reggae Charts) and […]

Country music’s biggest stars are coming to Long Beach, CA

Ladies and gentlemen, dust off those cowboy boots and get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable experience at the 5th annual Coastal Country Jam, a massive beachside festival returning to the picturesque Long Beach, CA. This year’s extravaganza promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring a star-studded A-list lineup that will […]

Rising Artist Spotlight: Indie pop band, Co-Stanza

If you ask anyone to think about a great summer memory, vivid flashes of laughter with friends and the warm glow of the summer sun will spill out to form stories that they remember fondly. Growing up in the Midwest, a lot of my fondest summer memories revolve around a lake– kayaking, hiking, boating, lake […]

Women in Music: Gabriela Prisciandaro – Vevo’s Director of Talent

Greetings and salutations faithful Top Shelf readers and welcome to this month’s Women in Music feature. Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Gabriela Prisciandaro, who is the director of talent at Vevo. Vevo, for those of you who might live under rocks, is the premier hosting service for music videos. It’s an important […]

Stick Figure’s Wisdom Tour monsoons over Florida

The Wisdom Tour hit Florida with a wave of talent, featuring power trifecta Stick Figure, Pepper, and The Elovaters in one spectacular night! Walking into the amphitheater, everyone was vibing like if Woodstock had a baby… if that gives you a visual, we were rocking it out reggae-style! You could feel the buzz in the […]

A chat with hilarious rising star, Madisyn Shipman

Emerging artist Madisyn Shipman is making waves in the music scene with her latest release, “I Like Your Dad”, the second single from her highly anticipated debut album, Metanoia. Scheduled to drop on November 20th, which also coincides with Madisyn’s 21st birthday, this talented artist is ready to captivate audiences worldwide. Madisyn is cementing herself […]