Reggae side projects are all the rage up and down the California coast, but Clear Conscience bassist Julian Nielsen has taken the idea of solo versatility to the next level. Early 2014, Nielsen started channeling his ideas in the recording studio, beginning to lay down an album under the name Iron Rhythm; the true significance […]
Many a successful musical syndicate has been birthed from members of previously established groups by combining variable dynamics. Usually in such a diversifying process, an entirely new level of sophistication and sound is generated for already existing fans. A prime example is The Postal Service project from lead singer Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For […]
Formed in 2003 out of Huntington Beach, CA, The Dirty Heads have been releasing chart topping tracks and albums for more than a decade. Their latest release which was announced early this year titled Sound of Change will feature a slurry of top-end producers like Supa Dups who worked with Drake and Eminem, Dave Bassett […]
On May 2, 2014, Tribal Seeds threw their CD release party for their new album titled, Representing. The event took place at the Open Air Theater located at San Diego State University. Fellow San Diego band, Tribal Theory helped get the crowd excited for the reggae night, as well as Collie Buddz, while locally-known DJ […]
I love music, I’ve been playing for more years than not and other than playing in front of people, there’s nothing that keeps my passion for it burning like watching another band kill it on stage and progress in their music career. I could write about all the inspirational acts on this year’s Cali-Roots line […]
There are many artists who perform on the late night Conan O'Brien show, but rarely does an artist make an appearance a second time around in such a short time. Ziggy Marley made an appearance again tonight on the Conan O’Brien show to promote his new album “Fly Rasta”. According to teamcoco.com, Conan’s official website, […]
Tucked away in the serene Sierra Nevada foothills of northern California, Reggae in the Hills is a jam-packed three-day experience at the kick-off of June every year! It isn’t all about the music; artists, dancers and skateboarders are welcome to join the fun, since RITH offers a skatepark (complete with halfpipe), two stages and multiple […]
Los Angeles could not have bred a better mix of ska, soul and old-school funk – all wrapped together to make a premier “dirty reggae” genre – better than The Aggrolites, who graced San Diego with their presence recently at Solana Beach’s Belly Up Tavern. Knowing that the L.A. conglomeration is a good twelve years […]
Show Nuff Entertainment’s “Let’s Do it Again” 2 Year Anniversary featuring Natty Vibes, Mango Kingz and Molia It can be hard to make a name for yourself in a super saturated industry like the reggae music scene here in Cali. However, Show Nuff Entertainment has been proving it throws some of the hottest island reggae […]
The Expendables are a metal-rock, surf, punk-reggae band that has been taking the reggae-rock scene by storm with their unyielding energy, and wicked shows! Though they just completed their Winter Blackout Tour with Seedless and Stick Figure, The Expendables took some time to talk with Top Shelf Reggae about a new album, current music, and […]
On Friday, April 11, 2014, On Point Promotions presented the Project: Out of Bounds CD Release Party in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California. This reggae-rock band just completed a tour along the western part of the U.S.A. According to the band, the tour went great, and Top Shelf Reggae is not surprised judging by how […]
After his iconic albums Live at Stubb’s in 2005 and Youth in 2006, Matisyahu turned the reggae and alternative rock genre upside down with his amazing voice and unique and captivating persona. His career skyrocketed with non stop radio airplay and numerous awards, placing him at #1 on the Billboard Digital Album category. Matisyahu turned […]
After just wrapping up their Winter Automatic tour with Iration, Natty Vibes, and Micah Brown, The Movement picked up their still smoking instruments and hit the road with their massive 31 city Spring tour. The 2014 Spring tour includes a month-long headlining East Coast run, a brief stop in Colorado, and 11 West Coast dates. […]
There are many stories and myths surrounding the origin and significance of “420.” Some say “420” derived from “The Grateful Dead” and others say it was a phrase coined and used by San Rafael, California high school students in the 1970’s as code for partaking in nature's amazing gift of marijuana. Nothing compliments the sweet […]
Reggae’s mellow rhythms branch out to encompass all kinds of themes – whether it be for the love of Jah, the love of love, or the love of weed, there’s always a ballad to sway to. Rarely, however, is there a song in the reggae genre that’s slows the tempo down for sorrow. The subject, […]
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