The 10th Annual Rhymefest LA — held at The Torch at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum — felt like a hip hop head’s version of the When We Were Young Festival: a nostalgic homage to the underground and old-school hip hop that shaped the culture. Founded by Rafael “Scooby” Dos Santos, 2024 was a celebration of […]
San Diego Bayfest brought their 5th annual installment to downtown’s beautiful Waterfront Park on July 20th, 2024. Headlining the event was Sublime, with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh reunited alongside Jakob Nowell (son of late frontman Bradley Nowell). Accompanying this legendary performance was Atmosphere, Goldfinger (with an insane special guest appearance), Barrington Levy, […]
Prepare for the 5th Annual San Diego Bayfest: a day of pure musical bliss, set against the stunning backdrop of Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. Starting at noon, the festival will transport you to a world of unforgettable performances by Sublime, Atmosphere, Goldfinger, Barrington Levy, Makua Rothman, and Kyle Smith. But that’s far from […]
As fans ascended on the Central Florida Fairgrounds, people quickly scattered, exploring the numerous vendors, testing their skating skills on the half pipe, perusing the cannabis convention, and posing for selfies with one of the many murals. Many even inked the memories of Florida Groves forever at the tattoo convention. The makeup of the Florida […]
The rhyme-slinging duo of Atmosphere is reissuing one of their greatest albums, one that’s been out-of-print for YEARS! Dropped originally in 2007, Strictly Leakage is — without question — a milestone within Atmosphere’s extensive discography that should be revisited often. The album is aptly named, playing a pivotal role in the band’s trajectory. Between 2007 […]
For the first stop of the Tour de Friends, Pt. Deux on April 10th, cherished hip hop duo Atmosphere decided to start things off relatively close to home, partying in the Midwest with the city of St. Louis at The Pageant and making their long-awaited return to the 314. They didn’t come alone either, instead […]
Florida Groves Music Festival strives to be more than just the average festival, with their core pillars of music, art, and freedom. This event is an annual celebration of not only the diverse melodies featured on their stages, but also strive to foster “a vibrant tapestry of culture and creativity that leaves an indelible mark on our […]
The lyrical genius and mad beat slayer known as Atmosphere are back in action with new Talk Talk EP, a concept album released on December 1st. Being the time of year for reflection, might as well take a minute to audit the past 40. For those unaware of the breadth of talent this hip hop […]
Atmosphere, the iconic hip hop duo comprising Slug and Ant, took center stage at the Observatory North Park in San Diego for their headlining tour, Tour De Friends, on November 16, 2023. The night promised a unique blend of musical prowess with the inclusion of music producer/DJ Hebl and the LA-based supergroup “NOFUN!”. The eclectic supergroup, […]
Friday, July 14th, Slightly Stoopid brought their annual Summertime tour to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater. Along for the ride this summer were friends Sublime with Rome, Atmosphere, and The Movement. The California sun was blazing with temps of about 84 degrees, (which really felt more like it was in the mid-90s when you were in the […]
Entering the gates of the Monterey Fairgrounds for another Memorial Day Weekend at the California Roots Music & Arts Festival is always a cathartic experience. This year, however, the anticipation was soaring as it marked the 12th anniversary of the notorious annual event. What sets this year apart is not only the extension to a […]
I hit the photojournalistic jackpot! What started as a simple photo pass request to shoot the final west coast show on the Bumpin Uglies’ Mid-Atlantic Dub Tour resulted in an exclusive interview with frontman, Brandon Hardesty, access to the VIP meet and greet (including a B-Hard acoustic set), plus all access– meaning they allowed me […]
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 […]
On October 15th, fans descended upon the historic Fox Theater in Oakland, CA to see Atmosphere, Plain Ole Bill, and Blimes and Gab play to a sold-out audience. For those of you who have never caught a show at the Fox Theater, you are missing out on a truly unique architectural and sound experience. The […]
Music festivals are a big undertaking. For many, months of planning and budgeting goes into the experience. At times, there is stress, setbacks and logistical nightmares before even getting to the gates. And I’m not talking about the music festival itself. People travel from far and wide to attend such events and the premiere music […]
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