Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Two

You could feel it in the air: it was that perfect, sun-kissed October day, one that wasn’t too hot, but just right. Day Two of Mission Bayfest 2025 in Mariner’s Point Park in the Mission Bay area of San Diego wasn’t just another day of music following a highly successful Day One; it was an […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day One

Mission Bayfest 2025 was finally here! Day One started on Friday, October 17th with perfect energy. The classic warm San Diego breeze filled Mariners Point Park and everyone showed up for the fall festival comeback. It felt like the whole city was there. Once the gates opened and the sun began to set, the park […]

Fortunate Youth gives ‘Love For The Music’ in new studio LP

Fall is in the air as we celebrate the warmth in our hearts. The changing of the season makes us grasp onto those last warm summer breezes every year… and there’s one band we must mention that is always full of summer vibes year-round. Rocking the Cali reggae scene and repping peace, love, and unity […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: the ultimate San Diego Fall party

Clear your calendar mid-October and start rallying your crew because Mission Bayfest is coming back to take over the bay shores of San Diego. From October 17th through 19th, Mission Bay — a coastal paradise, just north of the downtown San Diego area — will turn into one giant celebration filled with live music, sunshine, […]

Fear, Loathing & Sublime with Pennywise in Las Vegas

Over 100-degree weather hit Las Vegas, but that wasn’t what was heating up the city. Sublime rolled through town for their two-day Fear, Loathing, & Sublime in Las Vegas shows — a very special treat for fans. The weekend started off on Thursday, August 14th with a pre-show party hosted by Miles the DJ from […]

The OC Fair goes reggae with Tribal Seeds, Mike Love, & more

On Sunday, August 10th in Costa Mesa, the Pacific Amphitheatre pulsed with the heartbeat of modern roots reggae. As part of the Orange County Fair’s 2025 Summer Concert Series, Tribal Seeds headlined a stacked lineup that felt less like a concert and more like a spiritual gathering of California’s reggae faithful. The Simpkin Project kicked […]

Iration gets San Diego irie with Inner Circle, TTR, & more

Iration might’ve headlined the night, but the whole lineup was a vibe from start to finish. Not a single dud in the mix, with each act bringing their own flavor — it was one smooth wave of energy! And being at Gallagher Square in Petco Park didn’t make it your average Sunday Funday reggae sesh; […]

Cali Roots 2025: Day Three

Sunday May 25th, aka Day Three of the California Roots Festival 2025, had the fans waking up ready. The third day is always interesting, with some people still pumped like it’s Day One and some dragging from too many days of having a good time. But, one thing they all had in common this Sunday was the […]

Cali Roots 2025: Day Two

On Saturday, May 24th, Day of Two of Cali Roots Festival in Monterey came alive — and the fans were ready for it.  It was going to be yet another day with a stacked lineup across reggae genres.  The day started with an explosion of energy from Florida artist Surfer Girl at the Bowl Stage, […]

Cali Roots 2025: Day One

Day One of the California Roots Festival kicked off at the historical Monterey Fairgrounds once again on May 23rd, 2025. Reggae fans from all over the country traveled to Monterey to see friends and the stacked reggae-meets-hip hop lineup — with Day One leaning heavily into the former. The day was nice… not too cold, […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025: Day Four

The fourth and final day of Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025 kicked off with the same momentum as the rest of the weekend, showcasing Florida natives Tidal Theory and Dale and the Zdubs right out the gate all the way through The Movement and Dirty Heads closing out their respective stages. The festival was teeming […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025: Day Three

Saturday. Day Three. Reggae Rise Up Florida was in full gear. Attendees were halfway through the event and the energy had no indications of waning. From kicking off the day with local favorites Seranation until the rockin’ after-party with Bumpin Uglies, the day was packed with amazing music and experiences. A great advantage of music […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025: Day Two

Day Two of Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025 kicked off right where we left off; the energy from the first day carrying over and amplifying throughout the next day. The crowd grew quickly after gates opened and continued to do so all the way until Slightly Stoopid closed the day out with their headlining set. […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025: Day One

Music was heard echoing through downtown St. Petersburg as thousands of festival-goers filled the streets and the waterfront for Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025. The long weekend kicked off Thursday, March 13th in the fest’s longstanding home of Vinoy Park, right on the western shore of the Tampa Bay. But, this year was a landmark […]

A sitdown with Mick Attardo of South Swell Syndicate

Mick Attardo took the time to sit down with Top Shelf Music and talk about his new reggae rock project, South Swell Syndicate, via Long Beach, California. Mick, no stranger to the music scene, has recently come back to bring reggae rock — on his terms. And, let me tell ya, his music speaks for […]