This past weekend the first ever Alta Music Festival was held at the Avila Beach Golf Resort, featuring a mix of Cali reggae and hip-hop with acts like E-40 and Dirty Heads gracing the stage. The background was the beach, the ground was grass, and the parking was a breeze — Alta truly had everything. […]
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 […]
Saturday, July 8th brought about a beautiful San Diego day — the kind the city is known for. Summer was in full swing, with fireworks dotting the night sky, and our spirits couldn’t be higher… that is, until Bayfest San Diego rolled around. On the downtown waterfront, Bayfest blends reggae with a bit of hip […]
Bland biscuits, dry flapjacks, and plain playlists are getting some help this summer from the boys in Kash’d Out. With the much-anticipated drop of their latest full-length album Butter (via LAW Records) they’re ready to pour on the flavor! Weed tunes? Check. Love Songs? Check. Lyrically strong and mentally uplifting jams that can turn the […]
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: there are just some bands out there who you can genuinely tell enjoy every single second of everything they do. They are constantly smiling onstage and their energy becomes infectious; it just flows out into the audience and takes over the whole room. Dale and […]
“Reggae has sex with metal, punk got in the mix, and ska videotaped it all.” Creatively and appropriately descriptive, The Expendables have stayed true to this self-attributed description over their 25+ year music careers. While their array of musical styles and influences are expressed in varying formulations, their identifiably unique sound rings true throughout their […]
California based singer-songwriter Kyle Ahern has just released a new version of his hit song “Good Will Come” featuring bandmate Eric Rachmany, frontman of the renowned reggae-rock band Rebelution. The song is a reprised version of Kyle’s original release, which came out in November of 2018. “Good Will Come (Reprise)” is a heartfelt and powerful […]
BeachLife Day Two appeared as quick as the first day had passed, with a lineup too great to even comprehend. Tonight was Gwen night!! The day HAD to be kicked off in style with local and BeachLife veterans, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, convincing attendees to get to the festival grounds much earlier than the day before. […]
The first weekend of May had finally arrived, which, for residents of Redondo Beach and the greater South Bay only meant one thing — BeachLife is back! Friday just so happened to also fall on Cinco de Mayo for the 2023 installment of the four-year fest, adding even more excitement and a south-of-the-border flair to […]
On Saturday, February 18th, Day Two of the Cali Vibes Festival kicked off. It was a warm California day with a cool breeze from the Pacific Ocean in the air. You could feel the anticipation as fans waited to get into the grounds to start yet another day of fun. Cydeways kicked the day off, […]
Long Beach was buzzing with excitement long before the gates to Cali Vibes opened at 12:00 PM on February 17th, 2023. Thanks to Silverback Music and The Nowell Family Foundation, the party started the night before at the local establishment, Gaslamp. Attendees were treated to pre-festival performances by Fayuca, Kyle Smith, Sensi Trails, Ras-1, Dan […]
Add this one to every summertime 2023 playlist ASAP. Collie Buddz has done it again with the catchy, lazy afternoon single “Take It Easy”, giving off big “skip work, go to the beach” energy. Released Friday February 3rd, on the heels of two back-to-back shows in Hawaii at the end of January, rumors are swirling […]
This rising artist, native of Massachusetts, songwriter and musician is turning heads all over the world right now from the United States to Australia. This hardworking, proud family man is ready to conquer whatever stands in his way with his multiplexity of music blends from rock, punk, reggae, funk, metal and even more! He’s got an upcoming tour with […]
Here’s the scene… you’re walking down the sidewalk, rows of tall palm trees gently swaying in the warm salty breeze coming from the ocean just on the other side of the sandy beach. The sun is shining and you’ve got a smile on your face that has pre-paid to be there and isn’t leaving anytime […]
Hang loose, brothas — BeachLife has taken shape yet again! On the sandy shores of Redondo Beach, set just inches from the pier, is an annual get-together that has quickly grown to define the community. It unites surfing, music, art, skate, and global conservation into one giant party; its name is BeachLife. Founded by Pennywise‘s […]
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