Oceans Calling 2024 brings music, food, & fun back to Ocean City, MD

Mark your calendars, because the Oceans Calling Festival is making a triumphant return to the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk from September 27th to the 29th, and it’s bigger and better than ever! After 2023’s resounding success, Giant Noise announced a star-studded lineup featuring headliners Blink-182, The Killers, and Dave Matthews Band. This year’s festival promises […]

Michigan is charging up for 2024 return of Electric Forest fest

Get ready for the magic of Electric Forest 2024! Nestled in the enchanting realm of Rothbury, Michigan, this festival is set to ignite from June 20-23. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled wonderland created by the collective energy of participants and producers, where community, creation, and inclusion form the pillars of an extraordinary experience. Prepare for […]

Swedish singer Tove Lo releases new single “Borderline”

We are lost in the magic as Tove Lo released another hit after her Dirt Femme album release from October 2022.  Lo described the song as “The drama you cause inside yourself and with another person if you feel insecure. You test them. This song has existed for a long time and I’ve always felt […]

New Dale and the ZDubs single is “Off The Rip”

One of the most interesting components of Dale and the ZDubs’ music is the opposition. Every song dropped by these guys sounds fun. There is a Ska-type, high energy sound brought about by the bouncing instrumentals that are paired with Dale’s hilarious commentary sprinkled throughout the verses. The opposition comes when the listener takes a […]

Levitate Music and Arts Festival is celebrating 10 years

Levitate Music & Arts Festival hits the 10-year milestone this summer! The line up dropped today and it is on! Souls will levitate at one of the most massive festivals in the country. Levitate Music & Arts Festival has been paramount in supporting the arts we are all so passionate about over the last 10 […]

Punk in the Park is heading to Ventura in March

Punk in the Park is returns for another rager on March 25, 2023, this time at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, California. In addition to this fantastic new coastal venue, the all-ages festival will feature two new stages with LEGENDARY artists Pennywise and Suicidal Tendencies to headline alongside recently announced The Bouncing Souls. The stellar lineup […]

John Mayer announces 2023 acoustic tour

John Mayer is performing a one man show. This tour will be his first acoustic tour which will feature his acoustic guitar rhythms, electric guitar jams, and piano melodies. The 45-year-old lifelong musician will play in twenty arenas throughout the United States and Canada.  Joining Mayer will be on tour with singer-songwriters Lizzy McAlpine and Alec […]

Electric Forest Fest releases impressive 2023 lineup

Top Shelf readers– will we see you in the Forest? Electric Forest has released its impressive 2023 lineup, returning to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan from June 22-25. The beloved four-day Michigan music and arts festival celebrates its 11th year of performances, with a few familiar names returning to the stage. Unfortunately, 2023 […]

Crab cakes and reggae, that’s what Maryland does!

Reggae Rise Up Maryland returns to the Baltimore Peninsula for the second year in a row following their wildly successful 2022 first-year installment. Boasting a lineup stacked with all your favorite reggae acts–plus some newcomers for funsies–the three day festival takes place June 23-25 and all but screams summer vacation. With estimated temperatures hovering in […]

We can’t wait to Hangout!

If you’re feeling those winter blues, there’s nothing like planning out your summer festival schedule to warm you up inside. Thanks to Hangout Festival’s 2023 lineup announcement, I’m literally beaming with sunshine. Top billed artists for the beachfront festival include Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, and Calvin Harris, taking place from May 19th to the […]

California Roots 2023: a true bucket list event

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 […]

Tiësto’s Back to Business Tour heads to Chandler, AZ

With renewed freedom to eat, sleep, rave, repeat, electronic music gatherings all over the country are popping up and popping up fast! One such rave is Tiësto‘s highly-anticipated, short-but-sweet Back to Business Tour, kicking off on June 5th at the Rawhide Western Town Center in Chandler, Arizona, presented by EDM event titans Relentless Beats and […]