Top Shelf Music got to have a nice chat with the guys from Point North at Welcome To Rockville 2024 in Daytona, Florida! With over 200,000 music fans, this experience was simply unforgettable. Christening the main stage on the first day, a stage later to be graced by none other than Mötley Crüe that night, […]
Sunnyvale, California consists of rugged ocean cliffs and a hidden music gem of a band — StrateJacket. Self-defined as “basement dwelling alternative”, this up-and-coming band might play your backyard or living room… or a festival in front of 200,000 people! The sky’s the limit for StrateJacket — go check em out! This unique three-piece rock […]
A metal outfit by the name of Mike’s Dead is going full-force right now, consisting of the totally brutal art of self-expression. The music rockets you into an emotional abyss made up of equal parts strength, joy, and utter pain. Represented by Hopeless Records (a label fitting the artist’s subject matter), Top Shelf Music got […]
Scott Bartlett, co-founder of the rock band Saving Abel, has made a name for himself through many years and many miles across the globe that he’s dedicated to his craft. The man writes, kills it on the guitar, and — without a doubt — knows his music biz from inside and out. As a singer-songwriter, […]
There are artists on this planet that are unforgettable with a magical sound and vibe. One we must mention is Clint Warren: born South African and raised in America, Waren blends eccentric and downright original world music sounds. Soothing riffs with his soft and deep vocals bring his songs such melody. I simply couldn’t resist […]
Cocoa Beach, Florida is home to one of the most famous tattoo artists in the world — Mark Longenecker. With such an interesting scope of talent, Longenecker has never ceased from chasing that ever-longing drive, that head-to-ground ethos that has lifted him into atmospheric heights. Mark has never backed down from a challenge. He has […]
Victoria Ivy Embers is giving us the best vibes. Somewhat new to the music industry, she has already begun to build such a fanbase, with Spotify boasting over 9,700 monthly listeners! I checked out her track “Blue” and was hooked. The haunting undertones and melodies are emotional; it feels like love lost. I am sure […]
Critically-acclaimed punk outfit Steve Grantley & The Zed Hedz pays tribute to Kristy Wallace (aka, “Poison Ivy”, legendary guitarist of The Cramps) in their debut EP, Poison Ivy Where Did You Go?. Best known for her “surf guitar” style, Ivy has been a major influence in the music industry since the 70s, while Grantley — […]
Ka·lei·do·scope/kəˈlīdəˌskōp/. Noun. Kaleidoscope Kid /kəˈlīdəˌskōp/ kid/. Noun. Joshua Murphy, better known as The Kaleidoscope Kid, partook a rather unique journey from a creatively driven upbringing to the nationally touring musician he is today. Like many childhood hobbies, after shelving an interest for guitar after a few short weeks of practice, Josh rediscovered his initial interest […]
In November 2023, the inaugural Darker Waves Festival wowed New Wave fans with its impressively iconic 80s and darkwave headliners, such as New Order, Tears for Fears, She Wants Revenge, and Echo and the Bunnymen. This festival also featured a slew of great performances beyond the headliners, with many festival-goers finding new bands to love […]
Space Coast’s own solo artist Miles Galli (aka, Dub-321) has dropped a banger collaboration with Howi Spangler of Ballyhoo!. The track is uplifting and grooving with provocative lyrics — it’s pure genius! I came across the song’s video and knew this would make for an interesting conversation. A former inmate and addict, Miles Galli has […]
The West Coast boasts a distinctive musical tapestry across various genres, and California’s reggae scene stands out with a wealth of top-notch bands continuously featured in prominent reggae festivals. Today, let me introduce you to LakeDub, a group of Long Beach natives whose self-titled debut album has recently hit the streaming platforms, brimming with positive […]
Vera Bloom has an origin story not unlike so many other supremely talented musicians floating around the unforgiving universe known as the music industry. She started immersing herself in music at a young age, first on the piano, hashing out songs and with the encouragement of her father began adding lyrics to her creations. At […]
“Good Time”, the highly anticipated single from Katastro, dropped today and features Jared Watson and Duddy B, using vocals Andy Chaves recorded at the Dirty Heads studio in Orange County just days before his untimely death on May 12th last year. The first music of any kind released by Katastro since Sucker in 2021, the […]
It’s been a great summer for music and I thought I had seen it all! Nope. I then met Noah Riley Teal, the youngest musician I have ever interviewed, but man, he has got that old soul and old-school vibes at only 18! This young man just dropped one hell of an album — full […]
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