There are music festivals… and then there are gatherings built for a community that speaks the same language. This October, Neverender Festival arrives at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana for a two-day celebration of post-hardcore, emo, punk, indie, and progressive rock. It’s a rundown crafted with intention, an entity increasingly rare in today’s […]
Garden AMP in Orange County brought in fans for an evening of independent hip hop as Kota The Friend showed up for his Just Happy To Be Here Tour, presented by Out Da House Productions. The show wasn’t just about Kota; it also highlighted several up-and-coming artists from Los Angeles and Orange County, giving local […]
Encinitas band Hazmatt has built a reputation on energy, spunk, and the kind of songs that thrive in front of a live crowd. But their latest single, “Time Stops”, reveals a different side of the band. Trading urgency for sincerity, the track is an uncomplicated love song rooted in the moments that matter most — […]
Brighter Daze Festival makes its return to Reno this August 29th and August 30th, delivering two full days feel-good energy to the J Resort Festival Grounds. Located in the heart of “The Biggest Little City in the World” and produced by Good Vibez Presents (the team behind beloved west coast events like California Roots and […]
When summer begins its final stretch, one of Northern California’s most beloved boutique music gatherings prepares to welcome festival-goers back beneath the towering redwoods at Camp Navarro. Known as Camp Redwoods, the festival returns to Camp Navarro this August 21st through the 23rd, bringing together an eclectic lineup of feel-good artists, immersive camping experiences, and […]
There are some summer nights you wish you could keep in your pocket forever. Warm weather, live music, your favorite people, and not a single thing to worry about. That’s exactly what Iration has does to their show audiences. To kick off the OC Fairgrounds summer season, the Iration boys brought that vibe to the […]
Outside Lands music festival is set to return on August 7th through the 9th, 2026 at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, that means, the countdown is on! The festival — produced by Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Presents, and Starr Hill Presents — is one of the main annual events to hit the city, a […]
It’s time to dust off your studded belt. In just a few short weeks, Vans Warped Tour returns to southern California on July 25th and 26th, bringing two days of pop punk, metalcore, emo, ska, hardcore, alternative, reggae rock, and everything in between to the Shoreline Waterfront in Long Beach. With the recently released daily […]
The onset of summer in San Diego is marked by a few things. The dissipation of June Gloom (#IYKYK). Warmer temperatures. Traffic around the SeaWorld, beach, and ballpark areas. And the onset of the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Formerly the “Del Mar Fair”, the San Diego County Fair has a […]
Let’s get weird — it’s Les Claypool night! Marketed as “Claypool Gold”, Les Claypool brought not one, not two, but three of his bands to town on June 1st, complete with the prodigal son Sean Lennon to boot. The place to be was Gallagher Square at Petco Park, home of the Padres, smack dab in […]
For reggae rock lovers in San Diego, June 13th was a BIG day — and it started for many of us before we even made it through the gates. A bunch of Stoopidheads met up at Bub’s at the Ballpark before Field of Dreamz — a massive reggae rock festival taking place at Petco Park, […]
May 24th, 2026 kicked off Day Three of everyone’s favorite reggae meets hip hop music festival in Monterey — California Roots. And what a wild ride it turned out to be! After two full days of frivolity, Sunday started off with Kyle Smith aggressively assuming the Bowl Stage; his mix of reggae riddims and punk […]
The grittiest hip hop came to the Garden AMP in Garden Grove, California, as Wu-Tang Clan legend GZA celebrated his classic 1995 album Liquid Swords by performing the record in its entirety backed by the funky, soul-influenced instrumentation of Phunky Nomads. Long-time hip hop heads all over LA and OC came into the venue wearing […]
San Diego in summertime… the ocean sparkles, the weather warms, and the vibes are higher than ever. Add in a late-night EDM festival on the shoreline and what more can you ask for? The horizon is calling! From the renowned rave curators at Insomniac comes yet another weekend fest you don’t want to miss — […]
If there was one word to describe this year’s Reggae on the Creek festival — unity. On May 9th, music fans gathered at Green River Taproom in Winters, California for a full day of reggae rhythms, delicious food, craft vendors, and heartfelt community. This family-friendly fest packed a diverse lineup, showcasing both rising artists and […]
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