Hazmatt freezes time with heartfelt new single, “Time Stops”

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 2026 set to bring reggae vibes to Reno

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 […]

Northern California readies for Camp Redwoods 2026

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 […]

Iration, Tribal Seeds, & more kick off OC summer concert season

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 takes over San Francisco once again for 2026

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 […]

The countdown is on for Warped Tour Long Beach 2026

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 […]

Once Upon a San Diego County Fair

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 […]

Cali Roots 2026: Day Three

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 […]

GZA celebrates 30 years of ‘Liquid Swords’ in Garden Grove

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 […]

Fortunate Youth closes out Reggae on the Creek Fest in style

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 […]

A night with Kevin Nealon at San Diego’s Belly Up Tavern

Entertainment venues usually stay in their own lane — concerts for music halls, standup at comedy clubs. But there are some venues that branch out, as in the case of San Diego’s Belly Up Tavern. Positioned a stone’s throw away from the shoreline in Solana Beach, the Belly Up has played host to countless musical […]

Thrills & frills with The Last Dinner Party at Oakland’s Fox Theater

On the evening of May 27th, alt rock band The Last Dinner Party brought their From The Pyre Tour to The Fox Theater in Oakland. From The Pyre is the sophomore album from the London-based quintet, hot off the heels from their debut album Prelude to Ecstacy, featuring their breakout single “Nothing Matters”. Chances are, if you listened to […]