Hinterland Festival 2026: Day Four

The final day of the Hinterland Music Festival 2026 packed its own punch to conclude the long weekend of music. The first half of the day featured a mixture of different pop music performances, kicking things off with the wacky and wild pop duo, Haute & Freddy, followed by the moody and gut-wrenching indie pop […]

Hinterland Festival 2026: Day Three

After two rainy music-filled days at Hinterland 2026, Saturday gave us the sunshine we had all been waiting for. Another solid lineup of artists were waiting for us beneath the big blue Iowa skies as the festival field filled with colorful blankets and small folding chairs. Day Three of the Hinterland went in a little […]

Hinterland Festival 2026: Day One

Two weeks ago, I found myself in Iowa. I know I’ve driven through Iowa a number of times, but never anticipated ever spending more than a brief moment there. Not that there is anything wrong with Iowa; I’ve just been a Midwestern girl for my whole life and coming from my own experience… we’re kinda […]

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 […]

Cali Roots 2026: Day Two

Saturday, May 23rd kicked off Day Two of year 15 for the California Roots festival at the famous Monterey Fairgrounds. Fans were lined up and running to the rail, right at daybreak, ready to listen and vibe to all the wonderful bands the day had in store. Benny Ranks kicked the day off on the Bowl […]

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 […]

Cali Roots 2026: Day One

On Friday, May 22nd, the 15th year of the famed California Roots Music & Arts Festival kicked off Day One like none other. People flocked to the Monterey Fairgrounds from all over the country, some congregating at the fest every year as an annual Memorial Day Weekend mecca. For Cali Roots has become a yearly […]

Winterjam 2026 stops to worship with fans in Michigan

Winterjam is one of the most well-known touring Christian events… probably ever. And, this year, it was jam-packed with talent — 10 artists who played their hearts out in the name of Jesus. Here’s a recap detailing a little slice of the night when the tour stopped in Grand Rapids, MI. For Pre-Jam, the first […]

Taking part in the brilliance of Gem & Jam 2026

For three days in early February, a stretch of desert outside Tucson transforms into one of the most vibrant creative gatherings in the independent festival circuit. From February 6th through the 8th, the 2026 edition of Gem & Jam Festival once again demonstrated how a smaller, thoughtfully curated event can deliver an experience that rivals […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Three

Whoa, fam! We really killed it at Mission Bayfest 2025! The last day of the event was more insane than ever on Sunday, with vibes at their highest. This year, we were spoiled yet again with a lineup that delivered utter bliss and sunshine all day, every day, reminding us why this festival stands out […]

Mission Bayfest 2025: Day Two

You could feel it in the air: it was that perfect, sun-kissed October day, one that wasn’t too hot, but just right. Day Two of Mission Bayfest 2025 in Mariner’s Point Park in the Mission Bay area of San Diego wasn’t just another day of music following a highly successful Day One; it was an […]