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 […]
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 […]
Nine studio albums is an incredible feat for any band. Add immense talent to the track record and it’s a wonder why Tropidelic isn’t more of a mainstream name by now. Of course, any band that takes the ‘reggae’ route in America is, somewhat discriminately, kept from the radio waves and spotlight nine times out […]
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 […]
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 […]
Even though I love hip hop music, especially underground and independent hip hop, I rarely ever actually go to a hip hop show. Nothing against it — it just isn’t really something I do. But when some of the most successful independent hip hop artists of all time come to my town, you know I’m […]
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 […]
If I am being honest, I had pretty low expectations this past Tuesday for Tech N9ne’s show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN. It wasn’t that I thought the music would be bad; I certainly know Tech N9ne is amazing. I think it was more a combination of life burnout and the fact that […]
I’ll be honest with you, I didn’t walk into Marathon Music Works on May 1st as an Ashnikko fan. I’d heard a couple of tracks floating around, enough to recognize the name, but I was there primarily as a photographer. I’d seen images of her online: the electric blue hair, the theatrical costuming, the almost […]
There are nights of hip hop. Then there are nights of hip hop legends. Stacking three industry-changing names on a bill together is unprecedented — and a show you simply can’t miss. I knew this when I saw that Cypress Hill was bringing the High & Outside – Above the Zone Tour to San Diego’s […]
Ashnikko, the pickle connoisseur, once said in regard to her second studio album, Smoochies: “Smoochies is the tiny door you find in the club bathroom that you crawl through on your hands and knees to a technicolor parallel dimension ruled by rat princesses.” This, combined with Tamagotchis, trinkets, Harajuku, and viewing the world through a kaleidoscope, describes […]
What a way to celebrate March than with the Road to 311 Day Tour, making its stop in San Luis Obispo at Madonna Inn Expo. 311 just wrapped their west coast tour run that culminates with the big 311 Day show tomorrow in Las Vegas. For fans who haven’t made the pilgrimage, believe us, it’s worth every penny. After more […]
G. Love brought the Special Sauce to San Diego’s premiere big-little venue Belly Up on Friday, February 26th — a venue tucked away in the upscale coastal neighborhood of Solana Beach. Starting off the night right was Karlos Paez of the B-Side Players, stating “the root of all pop music is African. As the band’s […]
The Novo became a party for devoted hip hop heads as Atmosphere brought their Winter Carnival Tour to a completely sold-out Los Angeles crowd. There has always been an unspoken understanding at hip hop shows: attendees are there to live and breathe lyricism, craft over clout. This show felt personal for those who grew up […]
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is excited to confirm the return of its internationally celebrated camping festival, taking place this June 11th through the 14th, on the 700-acre Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee — just 60 miles southeast of Nashville. Bonnaroo 2026 will once again deliver nonstop entertainment with a full roster of world-class performers […]
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