Reggae Rise Up reveals first-round 2018 artists

Back in its 4th year, St. Petersburg’s Reggae Rise Up has taken shape for 2018! For the first time ever, this riveting reggae extravaganza has switched to a three-day format, meaning that 2018 concertgoers are about to experience the most elaborate Reggae Rise Up yet!  …2018 concertgoers are about to experience the most elaborate Reggae […]

Kash’d Out “Being Easy” official music video

Kash’d Out are known for their distinguished live shows, where guitar riffs and classic reggae grooves pour from the stage like tidal waves. The Florida-based quintet has been generating buzz on the road for several years now, parlaying a groundswell of fan devotion into opening slots for Pepper, Less Than Jake and Pacific Dub, among […]

Desert Oasis: Day One

Courtney Chambers Courtney Chambers Courtney Chambers / Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Janelle Phillips Around Desert Oasis Around Desert Oasis HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE HIRIE / David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music David Macias Music Around Desert Oasis […]

1st Boomshaka Festival announced for 2018

San Diego is home to a surplus of talented residents, and more than a handful happen to be in big name reggae bands. From hole-in-the-wall gigs to headlining acts, sunny Southern California is the place to find musicians spreading good vibes at the beach by day and… pretty much anywhere after the sun sets. So, […]

Jaya the Cat to release 5th studio album

The self-proclaimed ‘drunk-reggae-punks’ of the ska world are at it again! Jaya the Cat, Americans now hailing from Amsterdam, is set to release their fifth studio album A Good Day for the Damned in a few short weeks off Bomber Music. And, let us just tell you – this 15-track album is nothing to fuck […]

Stick Figure drops new single “Above the Storm”

Music fanatics worldwide were captivated when on November 13, 2015, renowned California reggae band Stick Figure released their new album Set In Stone to critical acclaimed reviews. Featured on Top Shelf Reggae among many other notable platforms and receiving rave recognition and extolled acknowledgements, Set In Stone, is the perfect addition to any serious music […]

1st Annual Desert Oasis Recap

The sun was shining bright and the temperature was hot for the 1st Annual Desert Oasis Music Festival in Indio, California on October 7 and 8. The lineup revolved around reggae and rock, with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley headlining on Saturday and Rebelution headlining Sunday. The festival started each day at 2PM. The first band […]

New “Reggae Night” music video from Morgan Heritage

Morgan Heritage releases a new music video today, called “Reggae Night.” The song is from Morgan Heritage’s latest hit album Avrakedabra. “Reggae Night” features DreZion and is a magnificent cover of Jimmy Cliff’s song. The vocals were recorded in a hotel in Zimbabwe. Morgan Heritage is made up of Peetah Morgan; Una Morgan on keyboards […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Three

Fishbone Fishbone Fishbone Fishbone Around KAABOO Pepper Pepper Pepper Pepper feat. DARENOTS Pepper feat. DARENOTS Pepper feat. DARENOTS Around KAABOO T-Pain T-Pain Around KAABOO +Live+ +Live+ +Live+ +Live+ DARENOTS & friends Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Around KAABOO Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo Jason Derulo […]

Dirty Heads ‘Swim Team’ album review

Some bands stick to a certain sound and a niche market. You know, the whole ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ mentality. If you haven’t noticed by now, the Dirty Heads boys dare to be different. And, an epitomic example of their ever-changing ways is their sixth studio album Swim Team, set to hit […]

The Green ‘Marching Orders’ album review

The Green’s new album, Marching Orders, has all the relaxed guitar riffs, lush vocals, and nostalgic lyrics you could hope for in an early fall release. With the members of The Green’s varying instrumentations and awe-inspiring harmonies, Marching Orders isn’t the kind of fall album you’ll have playing in the background, but the kind you’ll […]

Long Beach Dub Allstars release first new music in almost two decades

The legendary Long Beach, California reggae outfit Long Beach Dub Allstars have reunited and released their first taste of new music in almost 20 years with two new tracks titled “Holding Out” and “Steady Customer”. This is the first new music from Long Beach Dub Allstars since the release of 2001's Wonders of the World. […]

KAABOO 2017: Day Two

One Drop One Drop One Drop One Drop Around KAABOO DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS DARENOTS Around KAABOO The Tubes The Tubes The Tubes The Tubes Steve Rannazzisi The Knocks The Knocks The Knocks The Knocks / Logic Logic Logic Around KAABOO Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly Machine Gun Kelly Machine […]

California Roots 2018 takes shape

For the past eight years since the inaugural California Roots Music and Arts Festival, there is always an early October date that rings significant to reggae-rock-rap lovers alike. It's been a long summer since the previous Cali Roots went down over Memorial Day Weekend, and with the transition to fall comes the transition to the […]

Protoje releases new single “Truths & Rights” ft. Mortimer

From time to time, we all have to reevaluate and reaffirm what our motivations are. With Truths & Rights, the latest release from Protoje, and featuring Mortimer, the artists express their commitment to the activism that has always been at the core of reggae music. “I want to make the kind of music that you […]