John Brown’s Body announce fall tour

American reggae pioneers John Brown’s Body recently announced their 2015 fall tour.  The tour will hits eight East Coast cities before hopping out to the West Coast in December for stops in Utah, Colorado and California. Preparation for JBB’s 2015 Fall Tour finds the band fresh off an intense set of summer festival plays including […]

Kimié Miner to release new album

On October 9, 2015 the Hawaiian and southern Californian singer and songwriter Kimié Miner will be releasing her long-awaited self-titled album. Since the early beginnings, Kimié has been taking her influences of reggae, soul, R&B, jazz and pop and mending them together to form a concrete foundation for her unique style. “I am Hawaiian first, […]

The first annual Thunder Vibes Reggae Festival

Northern California’s Placer County will not only host some of the hottest vibes this coming September, but will also bring big name bands to this year’s Thunder Vibes Reggae Festival at northern California’s premiere entertainment destination, Thunder Valley Resort and Casino as part of their 2015 Summer Concert Series. properly kick off the fall equinox […]

Iration ‘Hotting Up’ album review

It’s been a long two years since Iration put out a studio album, which is understandable, given their countless miles in the road. The long-awaited album titled Hotting Up does not disappoint. It’s a further development and refinement in Iration’s songwriting which can definitely be heard in their latest album. It’s no surprise since Iration […]

Common Kings “Ain’t No Stopping” new single

Earlier this year, the southern California based Common Kings updated their social media followers with a much “Liked” announcement. The social media post foreshadowed and promoted the impending release of the Polynesian pop/rock/reggae/R&B group's brand new single titled “Ain't No Stopping.” Today the public will be able to download and listen to that single. “Ain't […]

HIRIE kickstarts their new album

HIRIE has officially done it: with ten hours to spare on their online Kickstarter campaign, the seven-member reggae collective had raised $42,944 towards their $40k goal – securing the necessary amount to cover all production costs for their sophomore album Wandering Soul. HIRIE's crowdfunding victory will not only green-light their upcoming LP, but will leave […]

Mike Love’s ‘Love Will Find A Way’ album review

Right from the beginning, Mike Love’s music draws his listeners in with his unique style and lyrical journey. Ranging from rocksteady influence to ska to a 1970s motown sound, almost to even folk and classical, Mike Love has managed to create a unique version of conscious music. Mike Love has managed to create a unique […]

New Kingston “Protect Me” music video

Sometimes the best places in the world are in your backyard. The New Kingston family illustrated this simple fact by showcasing their hometown of Brooklyn, New York for the official “Protect Me” music video coming off their latest album Kingston City. Shots of iconic the Kings Theater can be seen throughout the video along with […]

Oogee Wawa “Feelin Alive Today” official video

Just after releasing their latest studio album titled More Sand Than Money, New York based hip hop, alternative, reggae mashup band Oogee Wawa just dropped their official video for the second single “Feelin Alive Today.” The high energy track boasts an equally cheery video. Featuring a wide range of local personalities, the video is nothing […]

Chainska Brassika debuts “Knowledge is King” video

The mischief-making crew of Chainska Brassika just released their second single “Knowledge is King” off their upcoming sophomore album Skinna… and potheads, you do not want to miss this video. Following the album’s debut single “< a href="/videos/chainska-brassika-releases-bad-habits-video">Bad Habits” earlier this April, “Knowledge is King” slows the skank pit down and ups the reverb to […]

Premiere: 9 Mile Roots “Feel” music video

Just before performing at Philadelphia’s annual Reggae In The Park and sharing the stage with hard hittng acts like Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Morgan Heritage, Tarrus Riley and many more, Maryland based reggae act 9 Mile Roots dropped their first official music video of the summer for the third single titled “Feel.” […]

The 3rd Annual Carolina Sessions

The 3rd Annual Carolina Sessions, put together by the people of California Roots, is taking place on October 3, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It includes such heavy hitters as 311, SOJA, and Steel Pulse, along with J. Boog, Stick Figure, Passafire, and more. The event will take place at Myrtle Beach Pavilion from […]

The Slackers premiere via RareBreed Recording Co.

New York City is always a hubbub of activity and in 1991, a ska-punk-reggae conglomerate known as The Slackers arose out of the bustling scene. Since their formation, The Slackers have played thousands of shows around the globe, released 13 full-length studio albums, recorded three live LPs and compiled an immeasurable amount of singles, videos and […]

New Kingston performs “Empress Love” acoustic

Episode 79 from the folks over at Sugarshack Sessions invites New Kingston to the stage to perform their throw-back track “Empress Love” from the album In The Streets. As usual New Kingston displays another flawless session under a beautiful backdrop brought to you by Sugarshack Sessions. Check back soon because New Kingston will be dropping […]

Kottonmouth Kings ‘Krown Power’ album review

In September 2014 Kottonmouth Kings on their social media outlets officially announced their new album was in the final stages and set to be released in early 2015. Fast forward to almost a year later from the announcement, the psychedelic, hip-hop, punk rock California natives will be releasing their latest installment on August 28, 2015. […]