Women in Music: Gabriela Prisciandaro – Vevo’s Director of Talent

Greetings and salutations faithful Top Shelf readers and welcome to this month’s Women in Music feature. Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Gabriela Prisciandaro, who is the director of talent at Vevo. Vevo, for those of you who might live under rocks, is the premier hosting service for music videos. It’s an important […]

Stick Figure’s Wisdom Tour monsoons over Florida

The Wisdom Tour hit Florida with a wave of talent, featuring power trifecta Stick Figure, Pepper, and The Elovaters in one spectacular night! Walking into the amphitheater, everyone was vibing like if Woodstock had a baby… if that gives you a visual, we were rocking it out reggae-style! You could feel the buzz in the […]

A chat with hilarious rising star, Madisyn Shipman

Emerging artist Madisyn Shipman is making waves in the music scene with her latest release, “I Like Your Dad”, the second single from her highly anticipated debut album, Metanoia. Scheduled to drop on November 20th, which also coincides with Madisyn’s 21st birthday, this talented artist is ready to captivate audiences worldwide. Madisyn is cementing herself […]

Get ready to get wrecked at ShipRocked 2024

Imagine your ideal vacation: a place far away from chaos where you can relax and savor every moment. Well, we have just the place for you! Close your eyes and picture yourself on a boat in the middle of the ocean. The gentle ocean breeze caresses your face while the warm sun shines down on […]

A chat with rapper on the rise, J.Lately

I got to sit down with a driven artist to chat about what we all love — music! Let me introduce you, to J.Lately: this young man has the tenacity that will inspire anyone wanting to grow and find their sound. Born in California and inspired by a family of talent, J.Lately shares a brief […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: ONEPEOPLE “Sick One”

It is with great pleasure that Top Shelf Music introduces ONEPEOPLE, a rising force in the world of reggae music. Originating from Ventura, California, this talented band has come together with a shared vision of spreading messages of unity, love, and social consciousness through their captivating sound. Collaborating with The Dank Street Company, ONEPEOPLE has […]

Reno’s about to pop off with Bass Camp Fest 2023

Reno, Nevada is set to host the highly anticipated 6th edition of Bass Camp Festival, a haven for electronic music enthusiasts, from July 28th to July 30th, 2023. This year, the festival is taking a bold step by relocating to a new venue, Wingfield Park, situated along the picturesque Truckee River. With its stunning surroundings […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Amanda Stewart “Barn Crazy”

Montana singer-songwriter, Amanda Stewart has invited us to peek into her world as she releases her new single “Barn Crazy” with an accompanying music video. Stewart channels a raw and diverse Americana sound that captures the essence of her soul. Her music is a blend of stripped-down simplicity and a rich tapestry of styles, intertwining […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: The Sub Herbs “Unity”

The Sub Herbs, a native Florida band, has been making waves in the music industry over the past few years and their latest music video, “Unity,” is a testament to their nonstop journey. In this video premiere, viewers are treated to a captivating visual experience that showcases the band’s rise in the surf rock and […]

Darker Waves are washing over Huntington Beach this fall

Dive into the depths of the darkwave music scene of the 80s, 90s, and beyond as Darker Waves Music Festival washes over Huntington Beach, California this fall. The inaugural festival promises an electrifying lineup, with headliners exciting for any music enthusiast like New Order, Tears for Fears, Echo & The Bunnymen, and The B-52’s. With […]

WORLD SINGLE PREMIERE: DMac Burns ft. Sewell “Night”

Rooted in the Bronx, NY but thriving in West Cork, Ireland – talented singer-songwriter DMac Burns weaves R&B and indie rock elements with hints of modern day reggae to create emotionally-charged and lyrically profound music. His latest single, “Night” featuring Sewell – off his EP, The Longest Night, dropping on June 21st – is no […]

Navigating Nashville’s ‘Music Biz Conference’

As an independent artist, music conferences have become one of my secret weapons. As the independent artist’s job grows increasingly more difficult by the day and the noise gets louder and harder to break through, attending these concentrated days of industry exposure and learning is in my opinion, essential. An independent artist in 2023 has […]

Talking shop with Belgian, heavy metal trio, Brutus

Brutus is one of the most interesting and unique bands in the heavy metal genre today. This Belgian band have become known for their high energy live shows, beautiful, yet brutal songs all coupled with the fact that their lead singer Stefanie Mannaerts also plays drums as good as anyone in the genre. The band most […]