Dubbest in the Right Direction Tour

Dubbest, a reggae rock band originally from Boston, Massachusetts, but who now calls San Diego, California their home is set to start their Right Direction Tour. Starting in San Antonio, Texas on May 2, the band will be traveling along the Gulf of Mexico toward the East Coast. The band will hit Nebraska before heading […]

Passafire set to release sixth full length album

Progressive reggae-rock pioneers Passafire will be releasing Longshot, their sixth full-length album – and third release on indie reggae powerhouse Easy Star Records – on May 12. The record is now available for pre-order, which includes two advance songs, “Longshot” and “Blow.” Those songs are also be on Spotify and other streaming services.  Longshot’s songs […]

KROQ presents High and Mighty Fest

KROQ, an LA-based radio station among America's most famous, has grown to be a name synonymous with the biggest and baddest Southern Californian events of the season. Every year, the station sponsors several music festivals, often times with unbeatable lineups attached – such as their summer kickoff Weenie Roast Fest, now in its 14th year! […]

Life is Beautiful 2017 lineup has arrived

The 5th Annual Life is Beautiful Festival has officially taken shape, and this year is looking to be more thrilling than ever! Since its origin in 2013, Vegas-based Life is Beautiful fest has been the host to the biggest names in music, examples being Stevie Wonder, Mumford and Sons, Kanye West, Foo Fighters, Outkast, Kendrick […]

VP Records bringing hot fyah to Apple Music

VP Records has proudly announced their latest endeavor with Apple Music for its own specially curated playlists. VP will be providing dedicated playlist geared towards your interests and hopefully introduce music lovers to some new tracks while creating a more intimate connection through their carefully crafted lists. “The idea is simply to offer a selection […]

Tomorrows Bad Seeds release new single “No Matter What”

The reggae rock and pop band Tomorrows Bad Seeds are back with a much-anticipated follow-up to their 2012 album The Great Escape. The Bad Seeds are currently wrapping up the finishing touches on their new studio album, which is scheduled to be released by the end of the year.  The Hermosa Beach, California based band […]

Costa Rica’s 7th Annual Jungle Jam

Pura vida. Stepping off the plane in Costa Rica, it's one of the first things that you hear. “Pura vida!” Exclaims the taxi driver outside the terminal, as you pile into what you figure is a normal hour-long commute after a half a day of traveling. “Pura vida!” You shout back, not really knowing if […]

3rd Annual KAABOO Festival announced

San Diego's biggest and best festival is back, with a more amplified lineup than ever before! Del Mar's KAABOO Music and Arts Festival stands as a sophisticated 'MIX-perience': a synthesis of sound, culture, cuisine, art, and comedy. And, class – lest we forget. This isn't Coachella, marketed primarily to youngsters; this isn't Oldchella, lost on Gen Z […]

The Expendables release “I Won’t Give Up” featuring Hirie

After some social media teasers, California’s own Expendables dropped their highly anticipated new collaboration I Won’t Give Up with reggae songstress Hirie. The track is definitely a more mature-sounding work The Expendables, whose most recent songs have combined hard-hitting surf rock with reggae undertones. The Santa Cruz based band perfectly balances Hirie’s soft vocals with […]

Slightly Stoopid’s 2017 Sounds Of Summer Tour Dates

Slightly Stoopid, based in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California is a band that delivers a mix of rock, reggae and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal and punk. As a band, they have released twelve albums, four of which are live. Their eighth studio album titled Meanwhile…Back at the Lab was released on […]

Nattali Rize announces new album

Political activist, record producer, and worldwide musician, Nattali Rize, previously known as Natalie Magdalena Chilcote, has come a long way since her days as a street percussionist in New South Wales, Australia in the early 2000’s. She has since formed the group Blue King Brown, which quickly gained an international presence known for their strong […]

Tenelle drops track “For The Lovers” from debut album

Love is in the air as well as in digital format this Valentine's Day! Love is still the most popular subject for songs no matter what genre you're in to, so it's fairly easy to pick out a handful of tunes to put together into a special Valentine's Day playlist. You may have said the […]

New single “Reggae Night” from Morgan Heritage

The 2016 GRAMMY Award winners for “Best Reggae Album,” Morgan Heritage has unveiled their brand new single “Reggae Night,” available now on all major digital outlets. The track, released just one week ago, is the second single off the highly anticipated upcoming album titled Selah set to be released sometime during the spring of 2017. […]

A conversation with Iya Terra

Los Angeles-based, roots reggae band, Iya Terra has been on the rise for the last four years with the goal of spreading conscious, positive music. So far, 2017 is shaping up to be the biggest year of all for them. They will be embarking on their first nation-wide tour supporting Fortunate Youth, Josh Heinrichs & […]

5th Annual Levitate Music Festival revealed

The east coast festival scene is rapidly growing into a massive movement, with most events embracing reggae artists with open arms. One notable event on the rise is Massachusetts’ Levitate Music and Arts Festival – now in its 5th year! From its humble beginnings as a friendly community barbecue in 2013, LMF has skyrocketed its […]