Mellow Mood ‘Large’ album review

Italy’s premiere reggae roots band, Mellow Mood, is taking a stance against capitalism, materialism and fake news in their forthcoming full-length LP Large, out April 6th off La Tempesta Dub and Believe Distribution Services. Fueled with frustration over the current state of global affairs, this Italian five-piece is calling for unity, equality and, at the […]

Ben Barbic debuts “On My Mind” single

Reggae solo artist Ben Barbic is back with his latest hip hoppy love ballad “On My Mind” off Rebel Sound Records. This is the first single for Barbic fans to enjoy since his full-length album The Takeoff took to the airwaves last November (following an EP release in June). Ben Barbic is certainly pumping out the […]

Exploring the ‘Enter the DARENOTS’ EP

Canadian hip hop/reggae/industrial band DARENOTS are back with a vengeance in their latest EP, Enter the DARENOTS, available everywhere off LAW Records as of March 2nd. Following their inaugural full-length album The Now is Truth in 2016 and a three-song EP Strange Love last year, the DARENOTS boys are currently on the fast-track to becoming […]

Leilani Wolfgramm stuns with ‘Live Wire’ album

Soulful songstress Leilani Wolfgramm ignites passion, prose and purpose in her electrifying new album Live Wire, out today off Raleigh Records. Following two previous full-length LP’s I Burn (2013) and Rebel (2014), Wolfgramm’s third installment is well worth the four-year wait, and even that is an understatement. All the musical constituents that make up Live […]

Roots Of Creation to release ‘Grateful Dub’ tribute album

Roots of Creation (RoC) is an all-time, award-winning reggae-rock sensation! On March 9th, the band will be releasing another fantastic RoC full-length album called Grateful Dub off Bombshelter Records, bringing together their love for The Grateful Dead and painting popular Dead songs with their unique reggae dub style. This new Grateful Dub album is like […]

WORLD SINGLE PREMIERE: Lea Love “Doctor”

Need a doctor? Lea Love has your back in this Top Shelf Reggae world premiere of her latest single, “Doctor”, now available to stream on Soundcloud through the link below. Combining island vibes with a booming bass and fun beat, “Doctor” off Mensch House Records is a mellow, yet danceable track with more than a few […]

Leilani Wolfgramm debuts “Live Wire” off upcoming EP

Songstress and guitarist Leilani Wolfgramm just released the first single, which just so happens to be the title track off her upcoming EP Live Wire, set to be released February 23rd. Wolfgramm’s unique style gives reggae a different feel by infusing R&B, pop and hip hop into her conscious and relevant music. [Wolfgramm] elegantly addresses […]

Hollie Cook “Vessel of Love” album review

British singer, songwriter and keyboardist Hollie Cook is about to premiere her third full-length solo LP Vessel of Love this Friday, January 26th – with a new single already climbing the charts! Continuing in her self-proclaimed “tropical pop” fashion, Cook accentuates reggae, dub and rocksteady vibes in between sounds of yesteryear, like 1960s acid rock […]

Stick Figure releases “Easy Runaway” single

Wow. Who would of thought that Stick Figure could get any better? Well, believe it because Scott Woodruff and his band recently released a new single titled “Easy Runaway”. And yes, it is easy to run away from personal worries and melt into this heart-provoking song. The new electronica-inspired track will fulfill your soul from the […]

Street Pharmacy releases “Roaming Souls” single

Following up on their fifth full-length album, Pharmanomics, Ontario-based triad Street Pharmacy gives fans a taste of what’s to come on CD #6 with “Roaming Souls” – a reggae-rock tribute to believing in oneself. Street Pharmacy has made a name for themselves over the years as true DIY-ers, self-funding their reggae-inspired Legacy of Rudy album […]

Toubab Krewe new single “That Damn Squash”

Toubab Krewe has officially released a new single “That Damn Squash” off their upcoming album, Stylo, available in early March. This new instrumental fusion will make you jump up, grab your surfboard and boogie on down to the beach – or simply boogie in general. This new song is energetic and spunky, getting you ready […]

Victor Rice “Smoke” album review

Renowned producer and musical engineer, Victor Rice, has squeezed another solo full-length LP in between his other projects – projects that include production work for The Slackers, Easy Star All Stars, The Toasters and more. Over 20 years Rice has been in the business of making music (and making music well), migrating from his New […]

Free Radicals ‘Outside the Comfort Zone’ album review

Ever heard of a band called Free Radicals? Well, if you have, you know how amazing they are and if you haven’t, I’m here to let you know. Houston, Texas locals Free Radicals just released a new album titled Outside the Comfort Zone. Considering I hadn’t heard of them before either, I was quite taken […]

Jungle Man Sam drops “Dive Deep” single

Toronto, Canada is the last place you think of when you hear ‘jungle man’. Indeed, Jungle Man Sam holds down a Canadian reggae presence, with music infused with pop, dance, soca, reggaeton and more. Seemingly born wanderlust, JMS transposes sounds from his exotic travels into song, serving his listeners a sweet slice of cultural pie […]

Gisto to drop ‘OMW’ LP

Trap/hip hop artist Gisto is on his way to releasing his sophomore album OMW, exactly one year after his Orbitz EP blasted his career higher than his clientele. Stemming from critical acclaim even before his 2012 debut album dropped, Gisto’s hustling nature and dope beats have scored him stage time with some of the most […]