May 24th, 2026 kicked off Day Three of everyone’s favorite reggae meets hip hop music festival in Monterey — California Roots. And what a wild ride it turned out to be! After two full days of frivolity, Sunday started off with Kyle Smith aggressively assuming the Bowl Stage; his mix of reggae riddims and punk […]
Saturday, May 23rd kicked off Day Two of year 15 for the California Roots festival at the famous Monterey Fairgrounds. Fans were lined up and running to the rail, right at daybreak, ready to listen and vibe to all the wonderful bands the day had in store. Benny Ranks kicked the day off on the Bowl […]
If there was one word to describe this year’s Reggae on the Creek festival — unity. On May 9th, music fans gathered at Green River Taproom in Winters, California for a full day of reggae rhythms, delicious food, craft vendors, and heartfelt community. This family-friendly fest packed a diverse lineup, showcasing both rising artists and […]
Fall is in the air as we celebrate the warmth in our hearts. The changing of the season makes us grasp onto those last warm summer breezes every year… and there’s one band we must mention that is always full of summer vibes year-round. Rocking the Cali reggae scene and repping peace, love, and unity […]
Jamaican reggae artist Ras Fraser Jr. drops another world video premiere of his “Most High Protect”, a single featuring Anthony B released last year via Wide Awake Music, Big Mill Productions, and Rebel Sound Records. With one video already created for the track, the two roots Rastafarians decided to double-down with a second visual rendition that’s premiering exclusively […]
Clear your calendar mid-October and start rallying your crew because Mission Bayfest is coming back to take over the bay shores of San Diego. From October 17th through 19th, Mission Bay — a coastal paradise, just north of the downtown San Diego area — will turn into one giant celebration filled with live music, sunshine, […]
On Sunday, August 10th in Costa Mesa, the Pacific Amphitheatre pulsed with the heartbeat of modern roots reggae. As part of the Orange County Fair’s 2025 Summer Concert Series, Tribal Seeds headlined a stacked lineup that felt less like a concert and more like a spiritual gathering of California’s reggae faithful. The Simpkin Project kicked […]
Veteran American reggae artist Blindman expresses an emphatic ode to oceans in this world video premiere for “In The Water”, a track released off Rebel Sound Records back in March of this year. With feet in the sand, sun on the skin, and waves crashing all around, the official video for “In The Water” paints […]
Sunday May 25th, aka Day Three of the California Roots Festival 2025, had the fans waking up ready. The third day is always interesting, with some people still pumped like it’s Day One and some dragging from too many days of having a good time. But, one thing they all had in common this Sunday was the […]
On Saturday, May 24th, Day of Two of Cali Roots Festival in Monterey came alive — and the fans were ready for it. It was going to be yet another day with a stacked lineup across reggae genres. The day started with an explosion of energy from Florida artist Surfer Girl at the Bowl Stage, […]
Day One of the California Roots Festival kicked off at the historical Monterey Fairgrounds once again on May 23rd, 2025. Reggae fans from all over the country traveled to Monterey to see friends and the stacked reggae-meets-hip hop lineup — with Day One leaning heavily into the former. The day was nice… not too cold, […]
The fourth and final day of Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025 kicked off with the same momentum as the rest of the weekend, showcasing Florida natives Tidal Theory and Dale and the Zdubs right out the gate all the way through The Movement and Dirty Heads closing out their respective stages. The festival was teeming […]
Day Two of Reggae Rise Up Florida 2025 kicked off right where we left off; the energy from the first day carrying over and amplifying throughout the next day. The crowd grew quickly after gates opened and continued to do so all the way until Slightly Stoopid closed the day out with their headlining set. […]
If you’ve ever danced to ska, rocksteady, or reggae, you’ve felt the ripple effect of The Skatalites. As pioneers of Jamaican music since 1964, The Skatalites have been the heartbeat behind the global ska movement — a genre that has influenced generations and spun off countless subcultures around the world. Now, six decades deep, the […]
Released on March 7th, 2025, Kat Hall’s latest single, “You Choose,” is a vibrant, soul-soothing song that delivers more than just good vibes — it’s a call to personal empowerment through intentional living. Known for her fusion of soul, reggae, R&B, and a deep-rooted passion for conscious lyricism, Hall brings her signature authenticity and positivity […]
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