The Steppas return with “Stay” single

Hawaiian reggae staple The Steppas return from a brief dormancy with “Stay”, a song equally about loss and acceptance. The single off Easy Star Records follows a string of personal grievances for the band over the past few years, including the sudden and saddening death of longtime friend and band manager Kaliko Keawe’ehu. Not willing […]

Roots On 66 2019: Day One (& pre-party!!)

On weekend of September 28th, Roots On 66 Festival in Victorville, California brought reggae music to the high desert. With more than 40 bands connected people through reggae over the weekend, it was like a big backyard party with all your friends. The weekend started off with a pre-party in the camping area, with Elihu […]

For Peace Band ‘Always Love’ album review

Guam musicians, For Peace Band, have been making quite a big splash in the reggae scene not only in Guam, but also throughout North America – making them one of the only bands from Guam to do so! After the release of their first album in 2014, the band has been hard at work touring […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Inna Vision “O.G IV”

Maui’s original roots musician Inna Vision is taking his status literally in his new hip hop-meets-Hawaii single “O.G IV” off the latest Link Up album via Roots Musician Records and produced by Rick Haze: a track who’s subject matter converges everything the artist has worked so hard for over the years with the family that […]

Josh Henrichs at The Observatory OC

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One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018: Day One

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The 3rd Annual One Love Cali Reggae Festival

The 3rd Annual One Love Cali Reggae Fest kicked off February 9th and 10th, and what a weekend it was! It doesn’t get much better than two full days of listening to incredible music alongside the Long Beach bay with a beautiful view of the majestic Queen Mary, which also hosted the festival pre and […]

One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018 revealed

It’s the most exciting Southern California event, and it’s officially taken shape – One Love Cali Reggae Fest 2018 is here, ladies and gentlemen! Back in its third year, One Love returns to the LBC bigger and badder than ever this upcoming February 10th and 11th, 2018. With breathtaking views of the Queen Mary ocean […]

One Love 2017: Day Three

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2nd Annual One Love Cali Reggae Fest Recap

Last year, the One Love Cali Reggae Fest was born, and they were not messing around. The festival shocked Southern California by releasing a stacked lineup, that had all reggae lovers flocking to The Santa Ana Observatory for a full day of music and dancing. This year, they outdid themselves – times three. Due to […]

2nd Annual One Love Festival Line-Up Announced

Last year in February, Southern California was rocked by a brand-new, fully-loaded reggae festival. Hosted by Santa Ana's Observatory Theatre, the inaugural One Love Music Festival brought the biggest names in the business for a day of fun in the early springtime sun. Now, back by popular demand, the 2nd Annual One Love Festival has […]

Dry Diggings Festival 2016

Set to take place in the gold rich landscapes of Placerville, California, the second annual Dry Diggings Festival boasts an incredible 22 band lineup alongside the likes of hand selected artisan, commercial and food vendors, which will include gluten and wheat free options as well as some of the finest local craft brews, like Sierra […]

The Steppas release new single “We All”

During the majority of 2014 and 2015, The Steppas spent most of their time on the road touring the United States with Tribal Seeds, Fortunate Youth, The Skints, Through the Roots, The Supervillains and Inna Vision.   It’s been roughly three years since Hawaiian roots reggae rock band The Steppas last released an album, and […]

Interview with The Steppas

The Steppas have been steadily building a growing fanbase in their hometown of Hilo, Hawaii as well as the mainland since their debut self entitled EP in 2012 hit retailers. 2015 saw them supporting the likes of Pepper, Fortunate Youth, Inna Vision, and most recently touring with Tribal Seeds and The Skints on the 2016 […]

Tribal Seeds 2016 Winter Reggae Land Tour

Known for their roots-inspired, reggae music Tribal Seeds announced their winter tour for next year in 2016. Touring with The Skints from the U.K. and The Steppas from Hawaii, the Tribal Seeds boys will start their tour on January 7, 2016 in Ventura, California. Known for their roots-inspired, reggae music, Tribal Seeds tend to tour […]