Up close & personal with Chevelle at Welcome to Rockville 2023

For over two decades, Chevelle has produced the best sound and lyrical masterpieces. Their innovative musical methodologies have become a music mecca in the metal industry. Brave and brilliant, the artists (and brothers) Pete and Sam Loeffler continue to blow our minds with every album and every track.  Globally, Chevelle has dominated with over five […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Bridges Ablaze “Never Too Late”

Attention all metal fans! Austin-based duo Bridges Ablaze is set to release their highly-anticipated second single, “Never Too Late”, and we are thrilled to announce the premiere of the music video. Hot off the heels of their first release “Hellbent” the band continues to make waves and shake things up in the world of heavy […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: davvn “depressed in heaven”

2023 began like a whirlwind for Nashville pop/rock duo davvn (pronounced Dawn). A collaboration with punk pop greats Bowling for Soup, spotify editorial playlists, viral Tik Tok videos and a string of killer live performances have catapulted the group into the next level music industry status that so many others only dream of. Today, the […]

Anastasia Elliot captures and devours men in new music video for hit single, “Bones”

Anastasia Elliot’s new music video for “Bones” is a captivating and provocative piece of work that explores the darker side of love and relationships. The video’s island setting provides the perfect backdrop for the story of a cannibalistic Anastasia, who holds a group of men captive and ultimately devours them. The video for “Bones” has […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Callisto “Best Shot”

Move over Gen Z! This one isn’t for you. Newly formed rock band, Callisto releases newest single, “Best Shot”, alongside a hilarious music video as an ode to the old school MTV dating shows we all use to race home from school to watch. Callisto started out as a “just for fun” side project for […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ras Fraser Jr. “I Am Conscious”

Rastafarian roots reggae artist Ras Fraser Jr. resurfaces with even more messages of revolution through self-actualization in this world video premiere for “I Am Conscious”! The single, previously released via Rebel Sound Records, paves the way towards the artist’s upcoming full-length album of the same name to be released some time next year. “Without confidence, […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Chris Bowen Vibes “Brand New”

Blues rock-infused reggae artist Chris Bowen Vibes feels “Brand New” in the new music video by Raised Fist Propaganda! Top Shelf Music has the privilege to premiere the official visualizer before it hits public channels, giving you a sneak peek of what Bowen brings to the table. Bluesy meets beachy in this anthem of the […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: FènixDion “Morals Might Bite”

Rockers out of the Twin Cities, FènixDion, shine with this world premiere of not only their devilish new single “Morals Might Bite”, but a video to boot! Blending elements of alt rock and funk together, the result is a wily, wailing anthem with attitude… reminiscent of Lenny Kravitz or Prince circa his Musicology days. The […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ha’angana “Wondering”

Rising island reggae artist Ha’angana combines illustrious illustrations with lyrics full of sorrow in the this world video premiere for “Wondering”! The single, out as of July 28th, builds towards what can only be a well-welcomed full-length album, due out September 30th via Rebel Sound Records. Sweet melodies and sorrowful themes combine in this island […]

Ice Nine Kills releases video for “The Shower Scene”

Horror fans, rejoice! Ice Nine Kills has released a new video for “The Shower Scene” to continue their Sliver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood anthology. Naturally, the music video (and song) is based on the Alfred Hitchcock film, Psycho. This movie is a classic, so I won’t go into what it is about; if you […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Ghost.Wav “Coast to Coast”

Welcome to the world of Ghost.Wav — the new endeavor from Project 432 players Nick Wimer and Mark LeBlanc. Based out of Colorado, you know that Ghost.Wav holds true to the trancy, dubby reggae beats that state is starting to be known for. You know, the kind of synthy, trippy goodness, backed by a lot […]

The Elovaters talks with Top Shelf at Cali Roots 2022

Top Shelf Music journalist Allie Adams interviews The Elovaters at California Roots Music and Arts Festival 2022. The Elovaters formed in 2014 and have released two full-length albums and an award-winning EP. Defy Gravity was the group’s first big record in 2018 after signing to not-for-profit record label Rootfire Cooperative. Debuting at #1 on the […]

Bobby Hustle lives high life in “Fade Away” video, ft. Josh Heinrichs

Have you ever seen a music video and immediately felt envious of the people in it? That’s how the new music video for Bobby Hustle’s latest single “Fade Away” featuring Josh Heinrichs hit me when I saw it. It’s a weed smoker’s dream, basically! Spliffs getting lit up left and right, Josh taking rips off […]

A chat with Cydeways at California Roots 2022

Top Shelf Music journalist Allie Adams interviews Cydeways at California Roots Music and Arts Festival 2022. The band talks about upcoming projects, tour and are even surprised by Atmosphere‘s own “Slug”! You never know who’s gonna walk into the Cali Roots media room! From the band’s website: “Cydeways [is] an alternative band out of Santa […]