Arise Roots “Rootsman Town” featuring Capleton

Southern California’s own Arise Roots just released their first new official music video of 2016, a four and a half clip representing their new single “Rootsman Town” which features reggae pioneer Capleton. The video is the band’s latest chapter in a late-career renaissance you can track back to the release of their masterful 2014 full-length […]

Sitting down with Nattali Rize

We sat down with one of the most passionate and gifted women in reggae music today, Nattali Rize, at the 7th Annual California Roots Festival in Monterey, California where she spoke about her music, influences, spirituality and of course the Caliroots festival.

Dub Inc “Triste Époque” official video

Combining a range of styles, including dancehall, dub, ska and rap, French reggae band Dub Inc is back in the studio finalizing their sixth studio album titled So What scheduled for released on September 23, 2016. In the meantime, Dub Inc released a hot new video for the track “Triste Époque.”

Iration “Hotting Up” official music video

It’s been a few months since we’ve seen anything new from Hawaiian natives Iration. For those of you who have been waiting patiently, Iration dropped a new music video for their title track Hotting Up from their latest album released in August of 2015. Micah states “We wanted to do something different and offer a […]

Watch California Roots 2016 live!

For those who can't make it tomorrow to one of the most anticipated weekends of the year, California Roots is bringing it’s iconic festival to your home with the help of innovative technologies from live streaming Venice, California based company, LiveList. From their website, LiveList states that it was built with the belief that live […]

Tunnel Vision mainstreams “Skateboard” music video

Southern California has a flair for the alternative skate and surf culture, along with the goodies that go with the lifestyle such as bong smoking, bonfire making, and burrito eating – activities all set to a bangin’ punk/ska/reggae musical backdrop. What can we say? It’s summertime down here 24/7, and the livin’s most definitely easy… […]

P.O.B. premiers “Your Game” video

San Diego-based reggae alternative band Project: Out of Bounds (P.O.B.) prides themselves on pushing past the realm of conventional sound, and into a more ‘beyond’ definition of modern music. Incorporating electronica into their rhythms has been a major part of the process since their formation in 2007, even going so far as to having a […]

Inna Vision premiers “Bad” music video

Hawaii is known for having that laidback island style, perfect for surfing enthusiasts and of course, reggae lovers around the world. Some of Hawaii’s hottest reggae artists range in style of roots to dancehall to a hybrid of island/Cali reggae fusion, and some transcend genre altogether. One of the top bands to watch is Inna […]

Introducing KELLSA

Brazilian native, KELLSA, has been traveling the world to share and make music since 2004 to follow her dream of becoming a worldly pop-rock reggae star. She spent a few years in Jamaica gigging and making her first single with local reggae producers in Kingston. She experienced early success while there by getting the opportunity […]

Tatanka “Rise” official music video

Colorado based Tatanka dropped their latest music video for the brand new single titled “Rise” after almost two years since their critically acclaimed self titled album hit the digital markets. Combining tight grooves and a heavyweight basslines, Tatanka encapsulates the heavy roots rumble of the Caribbean, while maintaining the pop sensibilities of the dance-oriented electronic […]

Tomorrows Bad Seeds new music video “War Letter”

It’s full speed ahead with Southern California based musical pioneers Tomorrows Bad Seeds. While taking a lengthy hiatus, the band had time to reflect and collect themselves, while at the same time experiment with other projects. Rumors of a split-up spread like wildfire, however the Bad Seeds came back stronger than ever selling out two […]

Peni Dean “What Is Love” music video

Peni Dean, former lead vocalist of Hawaii’s own Natty Vibes, dropped a brand new music video this month off the EP What is Love. Dean and crew have been hitting the circuit hard and sharing the stage with bands such as Katchafire, Ooklah the Moc, Fortunate Youth, Maoli as well as securing a nice little […]

Stick Figure’s ode to Cocoa the tour dog

The most lovable and affectionate tour dog to ever hit the stage now has his own five minutes of solid fame. Owner Scott Woodruff and lead singer of the band Stick Figure dedicates this new video to his best and most loyal companion, Cocoa. The song titled “Shadow” is off of Stick Figure’s latest installment […]

Rising Tide “Seven Times Rise” music video

Featuring core members of the internationally acclaimed group Groundation, Rising Tide is composed of Marcus Urani (keys/producer), Ryan Newman (bass), Kim Pommel (vocals), Sherida Sharpe (vocals), Faith Waltson (vocals) as well as virtuoso New York based jazz-guitarist Yotam Silberstein and Bay Area heavy hitting drummer Paul Spina of Motherbug and Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade. On […]

Tropidelic perform “Too Loose”

Episode #105 of Sugarshack Sessions brings Tropidelic from Cleveland, Ohio performing their original song “Too Loose.” The unique sound of this reggae/punk band make for a very impressive acoustic session, illustrating the true versitilty and raw talent of the group. For more information about Tropidelic, give their website a visit or follow them on Facebook.