THE LATEST
Reggae Rise Up Oregon Announces 2026 Lineup for Second Annual Central Oregon Edition
Reggae Rise Up Oregon is officially returning for its second year, unveiling a stacked 2026 lineup that further cements the ...
Looking East’s Debut Album “Break of Day” Offers Reggae You Can Feel
On Break of Day, the debut full-length from California modern reggae duo Looking East, sunrise isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a ...
Kaleo Wassman Reimagines Connection Through Acoustic Intimacy with Back Home Sessions
For more than two decades, Kaleo Wassman has been a constant presence in reggae-rock’s modern history—his voice instantly recognizable, his ...
Amigo the Devil Confronts Tragedy on Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast
When Danny Kiranos—better known as Amigo the Devil—sat down for an episode of Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, the conversation ...
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Most Anticipated Rock Reggae Albums of 2026
If 2025 was the year reggae took a creative leap, then 2026 is shaping up to be the moment the ...
Strange Case Have Found Their Moment With “HBK” — and They’re Building a Scene Around It
For years, Strange Case have existed in the fertile overlap of Southern California surf culture, punk grit, and DIY rock ...
PREMIER: Ganda Goes Cosmic on New Single “Milky Ways” feat. Kat Hall: Inside the SoCal Reggae Band’s Interstellar Love Song
Southern California reggae outfit Ganda has always thrived in the space between tradition and curiosity. Since emerging in 2018 as ...
Jakob Nowell Rolls into 2026 with a Broken Knee but He’s not Letting that Stop Him or Sublime
The water was black, cold, and crowded with bodies when Jakob Nowell felt his leg extend just a little too ...
NEW RELEASES
Looking East’s Debut Album “Break of Day” Offers Reggae You Can Feel
On Break of Day, the debut full-length from California modern reggae duo Looking East, sunrise isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a ...
Beach Fly Lean Into the Moment on Final Album Single “Why Not”
There’s an easy confidence running through “Why Not”, the new single from Beach Fly, that feels earned rather than rushed ...
Viren Neel Unveils Philosophical, Dream-Logic Visuals for “Veni Mangé”
With the release of the music video for “Veni Mangé”, Trinidad-born singer, songwriter, and composer Viren Neel sharpens his reputation ...
Railroad Earth & Daniel Donato Keep the Horizon in View on “Keep Your Eyes Open”
For a band that’s spent decades moving fluidly between bluegrass tradition and jam-band sprawl, Railroad Earth have always understood the ...
REVIEWS & RECAPS
11 Moments That Defined Closer to the Sun’s 11th Year
Closer to the Sun has always been more than a festival. It’s a floating universe where artists and fans exist ...
Sublime Honor Bob Weir and Carry the Torch at iHeartRadio’s ALTer EGO 2026
At a festival stacked with generational heavyweights, Sublime delivered the emotional center of the night. The 2026 edition of iHeartRadio ...
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Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. delivers a phenomenal solo project Sunny Dread [Album Review]
Sonny Sandoval legendary vocalist from P.O.D., dropped his first solo album recently. We had a chance to listen and discover ...
Jakob and Sublime End 2025 with a Bang
Sublime finished 2025 the way only Sublime can: loud, loose, communal, and seemingly allergic to the idea of slowing down ...
PREMIERES
PREMIERE: The Last Call – “Yesterday” Official Music Video
San Diego’s reggae rock scene just got a fresh dose of nostalgia and energy with the official music video for ...
PREMIERE: The Irie ft. bluthecolor – “Undertow” Official Music Video
Today, February 14, 2025, The Irie unleash a storm of raw energy as their live performance official music video for ...
PREMIERE: Dan E.T. x Passafire – “High Tide” Official Music Video
Prepare to ride the wave, because Dan E.T. is making a splash with the release of his brand-new music video ...
PREMIERE: “HOOKED” by Makua Rothman
WSL WORLD CHAMPION SURFER MAKUA ROTHMAN DROPS VIDEO FOR SUMMER BOP FT. SISTER NANCY’S “BAM BAM” “Whatever you do in ...
SNSMix OF THE WEEK
SNS SONG OF THE WEEK: Strange Case Carry SoCal’s Next Wave Forward with New Single “HBK,” the Latest Drop from Jakob Nowell’s SVN/BVRNT Label
Ventura County’s rising alt-indie outfit Strange Case are back with their new single “HBK,” continuing the momentum behind Jakob Nowell’s ...
SNSMix Song of the Week: “Good Life (2017)” – Stick Figure & Collie Buddz
This week’s SNSMix Song of the Week brings a long-lost gem to the surface—“Good Life (2017)” by Stick Figure & ...
SNSMix Song of the Week: “This Is My Life” | Tunnel Vision ft. DENM
This week’s SNSMix Song of the Week shines a well-deserved spotlight on “This Is My Life,” the latest single from ...
SNSMix Song of the Week: “Make It Through” | The Movement
This week’s SNSMix Song of the Week is “Make It Through” by The Movement, released on May 23, 2025. The ...
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