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Reggae on the River Announces First 2026 Artist Drop, Framing Reggae as Living History
For a festival that has spent more than four decades shaping how reggae is heard, understood, and gathered around in ...
CODEFENDANTS & The D.O.C. Reignite Punk–Hip-Hop Lineage on “Rivals”
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Ethan Tucker Breaks the Acoustic Mold on “Number” [Video Premiere]
Soul singer-songwriter Ethan Tucker has carried a reputation that both opened doors and quietly boxed him in: the acoustic guy ...
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 ...
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Stick Figure & Stephen Marley Revisit “Natural Mystic” With a Live, Full-Circle Tribute
There are cover songs that aim for reinvention, redemption, or reverence, and then there are moments that feel more like ...
CODEFENDANTS & The D.O.C. Reignite Punk–Hip-Hop Lineage on “Rivals”
They didn’t crawl out of the sewers, they detonated from them. Codefendants have never sounded interested in playing nice with ...
Govana Sets the Tone With “Top Lawyer”
Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Govana steps back into the spotlight with “Top Lawyer,” a sharp, confident new single that signals the ...
Burro Banton & Massive B Link for New Single “Phenom”
Burro Banton, one of the foundational voices in the evolution of dancehall, has teamed up with New York production powerhouse ...
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Mynd Reader Levels Up With Their Debut Album [Album Review]
Mynd Reader is drawing some serious Southern soul-rock vibes with their new self-titled debut LP, Mynd Reader. From the opening ...
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 ...
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Ethan Tucker Breaks the Acoustic Mold on “Number” [Video Premiere]
Soul singer-songwriter Ethan Tucker has carried a reputation that both opened doors and quietly boxed him in: the acoustic guy ...
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 ...
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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