NEWS
Dirty Heads Catch the Tide Early With New Single “Seven Seas”
If summer had a soft launch button, Dirty Heads just pressed it and it doesn't matter that its not even ...
Seven Suns Release New Single “Cotton Candy” with Fia
On “Cotton Candy,” Seven Suns lean fully into romance, pairing their smooth island reggae foundation with a pop-forward melodic sensibility ...
Sublime Expand Me Gusta Festival With Portland and Salt Lake City Dates
After launching one of the most anticipated festival concepts in reggae-rock, Sublime are officially taking Sublime Me Gusta beyond Texas ...
Wax and DJ Hoppa Share “Patience,” a Reflective Pivot With Watsky and Krysta Youngs
Wax has always thrived in the in-between spaces. Equal parts sharp wit, self-awareness, and left-field honesty, his music tends to ...
SPECIAL FEATURES
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
NEW RELEASES
Dirty Heads Catch the Tide Early With New Single “Seven Seas”
If summer had a soft launch button, Dirty Heads just pressed it and it doesn't matter that its not even ...
Seven Suns Release New Single “Cotton Candy” with Fia
On “Cotton Candy,” Seven Suns lean fully into romance, pairing their smooth island reggae foundation with a pop-forward melodic sensibility ...
Wax and DJ Hoppa Share “Patience,” a Reflective Pivot With Watsky and Krysta Youngs
Wax has always thrived in the in-between spaces. Equal parts sharp wit, self-awareness, and left-field honesty, his music tends to ...
Serial Killers Return With new single “High Energy.” Ahead of Their Upcoming Album
There is nothing subtle about Serial Killers. The West Coast trio of Xzibit, B-Real, and Demrick have always thrived on ...
REVIEWS & RECAPS
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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 ...
PREMIERES
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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