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Johnny Cosmic Finds Stillness in the Storm on new song, “No Ordinary World”
Johnny Cosmic has long been one of modern reggae’s quiet architects—the guitarist behind Stick Figure’s rise and a studio presence ...
Sonny Sandoval Finds New Fire in Reggae-Hip-Hop Fusion on His Solo Debut as Sonny Dread
For more than three decades, Sonny Sandoval has been one of the most unmistakable voices in heavy music — the ...
Stick Figure’s “2026 Tour”: What’s Real, What Isn’t — And Why Fake Tickets Matter
If you’ve been Googling “Stick Figure 2026 tour,” you’ve probably seen a wave of slick websites promising a massive world ...
Remembering Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff through Ten Songs
By now, the news of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff’s death at 81 has been reported across the world. Outlets from ...
SPECIAL FEATURES
Badfish Go Full Heist-Mode in Their Wild, Tarantino-Tinged “Bad Things” Video Featuring DJ Hoppa
Badfish have never shied away from chaos, but their new video for “Bad Things” might be the moment they fully ...
How a Life-Changing Health Scare Sparked DeLa from Slightly Stoopid’s Solo Renaissance — and a New Anthem in “Living Life This Way”
For more than twenty years, Daniel “DeLa” Delacruz has been a pillar of Slightly Stoopid’s unmistakable live energy — the ...
Matisyahu’s Sacred Groove: How Jewish Faith Continues to Shape His Sound
For more than two decades, Matisyahu has moved through the world as a man divided and reunited — a spiritual ...
WATCH: Jack Johnson Warms Up With Sublime Classic, Caught on Camera by G. Love
At the soundcheck before his recent show at the historic Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, Jack Johnson slipped into a ...
NEW RELEASES
Johnny Cosmic Finds Stillness in the Storm on new song, “No Ordinary World”
Johnny Cosmic has long been one of modern reggae’s quiet architects—the guitarist behind Stick Figure’s rise and a studio presence ...
Sonny Sandoval Finds New Fire in Reggae-Hip-Hop Fusion on His Solo Debut as Sonny Dread
For more than three decades, Sonny Sandoval has been one of the most unmistakable voices in heavy music — the ...
Serial Killers Tap LL Cool J’s Knockout Legacy on Charged-Up New Single “Call the Cops”
With their latest release, “Call the Cops,” West Coast supergroup Serial Killers—the long-running trio of Xzibit, B-Real (Cypress Hill), and ...
Gwalla drops new dancehall song – “Bubble”
Rising dancehall voice Gwalla links up with legendary New York production crew Massive B for “Bubble,” a kinetic, club-ready single ...
REVIEWS & RECAPS
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Chali 2na & Cut Chemist Bring the Party: Brooklyn Bowl [Live Review]
If you’ve ever seen Slightly Stoopid live over the past decade, chances are you’ve caught Chali 2na stepping into the ...
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Tropidelic Bring Electric Set To Ardmore Music Hall with Artikal Sound System & Grieves [Live Review]
The moment you stepped into Ardmore Music Hall, you could tell it was going to be one of those nights, ...
Fortunate Youth Brings the Sunshine to the Legendary Stone Pony
Vibe Check: Asbury Park, NJ – November 6th, 2025 Fortunate Youth’s Love For the Music Fall Tour -- named after ...
Mission Bayfest Recap: Three Days of Reggae Rock Excitement (Plus an Ocean Swim With Sublime)
Mission Bayfest returned to Mariner's Point Park in San Diego for three days of music running October 17-19. The stacked ...
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
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 ...
SNSMix Song of the Week: “Out There” | Tropidelic
This week’s SNSMix Song of the Week highlights “Out There”, the latest single from Cleveland’s own Tropidelic. Released on May ...
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