NEW RELEASES: Khalia, The Hip Abduction, Green Lion Crew

Khalia – ‘Addicted’ (Single) Jamaican born and UK grown rising reggae star Khalia delivers her new romantic/sexy single ‘Addicted’. Produced by Anwar Hanchard for Albion Muzic, who’s smooth production lends itself perfectly to Khalia’s silky yet powerful vocals and relatable songwriting. This is the second single released since her debut EP ‘Stay True’, which dropped […]

Reggae Radar Featuring SensaMotion 

New Jersey may not be known for an abundance of reggae festivals, but every so often, we are fortunate to experience some small and unique gatherings. This past weekend, the inaugural Lion Heart Music Festival graced the picturesque Paradise Lake Campground waterfront, organized by local Jersey band, Rootsettaz. By Kelly Graham As one of two […]

Fortunate Youth + Sugarshack Sessions = Soundtrack for Summer

Sugarshack Sessions is back for Volume 6 with South Bay’s favorite band of hooligans, Fortunate Youth! The eight-track album includes features from Kumar Bent and Marlon “Ganja Farmer” Asher, covering old favorites like “Dial My Number” and “Riddim Rydah” along with a couple new jams exclusive to the Sugarshack release. Not fully acoustic, not fully […]

The Low-Down on Point Break Festival in Virginia Beach

I think we all knew Point Break Fest in Virginia Beach was going to be good, but I don’t think we knew it was going to be this good. Regardless of how psyched I was about the lineup–boasting names like Sublime, Wiz Khalifa, and Rebelution–I managed my expectations for a first year festival, because, hey, […]

NEW RELEASES: “Sofia” from Little Stranger + “I Pray” from Shwayze

“I Pray” by Shwayze w/Ripe Malibu alternative / indie pop / alt rap sensation Shwayze teams up with Boston’s Ripe to deliver this new alternative / indie pop single ‘I Pray’. This is the second single from Shwayze since his highly successful 2022 album ‘Shway SZN’, which included standout songs ‘Too Late ft. Dirty Heads’ […]

Cali Roots 2024: Living, Laughing, Loving in Monterey

Oh, Cali Roots, you’ve done it again. You stole our heart, filled us with love, made us laugh, made us cry, created new friendships, deepened others, made us grateful to be part of the movement, and struck us with awe (maybe it was Rebelution’s lasers). The thirteenth annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival came […]

Mike Pinto and Kyle Smith Sold Out 118 North Last Night

On a rainy Wednesday night in the outskirts of Philadelphia, independent artists Kyle Smith and Mike Pinto wowed a full house at 118 North in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The weather, nor the mid-week blues, did not stop fans from rolling deep and dancing the night away. By Kelly Graham Mike Pinto, singer-songwriter known for his blend […]