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NEW VIDEO ALERT! GANDA is bringing the good vibes with their new music video for their most recent single, “Fishes”. As of September 2023, Ganda consists of a soulful five … Read More

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The Most Anticipated Reggae Rock Albums of 2025

February 24, 2025March 5, 2025 - by James Wright

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for reggae rock fans, as the genre’s biggest legends and brightest newcomers gear up to release new music. The … Read More

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The New Wave: Hip-Hop Artists Rising in the American Reggae Scene

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 - by James Wright

by Phil Winslade The relationship between hip-hop and American reggae isn’t new—it’s a fusion that’s been evolving for decades. Pioneers like Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads helped bridge the gap, … Read More

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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: Eli-Mac Shares Her Take on CTTS’ Tropical Vibes and Magical Music

January 22, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

There’s something magical about the combination of sun, sand, and soulful music that makes Closer to the Sun truly one of a kind. For rising artist, Eli-Mac, this year marked … Read More

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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: How Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin Uglies Stole the Show at CTTS

January 16, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

The Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series wouldn’t be the same without festival M.V.P. and Bumpin Uglies frontman, Brandon Hardesty! Talk about kicking things off in style! Originally set … Read More

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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: Matthew Roads Reflects on Tropidelic’s Debut at CTTS

January 9, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

Back from an epic musical getaway at Slightly Stoopid’s Closer to the Sun Festival in Riviera Maya, we’re riding that post-festival wave hard. The Pier crew is feeling the blues, … Read More

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Master of Waves and Rhythms: Landon McNamara Wins the 2024 Eddie Aikau Invitational

December 23, 2024January 4, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

Landon McNamara, a multifaceted talent from Oahu's North Shore, has added a monumental achievement to his repertoire by winning the 2024 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea … Read More

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Jakob Nowell Opens Up About Family, His Label, and Life Beyond Sublime on the Andy Frasco Podcast

December 19, 2024January 6, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

For the 300th episode, Andy Frasco sits down with none other than Jakob Nowell, who not only carries on his father's legacy as Sublime's frontman but who also blazes his … Read More