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 […]

How to Beat the Post-Festival Blues

We all know the days immediately following a festival are kind of a bummer. It’s easy to feel sad. I get it. Between the sensory overload, social marathoning, the constant stream of hugs and loud music and laughter; it’s a lot. Physically, mentally, emotionally. By Allie Adams I’m writing this because Cali roots just ended and […]

NEW RELEASE: Tropidelic w/ Iration & The Elovaters – ‘Floating’ (Single)

Cleveland, OH’s rising stars Tropidelic team up with American reggae heavyweights Iration and The Elovaters to deliver new single ‘Floating’. This is the third single off their upcoming ‘Royal Grove’ album releasing on Ineffable Records, and the follow up to their highly successful 2022 album ‘All The Colors’. Tropidelic had a huge year of live performances […]

Lessons From Andy

by Allie Adams Today marks two years since the untimely passing of Andy Chaves, the charismatic frontman of Arizona-based hip-hop/reggae/alt group Katastro. His death sent shockwaves through the band’s hyper-devoted national fanbase and left a gaping hole in the Chaves family–a hole only made bearable by his parents Lydia and Jim’s unwavering Christian faith and […]

Sun, Swimsuits and Sublime: Point Break Festival Venue Map is LIVE

Ready to kick off summer the right way? Get your ultimate toes-in-the-sand experience with Point Break Festival, in the heart of Virginia Beach June 1-2. The inaugural two-day live music event, curated by Silverback Music and produced by IMGoing dropped the venue site map today and if dancing in a swimsuit is on your 2024 bucket list, […]