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Cali Vibes is making waves in Long Beach, CA, as Goldenvoice officially announces its 2025 edition, set for June 7-8 at Marina Green Park. Cali Vibes has become a staple for … Read More

Reviews & Recaps

A NorCal Night with DENM

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by Mia Moore

Over the weekend, DENM brought his sun kissed SoCal surfer reggae vibes from San Diego to Cornerstone in Berkeley, and the energy was unmistakable. Before the January 25th show, I … Read More

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Slightly Stoopid Announce ‘Step Into The Sun’ Summer Tour with Iration & Little Stranger

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

Slightly Stoopid is bringing the heat in 2025 with their Step Into The Sun summer tour, and they’re rolling deep with an all-star lineup. The SoCal legends will be joined … Read More

Special Features

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

January 22, 2025April 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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Point Break Music Festival 2025: Sun, Sand, and an Epic Lineup

January 14, 2025January 27, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

Point Break Music Festival is set to make waves in Virginia Beach on June 21–22, 2025, with a stellar lineup that promises an unforgettable experience for reggae (and reggae adjacent) … 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

Reviews & Recaps

A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of CTTS with the Top Ten Moments of 2024

December 17, 2024March 5, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

Ten years! A full decade of Closer to the Sun in Riviera Maya, Mexico—what an incredible milestone for a destination festival. Huge congratulations to the Slightly Stoopid crew for keeping … Read More

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Cali Vibes 2025 Drops Stacked Lineup

A NorCal Night with DENM

Slightly Stoopid Announce ‘Step Into The Sun’ Summer Tour with Iration & Little Stranger

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

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

Point Break Music Festival 2025: Sun, Sand, and an Epic Lineup

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

A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of CTTS with the Top Ten Moments of 2024