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Video: Lola Brooke Unveils 'God Bless All the Rappers' Music Video Photo Video: Lola Brooke Unveils 'God Bless All the Rappers' Music Video
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

LOLA BROOKE has released the official music video for her powerful song 'God Bless All the Rappers.' The base-knocking track, which samples “A Child of God (It's Hard to Believe) ' by Millie Jackson was first revealed during the latter part of 2023 with the release of Lola's debut project, Dennis Da...

ISMAY Releases New Track 'The Lonely Stallion' From New Album 'DESERT PAVEMENT' Photo ISMAY Releases New Track 'The Lonely Stallion' From New Album 'DESERT PAVEMENT'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024

Desert Pavement (directed by Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse) is a collection of alternative American roots music, featuring lush folk songs that embody the sound of the New American West. ISMAY is Avery Hellman, a Bay Area native whose art and creativity is fueled from the rural California land on whic...

Buzzing Trap Metal Insurgent Kill Dyll Unleashes New Single 'Paranoia' Photo Buzzing Trap Metal Insurgent Kill Dyll Unleashes New Single 'Paranoia'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024

On the track, a booming bass line perforated by urgent beeps provides the sonic backdrop as Kill Dyll infuses his venomous and vulnerable screams. He incinerates the boundaries between lo-fi, electronic, trap, and heavy metal and emerges from the shadows as an artist-to-watch and outlier you can't t...

Lion Heights Release New Single 'Love Marijuana' Featuring Chuck Fenda Off Upcoming ' Photo Lion Heights Release New Single 'Love Marijuana' Featuring Chuck Fenda Off Upcoming 'Not Done Fighting' Riddim
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023

Lion Heights is comprised of Dane Foltin (Bass), Jeremy Carlson (Lead vox, keys), and James Campbell (Guitar). The Texas-based band has built a respected roots reggae reputation, opening for acclaimed acts like  Lee “Scratch” Perry, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Cocoa Tea, Arise Roots and others....

Lion Heights Announce New Single 'Herbsman' With Lutan Fyah Photo Lion Heights Announce New Single 'Herbsman' With Lutan Fyah
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023

Lion Heights is comprised of Dane Foltin (Bass), Jeremy Carlson (Lead vox, keys), and James Campbell (Guitar). The Texas-based band has built a respected roots reggae reputation, opening for acclaimed acts like  Lee “Scratch” Perry, Kabaka Pyramid, Jesse Royal, Cocoa Tea, Arise Roots and others....

Don Braden Releases Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder on New Album Photo Don Braden Releases Tribute to Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder on New Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 16, 2023

Renowned saxophonist, composer and arranger Don Braden has returned with the follow-up album to his well-loved 2018 tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder!...

Lion Heights Announce New Album 'False Reality' Photo Lion Heights Announce New Album 'False Reality'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

False Reality is Lion Heights first LP since their 2017 debut album “Same Situation.” The album was recorded at the band’s Tall Sky Studio in Austin. On previous projects, Lion Heights utilized sampling classic Jamaican records. This new record captures the bands live sound with mostly live instrume...

Noah Cyrus Reveals New Single 'Mr. Percocet' & Announces North American Tour Dates Photo Noah Cyrus Reveals New Single 'Mr. Percocet' & Announces North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022

Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Noah Cyrus continues to tease her highly anticipated and deeply personal debut album, ‘The Hardest Part.' Also announced today, Noah Cyrus will embark on a headlining tour across North America this fall. Watch the music video for the new track now!...

Bassist Or Bareket's SAHAR Is Out Today On Enja Records Photo Bassist Or Bareket's SAHAR Is Out Today On Enja Records
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2022

Bassist and composer Or Bareket presents his vibrant new release Sahar, out today on Enja Records. Marking his third album as a bandleader, Sahar is Bareket's compositional masterwork wrought by instrumental acuity. The album's tracks are adorned with potent melodic refrains, rife with deep harmonic...

HIRIE Releases Music Video For 'YOUniverse' Feat. Arise Roots Photo HIRIE Releases Music Video For 'YOUniverse' Feat. Arise Roots
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2022

The multi-talented singer, songwriter, and reggae pop star HIRIE is due to release her newest collaboration 'YOUniverse'' with Arise Roots! The new song is out now on Silverback Music's Controlled Substance Sound Labs and is available everywhere you stream music....

VIDEO: HIRIE Releases Music Video for 'YOUniverse' ft. Arise Roots Photo VIDEO: HIRIE Releases Music Video for 'YOUniverse' ft. Arise Roots
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022

The multi-talented singer, songwriter, and reggae pop star HIRIE is due to release her newest collaboration “YOUniverse'' with Arise Roots. The new single is accompanied by an award winning music video directed by Hans Boysen. The video crosses between the astral plane of the present to the past dem...

AfroSwing Producer Chefbeatz And Pop Singer/Songwriter Kelly Besd Release “Love” Photo AfroSwing Producer Chefbeatz And Pop Singer/Songwriter Kelly Besd Release “Love”
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2021

Garnishing the latest track to land from the Find Move Love EP with a feature from Jey Oh and Slim Tyme, Calgary producer Chefbeatz and singer/songwriter Kelly Besd's new song 'Love' is available now. ...

Double Tiger Drops Video for 'Nice Time' Photo Double Tiger Drops Video for 'Nice Time'
by TV News Desk - June 24, 2021

The album features an all-star lineup of artists including Slightly Stoopid, The Movement, Ranking Joe, Elliot Martin (John Brown’s Body), Suckarie (New Kingston), and Karim Israel (Arise Roots)....

The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up Photo The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

Cali Roots fans can still celebrate this year with the Can't Stop The Music 2021 an online festival experience. It kicks off this year on May 28-30th for THREE incredible days of Cali Roots magic from the comforts of home....

SubDocta Brings West Coast Wobble To His Remix of Unified Highway's 'The Truth' Photo SubDocta Brings West Coast Wobble To His Remix of Unified Highway's 'The Truth'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021

Unified Highway - comprised of Rebelution vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany and producer/DJ/ remixer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I)-has just dropped a bass-heavy remix of 'The Truth.'...

Double Tiger Releases Sophomore Album 'The Journey' Photo Double Tiger Releases Sophomore Album 'The Journey'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020

After dropping his Easy Star Records debut album Sharp & Ready to critical acclaim, Double Tiger (Jay Spaker) is back with The Journey, which is his most diverse and personal collection to date....

Double Tiger Drops Two New Singles From 'The Journey' Photo Double Tiger Drops Two New Singles From 'The Journey'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 20, 2020

Double Tiger (the recording nom de plume for U.S. reggae stalwart Jay Spaker) continues to bring the heat as he unleashes more singles leading up to the release of his sophomore album The Journey, due out December 11 on Easy Star Records....

Double Tiger Drops New Single 'Drop Sound' Feat. Slightly Stoopid Photo Double Tiger Drops New Single 'Drop Sound' Feat. Slightly Stoopid
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2020

After dropping his Easy Star Records debut album Sharp & Ready to critical acclaim....

Himmelrum Share New LP 'Vand, Død & Ensomhed' Photo Himmelrum Share New LP 'Vand, Død & Ensomhed'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 26, 2020

Copenhagen-based shoegaze quartet Himmelrum are premiering their album Vand, Død & Ensomhed via Louder Than War....

Double Tiger Announces New Album Due Dec. 11 Photo Double Tiger Announces New Album Due Dec. 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 23, 2020

After dropping his Easy Star Records debut album Sharp & Ready to critical acclaim, Double Tiger (Jay Spaker) is back with The Journey, which is his most diverse and personal collection to date....

Legendary Belly Up Tavern Announces 'SharkBelly' Festival Photo Legendary Belly Up Tavern Announces 'SharkBelly' Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020

The red-eyed, twenty-foot paper mache shark that lives above the bar at Solana Beach's famous Belly Up nightclub has been witness to countless jaw-dropping live shows in this intimate, 600 capacity live music venue—and the shark misses concerts just as much as the rest of us who are now sheltering-i...

Unified Highway Releases New Album HEADLINES Photo Unified Highway Releases New Album HEADLINES
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 29, 2020

Unified Highway - comprised of Rebelution vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany and renowned producer, DJ, and remixer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) - are back with their second full-length album, Headlines....

Unified Highway Releases New Single & Video for 'Unique' Ft. Reverie Photo Unified Highway Releases New Single & Video for 'Unique' Ft. Reverie
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2020

Unified Highway - made up of Rebelution vocalist/guitarist Eric Rachmany and renowned producer, DJ, and remixer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) - are back with a new single from their upcoming second full-length. 'Unique' (featuring a guest appearance by the hip hop artist Reverie) drops today and is ...

Ice Cube, Atmosphere, And Sean Paul Added to California Roots Music And Arts Festival Photo Ice Cube, Atmosphere, And Sean Paul Added to California Roots Music And Arts Festival Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2020

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has become synonymous with the North American reggae and roots music scene, but for years the event has also featured some of the biggest names in hip hop. The 2015 edition had the legendary Roots headline and Cypress Hill also perform that year. Minneapo...

The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce Third Round Of Arti Photo The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce Third Round Of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2020

After two impressive rounds of artist announcements featuring some of the biggest names in reggae, hip hop, and roots music, the California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce its third and final wave of artists. The eleventh edition of the event taking place May 22-24, 2020 at the Mo...











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