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Ballyhoo! Unveils 9th Full-Length Album 'Shellshock' Photo Ballyhoo! Unveils 9th Full-Length Album 'Shellshock'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023

The album showcases Ballyhoo!'s signature sound while embracing fresh and innovative influences from their featured collaborators. The Elovators, Hirie, Iya Terra, Tropidelic, Bumpin Uglies and Kyle Smith, have each left their distinct mark on the album, adding their own flair and musical prowess to...

Electric Forest Reveals Additional Artists to the 2022 Festival Lineup Photo Electric Forest Reveals Additional Artists to the 2022 Festival Lineup
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022

The full slate of newly announced artists joins previously announced headliners The String Cheese Incident, GRiZ, Porter Robinson, Louis The Child, Disclosure, The Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic, SLANDER, Fisher, and Sylvan Esso....

Fortunate Youth's New Album GOOD TIMES (ROLL ON) Debuts at #1 On iTunes Reggae Chart Photo Fortunate Youth's New Album GOOD TIMES (ROLL ON) Debuts at #1 On iTunes Reggae Chart
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2021

 The So Cal powerhouse reggae-rock band Fortunate Youth fifth full length studio album Good Times (Roll On) has impressively debuted on #1 on iTunes Reggae Chart, #5 on iTunes Charts (All Genres) and have become a favorite of the Seattle Mariners who have added the title song to their on-field walk ...

Fortunate Youth Announces New Album 'Good Times' Photo Fortunate Youth Announces New Album 'Good Times'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 28, 2021

Born in the throes of lockdowns and conceived around 2018, the new album Good Times (Roll On) is a range of throwback sounds to current vibes. ...

Fortunate Youth Announces New Album 'Good Times (Roll On)' Photo Fortunate Youth Announces New Album 'Good Times (Roll On)'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 26, 2021

With more time to craft the new album the band reflected on their ever evolving sound. Over the last 2 years Fortunate Youth had toured with a sax player and trumpeter, so they added parts for a horn section and enlisted premier players John, Art, Bryan, and Geoff. ...

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....

The California Roots And Arts Festival Rescheduled To May 2022 Photo The California Roots And Arts Festival Rescheduled To May 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021

The California Roots Music & Arts Festival announced today that they are moving their 2021 event to May 2022, due to the ongoing public health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic....

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...

Flume, Major Lazer & More Announced for Electric Forest's 10th Anniversary Photo Flume, Major Lazer & More Announced for Electric Forest's 10th Anniversary
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

Today, celebrating its 10th anniversary, Electric Forest (EF) announces the highly-anticipated artist lineup for the annual music and camping festival in Rothbury, Michigan taking place June 25-28, 2020. Turning the page to Chapter 10, Electric Forest takes the opportunity to celebrate a decade of m...

The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Arti Photo The 11th Annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announce First Round Of Artists
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2019

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has had much to celebrate in 2019 with a successful ten year event, launching their own radio show “Cali Roots Radio” on SiriusXM's “The Joint,” and through a new strategic partnership with Reggae Rise Up. Cali Roots is thrilled to announce its first roun...

California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces Final Lineup of Artists Photo California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces Final Lineup of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 10, 2019

 The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce their final round of artists for their milestone 2019 event. Cali Roots X will take place at the historic Monterey County Fair and Event Center from May 24-26, 2019. Adding to the already stacked lineup is Slightly Stoopi...

California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces 2nd Round of Artists Photo California Roots Music & Arts Festival Announces 2nd Round of Artists
by Tori Hartshorn - December 05, 2018

The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival has announced their second round of artists. Joining an already impressive lineup are scene favorites Rebelution, Dirty Heads, Pepper, Collie Buddz, The Green, and Alborosie. Making their debuts at the event are Ben Harper & The Innocent Crimi...

California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announces Round One Lineup Photo California Roots Music and Arts Festival Announces Round One Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 19, 2018

The 10th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival will take place at the historic Monterey County Fair and Event Center from May 24-26, 2019.  The top tier national festival is the premier gathering for the progressive U.S. Reggae and roots music movement and culture, bringing the scene toget...

For Peace Band's Sophomore Album ALWAYS LOVE To Be Released Today Photo For Peace Band's Sophomore Album ALWAYS LOVE To Be Released Today
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2018

For Peace Band is proud to announce Always Love, their sophomore album due out on July 27, 2018 on the Rootfire Cooperative imprint. Formed in 2012 and hailing from the mighty island of Guam, For Peace Band is Ronald “RJ” Pereira (Guitar/Vocals), Freddy Bordallo (Drums/Vocals), Jacob Iosa(Keys/Vocal...

For Peace Band's Sophomore Album ALWAYS LOVE To Be Released 7/27 On Rootfire Cooperat Photo For Peace Band's Sophomore Album ALWAYS LOVE To Be Released 7/27 On Rootfire Cooperative
by Tori Hartshorn - June 27, 2018

For Peace Band is proud to announce Always Love, their sophomore album due out on July 27, 2018 on the Rootfire Cooperative imprint. Formed in 2012 and hailing from the mighty island of Guam, For Peace Band is Ronald “RJ” Pereira (Guitar/Vocals), Freddy Bordallo (Drums/Vocals), Jacob Iosa(Keys/Vocal...

The Expanders Announce Fall Tour Ahead of This Friday's New Album Release Photo The Expanders Announce Fall Tour Ahead of This Friday's New Album Release
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017

One of the most respected voices in reggae music today, The Expanders will continue to spread their passion for the genre when their Roots Train Fall Tour makes stops in eight western states from October 5-28, 2017....












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