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Ithaca Reggae Fest was back—and not just for one day. This year, the festival expanded to a two-day celebration in its seventh year, bringing fun, dope music, great laid-back vibes, a beautiful setting, and a super chill atmosphere. Stewart Park is the perfect location for a reggae festival; nestled up…
he Ruler is BACK! Richard Martin Lloyd Walters, or as we know him, Slick Rick, has been on hiatus for more than 25 years (as far as recording new music), coming out of retirement for a surprise release on Mass Appeal Media, Inc. and Idris Elba’s label, 7Wallace. The album…
There’s something sacred about summer nights at the Greek Theatre—where warm air and golden hour filter through eucalyptus trees, and you suddenly forget Los Angeles is a city. On June 11, a mostly well-behaved sea of rich white people gathered to bask in the indie glow of Peach Pit, with…
The Meditations formed in 1974 in Jamaica when Ansel Cridland (formerly of The Linkers), Danny Clarke (formerly of Winston Jarrett’s The Righteous Flames), and Winston Wilson met and shared the same vision for their musical journey. Their spiritual, conscious roots reggae has captivated fans for over 50 years, with ten…
Hailing from Seaview Gardens, Kingston, Jamaica, O’Neil Bryan, better known as Elephant Man, has been a mainstay in dancehall since 1995, when he burst onto the scene as part of the group Scare Dem Crew. Over the years, he has become known for his low, raspy, grumbling singing voice with…
On May 29, 2025, the entire Regent Theater came to life with jumping, clapping, laughter, balloons, and boundless energy. It was the final night of Cheekface’s North America headline tour, with support from Pacing. Both artists brought a whimsical energy to the stage, each unique in their own way. It…
When the metal gods roll into Atlanta, you expect the sky to crack open, stadium foundations to quake, and enough raw, volcanic energy to power the entire South. Metallica’s June 3rd, 2025, spectacle at Mercedes-Benz Stadium delivered on that promise—blasting eardrums and scorching retinas. Suicidal Tendencies kicked off the evening,…
As bands grow, their music almost always evolves and changes. For some bands, this evolution can be a great thing, with fans staying along for the ride and enjoying the journey. For others, it can be divisive, with fans taking sides—only liking certain periods of a band’s career and feeling…
“Just be Jason, and John will come naturally.” This is what someone told Jason Bonham when he felt he was struggling to handle his legendary father’s drum parts as Led Zeppelin was practicing for their 2007 performance at the O2 Arena in London. (If you haven’t seen the film Celebration…
Born and raised in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Hector Roots Lewis developed a deep love for music early on, influenced by his mother, the legendary reggae songbird Barbara Jones. Her impact continues to shape his approach to music and the performing arts, enhancing his talent and blending classic influences with modern…
For all the downsides that may come with Spotify and how it treats artists, there’s no denying that it has helped thousands of bands reach millions of people they might never have otherwise. I’ve discovered some of my newest music obsessions through the app, and one of those happens to…
Testament has quite a legacy in heavy metal. As one of the OG thrash metal bands out of the San Francisco Bay Area, they have not only survived in the music scene since 1983 but thrived, releasing some of the best music of their career in recent years. With 42…
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