It’s NAMM weekend in Anaheim, CA, and that means musicians and bands are descending upon Southern California for unique festivities all around the area. A staple concert event during this weekend has been the annual Metal Allegiance performance, now celebrating 11 years of annual shows. This star-studded performance features some…

Outside the Orpheum Theatre, fans gathered with excitement for Onew, a K-pop artist who brings joy everywhere he goes. Fans were even given light-up glasses and a paper with fun instructions for activities to do during certain songs and parts of the concert. Inside the theater, the audience was a…

Released in December 2025, Hot In December is a reflection of Marcelle Chérie’s personal and creative growth, prioritizing passion and intuition over industry expectations. The project captures the “nonstop party spirit” deeply rooted in Caribbean and African communities, extending an open invitation to celebrate—no matter the season. Marcelle recently explained…

As the final release of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It… campaign, Light-Years arrives with anticipation that’s been quietly building for more than two decades—even if it was never formally promised. The title is fitting: both Nas and DJ Premier are now light-years removed from where they began in 1994. My…

Bumpin Uglies’ latest release, Crawling Up the Wall, might just be their best work yet. It’s an album bursting with catchy hooks, emotional honesty, and the infectious energy that has defined the band since their 2008 debut. Blending reggae, ska, and punk with sincere, introspective songwriting, this record feels like…

It’s been a landmark year for Jahmiel, who continues to prove his relentless drive and creative evolution. With a steady stream of singles and now his fourth EP of the year, Safe Haven, Jahmiel demonstrates not only productivity but purpose. Working alongside Shakespeare Productions, he delivers a sharp and expressive…

Hailing from Queens, New York, with roots tracing back to Jamaica, NESTA is carving out a unique lane in contemporary reggae. His new EP, Your Love Alone, blends the warmth of lovers rock with the sleek polish of R&B, soul, and hip-hop — a fusion he calls “contemporary Caribbean music.”…

The Christmas season is upon us, which means it’s time for the annual Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour. 2025 is super special, as it marks the 30th Anniversary since Gary Hoey started this tradition. The hard rock/blues guitar icon created his first holiday-themed guitar instrumental record in 1995, and…

Minnesota bass heads were treated to a saturated, stimulating two nights of deep, headbanging madness this weekend! Excision brought his tried-and-true “the more lasers the better but even more than that” production package back to Minneapolis’ Armory on Friday and Saturday, delivering an explosion of lights and sound that the…

2025 has been a unique year for pop-punk, post-hardcore, and emo fans as many of our favorite artists are starting to celebrate the 15- and 20-year anniversaries of their albums. This year saw many tours from bands doing these types of shows throughout the year, but it was Chiodos coming…

Mobb Deep makes a powerful and meaningful return with Infinite, a full-length posthumous project that honors the legacy of the late Prodigy alongside surviving member Havoc. As one of the greatest rap duos in hip-hop history, Mobb Deep earned its reputation through haunting production and gritty storytelling. Infinite continues this…

De La Soul’s Cabin in the Sky is a deeply emotional yet joyful album—both a loving tribute to the late Trugoy the Dove (Dave Jolicoeur) and a powerful continuation of the group’s legacy. It wrestles with grief, legacy, faith, and life itself, while sounding unmistakably like De La Soul: vibrant,…