Jenny and the Mexicats is a discovery from South by Southwest a few years ago that I haven’t been able to get out of my mind, and with good reason: The band’s high energy shows are unforgettable, as is …
Vision. Integrity. Fearlessness. These are characteristics that give an artist the edge to be great. The edge to succeed. The edge to stay relevant, particularly after arriving into the mainstream. Matisyahu has been a staple of the modern reggae community …
The Monophonics’ set with French rapper Ben l’Oncle Soul at the 2015 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival was unforgettable. The California-based five-piece band laid down a funky, soul-infused backbeat to tight rhymes provided by the Parisian rapper. It was unlike …
Though many will try and tell you that R&B and soul are dead, we’re here to let you know that it’s actually alive, well and thriving. You need look no further than emerging artists and collectives breathing new life into …
Going to back to the days of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, reggae music was brought to the world with authentic songs of freedom and a rock n’ roll heart. Rock band Grateful Dead is known for their unique band …
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ICYMI – Paste Magazine had New Kingston & Common Kings in their studio for some killer live sessions.
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A comforting, much-needed reminder to take life one day at a time, “Today’s A New Day” is the latest video from Common Kings, featuring ¡MayDay!. Inspired by pop, reggae, R&B, and rock influences like Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, …
Manatee Commune is making his TSIS debut with his new single “Like Me”, which is taken from the forthcoming EP PDA slated to drop in 2018. The release is well-timed, as the Seattle native is set to embark …