SWEETWATER 420 FEST FEATURING 25+ ARTISTS, APRIL 20 & 21, 2024   Battle of the Bands Enters Round Two with Twelve Local Acts Vying for a Chance to Open SweetWater 420 Fest   Half-Day, Single-Day, Two-Day GA, Kush and Big Fish VIP Options On Sale   Atlanta, GA (April 02, 2024) – Presented by SweetWater Brewing, one of Atlanta’s anticipated festivals, SweetWater 420 Fest is two weeks out from its return April 20 and 21. Known for its eclectic lineup, as well as its charitable and environmental activations, food trucks, artist market, and, of course, beer ..read more

Alt indie hip-hop/reggae duo is gearing up to release their latest single and music video “God At A Festival” featuring Andy Frasco on May 3, 2024! “God at a Festival” is a unique mix of rap and soul that encompasses the feeling of freedom and self-expression one gets from live music and the atmosphere of a festival. The track was written with Andy over the course of the day out of the duo’s home studio. The duo having met Andy at Summercamp festival, the upcoming track is a full circle moment and testament to their close friendship.  The new album,  ..read more

Los Angeles by way of Canada alternative / indie songstress Emily Brimlow delivers her new single ‘Peachy Skies’. Produced by John Josephs, who produced her last single ‘I Fall in Love Too Easily’ and is producing her upcoming EP, which both songs will be on. Her latest single ‘I Fall in Love Too Easily’ went viral on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz2ItsHL2Qq), quickly viewed over 2M times in a matter of a couple weeks. It went viral a second time, with another clip doing over 1M in 2 weeks (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0Zy6LZvEqL/). The song received overwhelming editorial pl ..read more

  Bay Area emcee J.Lately delivers his new alt hip-hop single ‘Wishing Well’. A soulful boom-bap-influenced track produced by frequent collaborator Space Cadet. This is the seventh single from Lately following his 2023 album ‘Brunch’, which included features from The Grouch & Eligh (of the iconic hip-hop group Living Legends), callmestevieray, James Begin (of Tropidelic), and more. Last fall Lately completed a 13-date tour across the United States supporting fellow Bay Area emcee Locksmith. He has upcoming shows supporting Devin The Dude and DJ Abilities, as well as a headlining ..read more

Hawaii’s own Mike Love delivers his new single ‘Humble’. An upbeat and happy tune about maintaining the proper perspective and outlook on life. This is the first single from Mike Love’s upcoming album ‘Leaders’ due out July 5th. Mike Love recently wrapped up the Step Out Tour with The Green, and has tons of follow up dates and festival performances including Reggae Rise Up Florida, Winter Wake Up, Mountains of Music, Reggae Rise Up Maryland, DisclosureFest, Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest, Shangri-La + more. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0nrduWsO71lRygcAs8JGwi The post Mike Love – ‘Humb ..read more

Jamaican dancehall powerhouses Govana and Jada Kingdom team up for their sexy new single ‘Pull Over’. This is the second collaboration from these artists following their 2018 track ‘Better Than That’. ‘Pull Over’ is the first single from Govana off his upcoming album, due out 2024 on Ineffable Records. The song is produced by Chimney Records (Shenseea, Kranium). Jada Kingdom has received acclaim from The FADER, Rolling Stone, Vibe and more. Govana has previously worked with international stars Ruger, Bad Gyal, and Koffee. https://reggaerocknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Govana-x-Jada-K ..read more

KBong and Johnny Cosmic, key members of the Stick Figure band and a touring duo themselves, team up to deliver this reggae cover of The Beatles’ popular hit ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’. The song releases just ahead of their headlining Mountain High Spring Tour (KBong x Johnny Cosmic), which kicks off April 9th. They’ll also be taking part in Stick Figure’s massive summer tour which kicks off on July 11th. https://reggaerocknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KBong-x-Johnny-Cosmic-With-A-Little-Help-From-My-Friends-6.mp3 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5l5c82yExvmtjd3KvDf6 ..read more

FREE Kayaking at Pure Imagination! Hey Fest family, we have exciting news!!! Our partners at Experience Prescott are providing FREE kayaking during our event through Watson Lake outfitters Prescott Outdoors! Watson Lake will only be open to Pure Imagination ticket holders, so you must have festival passes to take advantage of the free kayaking. Spots are limited and first come first serve, so sign up now! Experience the music and wonder and all Prescott has to offer. Get Your Passes Pure Imagination Festival, a celebration of music, wond ..read more

Trinidad & Tobago’s shining star Kes delivers his new album ‘Man With No Door’, his first album in 10 years. On the album he aims to highlight the diverse musical and cultural influences of his home country, with a strong soca presence, while also pulling in sounds from reggae, dancehall, afrobeats, and R&B. The album includes features from Shaggy, Busy Signal, J Perry, Queen Omega, and more. Last fall Kes completed his headlining US ‘Man With No Door’ tour in promotion of the album, and on February 6th, 2024 he hosted his yearly IzWE festival in Trinidad to celebrate their Carnival s ..read more

From the heart of Oceania, Seven Suns emerges as a collective of seven diverse souls — artists, producers, engineers, backup musicians, and musical directors. Their shared purpose is simple yet profound: to spread love, unity, and peace through their unique compositions. Their debut single ‘Many Feathers’ is a powerful uplifting island reggae jam about unity and perseverance. The group includes vocalists Justin Kawika Young (Colbie Caillat/Brett Young/Trevor Hall), Shawn Kekoa Pimental (Fiji/Three Plus/Jake Shimabukuro), Jason Tupuola-Aiono (Katchafire/Eli-Mac) and Phil Crown (Rebel Souljahz ..read more