Check out these Reggae/Rock bands online:
-Continuous suggestions available on YouTube.com -
1) Kabaka Pyramid - From Kingston, Jamaica, this Grammy-winning band is known for their energy and roots music. They entertain and engage anywhere they go around the world.
2) SOJA - Another Grammy-winning band from Virginia, USA, this entire ensemble plays their heart out in both studio and live-music shows. Mesmerizing and honest, listeners are transformed along the musical journey this band takes them on with such raw lyrics.
3) Lutan Fyah - Hailing from Jamaica, this "Rasta Reggae Music" remix artist is pure fyah. Captivating listeners, this rootsman is known for bringing roots-reggae onto the scene.
4) Jesse Royal - A soul with a voice that soothes other souls and a rootsman with a traditional Jamaican-reggae sound who surely inspires. His lyrics hit deep, especially for those familiar with the struggle. Not a singer to miss!
5) Chezidek - Bringing Roots music to and from Jamaica, Chezidek carries that RasTafari honor in Reggae Music. One should definitely look to the albums for some deep roots music.
6) Protoje - More Reggae from Jamaica, Protoje is an unique artist guaranteed to spread his Roots-Reggae influence. Protoje is also culturally recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
7) Pepper - This trio turned full band represents Reggae-Rock across all platforms. Working with other top-notch reggae-rock bands, like Sublime With Rome and Slightly Stoopid, Pepper is well-known in the scene. Their music brings an island vibe with a rock-n-roll lifestyle.
8) Skip Marley - One of the young Marley men currently coming out from Jamaica, Skip Marley is following in the footsteps of other legends within the Marley tribe. With plenty of influence worldwide, this eager artist is spreading his music like fyah.
9) Iration - From Hawaii, this band with a young-pop feel tends to bring the party to every place they go. With recognizable vocals and a unique sound, this band will capture ears at any place they perform.
10) The Elovators - Moving on up and capturing audiences, The Elovaters are releasing an album in late July, 2023 titled "“Endless Summer”. Another mesmerizing band with a harmonic sound, lyrics will also take the listener on a journey. Will they join SOJA soon?
Past Articles:
With over four years of experience writing for the Reggae-Rock community, this writer put her contribution on hold. Enjoy this list of past articles published via TopShelfReggae.com -
The Wash House Ting Tour with J Boog - January 17, 2017:
Wash House Ting Tour
Raging Fyah performs at The Observatory- March 28, 2016: Raging Fyah
Catch A Fire Tour 2015 in San Diego- October 4, 2015: Catch A Fire Tour 2015 in San Diego
Mike Love’s “Love Will Find A Way” album review- September 9, 2015: Mike Love’s “Love Will Find A Way” album review
Matisyahu’s Spain festival controversy- August 18, 2015: Matisyahu’s Spain festival controversy
Layne Tadesse “For The Love” review- August 4, 2015: Layne Tadesse “For The Love” review
Suburban Legends “Forever in the Friendzone” album review- June 11, 2015: Suburban Legends “Forever in the Friendzone” album review
Cali Vibes Clothing “Support Local Reggae”- June 5, 2015: Cali Vibes Clothing “Support Local Reggae”
E.N Young and Imperial Sound show review- June 2, 2015: E.N Young and Imperial Sound show review
Tribute to the Reggae Legends 2015- February 10, 2015: Tribute to the Reggae Legends 2015
SOJA GRAMMY nomination- February 5, 2015: SOJA GRAMMY nomination
Marlon Asher’s “Illusions” album review- January 28, 2015: Marlon Asher’s “Illusions” album review
The Simpkin Project starting 2015 right! - January 26, 2015: The Simpkin Project starting 2015 right!
Passafire with The Expanders- October 22, 2014: Passafire rocks out Solana Beach, CA
An Interview with E.N Young- September 21, 2014: An interview with E.N Young
Stranger Rocks their Hometown- September 14, 2014: Stranger rocks their hometown
Tribal Theory Brings High Energy Wave- August 31, 2014: Tribal Theory high energy wave
Ballyhoo! Super Happy Fun Money Tour- August 17, 2014: Ballyhoo! review
Slightly Stoopid’s Summer Sessions Tour- August 6, 2014: Slightly Stoopid’s Summer Sessions Tour Review
Arise Roots with Luciano in San Diego- July 2, 2014: Arise Roots with Luciano brought the house down in San Diego
An Evening with No Kings- June 24, 2014: No Kings Review
Maxi Priest Listening Session Party- June 18, 2014: Maxi Priest Listening Session Review
The Green with The Movement- June 6, 2014: The Green with The Movement Review
California Roots Music and Arts Festival Review- available at TopShelfReggae.com!
Tribal Seeds CD Release Party- May 2, 2014: Tribal Seeds Review
Interview with The Expendables- April, 2014: Interview with Raul Bianchi
Local Band CD Release Party- April 11, 2014: Project Out of Bounds Review
Countdown to California Roots Festival- March 28, 2014: Countdown to Cali' Roots Fest.
A Couple of Well-Known Bands- March 20, 2014: Oogee Wawa and Arise Roots
The Stircrazies- March 15, 2014: The Stircrazies
Sono Vero from Los Angeles- March 14, 2014: Sono Vero
Synrgy band- March 8, 2014: Synrgy
Local Stranger Band Announcement- March 3, 2014: Stranger band
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