Tim Bruder

Interview: Tim Bruder of Abandon The Midwest & Dial Drive

Straight out of Orlando, Fl, Tim Bruder is balancing his time between being a guitarist and vocalist for Abandon the Midwest, and being the bassist for Dial Drive. He managed to find some time ...

Sugarshine

Sugarshine Interview: Talking With Justinโ€™e Hatfield

Meet Sugarshine, whose music style is what they like to call โ€œSouthern Reggae.โ€ Theyโ€™re part of the rapid growing reggae movement in South Carolina.  Their incorporation of rock and blues, gives their unique music ...

Sun-Dried Vibes

Sun-Dried Vibes: Vibinโ€™ With Zach Fowler

Meet Sun-Dried Vibes, based out of South Carolina, where thereโ€™s an already rapidly growing reggae scene! Recently, their vocalist and guitarist, Zach Fowler, took the time speak to our Altwire family. Thank you so ...

Badda Skat

Badda Skat Interview: Inspiring Roots Reggae

Aaron Ugosmith, publicly known as Badda Skat, is one of St. Petersburg, Floridaโ€™s reggae sensations, among an already growing music scene statewide. Badda Skatโ€™s roots reggae style brings an inspiring message of spiritual consciousness thatโ€™ll ...

[AltWire Interview] The Intracoastals

On January 27, 2018, I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with the members of The Intracoastals as they were opening up for Ballyhoo! at New Smyrna Beach, Floridaโ€™s Beachside Tavern. With their ...

Ballyhoo

[Concert Review] Two Nights of Ballyhoo! in Central Florida

Aberdeen, Maryland based, Reggae-Punk-Rock band, Ballyhoo! Has kicked off their 2018 by going on the road. On January 26th, as part of their tour, they passed through my hometown Sanford, Florida, at West End ...

[AltWire Interview] Billy Smolinsky of NoMore Truh-Bowl

Straight out of Deltona, Florida, meet Billy Smolinsky, whose up and coming band NoMore Truh-Bowl  is comprised of him as lead vocals and guitar, and Jeremy Jowais as drums and bass. I had the ...

[AltWire Interview] CLoud9 Vibes: โ€œIf you rest, you rustโ€ฆโ€

Straight out of Northeast Florida, meet CLoud9 Vibes! This is a band that truly lives up to their name with the high energy they bring to the stage. The first time I saw CLoud9 Vibes ...

[AltWire Interview] Rob and Garrett of Propaganjah

On July 14th, 2017, I had the pleasure of watching Propaganjah perform at Sanford Floridaโ€™s reggae hot spot, West End Trading Company. Straight out of Ocala, they graced the venue as the first in ...

West End Trading Co 2017 NYE Bash

What an Epic Way to End 2017! NYE Bash at West End Trading Co.

With streamers and champagne bottles, Sanford, Floridaโ€™s West End Trading Co. โ€˜s NYE Bash was the place to be at the end of the year with their annual bash! 2017โ€™s bash was kicked off by ...

AltWire Throwback Moment of the Day โ€“ Reggae Hitmaker Shaggy

On November 12th, 2017, I had the opportunity to watch Shaggy headline the third and final day of Cocoa, Floridaโ€™s second annual, Rootfire at the Park. (cue โ€œdreamy reminiscenceโ€ music) Shaggy was the face ...

Jamiroquai โ€“ New Single/Video for โ€˜Summer Girlโ€™

With a style and vibe reminiscent The Bee Gees, Jamiroquaiโ€™s latest single, โ€œSummer Girlโ€ is like taking a ride on a time machine into the Disco Era. With lyrics  like: โ€œWhile every wolf is ...

Trees of Life

Trees Of Life: A Chat with The Reggae Trio

Straight out of North Orlando, FL, The Trees of Life is comprised of Skylar Rush โ€“ Drum/Vocals, Bobby Fields โ€“ Percussion/Vocal, James White โ€“ Guitar/Lead Vocals, Tim Samples โ€“ Guitar, and Dave Swanson โ€“ Bass. The trio brings a ...

[AltWire Interview] The Ries Brothers

On November 10th, 2017, the Ries Brothers (pronounced โ€œreeseโ€) released their first full length album, and celebrated its release at the 2nd annual Rootfire at the Park festival at Cocoa, Florida. They took some ...

[Festival Preview] Rootfire at The Park 2017 โ€“ Cocoa, FL

Established in 2010, Rootfire was created for fans of reggae music and root culture. Since itโ€™s launch, Rootfire has grown into the voice of the progressive reggae community. Itโ€™s a place to discover new ...

[AltWire Interview] Katrina Lilly

It was at a close friendโ€™s gathering where I met Katrina Lilly. Since that summer of 2016, we developed a strong bond, that sheโ€™s been more than just a friend, sheโ€™s a soul sister. ...

[AltWire Interview] Inna Vision

Based out of Maui, Hawaii, Koa Lopes, publicly known as Inna Vision,  pursued his dream at the young age of 10, performing at his school.  He launched his career as a reggae/dancehall artist in ...

[AltWire Interview] E.N Young

E.N Young, born Ian Allan Young, is a roots musician born and raised on the USA/Mexico border in San Diego, California. E.N started playing piano at age 6, which was the beginning of his ...

[AltWire Interview] Mike Iorio of Elephants Dancing

Editorโ€™s Note: This interview was conducted via email. Questions and answers may have been cleaned up for grammar and clarity, however the content has not been altered. [Omayra Lopez/AltWire]: What was your biggest drive ...

Dub-321

Dub-321: โ€œTake A Leap And Liveโ€

Straight from Floridaโ€™s Space Coast is Dub-321, bringing us their โ€œreggae ska-punk/funk acoustic rap-rockโ€ sound as they prepare to make their comeback in 2018. Their single โ€œF.L.A.โ€ humorously describes Dub-321โ€™s lead Miles Galli and his struggles ...

Articles by Omayra Lopez