A musical brotherhood founded by Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, Slightly Stoopid has grown to achieve artistic freedom and commercial success through a DIY ethos. Mentored by Bradley Nowell of Sublime, the band leans into rock, reggae, and punk with a West Coast subculture vibe and positive party energy. Warriors of the road, they’ve sold out shows globally and performed at festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Jazz Fest, Outside Lands, and Cali Vibes.
With 30 years under their belt, they’ve released Billboard-charting albums and over a million physical sales. Their label, Stoopid Records, released the platinum single “Closer To The Sun” and gold singles “2am” and “Collie Man.” Collaborators include Snoop Dogg, Bob Weir, Stephen Marley, Cypress Hill, and others.
Twenty years into an effervescent career, Rebelution has followed their instincts since the release of their breakout 2007 debut, Courage To Grow. In 2009, the band topped the Billboard Reggae Chart for the first of five consecutive #1 records. In 2017, they garnered a GRAMMY nomination for Best Reggae Album.
Rebelution’s transcendent live performances have earned the group sell-out headline shows everywhere from Red Rocks to The Greek Theatre, along with festival slots at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, ACL, Glastonbury, and more.
In The Moment, the band’s wide-ranging 2021 studio album, infused the quartet’s soulful, exhilarating brand of modern reggae with addictive pop hooks, alt-rock grit, and hip-hop grooves. Their latest album, Reflections, is available now on all streaming platforms.
Since 2001, Dirty Heads have mixed hip-hop, reggae, and rock to create a unique sound that both fully embodies their Southern California roots and resonates with audiences around the globe.
Dirty Heads are currently out-streaming some of the biggest alternative acts in the U.S., with over 1.34 MILLION digital track sales and over 3.2 BILLION global streams. Dirty Heads also have over 2.4 million unique monthly listeners on Spotify.
The band’s global appeal reached new heights in 2021, when their hit “Vacation” (originally released in 2017) garnered over 6 billion views and streams across social media via the ubiquitous #VacationTransition challenge that originated organically with users on TikTok.
The group formed when punk rocker Dustin Bushnell (aka Duddy B) asked his friend, rapper Jared Watson (aka Dirty J), to collaborate on a project that would focus on positive vibes and infectious grooves. Watson added singing to his vocal skills, and later with percussionist Jon Olazabal, drummer Matt Ochoa, and bassist Dave Foral, Dirty Heads began building an immense audience.
In 2008, Dirty Heads released their acclaimed album Any Port in a Storm, with a deluxe edition following in 2010. The deluxe version featured the track “Lay Me Down” with special guest Rome Ramirez of Sublime with Rome. The song reached number one on Billboard’s Alternative Songs in May 2010, and nine weeks later it established a record as the song with the longest stint atop the chart for an independently released title.
They followed up two years later with Cabin by the Sea and later recorded an acoustic version of the title track. This, in turn, led to an entire acoustic album in 2013 called Home: Phantoms of Summer. Dirty Heads’ next album, Sound of Change, proved to be a breakthrough for the now-veteran band, debuting at number eight on the Billboard Top 200 while topping the Independent and Alternative Albums charts upon its May 2014 release.
Building on their renewed success, Dirty Heads enlisted a bevy of industry hitmakers to work on their self-titled 2016 follow-up, which — thanks to its mainstream appeal — again charted high on the Billboard Top 200. The following year saw the band drop its sixth studio album, Swim Team, featuring the singles “Vacation” and “Staloney.”
Pepper is a three-piece reggae rock band originally from Hawaii, now based in San Diego. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Kaleo Wassman, vocalist/bassist Bret Bollinger, and drummer Yesod Williams.
For more than a decade, Rome Ramirez has been the voice behind a sound that shaped summers and soundtracked road trips. As the frontman of Sublime with Rome, he’s played to packed crowds around the world and helped carry the torch for a band that defined a generation. But now, for the first time, he’s stepping out entirely on his own.
Born in the Bay Area to first generation Mexican American parents, Rome grew up surrounded by love, hustle, and music. Bob Marley played in the background. So did his mom’s classic soul and his dad’s rock records. He got his first guitar at 11 and started writing songs the way most kids played video games: all day, every day.
At 20, he landed the gig of a lifetime, stepping into Sublime’s legacy and helping shape its next era. With four albums, multiple gold and platinum records, and collaborations with artists from Dirty Heads to Enrique Iglesias to Blues Traveler, Rome built a career on versatility and straight-up talent. But somewhere in the middle of everyone else’s projects, he lost track of what his music sounded like.
His solo work is a return to roots not just sonically, but spiritually. It’s honest, melodic, and genre-fluid: a mix of reggae, soul, and rock that feels like if Bob Marley, Leon Bridges, and Tom Petty cut a record in Nashville. There are live instruments. There are lyrics that say something. And there’s no pretending.
The debut solo album, set for 2025, is full of the kind of songs that make you want to roll the windows down. “Why Me?” is a laid-back, grateful reflection on the weird road Rome’s been on. “Back to the Start” is a love letter to long-haul relationships. And “Knew Me” is a wink at everyone who thinks they’ve got him figured out. He collaborated with various friends across the project, including powerhouse producer Dann Huff (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood), whose touch brought new depth to tracks like “Back to the Start” and “Why Me?”.
After years of writing for others, he’s writing for himself again — in between raising kids, playing backyard shows, and chasing the magic that got him into music in the first place. This is Rome, without the filter. And he’s just getting started.
The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Columbia, SC in 2003. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid and John Brown’s Body, they’ve made a name for themselves as reggae shapeshifters with a foundation of heavy drum and bass. Today the band consists of founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist Joshua Swain, bassist Jason Schmidt, drummer Gary Jackson, keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Matt Goodwin, and saxophonist/percussionist Kyle Jerome. Their seventh studio album, Ways Of The World (2019) debuted at #1 in the Billboard Reggae Chart, and remained in the Billboard Reggae Top 10 for more than 40 consecutive weeks. The band’s eighth studio album Always With Me – out July 29, 2022 on the band’s R4RE Records imprint – explores new musical territory while staying true to their champion sound. Featuring collaborations from their influences-turned-peers, Slightly Stoopid, Iration, and Clinton Fearon, and contemporaries HIRIE and Soom T, for The Movement, the only path is forward; pushing the boundaries and the future of reggae.
Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Stick Figure and more. They won Artist Of The Year, and Live Act of The Year in the 2022 New England Music Awards, and a few months later were voted Reggae/Ska Artist of The Year in the Boston Music Awards. Their music has been featured on CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and their song “Boston” was played during the World Series Parade when the Boston Red Sox won in 2018. Several of The Elovaters songs are in heavy rotation on SiriusXM’s “No Shoes Radio,” “Margaritaville,” and “The Spectrum,” and they are currently touring in North America and the Pacific Islands in support of their 2023 full-length album ENDLESS SUMMER.
Redefining Reggae with Feminine Power
HIRIE isn’t just making music—she’s creating a movement. With her signature blend of island vibes, soulful storytelling, and unapologetic energy, she’s carved out her own lane in the U.S. reggae scene. More than just a voice, she’s a force—breaking barriers, holding space, and inspiring fans to rise into their own power.
Since dropping her self-titled debut in 2013, HIRIE has built a loyal global following, landed on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart, and rocked some of the biggest festival stages, from Cali Roots to Reggae Rise Up and One Love Festival. She’s toured with heavyweights like Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Stick Figure and SOJA, proving that reggae isn’t just a boys’ club—it’s a space where feminine strength thrives.
Whether she’s belting out anthems of self-discovery, sparking up feel-good island grooves, or pouring her heart into every live performance, HIRIE is all about connection, passion, and elevating the soul.
Working, first as a producer, most recently as a songwriter and musician, DENM has been a highly sought-after creative force in the indie music scene for over a decade. He’s evolved, thankfully and successfully, from years as an admittedly troubled teen bouncing from beach town to beach town. And, as much as itinerant residencies in San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Isla Vista marked his personal narrative, they also fostered deeply authentic and eclectic sources of inspiration for the budding artist.
Hailing from Philadelphia and now based in the vibrant city of Charleston, SC, alt indie hip-hop duo Little Stranger (Kevin and John Shields, no relation but best friends) have spent years honing their signature sound and perfecting their version of the “organized chaos” that a Little Stranger live show entails. In an era where genre is increasingly irrelevant, Little Stranger delivers a fresh take on melodic hip-hop garnering comparisons to newer artists like Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, and Marc Rebillet, but also the golden age of hip hop running into pop epitomized by early 2000s Timbaland, Gorillaz, and NERD. Between John’s melodic singer-songwriter magnetism, Kevin’s in-your-face delivery, and an overall undeniable groove, the duo has become known for their unique sound — garnering millions of streams, playing countless sold-out shows and major festivals like Lollapalooza, Governor’s Ball, Hangout Fest, BottleRock, Levitate Music & Arts Festival, and more.
Their new album Sat Around Trippin (out June 28 on Ineffable Records) was written and recorded from the duo’s home studio in Charleston for the most part, but started at a remote cabin in Bat Cave, NC with the shared goal of disappearing a bit and recalibrating their creative minds after months on the road. Several of the tracks on the album were spawned there in those magical windows of time when late nights became early mornings and creativity didn’t have to vie for their attention.
Z-Trip is an award-winning global DJ, producer, and composer, widely recognized as a uniquely talented performer. While his foundation is in Hip-Hop, he skillfully blends various musical styles, pioneering the Mashup Movement. This versatility has led to performances on a variety of different stages like Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, EDC, MTV VMAs, and The Grammys. His major label debut album, “Shifting Gears,” earned a four-star rating from Rolling Stone Magazine. His sought-after remixes include official collaborations with iconic artists such as Nirvana, The Beastie Boys, Rush, The Jackson 5, and The Bob Marley estate. Beyond his DJ work, Z-Trip’s extensive 35+ year career includes music supervision, video game composition, and a 14-year ongoing collaboration with LL Cool J. Whether in the studio, on stage, or behind the scenes, Z-Trip consistently pushes creative boundaries, offering listeners a truly unique musical experience.
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley:
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, a multi-Grammy-winning Jamaican talent and the youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, has forged a unique musical path.
Blending reggae with hip-hop, R&B, and rock, he made history as the first reggae artist to win a Grammy outside the genre. His breakthrough album, Welcome To Jamrock, clinched two Grammys for Best Reggae Album, and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the title track, which was also declared the best reggae song of the decade by The New York Times.
Collaborations with Nas and Skrillex, notably the platinum-selling Make It Bun Dem, showcase Marley’s diverse musical prowess. Rolling Stone hailed Make It Bun Dem as “a monster mash-up of dubstep and dancehall.”
Stony Hill, his fourth studio album, secured another Grammy, followed by The Kalling, which won Best Reggae Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
Recently, his rendition of George Harrison’s My Sweet Lord received acclaim from Olivia Harrison and the George Harrison Estate.
As the co-founder of the renowned Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise, Damian continues to shape the reggae scene, gearing up for its 10th annual voyage.
Stephen Marley:
Eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning international recording artist Stephen Marley is never one to limit his musical horizons. He lets inspiration set him free as a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer – whether collaborating with his own illustrious musical family or with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Shaggy, Nas, Erykah Badu, amongst many others. His most recent album Old Soul was an acoustic revelation when it was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective, UMe, and Ghetto Youths International. Old Soul explores a musical palette that spans a variety of cultures and genres alike, with hand-selected special guests including Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid, furthering the spiritual journey that encompasses the record’s 14 tracks. While Old Soul showcased Ragga’s versatility, the message within the music remains consistent.
“We come to free the people’s minds,” says Stephen. “Only way you can free your soul is to free your mind. My father say, ‘No chains on my feet, but I’m not free.’ And then he come say, ‘Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.’ Anywhere the music calls us, we are going to be there to spread the message of love and unity.”
Stephen Marley’s prolific touring schedule in 2024 encompassed an array of dates and configurations including his Old Soul Unplugged Tour, a co-headline run on Michael Franti’s Togetherness Tour, and appearances at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Bottlerock Napa, Traffic Jam with Damian Marley including Red Rocks with the Denver Symphony and The Hollywood Bowl, as well as premiering at the re-opening of Brooklyn’s famed Paramount Theatre. And most recently, Legacy 2024 – an unprecedented national shed tour with The Marley Brothers for the first time in two decades.
Stephen also served as the musical director for the acclaimed original motion picture Bob Marley: One Love, which premiered last year in theaters and released globally. The film garnered the BET Award for Best Movie in 2024. In addition, the film’s soundtrack, Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film (Deluxe), won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2025. The film also received multiple nominations at the NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture and Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.
Stephen is excited to hit the road again in 2025 to celebrate the monumental 80th birthday of his father Bob Marley with a series of his own headlining dates and a summer run with Stick Figure, plus a forthcoming schedule of new releases.
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