IRIE’s February 2025 issue is here, featuring four remarkable artists who represent the San Francisco Bay Area’s vibrant music and art scene: Lil Flower Nasti, Razteria, Z-Man, and ZOOLOOK! Lil Flower Nasti, a talented vocalist from the Bay Area, loves to explore various musical genres, which gives her music a rare and refreshing quality. With […]
Lil Flower Nasti Soul Rebel Lil Flower Nasti is excited to announce that her groundbreaking EP “The Evolution of Sarah” gets a radical reimagining this year in “The Evolution of Sarah (The Gallery Remixes).” This project, a collaboration with the global artist collective PNTGLLRYNTWRK, explores the original project through three distinct lenses: traditional, staying true […]
Razteria Soul Rebel In 2025, San Francisco Bay Area artist Razteria is set to embark on an ambitious musical journey, pushing the boundaries of genre and collaboration. Building upon the success of her 2024 album “Prowess Blossoming,” a project that seamlessly blended rock, indie, R&B, and pop elements, she continues to evolve her sound in […]
Z-Man Soul Rebel San Francisco native Z-Man recently released a double LP reissue of his masterpiece “Animal Slavery” on red vinyl in an “Old Style” gatefold jacket with hand-numbered inserts. With just a limited 500 pressed, this vinyl is a collectors’ item as an in-depth look at the treatment of animals throughout the world, presented […]
ZOOLOOK Soul Rebel After the successful release of his debut album, STONEFRENGE: Black in Space, in 2024, Multidisciplinary artist and musician ZOOLOOK continues his musical journey with a new concept album titled STONEFRENGE: Close Encounters. The release date is October 30, 2025! The artist also plans three new tracks to explore the current climate in […]
Avaran’s first stage show was in July 1997, when he opened for the famed late African Reggae Star Lucky Dube. It was this same year when the humble beginnings of the debut album “Short Rope” began taking shape. In October 1997, Avaran shared the stage with Luciano “The Messenger,” Sizzla, and Mikey General at the […]
Don Grant, a Jamaican composer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer of Caribbean Island Music, continues to create music that touches audiences and unites people from all over the world. Don’s ability to incorporate diverse influences into one cohesive piece is a testament to his artistry. His recent releases have earned him a place among a […]
US-based artist Kingly T delivers lyrically driven Soul while seamlessly blending Reggae with Modern Pop music. After traveling the world, Kingly T carefully crafted his art to incorporate several genres and uses positive lyrical content to connect with listeners worldwide. Now a citizen of the United States, he has brought the Reggae sound of Jamaica […]
IRIE Twofers | Playlist #7 IRIE’s February 2025 edition of RELEASES as we continue our new playlist series called IRIE Twofers. This month, we feature the Soul Rebels of San Francisco Music Scene… Lil Flower Nasti, Razteria, Z-Man, and ZOOLOOK! Be sure to check back often as we update the playlists with artist tracks that […]
Hailing from the vibrant city of Toronto, where diverse cultures and rhythms converge, Marc Stamco was born and raised in a world that resonated with music from all corners of the globe. His soulful connection to the arts began at a young age, nurtured by many talented teachers who opened the door to the magical […]
IRIE Twofers | Playlist #6 Our IRIE Releases for January 2025 are here. This month, we feature a double shot of music selected by our featured artist, Marc Stamco’s Playlist, titled JAZZ & WORLD! Be sure to check back often as we update the playlists with artist tracks that become available after the publication date […]
‘Music & Coffee is the healin force’ – Davada Coffee & Records We arrived in Kyoto, Japan, via the Bullet Train (Nozumi) on Christmas Eve but had to wait a few days to visit the Davada Coffee & Records shop. We stayed at the Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring, which was only a […]