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The Saints ’73–’78 storm North America: Kuepper & Hay with Mark Arm, Mick Harvey, and Peter Oxley bring the classic era to U.S. stages

For the first time, the original-era Saints material is being performed in North America—pulling from (I’m) Stranded, Eternally Yours, and Prehistoric Sounds—with an eight-piece lineup built to hit like 1977 and breathe like 2025.

Dubbest pivot to soul on “Autumn Rain” — a fogged-glass daydream with classic Dubbest DNA

After 16+ years in roots reggae, San Diego’s Dubbest step into soul with a slow-burn single that keeps their harmonies, melodic bass, and melancholy storytelling intact—while borrowing texture from Motown and Philly soul.

Shudder to Think return to the road: first U.S. tour in 17 years + “X-French T-Shirt” (Live)

Los Pink Cheese Green Goes Bring Punk-Rock Posadas to Snowy Chicago

Los Pink Cheese Green Goes (aka Los PCGG) might be born in Atlanta, Georgia, but on a snowy Friday night in Chicago, they felt like the house band for every Latino holiday party you wish you’d grown up with.

Warped Tour Orlando 2025: Nostalgia, Neon Burgers & New Era Energy

Words & on-site reporting: Cecilia for Music Coast – Vans Warped Tour Orlando, Nov 15–16, 2025

Andy Bell’s ‘Ten Crowns’ Era Reigns in Portland as ‘The Crown Jewels’ Arrives

When Andy Bell walked onstage in Portland, Oregon, it felt less like the start of a concert and more like a coronation.

Holo Holo 2025 (Tacoma Dome): Two Days of Island Energy, Community & Big-Room Singalongs

Back in Tacoma with a larger food footprint, a new photo-op location, and one side of the bleachers closed for production flow, Holo Holo 2025 delivered a family-style weekend that felt like a reunion more than a concert.

Nate Vickers drops “Feels So Wrong,” a confessional gut-check on the loneliness that follows success

Party décor, empty room—alt-rock’s breakout turns the celebration into a mirror Out today via Oxide Records, “Feels So Wrong” flips the victory-lap narrative, tracing the isolation that can trail a rising profile—and the fake friends who suddenly reappear when the numbers climb.

Tripping Jupiter – “Crack That Drum” Turns the Dance Floor into a Riot of Joy

New York glam-pop project Tripping Jupiter is back, and this time the dance floor is the frontline. “Crack That Drum”—released October 17, 2025—is the band’s first new music since their award-winning debut album Lipstick of the Brave (2022), a record that blended art-pop, glam rock, and gender-liberation anthems, complete with a Bill Plympton–animated short film and festival accolades.

Soulfly lights the fuse on Chama — “fighting music” with tribal fire and future-noise

Release date: October 24, 2025 • Label: Nuclear Blast • Album: Chama (Soulfly’s 13th) (We’re a little late on this one — we held it to get answers back to our email questions, and it was worth the wait.)

Rise & Vibes 2025: Roots, River, and Renewal at Tico Time.

Back for another unforgettable year, Music Coast returned to Tico Time River Resort to capture the vibrant soul of Rise & Vibes 2025. This year’s festival was packed with powerful performances, warm community energy, and notable upgrades that elevated the entire experience. From blazing sun to unexpected showers, from deep-rooted reggae to ethereal encores, this is how it all went down.

Cali Roots 2025: Weathered Skies, Elevated Vibes

Returning for its second year covering Cali Roots, Music Coast was once again on-site to capture the heart of the festival—and 2025 didn’t disappoint. Despite a weekend of heavy overcast skies, the energy remained sky-high, with crowds unfazed and the vibes as strong as ever.