About this app

SURF ROOTS TV takes you on a high-energy journey of today’s Reggae scene! With the hottest music videos, live performances, crucial interviews and beach culture it’s the ultimate 24-Hour Reggae party! Born on the beaches of California, Surf Roots showcases today’s top artists who have taken the torch from Jamaica’s pioneers and brought the genre into the future. The movement is booming from the West Coast to the East Coast to Hawaii, Australia, Europe & beyond.

Featuring today’s biggest stars including DAMIAN MARLEY, REBELUTION, SLIGHTLY STOOPID, STICK FIGURE, CHRONIXX, PROTOJE, SUBLIME WITH ROME, DIRTY HEADS, SOJA, IRATION, PEPPER, 311, STEEL PULSE, COLLIE BUDDZ, HIRIE, THE GREEN, J BOOG, COMMON KINGS, SEAN PAUL, SHAGGY, ALBOROSIE & more.

Cruise with hosts Kaleo Wassman of Pepper and model Britt Rafuson as they take you behind the scenes to meet today’s musicians and trendsetters and talk about everything under the sun, bringing uplifting positive vibes to your screen.

Surf Roots has created special daily themed programming to showcase all the exciting aspects of the music scene including:
The ISLAND MIX with the best from Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand & beyond with KATCHAFIRE, J BOOG, THE GREEN, COMMON KINGS, KOLOHE KAI, LANDON McNAMARA, ANUHEA, JORDAN T & more

WOMEN OF REGGAE with the Queens of the genre bringing the message of female empowerment artists including KOFFEE, ELI-MAC, HIRIE, LEILANI WOLFGRAMM, THE SKINTS, SHENSEEA, SPICE, NATTALI RIZE & more

THE MARLEY MASH UP with Bob’s sons and grandsons carrying on the musical legacy including ZIGGY MARLEY, DAMIAN MARLEY, STEPHEN MARLEY, KY-MANI MARLEY, JULIAN MARLEY, SKIP MARLEY & more

SURF ROOTS 420 with the herb anthems by your favorite tokers including COLLIE BUDDZ, MARLON ASHER, FORTUNATE YOUTH, JOSH HEINRICHS, TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS & more

REGGAE NATION with the best of Jamaica from the Roots to the Dancehall, including CHRONIXX, PROTOJE, BUJU BANTON, SHAGGY, SEAN PAUL, STEEL PULSE, TARRUS RILEY, DON CARLOS, CAPLETON, SIZZLA, JESSE ROYAL & more

ON THE RISE with the talented up & comers who are the next generation including DENM, THE ELOVATERS, SENSI TRAILS, KASH'D OUT, TUNNEL VISION, THE LATE ONES, JOE SAMBA, KYLE SMITH & more.

SURFING & BEACH LIFE with all the surf, skate, island hopping and beach culture

And now with our ON DEMAND menu you can pick your favorite playlist and watch what you want, when you want to watch it. You are in control!

Surf Roots TV takes you to the biggest festivals and we’re LIVE STREAMING so fans can tune in from anywhere in the world. Cruise with us to the biggest events including Cali Vibes, Reggae Rise Up, California Roots, Bayfest, Closer to the Sun & more

Check out original programming including the new series ‘The Road’ by ARTIKAL SOUND SYSTEM. It’s a comedy satire like ‘The Office’ but with a band on tour. It's hilarious shenanigans the show is completely unhinged!

Visit our Shop and pick up all your fresh Surf Roots gear @ SurfRoots.com represent the Reggae lifestyle and music we all love!

And don’t forget about Surf Roots Radio, it’s been the #1 Reggae-Rock station online for over 10 years straight! Download the App on your iPhone or Android phone for free

Sign up your email at Surfroots.com for updates and follow us on social media

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