Matthew Belter

1 week ago | thevinyldistrict.com | Matthew Belter

Amid the sprawling energy of Cali Vibes 2025, the Boomyard carved out its own soulful and electrifying sanctuary within Marina Green Park. While the festival’s main stages boomed with headliners and massive crowds, Boomyard offered something entirely different. Its essence lay in its vibrance and intimacy, creating a haven where reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean rhythms were celebrated in their purest form.

1 week ago | thevinyldistrict.com | Matthew Belter

Sunny skies kissed by ocean breezes, reggae beats floating through the air, and an electrifying vibe set the scene for an epic weekend as Cali Vibes took over Marina Green Park in Long Beach, CA, on June 6th and 7th. Nearly 50,000 fans gathered by the shore to witness show-stopping performances from headliners like Kid Cudi, Stick Figure, Rebelution, and Dirty Heads, while legends like Cypress Hill, Pepper, and Fortunate Youth ignited the crowd with their unmatched energy.

1 month ago | thevinyldistrict.com | Matthew Belter

On Saturday afternoon, the Cruel World Festival returned to Brookside at the Rose Bowl, bringing together an extraordinary mix of legends for a rainy day of dark, nostalgic delight. Headliners New Order, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and The Go-Go’s were what first drew the crowds, but from the moment gates opened, it was clear this festival was about so much more than just its top billing.

1 month ago | thevinyldistrict.com | Matthew Belter

LOS ANGELES, CA | Rockaway Records has done it again, unveiling a stunning acquisition that’s got music collectors and Beatles fans buzzing. The world-renowned music memorabilia hotspot has secured not one, not two, but three of the rarest Beatles “White Albums” in existence. Numbered 007, 008, and 009, this pristine trio of 1968 pressings is valued at a jaw-dropping $250,000, making it one of the most significant finds in Beatles collecting history.

1 month ago | thevinyldistrict.com | Matthew Belter

On Saturday night, the House of Blues in Anaheim transformed into a fiery haven for thrash metal maniacs as the 40 Years of Blood tour tore through town, celebrating the past, present, and future of thrash. Headlined by Bay Area legends Exodus, this sold-out show was a thunderous tribute to their groundbreaking debut album, Bonded by Blood, which turned 40 this year.