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The Riddims are a six-piece High Desert Reggae band from Albuquerque, New Mexico — roots reggae fused with hip-hop, rock, and the sounds of their native New Mexico.

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The Riddims, a reggae band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, gathered around a campfire at night

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“The Riddims claim their spot as New Mexico's leading reggae band.”

— Dominick Vitelli, Kurple Magazine, Vol. 6.2
  • Best New Band — Best of Burque Music Showcase, Alibi (2017)

Shared the stage with

  • The Wailers
  • Iration
  • Dirty Heads
  • New Kingston
  • HIRIE
  • Seedless
  • E.N. Young
  • Through the Roots
  • Arise Roots
  • Iya Terra
  • The Supervillains
  • Brewfish
  • Fayuca
  • Black Bottom Lighters
  • Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare
  • Sister Nancy
  • Kabaka Pyramid

Biography

The Riddims are a High Desert Reggae band from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Drawing on roots reggae, hip-hop, rock, and native New Mexican music, the band forged a sound of its own — High Desert Reggae — a style gaining ground across the Southwestern US.

The Riddims have shared the stage with The Wailers, Iration, Dirty Heads, New Kingston, HIRIE, Seedless, E.N. Young, Through the Roots, Arise Roots, Iya Terra, The Supervillains, Brewfish, Fayuca, and Black Bottom Lighters — as well as reggae legends Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Sister Nancy, and Kabaka Pyramid.

The band has been releasing steadily for a decade, from the Homegrown EP (2016) and Grounded (2019) through a run of singles — "Smoke by Myself" (2020), "Let the Music Play" (2022), "Love Steady" (2022), "Along the Way" with Shakamon (2023), "Nothing but Love" (2025), and "Keep On" with George Ruiz (2026) — all available on Spotify, Apple Music, and every digital outlet. The Alibi's Best of Burque Music Showcase named The Riddims Best New Band.

Live, The Riddims take the stage as a six-piece — vocals and twin guitars over bass, drums, percussion, and trombone — and play two 45-minute sets. The band tours throughout the Southwest from its base in Albuquerque.

Music

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Booking Facts

How do I book The Riddims?
Email booking@theriddims.com with your venue, city, and target date. The Riddims reply with availability, technical requirements, and a quote.
Where are The Riddims based?
The Riddims are based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and play clubs, breweries, festivals, and private events across New Mexico and the wider Southwest.
What kind of music do The Riddims play?
The Riddims play High Desert Reggae — roots reggae fused with hip-hop, rock, and native New Mexican music. The band coined the term for the sound, which has spread across the Southwestern US.
How many members are in The Riddims?
The Riddims are a six-piece band: Myles Chavez (vocals & lead guitar), Donavon Ortiz (rhythm guitar), Adam Moffett (bass), Kevin Sanchez (drums), Chris Cruz (percussion), Tony Rinaldi (trombone).
How long do The Riddims play?
The Riddims perform two 45-minute sets.
How far do The Riddims travel?
The Riddims tour throughout the Southwest from their base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and travel further by arrangement.
Have The Riddims released music?
The Riddims have released two EPs — Homegrown (2016) and Grounded (2019) — and a steady run of singles since, most recently "Keep On" with George Ruiz in 2026. All are on Spotify, Apple Music, and the other major streaming services.

Booking

Include your venue, city, and target date — we respond with availability, tech requirements, and a quote.

booking@theriddims.com