MIX MOB
30 Years of West Coast Sound
Est. 1996 | San Diego, California
Biography
The Story
MIX MOB isn’t just another Southern California band. With three decades of musical history, over one million streams across digital platforms, a genre-defying sound, and a legacy of sharing stages with some of alternative music’s most recognizable names, MIX MOB embodies the independent spirit of West Coast music.
Blending reggae grooves, alternative rock, punk energy, and hip-hop influences, MIX MOB has carved out its own identity in Southern California’s music scene.
Founded in Fresno, California, in 1996 by vocalist and songwriter Ryan Weaver and bassist Matt Rowe, the band relocated to San Diego in 1998, where its signature sound took shape. Rooted in West Coast culture and driven by an independent approach to music, MIX MOB became part of the region’s evolving alternative rock and reggae scene.
Live Performance History
Shared the Stage With
Over the years, MIX MOB has performed alongside an impressive lineup of nationally recognized artists spanning multiple genres.
- Jack Johnson
- CAKE
- Papa Roach
- Unwritten Law
- Alien Ant Farm
- Kottonmouth Kings
- Slightly Stoopid
- Pepper
- Long Beach Dub Allstars
- zebrahead
- (hed) p.e.
- OPM
- Dial-7
- and many more
These shared performances reflect MIX MOB’s versatility and longstanding connections within the alternative rock, reggae, punk, and hip-hop communities.
View concert history on Concert ArchivesMusic
Releases
Let's Cruise
Single · 2026
Rock Star
Single · 2025
One More
Single · 2025
Brighter Days
Single · 2025
So Cal Drunks
Album · 2002 · Suburban Noize Records
Videos
Watch
Official music videos and live performances are on the MIX MOB YouTube channel.
Radio & Industry Recognition
Radio Success & Industry Recognition
2002
Suburban Noize Records
So Cal Drunks
In 2002, MIX MOB released its debut album, So Cal Drunks, through Suburban Noize Records.
2002
San Diego Music Awards
Song of the Year Nominee
The album featured “Cruizer Love,” a collaboration with Saint Dog of Kottonmouth Kings that earned a Song of the Year nomination at the 12th Annual San Diego Music Awards.
2002
91X — San Diego
Top 91 Songs of the Year
The single reached No. 35 on San Diego’s 91X Top 91 Songs of 2002, establishing MIX MOB’s presence on one of Southern California’s influential alternative radio stations.
2002
91X X-Fest 2002
June 8, 2002 · Coors Amphitheatre · Chula Vista, California
MIX MOB’s history also includes an appearance at 91X X-Fest 2002 at Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California.
Retrospective
91X
Top 888 Modern Rock Acts of All Time
The band’s legacy was recognized again when “Cruizer Love” appeared at No. 473 (tied) on 91X’s Top 888 Modern Rock Acts of All Time, a retrospective celebrating 30 years of the station’s year-end countdowns.
2026
San Diego Music Awards
Best World Music Song Nominee
“Rock Star” — MIX MOB.
View nominees
More history in The Vault.
A New Chapter
A New Chapter
Following a hiatus beginning in 2004, Ryan Weaver of MIX MOB returned with new music in 2025, reconnecting its original West Coast roots with a fresh creative direction.
Working with producer Lewis Richards of 17th Street Recording and collaborators including Dread Kennedy, the band released a series of new singles:
- 2025 — Brighter Days
- 2025 — One More
- 2025 — Rock Star
- 2026 — Let’s Cruise
The single “Rock Star” received a nomination for Best World Music Song at the 2026 San Diego Music Awards, marking another milestone in the band’s musical journey.
Today, founding member Ryan Weaver continues building on MIX MOB’s legacy through original music and creative collaborations.
Three Decades. One Distinctive Sound.
Three Decades. One Distinctive Sound.
From the independent music scene of the 1990s to its latest releases, MIX MOB has remained connected to the sounds and culture that shaped Southern California music.
With a history of sharing stages with major recording artists, radio recognition, award nominations, and a growing catalog of original music, MIX MOB brings three decades of West Coast musical identity to the industry.
MIX MOB | EST. 1996 | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Photo Gallery
Press Images
Let's Cruise artwork
Rock Star artwork
One More artwork
Brighter Days artwork
MIX MOB | 91X X-Fest 2002
The VIP Pass
Song of the Year Nomination — “Cruizer Love”
The Ceremony Poster
Booking & Contact
Book Mix Mob
Press Kit
Download the EPK
Biography, lineup, releases, press highlights and booking details in one PDF.