The Pier: ‘Hotting Up’ with Iration

The Pier: Hotting Up with Iration On a scorching California day, we caught up with Iration front-man Micah Pueschel, who led us through an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of the band’s August 28th, 2015 album release of Hotting Up. Over the course of our discussion, Micah revealed his collection of back-stories, inspiration, and subtle homages behind [...]

MP3 Leak of the Week: Janelle Phillips

On Oct. 2nd, 2015, up and coming female artist, Janelle Phillips, will release her debut 6 track EP titled Lioness via Roots Musician Records. This week, we’re giving away her brand new song “Lifted” that features a guest appearance by Trevor Hall. Grab it for FREE on the homepage and read more about Janelle here…

The Pier: Catching Up with Stick Figure

Scott Woodruff and his band Stick Figure are just starting to take the reggae world by storm. Fresh off a summer tour with Slightly Stoopid and the Dirty Heads, Scott and the members of ‘Stick’ are currently enjoying some much-deserved downtime. The Pier was able to speak with the multi-talented Woodruff, discussing all matters music […]

Video Premiere: The Brooklyn Attractors – Jamaica Bay

The Pier is extremely excited to premiere the Rare Breed Recording Company video for “Jamaica Bay,” the first track from the Live In NYC album by The Brooklyn Attractors. Perhaps one of one of the greatest collaborations in the third wave ska scene including members of Westbound Train, Stubborn All-Stars, the Rocksteady 7, Toasters, and […]

Dirty Heads at the Old Ballgame

As legendary Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play announcer Vin Scully put it, it was a beautiful day for baseball. On Monday, Sept 14th, 2015, the Dirty Heads stopped by Dodger Stadium to take part in the pre-game festivities, including a brief pre-game performance and the ceremonial first pitch.

Kimié Miner’s Upcoming Self-Titled Record

One of our favorite singer/songwriters is Kimié Miner from the Hawaiian Islands with her harmonious and elegant EP’s Distant Traveler (2009) and To The Sea (2013). We are re-introduced to the rising star with her latest album fittingly called Kimié Miner to be released independently on Oct. 9, 2015.

Iration’s 2015 ‘Hotting Up’ Fall Tour

If you haven’t heard the news yet, Iration is hitting the road this fall with The Green, The Movement, and Hours Eastly for their “Hotting Up” tour, and guitarist/vocalist Micah Pueschel of Iration promises it’ll be like nothing you’ve seen before.

MP3 Leak of the Week: Jah Cure

On July 10th, 2015, the Jamaican born singer, Jah Cure released his seventh studio album titled The Cure. He’s promoting his latest single, “Made In California” with a brand new music video in addition to giving the song away for FREE, this week only on the homepage of The Pier. Grab it for FREE and […]