September 2015 Album Releases

This month our list of new album releases is short and sweet! Featuring 5 new records September delivers long awaited music from some of the scene’s most prolific and talented musicians. Be sure to check out new releases from Mike Love, Collie Buddz, Mishka and Rebelution. Also, for all those Vinyl lovers, don’t miss out […]

Interview: Nattali Rize

Before the release of New Era Frequency, the debut EP from her new project Nattali Rize & Notis, The Pier caught up with Nattali Rize. Known for her work in the Australian Roots outfit Blue King Brown, the global front-woman has chosen to stomp out the path for her solo career. On an late summer [...]

August 2015 Album Releases

If there’s anytime to search out new music this month is it! 2015 has been an astounding year for new releases, but artists have really put out the new tunes through out August. It’s like Christmas in August! With so many records delivered this month, be sure not to miss out on these 16 new […]

July 2015 Album Releases

Looking back on 2015, the year has been a great one for new music, and the supply doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The second half of the year kicks off with another impressive list of original music. In this issue of our on-going monthly feature, we have another round-up of new releases. Looking for […]

Live: Wakarusa 2015

Event: Wakarusa Music Festival Date: Wednesday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th, 2015 Venue: Mulberry Mountain, Ozark, Arkansas Line Up: Slightly Stoopid, Twiddle, Dirty Heads, Nattali Rize & Notis, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Ozomatli, Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Major Lazer, Stick Figure, The Expendables, Matisyahu, Rebelution,Thievery Corp and so many more. [...]

June 2015 Album Releases

It’s truly summer here in the US. Not only does the calendar officially state it as such, but the heat around the country really marks the season. This time of year the atmosphere isn’t the only thing burning up though. New releases continue to stay hot in June as artists drop new material ahead of […]

3 Festivals In June To See Reggae-Rock

With events all over the place it is sometimes hard to pick which events to attend. For The Pier, we tend to choose events that are a bit top-heavy with the booking of reggae-rock bands. The Pier will be at many events this summer, but for the month of June we recommend checking out these […]

Updated Concert Articles

Over the last 6 weeks, we’ve covered live Punk-Rock, Jam, Funk, Reggae and Ska in 4 different states. We wanted to bring you up to date on the 8 various live-sets we’ve covered, including back to back nights with Strung Out, Reggae On The Block and Wanee festival as well as four live-sets from the […]