About The Pier

The purpose of the Pier is to be the primary news source for all Reggae Hip Hop Punk-Rock - summer feel-good music. The site features:

- Daily News updates that will cover latest band going-ons, tour dates and any special announcements;

- look out for weekly CD Reviews;

- exclusive Band Interviews;

- Ask Weege (Music Advice Column);

- Unreleased MP3 Leaks for download; and

- Links and contact details for all your favorite bands.

As the site develops, it may encompass more elements of the surf/beach culture and lifestyle, but for the moment its primary focus is building an awareness of this growing musical community. West Coast to East Coast and all the in-between, if its good music everyone is welcome.

About Pilipo

Music journalist and passionate fan - Pilipo is the man behind the Pier. Pilipo is an experienced music journalist having written for a national Australian newspaper and independent US magazines. Over the years Pilipo has interviewed such alternative acts as No Doubt, Fishbone, 311, Korn, Tool, Everclear, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sprung Monkey, Reel Big Fish, Voodoo Glow Skulls and plenty others resulting in over 300 articles published.

Contributors

Weege - 880 South front man contributes an entertaining weekly advice column for up-and-coming new bands.

Matt Alexander - Graphic design work by Matticus Designs.

Howi - Ballyhoo! singer helps out here-and-there with web design and all round nice guy.

IrieAz Photo - If you see any great live photos on the site, there is a good chance they were taken by IrieAz. Check out his Myspace Page.

Contact/Feedback

News submissions and review and interview requests, e-mail SUBMIT CONTENT

All web-site feedback and comments, e-mail FEEDBACK