The Pier Magazine – Reggae-Rock

The Resolvers End of Summer Jam is for “All The Lovin’”

Yesterday at 7:03 pm

The South Florida big band reggae sensations The Resolvers have beautifully fuse Lovers Rock with Reggae-Soul on the single “All The Lovin’ .” The unique blend hits home with…

Dub Inc Drops New Single From Upcoming Album

12 Sep at 7:37 pm

The France-based reggae act Dub Inc has released their newest single, “Allons leur dire”, from their upcoming album FUTUR (the band’s 8th LP) . “Allons leur dire” was released with…

Long Beach Dub Allstars “Wonders of the World” 21 Year Album Anniversary

11 Sep at 12:30 pm

21 years ago today, Long Beach Dub Allstars released Wonders of the World, which was their 2nd album before the split of the original LBDA in 2002, with members Opie…

Remembering Peter Tosh 35 Years Later

11 Sep at 11:34 am

Today marks the 35 year anniversary of the slaying of one of Reggae music’s biggest Icons. Peter Tosh blessed the world with so much, including his work with Bob Marley…

Number 1 Selling Living Reggae Act Stick Figure Releases ‘Wisdom’ Album

10 Sep at 9:00 am

The artist/producer/multi-instrumentalist has been Billboard’s top selling artist in the reggae category for three years running_ STREAM/DOWNLOAD Wisdom HERE With a distinctive sound developed through tireless attention to musicality and…

The Police ‘Ghost In The Machine’ Limited Edition Picture Disc LP Containing ‘Original’ Tracklisting – To be Released November 4

8 Sep at 4:56 pm

The Police’s fourth album, Ghost In The Machine, which was first released in 1981, is to be reissued as a stunning limited edition picture disc, featuring the alternate, ‘original’ track-listing…

Fayuca Goes on Tour With Howi of Ballyhoo! For Florida Dates

7 Sep at 5:40 pm

Fayuca, the reggae-rock trio from Pheonix, announces their end of Summer Tour 2022. The tour will hit Texas and Florida this month. They will be joined by Howi Spangler (lead…

Dirty Heads Release New Video For “Make Me”

6 Sep at 11:49 am

California reggae-influenced band Dirty Heads have released a new song “Make Me” from their recently released 8th studio album Midnight Control. The song has a breezy melody from frontman Jared…

Strange Case Guitarist Zane Vandevort Talks Juggling His Own Band and Working With Everybody from Jakob Nowell to Sitting With Stacey and Hip-Hop Legends

24 Aug at 9:00 am

Photo by @GOODTIMERICKSTUDIOS As Strange Case get set to release “Quarter Life Crisis” this week, Guitarist and songwriter Zane Vandevort gives us some insight on the band and working with…

Interview with LITTLE STRANGER: A STORM IS A COMIN’!

4 Aug at 1:53 pm

Little Stranger is the born and raised Philadelphia duo who are taking the stage and our hearts by storm! A band of brothers from another mother, John and Kevin have…

The Bastard Suns: Relentlessness Conquers

30 Jul at 4:00 am

Coming off their recent tour with Bumpin’ Uglies, The Bastard Suns’ lead vocalist and songwriter, Clayton Hiers took time between working on his next tour and merch work/design to catch up with…

Interview with Sugarshack’s Eddie Kopp

26 Jul at 1:56 pm

For five years Sugarshack has been providing us with music videos that take us beyond the typical in-studio performances. With a tropical look and intimate setting, these productions not only…

Dukes of Roots: In Honor of Toots Hibbert

17 Jul at 10:00 am

The newly formed band Dukes of Roots sat down with The Pier to talk about their new album and new song! Dukes of Roots debut single is a classic cover…

Reggae Songstress Analea Brown Talks New Single “You” & Sophomore Album “A-N-A”

15 Jul at 4:00 am

Rising Tongan songstress Analea Brown has officially returned with a brand-new single entitled “You” featuring Kabaka Pyramid and the announcement of her sophomore album “A-N-A” coming soon via tastemaker label…

Film Maker, Musician, Festival Producer – The Life of Josh Fischel

12 Jul at 4:00 am

June 25, 2022 would have been Josh Fischel’s 53rd birthday, but instead, we celebrated the prolific entrepreneur with the feature-length documentary ‘How to Throw Your Own Goodbye Party’. The newly…

Josh Swain of The Movement Discusses 8th Studio Album: Always With Me

21 Jun at 12:20 am

On July 29th, 2022 The Movement will drop their 8th studio album, Always With Me, which also happens to be their first self-produced record since their 2004 debut, On Your…

Film Maker, Musician, Festival Producer – The Life of Josh Fischel

12 Jul at 4:00 am

June 25, 2022 would have been Josh Fischel’s 53rd birthday, but instead, we celebrated the prolific entrepreneur with the feature-length documentary ‘How to Throw Your Own Goodbye Party’. The newly…

“Life Goes On,” A Long Beach Dub Allstars Story with Ras MG & Chali 2na

16 May at 11:45 am

“Life Goes On” by Long Beach Dub Allstars is a timeless reggae-rock collaboration. We might not know the song as we enjoy it today without the summer of 2000 that…

Spray Allen to Release Debut Album: “Needful Things”

19 Apr at 12:25 pm

Sublime’s Eric Wilson has a new band where he’s one-half the rhythm section with Unwritten Law’s drummer Wade Youman. The band is called Spray Allen and they have announced their…

Sublime is Officially Selling Their ‘Tres Legados’ Merch from SOMA San Diego Anniversary Show

8 Apr at 2:00 pm

Sublime has announced that the official ‘Tres Legados’ merchandise is up for sale in their online store. In December of 2021, three of Southern California’s most iconic music institutions joined…

Behind the Photo: Lou Dog Is Not Inside the Van!!

31 Mar at 8:36 pm

Ryan White from SRH explains the story behind an iconic Sublime photo and Losing Lou Doug: In the mid 90’s, Sublime shows were always a little sketchy. We always knew…

Ras-1, Formerly of L.B.D.A, Is Working On New Music With Producers Jungle Josh & Fat Mike

21 Mar at 4:18 pm

Former Long Beach Dub Allstars front-man, Ras-1, has spent the last couple of years working on a new album. He performed a couple of new songs at the Cali Vibes…

Sublime’s “Live At E’s” Song Title Was A Tribute To Eazy E

7 Sep 2021

Marshall Goodman, aka “Bradley’s on the microphone with Ras MG,” first met Brad Nowell of Sublime when he was about 14-years-old. Brad was in a band with Marshall’s older sister,…

Sublime’s Eric Wilson Forms A New Rock Band Called, “Spray Allen”

14 May 2021

After trailblazing the reggae-rock genre for over 3 decades, Sublime’s Eric Wilson has formed a new band in a 4-piece rock group by the name of Spray Allen. They have…