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The Ziggens’ 'Wake Up & Smell...': A Nostalgic Gem from Skunk Records is Rereleased from the Vaults

The Ziggens’ ‘Wake Up & Smell…’: A Nostalgic Gem from Skunk Records is Rereleased from the Vaults

The Ziggens, straight out of Huntington Beach, have been stirring up good vibes and quirky tunes since the early '90s ...
Sublime Closes Out 2024 with Halftime Show at Sofi Stadium for Rams vs. Cardinals

Sublime Closes Out 2024 with Halftime Show at Sofi Stadium for Rams vs. Cardinals

On December 28, 2024, Sofi Stadium erupted with California love as Sublime brought their iconic blend of ska, punk, and ...
A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of Closer to the Sun with the Top Ten Moments of 2024

A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of Closer to the Sun with the Top Ten Moments of 2024

Article by Kelly Graham as told by Jenna Shaw Ten years! A full decade of Closer to the Sun in ...
Sublime Brings Up Post Malone for "What I Got" Live Performance

Sublime Brings Up Post Malone for “What I Got” Live Performance

On December 13, 2024, at an intimate event in Cancun, Sublime fans were treated to a surreal moment when the ...

SPECIAL FEATURES

Master of Waves and Rhythms: Landon McNamara Wins the 2024 Eddie Aikau Invitational

Master of Waves and Rhythms: Landon McNamara Wins the 2024 Eddie Aikau Invitational

Landon McNamara, a multifaceted talent from Oahu's North Shore, has added a monumental achievement to his repertoire by winning the ...
Jakob Nowell Opens Up About Family, His Label, and Life Beyond Sublime on the Andy Frasco Podcast

Jakob Nowell Opens Up About Family, His Label, and Life Beyond Sublime on the Andy Frasco Podcast

For the 300th episode, Andy Frasco sits down with none other than Jakob Nowell, who not only carries on his ...
Ones to Watch: Jesse James Pariah

Ones to Watch: Jesse James Pariah

Jesse James Pariah is a name that might ring a bell for those immersed in Hawaii’s surf culture. While his ...
SVN/BVRNT Records and a New Era of Counterculture

SVN/BVRNT Records and a New Era of Counterculture

In the sun-soaked streets of Southern California, a revolution is brewing, and it goes by the name SVN/BRNT. This proudly ...

NEW RELEASES

December Delights: Fresh Releases to End the Year

December Delights: Fresh Releases to End the Year

As the year winds down and the holiday season envelops us in its cozy embrace, December brings not only frosty ...
November Novelties: Warm New Releases for Chilly Days

November Novelties: Warm New Releases for Chilly Days

As November settles in with chilly mornings and early golden sunsets, the month brings a lineup of music that perfectly ...
NEW Video - Badfish's "F You Pay Me" ft. Grieves

NEW Video – Badfish’s “F You Pay Me” ft. Grieves

Badfish, the notorious Sublime cover band, has just dropped their first official music video for their latest single “F You ...
NEW Video: Big B, Jakob Nowell, Little Stranger and Killer Mike join forces for "Pretend"

NEW Video: Big B, Jakob Nowell, Little Stranger and Killer Mike join forces for “Pretend”

We are loving this new video over here at The Pier! Check out the new song and video from Killer ...

SNSMix OF THE WEEK

SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: "Too Much TV" | Bikini Trill

SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: “Too Much TV” | Bikini Trill

This week’s pick from Skratch 'N Sniff shines a spotlight on Bikini Trill's surf pop anthem, "Too Much TV". Known ...
SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: "Fishin' For Christmas" | G.Love & Special Sauce

SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: “Fishin’ For Christmas” | G.Love & Special Sauce

The holidays meet a funky groove in the SNS Remix of “Fishin’ For Christmas” by G. Love & Special Sauce ...
SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: "Sidecar" | Big B feat. G.Love & Peachole

SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: “Sidecar” | Big B feat. G.Love & Peachole

This week, The Pier is thrilled to spotlight the Song of the Week in partnership with the Skratch 'N Sniff ...
SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: “Hall of Fame” | Moon Taxi

SNSMix SONG OF THE WEEK: “Hall of Fame” | Moon Taxi

This week’s standout track is the SNS Remix of “Hall of Fame” by indie-alt champions Moon Taxi. Known for their ...

REVIEWS & RECAPS

A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of Closer to the Sun with the Top Ten Moments of 2024

A Decade of Magic: Celebrating 10 Years of Closer to the Sun with the Top Ten Moments of 2024

Article by Kelly Graham as told by Jenna Shaw Ten years! A full decade of Closer to the Sun in ...
RECAP: Outermost Roots and Blues Festival 2024

RECAP: Outermost Roots and Blues Festival 2024

Outermost Roots and Blues Festival made waves again in 2024, drawing music lovers to California’s scenic coast for two days ...
LIVE! Groundation at Cornerstone Berkeley

LIVE! Groundation at Cornerstone Berkeley

Groundation's recent performance at Cornerstone Berkeley was a showcase of their unique sound and a reminder of their significant role ...
LIVE! Long Beach Dub Allstars in Detroit

LIVE! Long Beach Dub Allstars in Detroit

"Detroit always rocks. Great venue and great gig!  St. Andrew's better hit confession on Sunday!" -Opie Ortiz of Long Beach ...