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