June 2011

Interview: Sizzla Kalonji

June 28, 2011

For over a decade now Sizzla Kalonji has been an incendiary voice in the return of conscious reggae music. Inspired by Rastafari faith and unyielding dedication to social justice and equality, his voice burn oppressors and lifts the proletariat, unabashedly pointing fingers and spitting fire on the status quo like a dread-locked Michael Moore. His [...]

Interview: Kevin Kinsella

June 28, 2011

Kevin Kinsella was a founding member of John Brown’s Body and the enigmatic roots-reggae powerhouse 10 Foot Ganja Plant. Although these two groups provided my introduction to Kevin, it turns out he’s achieved success as a solo artist, releasing three solo albums, the latest of which, Great Design, comes out today (June 28th, 2011). Powered [...]

77 Jefferson: New Music Update!

June 27, 2011

77 Jefferson is expected to release their new album Truth this August. As they prepare to release their new album, the group stopped by The Pier to give us some insight on the new release & giving us a home made, poolside video of a new song titled

Mike Pinto Studio Update

June 27, 2011

The Pier was inside 17th Street Studios during Mike Pinto’s latest recording sessions. He’s been working on the West Is Still Wild EP with producer Lew Richards behind the board. Check out this Video that shows

Updated Album Reviews!

June 27, 2011

Tomorrow, Bag of Toys and Kevin Kinsella both have new albums being released & The Pier received advanced copies to give you a sneak peak into what to expect out of these new releases! See what our writers had to say & what star rating they gave each album

Review: Bag of Toys – Access 10

June 27, 2011

Ballyhoo! - Access 10 Track Listing: 1.) That’s The Girl 2.) The Expat 3.) Eternal Optimist 4.) Smile Like That 5.) Let That Love Out 6.) Tear Your Dress 7.) I Could Die Now 8.) Get It Up 9.) Morning Glow 10.) Take What You Need The Pier Album Rating: Release Date: June 28th, 2011 [...]

Review: Kevin Kinsella – Great Design

June 27, 2011

Kevin Kinsella - Great Design Track Listing: 1.) All That I Have 2.) No Battlefield 3.) Lovers In A Time 4.) Ring of FIre 5.) Stars 6.) Faith 7.) Light of Love 8.) Sunshine 9.) Great Design 10.) Let Me Be 11.) Turn It Around The Pier Album Rating: Release Date: June 28th, 2011 Record [...]

Anuhea Releases New Single

June 26, 2011

This spring, Anuhea spent some time inside Matchbox Studios in Austin, Texas with Producer Dwight Baker (Kelly Clarkson, Bob Schneider & Enrique Iglesias) and as a result of those sessions, Anuhea has just released new track titled Simple Love Song on iTunes.