Updated Concert Article

The Pier was celebrating Hump Day last week by checking out Echo Movement, ROTA, VibeSteady and The Reptilians out in St. Louis, MO at the Firebird Lounge. Check out what our very own Matt Emodi reported on as he was in attendance for a concert article.

Live: Echo Movement (6-29-11)

Date: Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 Line up: Echo Movement, ROTA, VibeSteady, The Reptilians Location: The Firebird Lounge. Saint Louis, MO The temperature was in the mid 90’s on the week’s annual hump day as the sun began to fall. What better way to relax than to bask in the sweet sounds of reggae music? On [...]

The Bastard Suns Summer EP & Tour

While on a summer tour with Law Records, Ballyhoo!, The Bastard Suns just released the final chapter in their Band for all Seasons collection, with their Summer EP release. Over the course of one year, The Suns released a 5-song EP for each of the four seasons complete with specially-themed songs and interactive cover art.

Updated Album Reviews!

Happy 4th of July! To start out the wonderful summer month of July, we have 2 new albums already released by Fortunate Youth & Ashes of Babylon. That means this week, we have 2 new album reviews as we peak in to each new release. Take a look at what to expect with each new […]

Review: Fortunate Youth – Irie State of Mind

Fortunate Youth - Irie State of Mind Track Listing: 1.) I.S.M. 2.) Reggae Radio 3.) Trippin 4.) Alibi 5.) Skankin 6.) Love Is the Most High 7.) Jah Music (Feat. Matt of Seedless) 8.) Melody 9.) Tossin 10.) Sweet Love 11.) Farmer (feat. Juan Rios of Seedless) 12.) Bastard (feat. Susie Liufau) The Pier Album [...]

Review: Ashes of Babylon – Day to Day Living

Ashes of Babylon - Day to Day Living Track Listing: 1.) Day to Day Living 2.) Right Time 3.) Thunderhit (Games Dem A Play) 4.) I Suppose 5.) Put It Away 6.) Piece of Gold 7.) How You Feelin' 8.) Fellin Good 9.) Nana's Song 10.) Masters of the Universe 11.) World in Trouble 12.) [...]

MP3 Leak of the Week: Sinizen

SoCal’s own, Sinizen, has just released a new single and as a treat, has given it to The Pier to put up for FREE download this whole week as The Pier’s MP3 Leak of the week. Be sure to stop by here every Sunday for the next MP3 Leak of the Week. We update it […]

Video: Dirty Heads – Stand Tall (Live)

Here’s a live video of Dirty Heads while on their world tour with New Politics, performing Stand Tall. If you made it out to any of the Dirty Heads show during their first national headlining tour, then take a look to see if you can catch yourself in the video. Dirty Heads will be playing […]