August 2011

Interview: T.U.G.G.

August 9, 2011

In terms of reggae music, the Midwest, let alone the northern state of Wisconsin, is not the first thing that comes to mind. For Andy, Jake, Ben and Joe, also known as T.U.G.G., these guys are out to change that. On their own Summer Soundz Tour, these guys are touring the West Coast and Midwest [...]

Video: Seedless Summer Tour 2011

August 8, 2011

Courtesy of Nug Mag, here is a video montage from the San Diego stop of the Seedless Summer Tour. Check it out as Khris Royal Rips on the sax during Rebelutions’ Outta Control. Enjoy the footage of Slightly Stoopid along with Shwayze & Cisco Adler. Follow The Pier’s coverage of this epic tour, exclusively, by […]

Updated Album Reviews!

August 8, 2011

Both The Green and The Simpkin Project will be releasing new material on Tuesday, August 9th. The Green has a new 5 track EP titled Love & Affection, while The Simpkin Project has a new 14 track album titled Everything You Want. We have the full review on each new release. Lets take a look…

Review: Simpkin Project – Everything You Want

August 8, 2011

The Simpkin Project- Everything You Want Track Listing: 1.) Showtime (Featuring Jah Horns) 2.) Everything You Want 3.) Check Yourself 4.) Harder 5.) That Girl 6.) Wanderer (Featuring Kristen Wyman on Flute) 7.) Good Times 8.) Woke Up (Featuring Harmonica Greg) 9.) Bad Things 10.) Love (Featuring Albert Romero & Sabrina Cabral on Strings) 11.) [...]

Review: The Green – Love & Affection EP

August 8, 2011

The Green - Love & Affection EP Track Listing: 1.) Love & Affection 2.) Got Me In Love 3.) She Was The Best 4.) Travlah 5.) Tavlah Dub The Pier Album Rating: Release Date: August 9th, 2011 Record Label: Easy Star Records Official Website: The Green Website Group Background: Hawaiian natives, The Green, had a [...]

Live): Iration, G.P.G.D.S., Tatanka (7-30-11)

August 7, 2011

Date: Saturday, July 30th 2011 Line up: Iration, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Euforquestra, Tatanka & more. Location: Poudre River Reggae Fest @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Bellvue, CO. It began as a winding drive through the Poudre Canyon 23 miles above Fort Collins, in the city of Bellvue, Colorado. Being Colorado natives, and having heard an [...]

MP3 Leak of the Week: Simpkin Project

August 7, 2011

This week’s MP3 Leak is a brand new song courtesy of The Simpkin Project. The song is titled Everything You Want and it’s from their forthcoming album, also titled Everything You Want. The album comes out Tuesday, August 9th, 2011.

Last Calls & Liabilities Fall Tour!

August 6, 2011

In one month, on September 5th, 2011 Pepper will be setting off on what they’re calling their Last Calls & Liabilities Tour. Pepper will be accompanied by good friends, The Expendables & Law Record label mates, Ballyhoo! Check out the tour dates & quotes from Pepper & Ballyhoo!