Ethan Tucker Performs on NBC’s The Voice

Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice is underway as the third episode featured a familiar name to the reggae-rock community with Washington’s Ethan Tucker giving judges a blind performance of The Police’s “Roxanne.”

Live: ‘Slightly Phunky’ – A Late Night Post-Kaaboo Festival Super-Jam (9-17-16)

Date: Saturday, September 17th, 2016 Line Up: Members of Slightly Stoopid, Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe & more Venue: Music Box. San Diego, CA 'Slightly Phunky' -- A Late Night Post-Kaaboo Festival Super-Jam -- Ft. members of Slightly Stoopid, Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe & more "Slightly Phunky" was curated by Silverback Music, whose vision [...]

Mykal Rose’s New Record – ‘Rasta State’

On August 5th, 2016, iconic reggae vocalist Mykal Rose released his latest solo album Rasta State on VP Records. The 15-track album features Rose’s signature vocals over roots rhythms provided by legendary producer King Jammy. In addition to his new album, Mykal Rose is planning a tour through California this November.

Ali Campbell of UB40 Talks Covering Prince

Since 1979, Ali Campbell‘s vocals have been synonymous with that of Birmingham, UK’s UB40. When photographer David Norris & I caught up with Ali Campbell during their U.S. tour, he discussed with The Pier the time he covered Prince‘s “Purple Rain,” for a Prince tribute album put out by Radio Riddler.

Updated Album Reviews

Summer is behind us and we wanted to remind you of all the albums we had a chance to review over the summer. We are far from finished and this has been one of the busiest summers in recent memory for new releases. Take a look at published Album Reviews for MAGIC!, Rebelution, Roots of […]

MP3 Leak of the Week: Fluid Foundation

It’s always exciting when a new group is set to release their debut record and such is the case with Oceanside, CA’s Fluid Foundation. The Socal reggae group will release their self-titled record on Oct. 8th while giving away the song “Foundation” away for FREE download…

Video: The Hip Abduction – Come Alive

St. Petersburg, Florida’s The Hip Abduction (THA) released their new studio album, Gold Under The Glow back on March 11th. They’re still celebrating the release of that record as they have dropped the second music video for the song “Come Alive,” the groups first single. For the video, the band enlisted fans to submit video […]