Extreme Soundtracks Vol. 1: Landon McNamara

Landon McNamara

Extreme Soundtracks is a new column profiling professional extreme sports athletes and the role music has played in their life. Created by twin sisters Stefanie and Suzanne Sanchez.   TP: Landon, thanks so much sitting down with The Pier today! Your life is remarkable, and with music and surfing being the epicenter of your every day, […]

Reggae Rise Up Florida 2024 Festival Recap

Ley Lines Are Said To Connect The World (And Possibly The Universe). They supposedly carry with them rivers of “supernatural energy”. At the intersection point of these lines are said to be sections of concentrated energy, which can be tapped into. By Adoo of Rebel Hippies It makes sense that St. Petersburg, Florida is said to […]

Makua Rothman’s New Single “HOOKED” Out Today

"HOOKED" by Makua Rothman

Big wave world champion Makua Rothman recovers from what was called a career-ending injury. One year later, he returns to surf his home break, Pipeline, and release transformative new music. World champion surfer and Hawaiian musician Makua Rothman today releases his new single “HOOKED” via Regime Music Group. The rhythmic song layers lyrics of self […]

Sublime and Rebelution Headlining Inaugural Point Break Festival June 1-2, 2024 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Two-Day Music Festival will feature performances by more than 20 bands including Wiz Khalifa, Stephen Marley and Steel Pulse   The Point Break Festival, an all-new two-day music festival, today announced Sublime and Rebelution will headline the event coming to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront June 1-2, 2024. Featuring more than 20 bands throughout the weekend, […]

JULIAN MARLEY AND ANTAEUS RELEASE VIBRANT MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MADE FOR YOUR LOVE”

Julian Marley

Fresh from their GRAMMY triumph for Best Reggae Album, globally acclaimed artist Julian Marley and producer and co-writer Antaeus have premiered a dynamic music video for their newest single “Made For Your Love” via Monom Records. Infused with Dancehall vibes, this track is a standout on the award-winning album Colors of Royal. Directed by the […]

Reggae Rise Up Festival Announces 2024 Lineup

Rise Up

Florida’s favorite reggae festival – and the largest touring festival in the country – has just announced their lineup for 2024! Entering its ninth year, Reggae Rise Up Florida will return to Vinoy Park in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL, over the March 14-17 weekend for another four sun-soaked days of music and fun! Produced by […]

Mourning The Passing of Peter Morgan

Peter Morgan

It is with deep sadness that we join the family, friends and fans of Peter Anthony Morgan (Peetah) in mourning his passing. As lead singer and co-founder of the GRAMMY-Award-winning family musical group, Morgan Heritage, ‘Peetah’ has been a part of the VP Records family for many years. Along with his siblings Una, Gramps, Lukes, […]