James Wright, Author at The Pier

Jesse James Pariah, the surfer, singer-songwriter and Slum Beach Posse member, has released an acoustic version of his brand-new single, "Horns Under Halo," available now. Recorded at the SVN/BVRNT compound … Read More

News

Jakob Nowell Sits Down With Kevin Zinger on Latest Episode of BVRNTCAST

March 3, 2025March 28, 2025 - by James Wright

Jakob Nowell and guitarist Zane Vandevort have just released the second episode of their podcast, BVRNTCAST, a companion to their newly launched independent label SVN/BVRNT. In this episode, BVRNTCAST welcomes … Read More

Special Features

Watch Sublime’s Backstage Hijinks as They Play Baseball & Rock Chase Field

March 3, 2025March 5, 2025 - by James Wright

The inaugural November Nights festival at Chase Field was a dream come true for Valley music lovers. This one-of-a-kind event brought together an incredible lineup, headlined by Sublime, alongside alternative … Read More

Special Features

Jakobs Castle Takes Japan: Exclusive Tour Diary By Zane Vandevort

February 25, 2025March 5, 2025 - by James Wright

Jakobs Castle, the solo project of Jakob Nowell, recently embarked on their first-ever tour of Japan, opening for Long Beach Dub Allstars. With stops in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, fans … Read More

Special Features

The Most Anticipated Reggae Rock Albums of 2025

February 24, 2025March 5, 2025 - by James Wright

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for reggae rock fans, as the genre’s biggest legends and brightest newcomers gear up to release new music. The … Read More

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Sublime Honors Tradition and the Past During Recent Trip to Costa Rica

February 18, 2025March 13, 2025 - by James Wright

The late great Bradley Nowell fell in love with Costa Rica in the ‘90s. Decades later, Sublime returns to the land of Pura Vida, not just to perform but to … Read More

New Releases

Stick Figure Releases ‘Natural Mystic’ – A Tribute to Bob Marley

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 - by James Wright

Stick Figure has celebrated the birthday of reggae legend Bob Marley with the release of their rendition of “Natural Mystic.” The song blends Stick Figure’s signature soulful reggae style with … Read More

Special Features

The New Wave: Hip-Hop Artists Rising in the American Reggae Scene

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 - by James Wright

by Phil Winslade The relationship between hip-hop and American reggae isn’t new—it’s a fusion that’s been evolving for decades. Pioneers like Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads helped bridge the gap, … Read More

Author: James Wright

Jesse James Pariah Releases Acoustic Version of “Horns Under Halo”

Jakob Nowell Sits Down With Kevin Zinger on Latest Episode of BVRNTCAST

Watch Sublime’s Backstage Hijinks as They Play Baseball & Rock Chase Field

Jakobs Castle Takes Japan: Exclusive Tour Diary By Zane Vandevort

The Most Anticipated Reggae Rock Albums of 2025

Sublime Honors Tradition and the Past During Recent Trip to Costa Rica

Stick Figure Releases ‘Natural Mystic’ – A Tribute to Bob Marley

The New Wave: Hip-Hop Artists Rising in the American Reggae Scene