Reggae on the Mountain: A Festival Rooted in Community and Culture

Reggae on the Mountain, a beloved annual festival nestled in the heart of Topanga Canyon, has grown from a small grassroots event into a staple of Southern California’s reggae scene. This is not just another festival; it’s a celebration of community, culture, and the love of roots music, brought to life by a group of […]

Big B: The Untold Story Behind Album “Wellness Check”

In an exclusive interview, hip-hop artist Big B and his long-time musical partner Johnny Baldaray share insights into their latest project, a new album that marks a significant moment in their careers. With a legacy spanning over 15 years, this collaboration is more than just music; it’s a reflection of their friendship, creative evolution, and […]

California Roots 2024 on Film

We gave Logan Rex of Artikal Sound System two disposable cameras to capture Cali Roots from her POV and the shots her and boyfriend, Tony Barker Stern, captured are priceless. “The Pier made the mistake of letting Tony and I cover this year’s Cali Roots by setting us free with a disposable camera for each […]

Little Stranger Talk New Album, Tour and Creative Process

The Rebel Hippies Podcast is back with a chat about the music we all know and love. This week the fellas have a special guest Little Stranger to talk about their new album, Sat around Trippin, their upcoming tour with Stick Figure and their writing and creating process.The Rebel Hippies Podcast, hosted by Adoo and Oskee from Space Kamp. […]

Katastro’s “Tell Me I’m OK” Marks Third Posthumous Single

“Tell Me I’m OK” marks the third single drop for the remaining members of Katastro off their final album, slated for a fall release featuring vocals from Dirty Heads’ Jared Watson. Their work on the forthcoming album has been a long, cathartic journey for Andrew Stravers, Tanner Riccio, and Ryan Weddle, made possible by the […]

Extreme Soundtracks Vol. 8: FMX Legend Javier “Astroboy” Villegas

Extreme Soundtracks is a column profiling professional extreme sports athletes and the role music has played in their life. Created by twin sisters Stefanie and Suzanne Sanche Motocross legend Javier “Astroboy” Villegas is South American world-class athlete conquering and still charging it in the motocross world!  Villegas has accomplished so much, but not without overcoming […]