#RoadieFriday with Pepper’s Drum Tech and Media Man, Mike Denim

#RoadieFriday is a new video series where we profile crew, the people that make the live music world go ’round.   We’re coming to you live and direct with the first installment of #RoadieFriday, a series aimed to shed a little bit of light on the mysterious and often forgotten world of, you guessed it, […]

Vana Liya’s on a Boat!

How Nautical Sounds is redefining the meaning of “VIP Session” By Kelly Graham Who doesn’t love an intimate VIP show with one of their favorite artists? It seems almost every band in the scene is doing VIP sessions on their tours. It’s certainly a way to increase a band’s revenue, and fans definitely love them. […]

Remembering HepCat’s Greg Lee

Greg Lee, the vibrant vocalist and frontman of veteran SoCal ska group Hepcat has unexpectedly passed. He died in his home yesterday. Partner Amanda Becker broke the news. “Hello Everyone, This is Mandie writing. I am about to share some unbelievable, heartbreaking news. Our dear friend, Gregory Lee, has left his earth body and joined […]

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, […]