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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: Eli-Mac Shares Her Take on CTTS’ Tropical Vibes and Magical Music

January 22, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

There’s something magical about the combination of sun, sand, and soulful music that makes Closer to the Sun truly one of a kind. For rising artist, Eli-Mac, this year marked … Read More

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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: How Brandon Hardesty of Bumpin Uglies Stole the Show at CTTS

January 16, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

The Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series wouldn’t be the same without festival M.V.P. and Bumpin Uglies frontman, Brandon Hardesty! Talk about kicking things off in style! Originally set … Read More

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Closer to the Sun Artist Debut Series: Matthew Roads Reflects on Tropidelic’s Debut at CTTS

January 9, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Kelly Graham

Back from an epic musical getaway at Slightly Stoopid’s Closer to the Sun Festival in Riviera Maya, we’re riding that post-festival wave hard. The Pier crew is feeling the blues, … Read More

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Master of Waves and Rhythms: Landon McNamara Wins the 2024 Eddie Aikau Invitational

December 23, 2024January 4, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

Landon McNamara, a multifaceted talent from Oahu's North Shore, has added a monumental achievement to his repertoire by winning the 2024 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea … Read More

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Jakob Nowell Opens Up About Family, His Label, and Life Beyond Sublime on the Andy Frasco Podcast

December 19, 2024January 6, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

For the 300th episode, Andy Frasco sits down with none other than Jakob Nowell, who not only carries on his father's legacy as Sublime's frontman but who also blazes his … Read More

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Ones to Watch: Jesse James Pariah

December 14, 2024January 3, 2025 - by Allie Adams

Jesse James Pariah is a name that might ring a bell for those immersed in Hawaii’s surf culture. While his reputation floats between the surf and music communities, Jesse’s upcoming … Read More

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SVN/BVRNT Records and a New Era of Counterculture

November 17, 2024January 3, 2025 - by Jenna Shaw

In the sun-soaked streets of Southern California, a revolution is brewing, and it goes by the name SVN/BRNT. This proudly proclaimed “traveling cult of creatives, degenerates, and misfits” is the … Read More

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Cymbals for Change Drops Jewelry Collaboration with Pepper’s Yesod Williams

October 24, 2024January 16, 2025 - by Allie Adams

Cymbals For Change is a mission-driven artist merchandise company who procures broken, cracked and unused cymbals from professional drummers to transform them into custom-engraved, wearable jewelry so fans can (literally) …