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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 ...
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Apple’s Top 100 Albums & Their Impact on the California Reggae Scene
The reggae scene that exists in California today is a rich tapestry woven from diverse musical influences that span a ...
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NEW RELEASES: Khalia, The Hip Abduction, Green Lion Crew
Khalia - 'Addicted' (Single) Jamaican born and UK grown rising reggae star Khalia delivers her new romantic/sexy single 'Addicted'. Produced ...
![Reggae Radar Featuring SensaMotion](https://thepier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sensamotionpic-320x250.jpg)
Reggae Radar Featuring SensaMotion
New Jersey may not be known for an abundance of reggae festivals, but every so often, we are fortunate to ...
![Fortunate Youth + Sugarshack Sessions = Soundtrack for Summer](https://thepier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screen-Shot-2024-06-12-at-1.27.03-PM-320x250.png)
Fortunate Youth + Sugarshack Sessions = Soundtrack for Summer
Sugarshack Sessions is back for Volume 6 with South Bay's favorite band of hooligans, Fortunate Youth! The eight-track album includes ...
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The Low-Down on Point Break Festival in Virginia Beach
I think we all knew Point Break Fest in Virginia Beach was going to be good, but I don’t think ...
![NEW RELEASES: "Sofia" from Little Stranger + "I Pray" from Shwayze](https://thepier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_5149-320x250.jpg)
NEW RELEASES: “Sofia” from Little Stranger + “I Pray” from Shwayze
"I Pray" by Shwayze w/Ripe Malibu alternative / indie pop / alt rap sensation Shwayze teams up with Boston's Ripe ...
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Concert Review: Jakobs Castle Rocks SoCal, Teases Unreleased Music
Wednesday's packed album release party at Venice West proves that Jakob Nowell is building something special with Jakobs Castle Jakobs ...
![Cali Roots 2024: Living, Laughing, Loving in Monterey](https://thepier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC00233-2-320x250.jpg)
Cali Roots 2024: Living, Laughing, Loving in Monterey
Oh, Cali Roots, you’ve done it again. You stole our heart, filled us with love, made us laugh, made us ...
![Mike Pinto and Kyle Smith Sold Out 118 North Last Night](https://thepier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/smith4-320x250.jpg)
Mike Pinto and Kyle Smith Sold Out 118 North Last Night
On a rainy Wednesday night in the outskirts of Philadelphia, independent artists Kyle Smith and Mike Pinto wowed a full ...
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Tower of Power Expands 56th Anniversary Tour to Europe, Announces New Lead Singer
On the heels of a successful winter and spring 2024 tour, Bay Area funk and soul icons Tower of Power ...
![Get Ready for Sultry Summer Nights with Stylie's Sensual "Smooth Sailin'"](https://thepier.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Band-Photo-3-scaled-320x250.jpg)
Get Ready for Sultry Summer Nights with Stylie’s Sensual “Smooth Sailin'”
Stylie, an independent reggae-rock band hailing from Colorado, just unveiled their latest album, Smooth Sailin, and it's an instant captivator ...