Closer to the Sun has always been more than a festival. It’s a floating universe where artists and fans exist on the same plane, where surprise sets happen in hallways, …
11 Moments That Defined Closer to the Sun’s 11th Year Read More
Kaleo Wassman has always worn many hats—frontman, reggae-rock pioneer, punk-laced mischief-maker—but on his latest solo single, “Legendary Mrs. You,” he wears his heart fully on his sleeve. It’s a smooth, …
Kaleo Wassman Unleashes Funk and Soul on New Solo Track “Legendary Mrs. You” Read More
When you’re a reggae-rock trio from Kona, Hawaii trying to climb the ranks of the industry, you don’t wait for opportunity—you manufacture it. That’s exactly what Pepper did back in …
How Pepper Tricked Their Way onto Tour with 311 Read More
If 2025 was the year reggae took a creative leap, then 2026 is shaping up to be the moment the entire movement goes airborne. Across the spectrum—from legacy giants forging …
The Most Anticipated Rock Reggae Albums of 2026 Read More
When Pepper decided to take on Bad Religion’s “Generator” for their Operation Irie compilation, they knew it was a bold move. The track, a cornerstone of the Southern California punk …
Pepper’s Bad Religion Cover Earns High Praise From Punk Legend Brett Gurewitz Read More
Kaleo Wassman has built his career on sweat-soaked tour buses, blaring speakers, and genre-defying anthems with Pepper. But these days, you’re just as likely to find him barefoot on a …
Kaleo Wassman Is Still Rocking — But These Days, He’s Also Teaching You to Breathe Read More
Mission Bayfest returned to Mariner’s Point Park in San Diego for three days of music running October 17-19. The stacked lineup included Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, Pepper, Steel Pulse …
Mission Bayfest Recap: Three Days of Reggae Rock Excitement (Plus an Ocean Swim With Sublime) Read More
By the time Pepper’s Yesod Williams picks up the phone, he’s already deep into reliving the glory days of Warped Tour. “All that became Warped Tour is pretty much the …
Pepper’s Yesod Williams Details ‘Operation Irie’: From Instagram Idea to an ‘Amazing Record’ Read More
