For more than two decades, Kaleo Wassman has been a constant presence in reggae-rock’s modern history—his voice instantly recognizable, his songwriting rooted in warmth, vulnerability, and lived experience. Best known …
Kaleo Wassman Reimagines Connection Through Acoustic Intimacy with Back Home Sessions Read MoreCloser 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 MoreKaleo 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=
