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The Pier is your Reggae-Rock resource for music news & updates from the Reggae-Rock community.

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Latin-jazz legend @ponchosanchez grew up in Long Beach, sharpened his groove in the Long Beach Municipal Band and went on to become a Grammy-winner. Read how his California roots shaped a lifetime of rhythm and community thepier.org/poncho-sanchezs-…

Poncho Sanchez’s California Groove: From the Long Beach Municipal Band to the World Stage - The Pier

Before this 6 Grammy Nominations and winning the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album in 2000, four nominations for the Latin Grammy Awards, and winning a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, before...

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The Pier caught up with @Tropidelic at their show at Ardmore Music Hall with Artikal Sound System & Grieves. Check out the live review and photos of the show on ThePier.org!
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How does an insurance salesman end up recording music with members of Rebelution, Tribal Seeds and Long Beach Dub Allstars? It's just one part of South Swell Syndicate's story: thepier.org/south-swell-synd…

Meet South Swell Syndicate: Reggae Rock’s Newest Rising Act - The Pier

How does an insurance salesman end up recording music with members of Rebelution, Tribal Seeds and Long Beach Dub Allstars? Like many things in life, it started with the unexpected. For years, it...

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Hear the latest song from @StickFigureDub's upcoming album 'Free Flow Sessions': thepier.org/stick-figure-new…

Stick Figure Drops Hypnotic New Single ‘Welcome to My World’ - The Pier

Stick Figure has delivered “Welcome to My World,” the newest single from his upcoming album Free Flow Sessions. The tune moves along a hypnotic rhythm, with guitar, percussion, bass and horns all in...

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.@DirtyHeads will play their remaining 2025 concerts without their co-lead singer: thepier.org/jared-watson-ste…

Jared Watson Stepping Away From Dirty Heads to Focus on ‘Health and Well-Being’ - The Pier

Dirty Heads have announced that Jared Watson is taking some time away from the band. As a result, the co-lead vocalist will miss their remaining 2025 shows. “We wanted to share an update with you...

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.@ofarevolution will celebrate their 30 year history in 2026: thepier.org/o-a-r-three-deca…

O.A.R. Announce Expansive ‘Three Decades’ Tour and Drop New Single ‘Where We Are Right Now’ - The...

O.A.R. has announced the Three Decades Tour, a 2026 North American trek celebrating the group's 30-year career. “When we started playing songs together in a basement in Rockville, Maryland in 1996 we...

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.@PepperLive's cover of Bad Religion's "Generator" earned an important seal of approval: thepier.org/pepper-bad-relig…

Pepper’s Bad Religion Cover Earns High Praise From Punk Legend Brett Gurewitz - The Pier

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 canon, was...

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Check out "Holiday" by @Tropidelic and Little Stranger -- their first collaboration since 2022: thepier.org/tropidelic-littl…

Tropidelic and Little Stranger Deliver Uplifting New Single ‘Holiday’ - The Pier

Tropidelic have teamed with their old pals Little Stranger on a vibrant new single called “Holiday.” Powered by an alluring drums and keyboard groove, the track expertly weaves reggae rock, indie pop...

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.@Sublime keep adding to their list of achievements as "Ensenada" passes another major milestone: thepier.org/sublime-ensenada…

Sublime’s ‘Ensenada’ Continues Making History: Streak at No. 1 Hits 6 Weeks - The Pier

Sublime continues making history with their latest single, “Ensenada,” which is currently spending its sixth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. The single has...

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.@PepperLive's Kaleo Wassman tells us about his wellness brand Rebel & Muse: thepier.org/kaleo-wassman-pe…

Kaleo Wassman Is Still Rocking — But These Days, He’s Also Teaching You to Breathe - The Pier

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 yoga mat as...

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Jakob Nowell will bring @jakobscastle to The Barn @UCRiverside on November 20: thepier.org/jakobs-castle-uc…

Jakobs Castle Show at Historic UC Riverside Venue Will Be a Full Circle Moment - The Pier

Jakobs Castle – the eclectic solo project of Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell – will invade UC Riverside on November 20. The show is part of their west coast fall run, with Strawberry Fuzz, Strange Case...

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Check out @SSwellSyndicate's hypnotic single "Colitas": thepier.org/south-swell-synd…

South Swell Syndicate Catch a Vibe on Captivating Single ‘Colitas’ - The Pier

South Swell Syndicate has delivered one of the year’s most hypnotic tracks with the fresh and captivating tune “Colitas”. The song rides along a mid-tempo beat, with percussion, keyboards and some...

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Mission Bayfest delivered one of the most memorable weekends of the year. Check out our recap, featuring Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, 311, Steel Pulse, Rebelution and more! thepier.org/mission-bayfest-…

Mission Bayfest Recap: Three Days of Reggae Rock Excitement (Plus an Ocean Swim With Sublime) - The...

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...

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Jakob Nowell's solo project @jakobscastle will head out on a fall tour, starting Nov. 6 with a performance at Pyrenees Cafe in Bakersfield: thepier.org/jakobs-castle-la…

Jakobs Castle Set to Launch Fall Tour in Bakersfield, CA - The Pier

Jakobs Castle will kick off the fall leg of their Bvrnt Tour with a performance at Pyrenees Cafe in Bakersfield on November 6. Led by Jakob Nowell – son of Bradley Nowell and the current frontman of...

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.@StickFigureDub says the new album was "intended to capture the magic that happens when creativity is allowed to move freely": thepier.org/stick-figure-moo…

Hear Stick Figure’s New Single ‘Moon Palace’ From Upcoming ‘Free Flow Sessions’ Album - The Pier

Stick Figure has announced a new instrumental driven album called Free Flow Sessions, and dropped its lead single, “Moon Palace.” Free Flow Sessions is a concept that came to life as a series that...

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.@dirtyheads bassist David Foral explains why the band's upcoming shows with country star @jakeowen make perfect sense: thepier.org/dirty-heads-jake…

Dirty Heads Plot Genre-Crossing Tour With Jake Owen: ‘It’s All Barbecue Music’ - The Pier

The Dirty Heads are getting ready to hit the road with country star Jake Owen for a run of co-headlining dates that, on paper, might look like a sonic mismatch. But David Foral -- the Dirty Heads...

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This year's San Diego Bayfest lineup is stacked! Here are 7 artists we're especially excited to see this weekend: thepier.org/mission-bayfest-…

Mission Bayfest Preview: 7 Acts We Can’t Wait to See - The Pier

Mission Bayfest returns to San Diego this weekend, delivering a stellar lineup of beloved stars alongside the next wave of rising acts. Now in its fourth year, Bayfest has established itself as a...

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.@matisyahu takes us through the creation of his new album: thepier.org/matisyahu-ancien…

Matisyahu Finds Faith, Family, and Freedom on ‘Ancient Child’ - The Pier

With his eighth studio album Ancient Child, Matisyahu closes one era and begins another — one rooted in spontaneity, self-reliance, and spiritual renewal. “I think every album I’ve made has been...

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Jesse James Pariah delivers an intimate yet compelling rendition of his standout single: thepier.org/jesse-james-pari…

Watch Jesse James Pariah’s Fireside Rendition of ‘Horns Under Halo’ - The Pier

Check out this video of Jesse James Pariah delivering an intimate, yet compelling rendition of his standout single "Horns Under Halo". Seated in front of a fire, and flanked by guitarist Zane...

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We dive into the new album from @matisyahu: thepier.org/matisyahu-ancien…

Finding Light and Groove: Matisyahu’s ‘Ancient Child’ [Album Review] - The Pier

Matisyahu’s new album Ancient Child feels like the calm after the storm. It’s soulful, reflective, and full of that grounded energy that’s been building through his last few releases. This one feels...

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