In the hardcore community, Far are legendary for mixing melodic vocals with hardcore breakdowns. Here, on their fifth album, At Night We Live, they don’t entirely prove why so much as make a case for being radio friendly and also talented. Sounding like a mixture between and Deftones and Quicksand…

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals is the rare country rock soul band that is capable of greatness in the context of their genre.  Their self-titled release is one hell of an album, simultaneously capturing vulnerability and full on swagger thanks in part to the drive of Grace herself and the…

The legendary Zumiez Couch Tour returns this year to the Monmouth Mall on June 26, bigger and more rocking than ever before. The tour, which showcases skateboarding professionals and bands, will feature skate demos by the RVCA skate team as well as performances from Bayside and Hawthorne Heights at the…

Brick’s own Breathing Blue is looking to rock their hometown with a record release party at the Brick Moose Lodge on June 11. The set list should be heavy on songs about girls, but also probably a cover or two for extra class. My guess would be an ironic cover…

The man who loves to jam, Primus’ own Les Claypool, will be playing shows at the Wellmont Theatre, House Of Blues, and the Brooklyn Bowl on June 5, 6, and 8 respectively. Audiences should expect a great deal of bass solos, eccentric stage banter, and all manner of…