Music tends to bring families together. Such is the case for Jersey-born cousins Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta, and Anthony Genca. The three formed Dinner And A Suit and moved to Nashville, where they developed their full-length debut, Since Our Departure. The band will be coming back home to the Northeast…
The Ringers: Amateur Hour Is Over
The Ringers—a supergroup consisting of lauded improvisational guitarists Wayne Krantz and Jimmy Herring, prolific session guitarist Michael Landau, veteran drummer Keith Carlock, and celebrated jazz-fusion bass player Etienne Mbappe—united just this year, making for a very impressive collective resumé. Performing both the individuals’ solo material and new music written especially…
Lovelectric: Receiving A Standing Ovation
Pop Rockers Lovelectric are competing in the upcoming Battle Of The Bands to secure a spot on this year’s coveted Skate And Surf Festival. Since Doug Rockwell formed the group in 2010, originally under the name The Doug Rockwell Band, he’s led the future of Central Jersey’s musical reinvigoration. With…
Desaparecidos: Reappearing
Desaparecidos started out in 2001 as a side-project for Conor Oberst, frontman of the rock band Bright Eyes. The group released their first and only album, Read Music/Speak Spanish, in 2002. Desaparecidos will hit up the East Coast for the first time in 10 years on their upcoming three-week tour,…
Atlas Genius: On Their Way
Atlas Genius are an alternative band known for their hit single, “Trojans,” which attracted over 50,000 fans before they were even signed. The band gained even more success with their EP, Through The Glass, released last June. They are now preparing to release their debut full-length, When It Was Now,…
Intronaut: In Defiance Of Gravity
Intronaut, the progressive metal band hailing from Los Angeles, are celebrating the impending release of their newest album, Habitual Levitations (Instilling Words With Tones), slated for release this upcoming March, with a month-long tour featuring the likes of Meshuggah and Animals As Leaders. Habitual Levitations (Instilling Words With Tones) is…
Owl City: Big Cities, Big Shows
Multi-instrumentalist Adam Young, also known as Owl City, made waves in 2009 with his debut album, Ocean Eyes, which included the hit single “Fireflies.” He has kept busy by creating an original track for the movie Wreck-It Ralph and closing out 2012 with a world tour. He’ll continue touring with…
Donora: Significant Others
Since releasing their sophomore album, Boyfriends, Girlfriends, in 2011, the Pittsburgh-based pop trio Donora have continued in their efforts to make a name for themselves. This past January, Donora released a new EP, Play Nice, and this February, they will be celebrating the occasion with two local performances. The band…
Aimee Bobruk: Always Inspired
What do the Beatles and the soundtrack to Juno have in common? Both inspired singer-songwriter Aimee Bobruk and her single, “A Day In The Life.” The song comes from her debut album, /ba.’brook/, released on Jan. 29. Bobruk has booked a month-long tour to celebrate. Her first show in NYC…
Bosnian Rainbows: Fresh Start
After originally touring as the Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Group, the recently renamed alternative rock band Bosnian Rainbows will be hitting up New York City for a performance. The ensemble comprises of Nicci Kasper, Teri Gender Bender (member of Le Butcherettes), Deantoni Parks (most recent drummer for Mars Volta), and, of course,…

