Originally hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, hard rock group Pop Evil have been a presence musically for over a decade. Their most up-to-date work, Onyx, is the band’s attempt to move forward with their sound and an opportunity to stand out amongst the ranks. The 12-track album begins with…

Florida’s A Day To Remember are an outfit with a signature sound, as a listener cannot easily confuse them with other artists out there trying to do the same thing. They are a heavier group incorporating pop-inspired hooks and melodies over their weighted guitars. The Ocala-based band are amidst…

MONTCLAIR, NJ—Street parking was next to impossible to find anywhere near Montclair’s Wellmont Theatre on this Friday night, as the town was buzzing with nightlife. As far as a viewer is concerned, the Wellmont Theatre is an ideal concert hall for a fan of the music who doesn’t wish…

New York City-based six-piece Matuto are a crowd who bind jazz, folk, and the essentials of Brazilian music together on their current album, The Devil And The Diamond. This 12-track record opens with “Toca O Sino (Ring The Bell),” an instrumental, slap-happy celebratory tune where the accordion and fiddle…

Washington D.C.’s Paperhaus are planning a May release for their four-track EP, Lo Hi Lo. “All Through The Night” sets the tone. It is a psychedelic, ambient song with alternative roots in its guitars. The vocal parts are underdone, but suitable for the music. This song floats along with…

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Trenton-based aggressive metal group Beyond Dishonor are working like a powerhouse, staying incredibly busy this year. With a new record on the brink, Beyond Dishonor have big tour plans beginning this spring. Their soon-to-be released album, Generations, takes on a darker life than records past with…

With Sheffield, UK as their hometown, While She Sleeps are taking a leap of faith in their journey to America to tour for the first time this spring. Still performing on the success of 2012’s This Is The Six, their first full-length released via Search And Destroy, the group…

California-based indie rock band Wavves have just released their anticipated full-length, Afraid Of Heights. They’re currently singed to Mom + Pop Music, with this CD as their fourth so far. The album has been well-received, much like its predecessor, King Of The Beach.

Wavves have just come off several…

Atlanta, GA-based metal quintet Becoming The Archetype are scheduled for a local performance along with more of Jersey’s favorites within the genre. Fellow rockers Lionel Pryor, Forbidden Territory, Toothgrinder, Collapsing Faith, and Invidious will join the band for a fully loaded set on April 6. These bands will play at…

English pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is taking the U.S. by storm this year. He came onto the scene last year with his hit single “The A Team,” and has amassed a great following since the release of his biggest record to date, +. Currently touring the nation on Taylor…