North Jersey Notes: Nolenz Volenz, Kosmic Daydream, Black Water Rising and More!

NOLENZ VOLENZ—Maywood, NJ

I was recently told about a brand new project involving an old friend, who now goes by the name Nolenz Volenz. I promised that I would keep his name anonymous, but trust me, many of you know the genius behind Nolenz Volenz. I actually got to…

by   |  11/18/2011  |  Comments (2)

North Jersey Notes: Heroes Of Toolik, The Compulsions, Hoodless and More!

HEROES OF TOOLIK—West Orange, NJ

I recently received an email from Heroes Of Toolik singer and guitarist Arad Evans asking me to check out his band and help them promote their Friday night (Oct. 21) gig at the Clash Bar in Clifton, NJ. So I logged onto heroesoftoolik.com to…

by   |  10/21/2011  |  Comments (0)

North Jersey Notes: Sundown Conspiracy, Black Water Rising’s Lawsuit and More!

SUNDOWN CONSPIRACY—Newton, NJ

My bros from Romulus X Records had a really great band on their roster that caught my attention after hearing a few tracks on their ReverbNation page. The name of the band is Sundown Conspiracy, and they totally rock! They’re heavy, they groove and their harmonies…

by   |  09/09/2011  |  Comments (0)

North Jersey Notes: Set It Free, Black Water Rising, Murder League All-Stars and More!

SET IT FREE—Brick, NJ

I recently stumbled across this highly energetic band out of Brick, NJ. I didn’t find them on accident, however. I found them on the bill of the upcoming Scarlet Carson CD release party at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville on Sept. 24. The name…

by   |  09/03/2011  |  Comments (0)

North Jersey Notes: Lee Fields, Black Water Rising, Borgo Pass and More!

LEE FIELDSBrooklyn, NY

I recently received an email from an old friend asking me to check out one of his artists. Now, this artist isn’t any ordinary artist that I would normally write about. In fact, he’s a soul singer, and I know nothing about soul singers! Anyway, his…

by   |  07/22/2011  |  Comments (0)

North Jersey Notes: James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus And More!

JAMES ARLOWE AND THE RUFFIAN CIRCUS—Freehold, NJ

I recently received an email asking me to give a listen to James Arlowe And The Ruffian Circus from Freehold, NJ. I did give them a listen and I have to say that these guys are pretty amazing. James Arlowe And The…

by   |  04/27/2011  |  Comments (0)

Cycle Of Pain / Black Water Rising @ The Brighton Bar

LONG BRANCH, NJ—I’ve been writing North Jersey Notes for almost nine years now, which I still find pretty nutty, but when a show with a lineup like this comes to the Jersey Shore, you can bet your ass that I was going to be there! The Brighton Bar in Long…

by   |  07/13/2010  |  Comments (1)

North Jersey Notes: Ghost And The Big Sky, West Caldwell, NJ

I recently received an email from Ghost And The Big Sky guitarist, Patrick Bitbol, warning me about a CD package that he was mailing to me at The Aquarian offices. Unfortunately, I haven’t been up to the offices in a while, but I wanted to give Patrick’s band a listen.…

by   |  03/24/2010  |  Comments (1)

North Jersey Notes: Filter Effect

A young band out of Holmdel, NJ, was recently tossed my way. They’re called Filter Effect, and since they were tossed my way, I figured that I’d give them a listen. I was able to hear a few rough tracks like “Area 51” and “Cry Of An Angel” on the…

by   |  03/10/2010  |  Comments (0)

North Jersey Notes: Fantazma, Wayne, NJ

I finally got to some mail left for me at The Aquarian Weekly, and I have to tell you that I love getting CDs from young new bands. It’s refreshing when you hear creative riffs from kids who are still learning about this business and trying to create a scene…

by   |  01/12/2010  |  Comments (0)


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