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…

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…

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…

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…

LEE FIELDS—Brooklyn, 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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…