Debra Kate Schafer | The Aquarian

Mac Miller: “Swimming” (Warner Bros.)

August 15, 2018

Swimming is Mac Miller’s latest record, his fifth studio album, and his best album by far. It’s been a long journey getting here, from Blue Slide Park’s literal record-breaking release in 2011 to his las... Read More...

Blue October: “I Hope You’re Happy” (Up/Down – Brando Records)

Debra Kate Schafer

August 15, 2018

Albums, Reviews

Blue October’s been looking for a good time and place for them to make a bold change, and whether it was planned or not, they found their perfect timing here on I Hope You’re Happy. They took a leap of f... Read More...

Spotlights – OHMME, Billboard’s Hot 100 Music Festival, & Republican Hair

Debra Kate Schafer

August 15, 2018

Goings-On

Chicago Duo OHMME Hit New York They are classically trained musicians, veterans of the Chicago music scene, and were a part of Chance the Rapper’s touring ensemble. Consisting of two women only in the... Read More...

This Saturday! The Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam

Debra Kate Schafer

August 9, 2018

Goings-On

Celebrating a music genre that might sometimes get lost within the sea of Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi fans in the area comes the Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam, an event held in Trenton that is all-day, al... Read More...

Neverkept: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

Debra Kate Schafer

August 8, 2018

Features, Interviews

Hailing from the always interesting city of Philadelphia and the breezy shores of South Jersey is Neverkept, a rock band that already has their... Read More...

See Plus – Chemistry: Having It and Barely Passing It

Debra Kate Schafer

August 8, 2018

Features, Interviews

Hailing from Rutherford, NJ is See Plus, a rock group that is already much more than a high school band. They wrote, recorded, and released a stellar self-titled EP, they have a consistently growing fanb... Read More...

Dentist: “Night Swimming” (Cleopatra Records)

Debra Kate Schafer

August 8, 2018

Albums, Reviews

Most people don’t like going to the dentist, but I can safely say that most people like listening to Dentist -- that band, that is. The three-piece, genre defying group calls the eclectic oceanfront city... Read More...

Halestorm: “Vicious” (Atlantic)

Debra Kate Schafer

August 8, 2018

Albums, Reviews

Vicious is Halestorm’s fourth studio album, and trying to follow up an album that stemmed four Top 10 hits in the mainstream rock category is difficult to say the least. As expected, though, the hard roc... Read More...

Chicago: Lee Loughnane Talks Chicago “Deep Cuts” and Wishes Coming True

Debra Kate Schafer

August 1, 2018

Features, Interviews

He’s a founding member and trumpet player for the legendary rock band, Chicago. He is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He has played on albums for the Bee Gees, Leon Russell, and Elton John. He is ... Read More...

Dirty Projectors: “Lamp Lit Prose” (Domino Recording Company)

Debra Kate Schafer

July 25, 2018

Albums, Reviews

Brooklyn, NY is home to one of the coolest and subtly edgy groups I have ever known. Dirty Projectors have been releasing music since 2002 and I have to say, over 15 years later, they still have the cool... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Labors of Love: Marty Friedman’s All-Consuming Musical Endeavors

The Luka State’s New Video Allows Album Highlight To Shine

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

The Luka State’s New Video Allows Album Highlight To Shine

Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho ('Parasite'), plus 'Doctor Sleep,' 'The Siren,' 'Scandalous,' 'Untouchable,' and more.

Reality Check: OUR MONSTER FIXATION

Makin’ Waves: Laurie Berkner: From Jersey Indie Rocker to Global Kindie Rocker

Reality Check: LET’S TALK FILIBUSTER

Mac Miller: “Swimming” (Warner Bros.)

Blue October: “I Hope You’re Happy” (Up/Down – Brando Records)

Spotlights – OHMME, Billboard’s Hot 100 Music Festival, & Republican Hair

This Saturday! The Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam

Neverkept: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

See Plus – Chemistry: Having It and Barely Passing It

Dentist: “Night Swimming” (Cleopatra Records)

Halestorm: “Vicious” (Atlantic)

Chicago: Lee Loughnane Talks Chicago “Deep Cuts” and Wishes Coming True

Dirty Projectors: “Lamp Lit Prose” (Domino Recording Company)

The Versatility Of Ellington – As Seen On His Debut EP

Crocodyle On Decade-Spanning Influences & Their Feel Good Music

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

Labors of Love: Marty Friedman’s All-Consuming Musical Endeavors

Reality Check: OUR MONSTER FIXATION

Author Debra Kate Schafer