“I Owe My Life to Music” – jxdn Discusses His Whirlwind Path to Becoming the Rockstar He Knew He’d Be Debra Kate Schafer September 24, 2021 Features, Interviews If you haven't already heard, jxdn's debut LP, Tell Me About Tomorrow, is an interpersonal journey laced with Green Day-esque power chords, Blink-182-influenced drum patterns (naturally), and urban-pop influen... Read More...
PREMIERE: Children Having Children Debut Harrowing New Single, “Cables To String” Debra Kate Schafer September 24, 2021 Features, Interviews An unmatched balance of art rock and alt rock has made the Children Having Children catalog what it is today. Eclectic without being terribly niche, the Big Apple band takes that original sound a step further... Read More...
Constantine Maroulis Sets the Stage for Foreigners Journey Vincent Bennett September 22, 2021 Features, Interviews Bergen County's premiere Performing Arts Center has hosted many shows with many artists over the years, but few have had the range, the skill, the perspective, and the heart as their forthcoming headliner, Con... Read More...
Role Model’s Heartfelt Take on Juxtaposition Debra Kate Schafer September 20, 2021 Features, Interviews Somewhere in between wanting to be a visual artist and becoming a rapper, the popstar-adjacent Tucker Pillsbury became an aspirational and experimental musician. Known best as Role Model, the singer-songwriter... Read More...
Black Violin – Intimate, All Natural, & Always Limitless Debra Kate Schafer September 17, 2021 Features, Interviews As funky as they are prolific, Black Violin are one of the few bands out there who wholeheartedly deserve the title of genre-benders. That genre-bending is coming right here to New Jersey, too, on 9/24 at Kean... Read More...
OURS – Creating The Epitome of Spirited Art Debra Kate Schafer September 15, 2021 Features, Interviews With a self-titled album out, celebrated industry professionals in their corner, and more confidence in themselves and their music than ever, OURS are more than ready to take their latest tour to the Garden St... Read More...
Julien Baker: Evolving Storyteller James Campion September 10, 2021 Features, Interviews The songwriter’s new album, sound, and tour still bring her signature raw emotion. “I’ve always had a lot of anxiety around performing.” Julien Baker is chatting with me over the phone from her... Read More...
It’s All About Jersey – Sad Summer Fest at Stone Pony Summer Stage / September 3, 2021 L. Taylor Adzima September 8, 2021 Concerts, Features, Interviews, Reviews While the word 'punk' isn't often synonymous with terms like gratitude, inclusion, safety, and beauty, in the 'pop punk' world, it absolutely is. All of that and more is what this community and their respectiv... Read More...
PREMIERE: Suzanne Vega’s Sentimental “Anniversary” Adds to Her Contemplative Discography Katherine Yeske Taylor September 8, 2021 Features, Interviews In conversation about her ever-evolving songwriting tactics and very favorite live music venues, the folk pop muse shines a light on just how vital meaningful lyricism can be – and why she always strives for i... Read More...
Butcher Babies – Conquering the Goliath Vinny Cecolini September 3, 2021 Features, Interviews Experience everything the Butcher Babies have to offer at The Gramercy Theatre on Sunday, September 19. Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey are bursting with anticipation as the first date of the Butch... Read More...
