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PETER BJORN AND JOHN FIND BALANCE IN AN ‘ENDLESS DREAM’

April 20, 2020

After more than 15 years, the Swedish indie rockers still embrace the brighter side of pop life. As it turns out, only a small group of lucky Swedes got to see a springtime show from Peter Bjorn and John in... Read More...

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from The Strokes, Pearl Jam, Morrissey, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Dinosaur Eyelids

Vinny Cecolini

April 10, 2020

Albums, Reviews

The Strokes The New Abnormal (Sony) The Strokes have just released the best album—of 1982, that is. Though I’m not complaining, the adage “everything old is new again” certainly applies here. The New ... Read More...

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Ozzy Osbourne, Green Leaf Rustlers, … And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Drive-by Truckers, Body Count, Outlaws

Vinny Cecolini

March 10, 2020

Albums, Reviews

Ozzy Osbourne Ordinary Man (Epic Records) If this is Ozzy Osbourne’s final bow, then Ordinary Man is fitting farewell to a truly legendary career. Haunting, honest and introspective, not only is it th... Read More...

Makin Waves Record of the Week – Wetbrain: “Things You Think You Thought You Knew”

Bob Makin

October 4, 2018

Columns, Makin' Waves

Prolific progressive pop band Wetbrain are back with their second LP in as many years, “Things You Think You Thought You Knew”. Wetbrain are one of Asbury Park’s most underrated bands, but w... Read More...

Death Cab For Cutie: ‘Til The End

Jenna Romaine

October 3, 2018

Features, Interviews

In an industry where bands are a dime a dozen and swallowed up among the endless supply on the daily, 20 active years together is a feat. People age, commitments grow, relationships and responsibilities ... Read More...

Joyce Manor: For Old Time’s Sake

Jenna Romaine

October 3, 2018

Features, Interviews

Three days following the release of Joyce Manor’s fifth record, Million Dollars To Kill Me -- reaffirming the punk rockers’ rep of heavy, catchy riffs and teeming with emo tendencies -- frontman Barry Jo... Read More...

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Well Wisher’s “This Is Fine”

Bob Makin

September 27, 2018

Columns, Makin' Waves

Natalie Newbold returns with another batch of strong indie-pop songs on “This Is Fine”, the debut full-length of her latest band, Well Wisher. I was a big fan of dollys and, like thousands of o... Read More...

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Deal Casino’s “Isadora Duncan”

Bob Makin

June 14, 2018

Columns, Makin' Waves

Deal Casino latest EP, “Isadora Duncan,” features four new songs that showcase the Asbury Park-based bands maturation as songwriters, while doing justice to their amazing live show. I’ve got good ... Read More...

Senses Fail – Lighting The Way

Jenna Romaine

March 7, 2018

Features, Interviews

Buddy Nielsen understands pain. The way pain can paralyze you or move you; the need to face it head on or allow it threaten to suck you down the rabbit hole. It’s both a blessing and a curse. Over the ne... 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

Tombstones In Their Eyes’ Robust New Record

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

Alt Bloom’s Effortlessly Timeless New Single, “Tired”

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

PETER BJORN AND JOHN FIND BALANCE IN AN ‘ENDLESS DREAM’

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from The Strokes, Pearl Jam, Morrissey, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Dinosaur Eyelids

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Ozzy Osbourne, Green Leaf Rustlers, … And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Drive-by Truckers, Body Count, Outlaws

Makin Waves Record of the Week – Wetbrain: “Things You Think You Thought You Knew”

Death Cab For Cutie: ‘Til The End

Joyce Manor: For Old Time’s Sake

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Well Wisher’s “This Is Fine”

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Deal Casino’s “Isadora Duncan”

Senses Fail – Lighting The Way

#THROWBACK: LINDA RONSTADT — JANUARY 12, 1977

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

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

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

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

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