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VESSEL OF LIGHT RAISE THE DEAD AND THE DECIBELS ON ‘LAST RIDE’

November 20, 2020

Jersey metal supergroup's fourth LP soars with dark lyrical themes and an old-school doom metal feel. The night is darkest before the dawn. As the world rides out the hopefully last, but most horrific ... Read More...

North Jersey Notes

Tim Louie

March 10, 2020

North Jersey Notes

LUTHER BLACK AND THE COLD HARD FACTS– Maplewood, NJ I received an interesting email from a very interesting artist that normally wouldn’t catch my attention, but my love for Johnny Cash really drew me to th... Read More...

North Jersey Notes

Tim Louie

February 24, 2020

North Jersey Notes

HOSTILE RAGE – Hewitt, NJ I recently received an email from Kevin Cupo, singer of the band Hostile Rage, letting me know about the band’s new double album and music video for On The Rampage. I have to admit... Read More...

Saves the Day—A Full Circle Moment

Debra Kate Schafer

October 30, 2019

Buzz, Features

From Bon Jovi to My Chemical Romance, New Jersey has had the privilege of being the old stomping ground of many extraordinary bands. Saves The Day just so happens to be one of them. With a hometown of Princeto... Read More...

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: 40 Years of Friendship & Fans

Bob Makin

October 2, 2019

Features, Interviews

The Smithereens are a loud ‘n’ proud Central Jersey-originated rock band, whose renowned live shows and radio hits channel the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden, three-minute power pop songs. Infus... Read More...

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Vextion “Vindictive”

Bob Makin

January 31, 2019

Makin' Waves

Vextion will celebrate their five-song EP, “Vindicative,” on Feb. 2 at The Brighton Bar in Long Branch. Vextion are fun, talented hard rock band with elements of metal and tinges of grunge. Their sophomore ... Read More...

North Jersey Notes – Another Day’s Armor

Tim Louie

January 30, 2019

North Jersey Notes

ANOTHER DAY’S ARMOR – New York, NY As I searched for the “next big thing” to come out of this area, I came across a gem out of New York City called Another Day’s Armor. Where the hell have these guys ... Read More...

Shoreworld – Little Big Toe: “Champagne and Coffee Stains”

John Pfeiffer

January 23, 2019

Columns, Shoreworld

I covered Little Big Toe's 2017 release Is This What You Hear in your Head and was duly impressed. James Cutrera combines a soulful and emotional composition style with the panache and intelligence of a ... Read More...

North Jersey Notes – Dream Eternal Bliss

Tim Louie

January 23, 2019

Columns, North Jersey Notes

DREAM ETERNAL BLISS – Franklin Lakes, NJ As the task of finding good hard rock bands in North Jersey becomes more daunting every week, I find myself enjoying bands that are less hard rock. That’s a hi... Read More...

Makin Waves Record of the Week: The Vansaders’ “Standstill”

Bob Makin

January 17, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

The mighty Vansaders mellow with their outstanding new acoustic LP, “Standstill.” One of the things that founding Vansaders singer-songwriter-guitarist Doug Zambon is awesome at is writing about regre... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Royal & The Serpent Talks Silver Linings and Stability [Feature + Watch & Listen]

The Suitcase Junket and the Exploration of Doomfolk [Feature + Watch & Listen]

DAVE MASON IS FEELIN’ ALRIGHT

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

VESSEL OF LIGHT RAISE THE DEAD AND THE DECIBELS ON ‘LAST RIDE’

LZZY HALE AND LAMB OF GOD’S MARK MORTON RECORD COVER OF THE BLACK CROWES’ “SHE TALKS TO ANGELS”

Black Stone Cherry’s “The Human Condition” – Groovy, Gritty, and Warm

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

Reality Check: THE FINAL RECKONING OF AN AMERICAN ENEMY

Reality Check: THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME OF THE 2020 ELECTION

Makin Waves: Top 10 NJ Indie Albums of the Year

VESSEL OF LIGHT RAISE THE DEAD AND THE DECIBELS ON ‘LAST RIDE’

North Jersey Notes

North Jersey Notes

Saves the Day—A Full Circle Moment

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: 40 Years of Friendship & Fans

Makin Waves Record of the Week: Vextion “Vindictive”

North Jersey Notes – Another Day’s Armor

Shoreworld – Little Big Toe: “Champagne and Coffee Stains”

North Jersey Notes – Dream Eternal Bliss

Makin Waves Record of the Week: The Vansaders’ “Standstill”

#THROWBACK: AUGUST 27, 1975 — BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

Royal & The Serpent Talks Silver Linings and Stability [Feature + Watch & Listen]

The Suitcase Junket and the Exploration of Doomfolk [Feature + Watch & Listen]

Reality Check: THE FINAL RECKONING OF AN AMERICAN ENEMY

VESSEL OF LIGHT RAISE THE DEAD AND THE DECIBELS ON ‘LAST RIDE’

Reality Check: THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME OF THE 2020 ELECTION

Royal & The Serpent Talks Silver Linings and Stability [Feature + Watch & Listen]

The Suitcase Junket and the Exploration of Doomfolk [Feature + Watch & Listen]

Reality Check: THE FINAL RECKONING OF AN AMERICAN ENEMY

VESSEL OF LIGHT RAISE THE DEAD AND THE DECIBELS ON ‘LAST RIDE’

Reality Check: THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME OF THE 2020 ELECTION

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