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...
North Jersey Notes – Chaplin The Kid Tim Louie January 16, 2019 Columns, North Jersey Notes CHAPLIN THE KID – Bear, Del. Now, I know these guys aren’t from North Jersey, but they will be performing at Dingbatz in Clifton, N.J. on Feb. 9. I have to admit, I was a bit curious since I’ve never ... Read More...
