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...
Album of the Year 2019: Life of Agony—The Sound of Scars
On October 11, seminal alt-metal act Life of Agony released their sixth album, The Sound of Scars (Napalm Records)—which has been named The Aquarian’s official “Album of the Year” for 2019. The release date he... Read More...
Maria’s Local Radar: Brian Fallon – Live At Starland
(Photo by Jeff Crespi)
Friends and family, we meet again. If you are an avid reader of the Radar, you know I always have ongoing support for New Jersey’s own Brian Fallon. I had the pleasure of reviewing... Read More...
Sixx:A.M./Apocalyptica @ Starland Ballroom
SAYREVILLE, NJ—Back in October of last year, Sixx:A.M. announced that they would finally be touring for the first time since Cruefest in 2008. Three albums later, this tour was way overdue! For those living und... Read More...
The 1975 @ Starland Ballroom
SAYREVILLE, NJ — In support of their self-titled debut album, English rockers The 1975 performed at Starland Ballroom alongside opening bands Young Rising Sons and CRUISR.
The 1975’s set included songs f... Read More...
An Interview with Taking Back Sunday: Happiness Is … The Holidays
With Taking Back Sunday’s rich and nostalgic history still resonating within today’s music scene through the impact they’ve made from timeless anthems like “You’re So Last Summer,” “MakeDamnSure” and “Cute ... Read More...
Social Distortion @ Starland Ballroom
SAYREVILLE, NJ—The night at newly and gorgeously renovated Starland Ballroom started with two sedate opening bands, folk-rockers Johnny Two Bags and the garage band, The Whigs. Then, shortly after 10 p.m., ... Read More...
Say Anything @ Starland Ballroom
SAYREVILLE, NJ—10 years after the release of the cult favorite ...Is A Real Boy, Say Anything are captivating listeners and creating relevant and engaging music. The group premiered their latest LP, Hebrews... Read More...
Interview with Roger Earl from Foghat: Still A Fool For The City
As the drummer and sole surviving member of the original Foghat lineup, Roger Earl could easily retire and tell never-ending road warrior stories down at the local bar. Instead, he's still on the road kicki... Read More...
Streetlight Manifesto @ Starland Ballroom
SAYREVILLE, NJ—“We’re not done forever. We’re done for now,” said Tomas Kalnoky to a sold-out crowd during the middle show of a three-day run at Starland Ballroom. Usually, a statement about being “done”—ev... Read More...
