Welcome back to The Mise(ry)-en-Scene, where I’m taking a look at the history of the emo subculture and the Warped Tour scene by discussing a significant album from each year, beginning in 1994 with … [Read more...] about The Mise(ry)-en-Scene: No Doubt – Tragic Kingdom
Features
The Mise(ry)-en-Scene: Green Day – Dookie
1994 – Green Day, Dookie “Do you have the time to listen to me whine, about nothing and everything all at once?” So begins “Basket Case,” the second single from Green Day’s landmark 1994 release … [Read more...] about The Mise(ry)-en-Scene: Green Day – Dookie
Mod Sun Blazing Down a Road To Success
A year ago, I spoke with Mod Sun before he was about to embark on the Your Favorite Movie Tour. He spoke candidly about taking his music game to the next level. The tour was brought to a screeching … [Read more...] about Mod Sun Blazing Down a Road To Success
A Glance Back at 2020 Albums
2020 has become the new synonym for “Dumpster Fire.” The entire world suffered as the coronavirus took more than its fair share from us this past year. It tried to take music from us by shutting down … [Read more...] about A Glance Back at 2020 Albums
Love on Acid are Looking Upward on Their Latest Single
We could all use something to look forward these days - enter newly emerging NJ alternative band Love on Acid. They’re still marching along and have announced themselves with their bouncy new single … [Read more...] about Love on Acid are Looking Upward on Their Latest Single
Feature: Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band Release “Voice on the Radio”
Old-school rock and roll has been making a steady comeback these days, and local Asbury Park-based band Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band are channeling the bluesy and moody influence of the … [Read more...] about Feature: Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band Release “Voice on the Radio”
Feature: The Foes of Fern Debut Latest Single “Maria Maria”
The Foes of Fern have proved themselves as one of the most prolific local bands as they continuously perform in and around the Asbury area while also releasing a stream of new music. The supergroup, … [Read more...] about Feature: The Foes of Fern Debut Latest Single “Maria Maria”
Feature: Nick Ryan and The Mess’ New Single is Well Worth “Waiting” For
The New Jersey music scene is indebted to quite a number of musical figures whose influence continues to loom large. For upcoming rock and soul band Nick Ryan and The Mess, their debut single … [Read more...] about Feature: Nick Ryan and The Mess’ New Single is Well Worth “Waiting” For