The highly-anticipated arrival of Hayley Williams' debut studio album Petals For Armor has most certainly sparked a significant conversation among listeners and critics alike. While the wait is still … [Read more...] about Album Review: Hayley Williams – Petals For Armor I
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Album Review: The Warhawks – Stardust Disco
New Jersey natives The Warhawks are back and better than ever with their brilliant new EP release Stardust Disco. It’s an incredible six-track record written by the band that draws you in from the … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Warhawks – Stardust Disco
Single Review: Levy & The Oaks – Fooling Around
Nothing quite fits Valentine's Day like an old-fashioned ode to heartbreak. Asbury Park indie-pop band Levy & The Oaks have recently added their name to the conversation with their latest single … [Read more...] about Single Review: Levy & The Oaks – Fooling Around
Album Review: The Black Lips – Sing In a World That’s Falling Apart
When you’ve been a band since 1999, it’s only natural to delve into genre experiments from time to time. The Black Lips, whose origins reside in bluesy garage rock, offer up an off-kilter and … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Black Lips – Sing In a World That’s Falling Apart
Show Review: Sleeping With Sirens – Starland Ballroom
Sleeping With Sirens January 30, 2020 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ Maintaining a loyal and devoted fanbase over the course of a decade isn’t always an easy accomplishment - much less being … [Read more...] about Show Review: Sleeping With Sirens – Starland Ballroom
Album Review: Halsey – Manic
The third album has become a make or break construct for many an artist, and the success and critical impact of it - or lack thereof - can generate much conversation. While some artists manage to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Halsey – Manic
Album Review: Poppy – I Disagree
On a recent YouTube binge, I came across this Refinery29 video about “Yami-Kawaii” (literally “Sick-Cute”), a Tokyo-based fashion and art movement that combines Harajuku styles with gory, macabre … [Read more...] about Album Review: Poppy – I Disagree
Show Review: The Almost, All Get Out – Asbury Lanes
The Almost All Get Out January 17, 2020 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ Show review and photos by Jacq Kozak On a sleepy Thursday evening in Asbury Park, NJ, I was shocked to find a near-empty … [Read more...] about Show Review: The Almost, All Get Out – Asbury Lanes