Hot Topic and angsty teens have been synonymous since 1991, and this gal right here is no exception. Edgy selfies before front-facing cams existed were painful to get JUST. RIGHT. And this was … [Read more...] about Scene Style: Jen Morey
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Scene Style: Christine Schmidt
I started playing the mandolin when I was 15, which was right around the time I stopped smiling in solo photos. This photo was taken by my friend, but don't let that fool you: I took countless web cam … [Read more...] about Scene Style: Christine Schmidt
Album Review: Levy & The Oaks – Self-Titled
Levy & The Oaks hail from the live music mecca of Asbury Park, New Jersey. They present their melodic indie pop sounds coupled with lyrics that are smoother than your favorite locally brewed … [Read more...] about Album Review: Levy & The Oaks – Self-Titled
Life-Changing Band: Rise Against
Being someone who contributes to a music zine, it shouldn't come as a surprise that music is incredibly instrumental to who I am. I've got more favorite bands than I can count. However, Rise Against … [Read more...] about Life-Changing Band: Rise Against
My First Show: 37 Slurp, Stick Figure Suicide
Photo: NJPP Archives 37 Slurp Stick Figure Suicide June 1, 2001 M&M Hall Old Bridge, NJ M&M Hall is on the long list of classic hole-in-the-wall music venues that don’t exist … [Read more...] about My First Show: 37 Slurp, Stick Figure Suicide
Life-Changing Album: Vision of Disorder – Imprint
I began my music industry career the way many kids did at the time - in college radio. There are no illusions for me though. I was on a small station at a college that didn't put a whole lot into its … [Read more...] about Life-Changing Album: Vision of Disorder – Imprint
My First Show: Black Label Society, American Head Charge
Black Label Society American Head Charge April 2, 2005 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ “Hold My Beer for Me” I was one of three 15-year-old girls standing in the middle of a crowded floor, … [Read more...] about My First Show: Black Label Society, American Head Charge
My First Show: Jawbox
Jawbox 1995 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA I feel like the first show that actually "counts" was seeing Jawbox in the Union Building of Indiana University of Pennsylvania my … [Read more...] about My First Show: Jawbox