In the New Jersey music scene, there are figures that somehow become larger than life. There are obvious contenders such as Southside Johnny and Springsteen, and then there are artists like Brian … [Read more...] about Album Review: Brian Fallon – Local Honey
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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”
Album Review: Jessie Reyez – Before Love Came To Kill Us
The potential of young talent is one of the most exciting and riskiest prospects in the music industry. On one hand, many rising stars start off their careers with tremendous promise, only to succumb … [Read more...] about Album Review: Jessie Reyez – Before Love Came To Kill Us
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
Feature: Taylor Tote and Nick Ryan Reflect on Lost Love with “Evergreen”
Despite how purely enjoyable a well-crafted pop tune can be, an old-fashioned, acoustic, from-the-soul folk number is always welcome and refreshing. That’s the approach Taylor Tote takes on her latest … [Read more...] about Feature: Taylor Tote and Nick Ryan Reflect on Lost Love with “Evergreen”
Feature: Jeff Linden Turns Student Loan into Country Serenade on “Sallie Mae”
When you think of student debts and the woes of paying back the education system, odds are you’re not picturing it in the form of a catchy, off-kilter yet infectious country-folk number. Yet somehow, … [Read more...] about Feature: Jeff Linden Turns Student Loan into Country Serenade on “Sallie Mae”
Feature: The Wrecks Ponder Love on Latest Single “Out of Style”
"Where, oh where did true love go?" is a question positioned by many notable indie and alt-pop acts of today, but few position it with such go-for-broke intensity and electric swagger as Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Feature: The Wrecks Ponder Love on Latest Single “Out of Style”