Author: Adrian King
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Episode 26: Close To Home (with Todd Black)
Adrian and comic book writer Todd Black take a trip to the land of Altaria. READ MORE…
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Episode 25: The Margaritaville Gangsters (with Soo Lee)
Adrian and artist Soo Lee find humor in morbidity READ MORE…
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Geeking Ain’t Easy #2: Mr. Smith Goes To London
An unrepentant James Bond fanatic weighs in on the controversial theme song for the upcoming 007 thriller SPECTRE. READ MORE…
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Minisode 6: Shirt Happens
Adrian gives his thoughts on a recent crowdfunding campaign, plus unveils future plans for the podcast. READ MORE…
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Geeking Ain’t Easy #1: “The Con”
After 10 years of attending New York Comic Con, Adrian briefly looks back and questions going forward. READ MORE…
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Episode 24: Taylor-Made (with Taylor Esposito)
Adrian discusses sci-fi threequels with comic book letterer Taylor Esposito. READ MORE…
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Episode 23: The Cheerwine Chronicles (with Jennie Wood)
Adrian and Jennie Wood, writer of the graphic novel “Flutter,” talk small town life and the moral ambiguity of beloved TV characters. READ MORE…
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Episode 22: The Pre-Canceled Life (with Kelly Vrooman)
Adrian battles pop culture PTSD with the help of actor/comedian Kelly Vrooman. READ MORE…
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Episode 21: The Other Other Mario C (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian and guest Mario Candelaria walk the fine line between comedy and drama with the help of Kramer and Jon Snow. READ MORE…
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Episode 20: You Don’t Know Jack (with Jerome Walford)
Adrian chats with Jerome Walford, the writer/illustrator of Nowhere Man and the founder of the publisher Forward Comix. READ MORE…
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Episode 19: House Of Stylo (with Enrica Jang)
Adrian rocks out with Enrica Jang, the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Red Stylo Media. READ MORE…
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Episode 18: “Jam” Session (with Ed Traquino)
Adrian and guest, Emmy-nominated commercial artist Ed Traquino hit both New York City and the UK to talk comics. READ MORE…
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Episode 16: The Adventures of Idea Man & Logistic Girl
In which an unrepentant Jersey boy and a misplaced Harlem native muse on love and comic book conventions. READ MORE…
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Episode 15: The Con-Quest of Special Edition NYC (with James Emmett & Matt Herring)
Adrian interviews James Emmett, creator of The Committee from Wayward Raven Media & writer/podcaster Matt “Matman” Herring at Special Edition: NYC READ MORE…
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Minisode 5: The Fast & The Furiosa
Being the last person in the world to see Mad Max: Fury Road, Adrian screws up the episode numbering in order to discuss it. READ MORE…
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Episode 14: Adrian Has Issues With Friends (1 of 2) (with Joe & Shaddai of the BSXcluded Podcast)
Adrian joins forces with Joe and Shaddai of BSXcluded: Issues With Friends for the podcast crossover event of 2015. READ MORE…
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Episode 13: Candy & Car Crashes (with Moriah Hummer)
Adrian and returning guest Moriah Hummer geek out over the Fast & Furious franchise. READ MORE…
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Episode 12: Male-stique (with Pat McDermott)
Adrian and guest Pat McDermott enter the bizarre world of comic books and pro-wrestling. READ MORE…
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Minisode 3: Sympathy For The (Dare)Devil
Undeterred by injury, a lone podcaster presses on to rant about superheroes. READ MORE…
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Minisode 2: Being X-Emplary
Adrian unearths a 2-week-old “lost” minisode. READ MORE…
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Episode 11: It’s Over 9000! (with Maggie Mae Fish)
Adrian tackles the biggest mysteries of geek culture with comedian/writer/actress Maggie Mae Fish. READ MORE…
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Episode 10: Star Jammers (with Moriah Hummer)
Moriah Hummer invites us to a world where roller derby and monster-bashing are all in a day’s work in her new comic book series Flat Track Furies. READ MORE…
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Episode 9: Somewhere On (South) Fullerton (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)
Comic books and punk rock collide on a very special episode! Adrian is on location at East Side Mags, a local comic shop in Montclair, New Jersey for a one-on-one discussion with the store’s owner Jeff Beck. READ MORE…
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Episode 8: From Gatorade To Murder (with Ashley Burgy & Erica Ritter)
It’s time to lace up those skates once again! Ashley Burgy and Erica Ritter return for another episode filled with hockey talk—at least that was the plan before Adrian decided to spike his own bottles of Mountain Dew Code Red with Fireball whiskey. READ MORE…
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Episode 7: Fifty Shades of Neigh (with Miguel Garza of Comical Podcast)
In a “sequel” of sorts to Episode 3 today’s episode features Miguel Garza, the co-host of Comical Podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 6: Amish Paradise (with Dags of the Amish Baby Machine Podcast)
Adrian stops by “The Barn” and for a one-on-one chat with Dags, one of the stars of the Amish Baby Machine podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 5: Vantage Point (with Victor Dandridge Jr.)
Adrian catches up with Victor Dandridge Jr., the creator and editor-in-chief of the imprint Vantage Inhouse Productions. READ MORE…
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Episode 4: Easy Like A Saturday Morning (with Frank Espinoza)
Adrian is joined by Frank Espinoza, the New York-based illustrator and CEO/Owner of The Art of Frank, Inc. READ MORE…
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Episode 3: The “Comical” World of Justin Corbett (with Justin Corbett of Comical Podcast)
Fellow podcaster Justin Corbett, the co-host of Comical Podcast joins Adrian’s personal “Battleworld.” READ MORE…
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Minisode 1: Tangled Webs
Sony and Marvel Studios are working out visitation rights for their web-slinging baby. Adrian no doubt has issues with it. READ MORE…
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Episode 1: The Ballad Of Grei Booker (with Erica Schultz)
Adrian is joined by Erica Schultz, writer and co-creator of the hit indie comic series “M3” and The Unauthorized Biography of Winston Churchill. READ MORE…
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Episode 0: Days of Future Podcast
Adrian foregoes a guest host and briefly addresses the show’s reformatting, future plans and revisiting old favorites. READ MORE…
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New Music: Killed The Fixtion – “Roots Of The Mountain”
It’s been over a year since Newark, NJ’s Killed The Fixtion released their original blues/metal monster “Moonlite Blue.” Don’t take that as though they’ve been slacking off. 2012 saw the band tackle an impressive array of covers from Alice In Chains, White Zombie and Queen (with a vocal assist from NJ-based singer/songwriter Sofia Nicole). “Roots of… READ MORE…
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News: NJ’s ‘Boy Things’ Announce Split
Hackettstown, NJ’s Boy Things have called it a day. The band broke the news yesterday afternoon on Facebook: Boy Things is no more. We had a really great time writing music and performing together, but now it is time for all of us to move on with our lives. This band started as five friends… READ MORE…
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Review: Mega Beardo – “Ledjent of Zelda EP”
The early 2000’s saw a significant rise in the niche genre dubbed “Nintendocore,” a musical hybrid of hardcore, metal and chip music. The combination of those styles felt as magical as that of peanut butter and chocolate. For a brief time bands like Horse The Band and iamerror ushered in a new era of heavy… READ MORE…
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Player 1 Press Start: “Secret of Mana” Tribute Album Slated For August 2013
A little over a month ago I had the distinct privilege of seeing my sister walk down the aisle. The wedding was absolutely magnificent, but the one moment I keep going back to was the one of music choices for the prelude. As I greeted families entering the church I heard a familiar tune being… READ MORE…
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Hobsnobbery Live! – The World Is Square @ The Way Station (5/26/13)
I’ve taken great pride in the fact that the Tri-State Area hosts such a vast range of eclectic music styles, but lately I’ve grown to lament the lack of a VGM/Chip Music scene. If we’ve learned anything from the case of the New York Comic-Con debacle in 2006 it’s that there’s definitely a market for… READ MORE…
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Tours: Cinema Cinema (Europe)
The phrase gets bandied about quite often, but I can honestly say there have only been a few times where I’ve witnessed something and been genuinely rendered speechless (watching The Human Centipede for the first time at 2:00 in the morning comes to mind, but the less said about that the better). I’m now recalling a less… READ MORE…
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Review: Nikki Sue & The Bad News – “Nothing Gold”
Since the release of their 2011 EP Anchored, Nikki Sue & The Bad News were onto something special, perhaps without even knowing it. The New Jersey-based band has been winning over listeners with their brand of Indie Rock with a generous sprinkling of Country flare. While it was an impressive debut, the audio was marred… READ MORE…
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New Music: Grimus – “Without Master”
I spent most of last night listening Julius Seizure’s single “TMSNEV” on loop getting hyped up for their upcoming album Trials. Unable to slake my insatiable thirst for metal, I checked in on Grimus, who have released a new track “Without Master.” Since 2007 Grimus has been representing New Jersey to the fullest with some… READ MORE…
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Review: Hey Anna – “Pompette EP”
On May 22, the town of Belmar, NJ celebrated the grand reopening of their boardwalk after extensive repairs were done to reverse the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. The news couldn’t have come at a better time with Memorial Day being just around the corner and with it brings the (unofficial) start of the Summer… READ MORE…
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New Music: Streight Angular – “In The City Tonight”
Speaking purely in terms of sports I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with Boston, MA. As a NY Giants fan, I despise the New England Patriots, but the fact that the Bruins are currently beating the ever-loving shit out of the Rangers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs made me appreciate the city a little bit… READ MORE…
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News: Ola Madrid Set To Release “My Fear Is To Be Forgotten” This Summer
New Jersey Post-Prog band Ola Madrid are hard at work on their next EP. Recording is currently underway in Bayonne, NJ at Timber Studios, which is owned and operated by Gatherer drummer Adam Cichocki. No release date has been announced just yet, but My Fear Is To Be Forgotten will be dropping later this Summer. Until then, listen to… READ MORE…
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New Music: Nikki Sue & The Bad News – “Leave It All Behind”
I hope you can forgive me, dear readers. I was rather preoccupied on Friday, trudging through a difficult workday and leading a brief expedition into Brooklyn. During that time Nikki Sue & The Bad News, New Jersey’s purveyors of Viking Metal Folk/County, have seized a golden opportunity to make Fridays a little more awesome, which is something… READ MORE…
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Hobsnobbery Live! – Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ Great GoogaMooga (5/17/13)
After what was one of the tougher work weeks in recent memory, I was in dire need of unwinding at a concert. I hadn’t been to one in a while and I was debating on checking out Anamanaguchi, who were playing at Irving Plaza last Friday. I probably would have, but earlier in the week… READ MORE…
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New Music: Apostrophes – “On My Own”
When we last covered New Jersey’s Apostrophes back in January they had just dropped their second single. Since then, the melodic metal band from Bloomfield, NJ has had quite an interesting couple of months. Despite numerous lineup changes Francisco J. Paz (Vocals, Guitars) and Robert Mendoza (Drums) remained determined to preserve the future of the… READ MORE…
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Tours: Science (NJ, NY)
When we last left our heroes they were teaming up with Lionel Pryor, Gatherer and All Sensory Void to do battle against the forces of crappy music. Now that the weather’s getting warmer and we’re no longer huddled under blankets in fear of freezing to death, NJ band Science is touring this June. The band will be spending… READ MORE…
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Videos: Janet LaBelle – “Wide Awake Dreaming”
Back in the frozen wastelands of January, NJ born singer/songwriter Janet LaBelle warmed our hearts with the fantastic video for “You Don’t Get It (So Forget It),” a simple and heartfelt ode to lost love. Los Angeles served as the setting for that video, but Janet has returned home to Brooklyn to record her new single/video… READ MORE…
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“Revenge of the Sixth”: Hobsnobbery’s Top 5 Star Wars-Related Songs
A long time ago on a playlist far, far away… If you’ve spent anytime on the internet this past weekend you’ve probably read more than a few Facebook status updates and tweets screaming “May the 4th be with you!” It’s amazing how a simple play on words based on a classic Star Wars line became… READ MORE…
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News: The Dodos Sign To Polyvinyl Records, Tease Upcoming Album
“Good news, everyone!” (insert Professor Farnsworth reference here). The past few weeks have been rife with label signings. Just a couple of weeks ago one of my favorite punk bands Iron Chic signed to Bridge 9 Records, then on Tuesday New Jersey’s gates were picked up by Pure Noise Records. Now I’m getting word that San Francisco… READ MORE…
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Player 1 Press Start: Professor Shyguy – “Science, Life, & ABCs”
Nashville-based “chip-pop” artist Professor Shyguy (real name Brandt Cooley) has just completed work on his second album titled Rated Heart. Having dubbed himself the “poor nerd’s Justin Timberlake,” Cooley croons over R&B/Pop-themed electronic melodies and beats, which cover a myriad of geek-related topics including videogames, Dr. Who and even the popular web series The Guild.… READ MORE…
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News: New Jersey’s ‘Gates’ Sign To Pure Noise Records, Plan Album Re-Release
New Brunswick NJ’s Gates have announced earlier tonight that they have been signed to Pure Noise Records. The Berkeley, California-based label was formed in 2009 and is home to acts such as Handguns, Forever Came Calling and The Story So Far, who just recently released their acclaimed album What You Don’t See. Check out Gates’ announcement… READ MORE…
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New Music: Gatherer – “And Now Everyone Sings The Blues”
New Jersey’s Gatherer made quite the first impression on me during last week’s show at Maxwell’s. The band recently released “And Now Everyone Sings The Blues,” the first track off their upcoming full-length. The song continues their streak of stark, emotional lyrics which are accompanied by intricate melodies and intense rhythms. Vocalist Christian Berrigan has already… READ MORE…
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Videos: Screaming Females & Garbage – “Because The Night”
I probably shouldn’t celebrate this, but thanks to Screaming Females I think I’ve suffered some major hearing loss. The New Brunswick, NJ-based band played Maxwell’s last year in support of their latest album Ugly and the only phrase I could conjure to describe the experience was “hot damn!” Vocalist/Guitarist Marissa Paternoster can shred like none other. It… READ MORE…
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Hobsnobbery Live! – All Sensory Void/Science/Gatherer/Lionel Pryor @ Maxwell’s 4/13/13
Congratulations are in order for Hoboken, NJ venue Maxwell’s for being voted the 3rd best club in America by Rolling Stone magazine. It’s always great to see local spots get some recognition. Maxwell’s is far and away my favorite NJ venue and last Saturday’s show will go down as one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve seen… READ MORE…
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New Music: Mixtapes – “Elevator Days”
I’m not in the business of declaring any genre to be “dead,” but pop-punk has been in a dormant stage in the last several years. Too many bands have wasted time making attempts at being the next Blink-182, or Fall Out Boy (for the sake of relevance). There’s still plenty of talented bands out there,… READ MORE…
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Review: France – “Remember Kids, Your Pigeon Is Sacred”
In this business of music/art, versatility always pays off in the long run, a belief that Clifton NJ’s France appear to have reinforced on their latest EP Remember Kids, Your Pigeon Is Sacred. The two-track EP barely hits the 7-minute mark, but there’s definitely a “quality over quantity” principle at play here. “Big Kids” sticks to a trusty… READ MORE…
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Tours: Lionel Pryor
Lionel Pryor, the instrumental Prog-Metal trio from New Jersey, has been insanely busy since the beginning of the year. Back in January the band released the first single off the Collateral Jamage EP, then surprised fans with another new track “Machine Dream” last month. Seeing as how there’s no slowing down for these guys they’re now… READ MORE…
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New Music: Time Travels – “Secret”
After hearing these guys featured on the last night’s episode of The Neeshcast I had to spread the love. Time Travels is an Indie Rock band hailing from Hudson Valley, NY and their latest single “Secrets” (off the upcoming EP of the same name) is the epitome of “catchy.” Frank McGinnis kicks out the Ben Folds-style… READ MORE…
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New Music: Skyline Cinema – “Give Up” [UPDATE]
Earlier today Philadelphia, PA-based band Skyline Cinema have debuted their debut single “Give Up.” The Post-Hardcore/Indie trio cites Circa Survive and Brand New among their influences, which is a fairly accurate comparison from the first notes played. Vocalist/guitarist Mackenzie Iames has great vocal range akin to Jacqui Sandell of My Arcadia fame and hopefully we’ll get to hear even… READ MORE…
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Videos: Modern Chemistry Studio Update #1
You would think that after blowing up the Earth, New Brunswick NJ’s Modern Chemistry would take it easy and lay low for a while. Instead they are posting studio updates chronicling the recording process of their upcoming EP. In the first installment Modern Chemistry give us some sage-like wisdom on the ways of the world:… READ MORE…
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New Music: Vales – “Scripted”
Cornwall, UK band Vales have released “Scripted,” the first single off their upcoming full-length album due this Summer. This follows last years’ Clarity EP, both of which will be released via 6131 Records. The melodic hardcore act is currently embarking on their first-ever US tour, including a show tonight in Brooklyn, NY at The Acheron with… READ MORE…
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Player 1 Press Start: Super Guitar Bros. – “Sonic Medley”
Having grown up in a Nintendo-centric household, Sega’s beloved and maligned mascot Sonic The Hedgehog never quite got the same amount of attention from me. That’s not to say that I didn’t play the games, but everyone’s favorite little blue amphetamine junkie often took a backseat to the adventures of a certain Italian plumber with a predilection… READ MORE…
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Review: Mel Washington – “Houses”
I’d imagine that the time South Carolina’s Mel Washington spent with his former band All Get Out is what laid the foundation for his solo work. After all, one doesn’t spend months out of the year writing and recording music, touring rigorously and pouring everything into their art without having grown in the process. After… READ MORE…
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New Music: Strychnia – “Hallucinogenic Desecration”
This isn’t exactly a new song, but a) It’s Metal Monday and b) I’ve been something on a Metal kick these past few days, so it balances out. I was originally planning on waiting until next month when Strychnia sets on dropping a brand-new single, but this song was too intense for me not to pass… READ MORE…
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News: The National Announce Tracklisting, Release Date For “Trouble Will Find Me”
It’s been about 3 years since Brooklyn’s The National released their acclaimed album High Violet, but they’ve kept busy with some other musical pursuits. It’s not every day that you get to write a song for one of the most popular television series ever grace pay cable, but when you’re The National you can do… READ MORE…
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Videos: Julius Seizure – “TMSNEV”
Clifton, NJ metal act Julius Seizure are back with a brand new video for the track “TMSNEV” off their 2012 EP Beware The Ides Of March. Originally performed by former frontman Yosef El, the song has been re-recorded with former Will Killmore drummer Charlie Corletta, who was announced as the new vocalist in December of last… READ MORE…
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New Music: Nikki Sue & The Bad News – “Nothing Gold” (Couch By Couchwest)
For those of us who were too busy too broke to make the yearly sojourn to Austin, Texas for South By Southwest there’s a pretty sweet alternative called Couch By Couchwest. “What is Couch By Couchwest,” you ask? I’d tell you myself, but the description on their website states it better than I ever could: CXCW is an… READ MORE…
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Player 1 Press Start: “8-Bit Lebowski: 100% Electronic”
I think it’s safe to say that my impromptu birthday party last night went well. Unfortunately I got a little carried away by the end of the night. I went on something of a music bender and woke up the next morning next to some strange EPs. Now that I’ve had a few hours to… READ MORE…
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Diary of a Snob: “Player 1 Press Start!”
Okay, bear with me, I’m going somewhere with this. There’s many a topic I wish to discuss but they don’t always fall under a particular category like the other music I cover. That is why I’m introducing a new column I’ve dubbed “Diary of a Snob,” which will be my platform for random music-related topics and rants.… READ MORE…
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The Free And Cheap – “Paper + Plastick Records Free Download Subscription”
I know everyone has their own views regarding free downloads. I’ve often argued that while an artist should be paid for their work, sometimes a free or discounted download can help get the word out there, especially if you’re not already established. As always “The Free And Cheap” serves as a way to let you guys in… READ MORE…
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Videos: Lux Lisbon – “Get Some Scars”
Pack your bags, dear readers! Hobsnobbery is leaving the comfort of its New Jersey home and hopping the pond to London to check in on Lux Lisbon. I first heard these guys back in the Summer of 2011 during one of my many late-night Bandcamp shopping binges. I swear, I was completely addicted to “We… READ MORE…
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Videos: Janet LaBelle – “You Don’t Get It (So Forget It)”
While we’re on the subject of artists participating in a certain music festival, today’s video comes to us courtesy of Brooklyn-based Singer/Songwriter Janet LaBelle. “You Don’t Get It (So Forget It),” is a B-Side to the single Just A Little Rain released in 2012. Shot on location in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, the video takes a stripped-down… READ MORE…
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Videos: Reese Van Riper – “Mama’s Soul” (Live)
Reese Van Riper have posted a video of their performance of a brand new song “Mama’s Soul.” The video was shot on location in Maxwell’s in Hoboken NJ as part of the Tiny Giant Winter Beach Ball, a three day music event which spanned four NJ cities. Some of the other acts featured in this… READ MORE…
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New Music: Lionel Pryor – “Gold Coins”
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ’s very own “Instru-Metal” trio Lionel Pryor are ringing in the New Year by releasing a new track “Gold Coins.” I don’t know if the band has been listening to a lot of High On Fire lately, but this song is drenched in Sludge/Stoner Metal goodness. It’s a mild departure from the Thrash/Prog elements heard… READ MORE…
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New Music: Holy City Zoo – “Givin’ Him The Business”
The presents have been opened, massive amounts of food have been consumed and this bottle of wine is just about empty. Christmas Day is far from over and New Brunswick, New Jersey’s Holy City Zoo have given us the gift of new music. “Givin’ Him The Business” is the first track released off their upcoming Everybody… READ MORE…
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New Music: Apostrophes – “Apostrophes”
It’s Friday evening and nothing exploded! Unless the timing was off the world didn’t end as predicted. Now that a certain monk was spared from being washed away by that giant tidal wave we can get back to the music. Today I’ve got some new music from Bloomfield, NJ’s Apostrophes. The trio is comprised of Francisco J.… READ MORE…
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New Music: “Christopher Lee: A Heavy Metal Christmas”
Happy Holidays from Hobsnobbery! I was originally going to share a playlist of some of my favorite Christmas songs. Though I still might do that at a later date, I found myself getting bored of what I was listening to. To me, the problem with (most) Christmas music is it’s all so predictable. Don’t get… READ MORE…
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Videos: Math The Band – “Horses”
I’m beginning to wonder if Math The Band ever sleep. I’m pretty sure they don’t. They’ve been touring seemingly non-stop in this year, including landing a pretty sweet gig as supporting act for Andrew WK during his I Get Wet tour marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark album. The synth-pop/”electro-spaz” duo is set to release… READ MORE…
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New Music: “Hey Sandy, We’re Still Here: A Hurricane Benefit”
It goes without saying that New Jersey is still dealing with the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Long after the “Frankenstorm” ripped through the East Coast there are still plenty without power, heat or even homes. There have been several benefit events lined up to aid in donating money. It’s awesome to see… READ MORE…
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News: Go Forth Release Teaser For Upcoming Album “Mindful”
Auburn, NY’s Go Forth have released a teaser video for their upcoming debut album. The brand-new Melodic Hardcore band is set to release Mindful this Winter via Contain Records. You can check out the teaser video here. For more music from Go Forth you can also head over to their Bandcamp page to download their… READ MORE…
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New Music: Deftones – “Leathers”
On November 13, 2012 Deftones will release their 7th studio album Koi No Yokan, the follow-up to 2010’s acclaimed Diamond Eyes. This will be the second consecutive album featuring former Quicksand bassist Sergio Vega, who has replaced founding bassist Chi Cheng, who has been in a coma following an automobile accident in 2008. “Leathers” is… READ MORE…
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News: Forgetters Return With Upcoming Full-Length, Tour [UPDATED]
Brookyln-based indie punk rockers Forgetters, the latest project from former Jawbreaker guitarist/vocalist Blake Schwarzenbach and original Against Me! drummer Kevin Mahon, have returned after rumors of a breakup had surfaced earlier this year. In a statement released on the band’s blog on September 9, Schwarzenbach stated: WE WILL HAVE A NEW FULL-LENGTH RECORD AVAILABLE COME… READ MORE…
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Hobsnobbery Live! – “Tiny Giant Showcase/Dual Release Show”
The Tiny Giant Artist Collective came out in full force Friday night at Clash Bar in Clifton, NJ, celebrating a dual release show for two local bands Man On Fire and France. The first opening act was Holy City Zoo from New Brunswick, NJ. Shortly before taking the stage we got the unfortunate news that the… READ MORE…
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New Music: A.C. Newman – “I’m Not Talking”
One of the most remarkable aspects of the indie rock supergroup The New Pornographers is that while they make beautiful music together their solo endeavors are equally as stellar. Frontman Allan Carl Newman, who performs under the simplified moniker A.C. Newman, has taken the off-time from the band to release his third solo LP and… READ MORE…
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Videos: The Joy Formidable – “Wolf’s Law”
Well this is a pleasant surprise! Despite spending most of 2012 on the road on a world tour, Welsh trio The Joy Formidable have been relatively quiet as of late. There were several subtle hints that the band was hard at work on their follow-up to 2011’s breakthrough effort “The Big Roar,” but no new… READ MORE…
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New Music: Young Rival – “Black Is Good”
On first listen Young Rival may not sound like anything you haven’t heard before. Their brand of 1960’s surf rock-meets-indie pop can be heard from a plethora of recent bands like Jaill and Best Coast. Still, there’s a lot to be said about any band that can put a refreshing spin on a familiar formula,… READ MORE…
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News: United Nations Tease Tour, New Material
I guess now that popular NJ band Thursdayhas been put on indefinite hiatus, frontman Geoff Rickly has some spare time to pursue (or resume) other projects. Grindcore/Experimental Metal supergroup United Nations have hinted of a possible tour on their Twitter page, asking fans which bands they’d like to see them possibly tour with. Of the… READ MORE…
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New Music: Baroness – “Take My Bones Away”
Normally I keep my excitement in check with a giant grin on my face, but when Baroness finally posted the first single off their upcoming album it almost made me completely go wild. “Yellow & Green” marks the progressive metal band’s third full-length for Relapse Records and perhaps it’s biggest departure from their “sludge metal”… READ MORE…
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The Free And Cheap: The Lumineers Vs. Garbage
Greetings, fellow snobs! Today I’m proud to announce that I’ll be rolling out another new feature to the site called “The Free And Cheap,” bringing you my picks for some awesome music (some old, some new) that won’t break the bank! Amazon Mp3 has a pretty awesome deal going on right now for a limited… READ MORE…
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New Music: Killed The Fixtion – “Moonlite Blue”
In the age where a label as prestigious as Roadrunner Records is finding itself shuttering many of its doors one would assume that the hard rock/metal scene is dead. That’s hardly the case. If anything, it’s merely calling out for something new; something different. In the case of Newark/Hillside, NJ metal act Killed The Fixtion,… READ MORE…
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New Music: Lemuria – “Varoom Allure”
When does Lemuria find the time to sleep? Since their formation in 2004, the Buffalo, NY trio has only released two full-length albums, “Get Better” (2008) and “Pebble” (2011). Releasing two albums is nothing to sneeze at, but one also has to take into account the number of compilations, demos, 7″ Split EP’s, and singles… READ MORE…
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Videos: JEFF the Brotherhood – “U Got The Look”
I must say, life is good right now. It’s Friday, I got a day off of work, and I saw what had to be two of the best concerts ever this week. Today is just perfect for kicking back and blasting tunes. In fact, let’s do just that. To the Music-Mobile! As with last night’s… READ MORE…
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New Music: Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built”
I’ve been listening to some fantastic music in the past few weeks, but I think I was silently waiting for a song to really shake me up and get me going. Suffice to say, Vancouver’s Japandroids have delivered that song. “The House That Heaven Built” is the first taste of new music we’ve been given… READ MORE…
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Videos: Ocean City Defender – “The Golden Hour”
Musically speaking I’m a sucker for a lot of things: a slick bass line, almost any and all female-fronted rock groups, the list goes on. Perhaps it has to do with being born in the 80’s and being a fan of the music at the time, but I also have a huge weakness for Synth-Pop.… READ MORE…
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Review: The Shins – “Port Of Morrow”
The Shins are back with a new album and a new lineup. However, does new also mean improved? “Port Of Morrow” marks the band’s fourth full-length album, the first since 2007’s “Wincing The Night Away.” So much has happened in that span of time for frontman James Mercer, most noticeably a full lineup change prior… READ MORE…
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Videos: Portlandia – “Deuce Hotel”
I don’t think I can sit here and tell you that the IFC sketch comedy series “Portlandia” is the funniest thing I’ve ever seen. It’s not. The jokes, which lampoon the city of Portland, Oregon and hipster culture in general, often fall short. However, when the show is on it‘s firing on all cylinders. Portlandia’s biggest… READ MORE…
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Garbage Releases New Single For Free Download
If it feels like it’s been ages since the last time we’ve heard from Garbage, it’s because it has. It’s been about 7 years since the band’s last full-length release, which was 2005’s “Bleed Like Me.” Speaking as a longtime fan, that album left me a bit cold. Both musically and vocally it lacked that… READ MORE…
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Japandroids Discuss Upcoming Album In New Interview
Believe me, there’s nothing I’d rather do than devote this blog to how madly in love I am with Grimes, but I must press on. Vancouver’s Japandroids are set to release their new album “Celebration Day” in June. The album, their first since signing with Polyvinyl Records, will be the first of new material since… READ MORE…
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Obsession of the Week: Grimes – “Oblivion”
Much in the way that The Joy Formidable proved to be one of 2011’s breakout acts, 2012 is shaping up to be a big year for Grimes. Hailing from Vancouver, British Colombia, Grimes (born Claire Boucher) has actually been around for some time, releasing two full-lengths and one split EP. However, it’s her latest album… READ MORE…
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Tours: Math The Band/Andrew W.K.
Synthpop/Electro-spaz outfit Math The Band are about to embark on what may very well be one of the craziest tours of the season. The Rhode Island-based duo (comprised of vocalist/guitarist Kevin Steinhauser and keyboardist Justine Mainville) are known for their immensely energetic live shows and rigorous touring schedules, playing shows with such acts like Wheatus… READ MORE…
