Tag: New Jersey
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New Music: Max Rauch – “Willowbrook Mall”
The LKFFCT frontman Max Rauch pays homage to a New Jersey staple on his latest solo single. READ MORE…
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New Music: Dentist – “Don’t Let Me Catch You”
We’re only a little over a month into 2021 and the year is already hitting us with a steady outpouring of incredible music.. Hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey, the indie rock trio Dentist has been making waves with a number of outstanding full-length releases including 2016’s Ceilings and 2018’s Night Swimming. The latter album… READ MORE…
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Episode 155: Early Sunsets Over Montclair (with Jeff Beck of East Side Mags)
Adrian reminisces about the New Jersey punk scene of yesteryear and pays a hefty price for nostalgia. With special guest Jeff Beck, the owner of East Side Mags. READ MORE…
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Episode 144: Sayreville To Sayville (with Mikey Erg)
Adrian chats with Mikey Erg of the influential New Jersey punk band The Ergs! about his latest solo album Waxbuilt Castles. READ MORE…
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Minisode 9: The Last Train To Hoboken
Adrian’s recent nostalgia trip inspires a look towards the future. READ MORE…
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Episode 137: 4th Street Songs (with Janet LaBelle)
Adrian takes up winter surfing with New York-based singer/songwriter Janet LaBelle. READ MORE…
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Episode 132: The City That Never Sleeps
Adrian & Eileen celebrate 4 years of podcasting by paying tribute to a forgotten iconic comic book character. READ MORE…
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Episode 124: Greetings From New Jersey (with Max Rauch of LKFFCT)
Adrian pays homage to his home state with Max Rauch, the vocalist of the NJ indie rock band LKFFCT. READ MORE…
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Episode 122: F.I.E.G.I. (with Ashley Burgy)
Adrian laces up and hits the ice once again to talk hockey, music and Floridian dystopias with Ashley Burgy. READ MORE…
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Review: LKFFCT – “Dawn Chorus”
In a previous write-up for the New Jersey’s LKFFCT, I celebrated the fact that the NJ-based indie rock band had crafted a summer anthem “for the rest of us.” By this I meant that the quartet’s jams were equally suited for people who don’t mind partying by simply chilling on a couch with some beer,… READ MORE…
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Episode 103: Straight To Hell (with Mario Candelaria & Fabian Lelay)
Adrian examines the weird world of indie wrestling, comics & more with writer Mario Candelaria and illustrator Fabian Lelay. READ MORE…
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Episode 99: This Is Us
Adrian and Eileen interview their wackiest guests yet: each other. READ MORE…
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Videos: Modern Chemistry – “Everything In Gold”
Last spring, New Jersey’s Modern Chemistry wowed listeners with their third EP, Dreaming Adjacent, which marked Taking Back Sunday frontman Adam Lazzara’s debut as a producer. Now a trio, the New Brunswick band continues to mature as musicians, continually adding layers of subtlety and nuance into their already impressive repertoire. In speaking with Substream Magazine,… READ MORE…
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Episode 95: Fear And Loathing On Long Island (with Mike Driscoll)
Adrian shoots the breeze with 3D animator and “professional podcast guest” Mike Driscoll. READ MORE…
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Episode 91: Physical Dialogue (with Don Lee)
Adrian discovers what it takes to create a thrilling action movie sequence from stunt performer Don Lee. READ MORE…
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Episode 90: The Lazarus Project (with Lazarus Wilde)
Adrian uncovers the deep, personal inspiration behind recording artist Lazarus Wilde’s debut album, “Breathe Now” on Cardigan Records. READ MORE…
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Episode 88: Darn Heroes (with Mark Frankel & Alexander Sapountzis of Wayward Raven Media)
Adrian hits the comic convention circuit with Mark Frankel and Alexander Sapountzis of Wayward Raven Media. READ MORE…
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Episode 86: Counting Panels (with Darryl Mansel)
Adrian discusses the finer points of superhero movies, celebrity vaping and bad Southern accents with podcaster/comic book writer Darryl Mansel. READ MORE…
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Videos: Hey Anna – “Kinda Love” (NPR Tiny Desk Contest)
Brooklyn’s Hey Anna delivers a unique brand of sincere, feel-good indie pop that’s so freakin’ catchy it should be made illegal…almost. From the moment I first hit the “play” button on 2012’s Hey Anna EP, it was abundantly clear that not only was their music fun, but the band was having genuine fun playing together. That… READ MORE…
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New Music: Vasudeva – “Take Away”
Instrumental math-rockers Vasudeva have spent over 8 years as New Jersey’s best kept secret in the Indie Rock scene. Though, to be fair, the word “secret” no longer applies to them anymore. 2016 alone has seen the trio play some incredible shows, from the UK’s ArcTanGent festival to the legendary FEST in Gainsville, Florida. The… READ MORE…
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Episode 79: Keeping It Reel – Part 2 (with Daryl Freimark)
Adrian and film producer Daryl Freimark, the executive editor of the comic The Devil Is Due In Dreary discuss the future of cinema. READ MORE…
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Episode 74: Thanks!
Adrian & Eileen express their gratitude for their listeners, guests and the comic book community as a whole. READ MORE…
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Episode 70: The Cool Bean (with Leeann Hamilton)
Adrian engages in a brief chat with illustrator/graphic artist Leeann Hamilton at New York Comic-Con 2016. READ MORE…
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Videos: Lazarus Wilde – “The Aftermath, Pt. 2”
Kenny Collette has spent a great deal of his musical career fronting numerous bands has lived in various states on both coasts. Those life experiences have culminated into his solo endeavor under the moniker, Lazarus Wilde. Formed in 2015 the project has served as a creative outlet for Collette outside of his work in bands… READ MORE…
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Episode 66: The Return Of Grei Booker (with Erica Schultz)
Adrian and Eileen talk Casting, Cats and Canadians with comic book writer Erica Schultz. READ MORE…
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New Music: YJY – “Through Being Hip”
It’s no surprise that surf rock quartet YJY are still riding the massive wave that formed in the wake 2015’s critically acclaimed EP, Couch Surfin’ USA. The album has been lauded by local publications such as Speak Into My Good Eye and Jersey Beat, so what are the boys from Hightstown, NJ planning to do for an… READ MORE…
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New Music: LKFFCT – “Howlin’ Alarm”
One of the many issues I have with summer music releases is that artists and labels will often feel the need to craft the “quintessential party anthem.” On one end it makes sense: students are out of school and people will no doubt be gearing up for vacations, barbecues and beach outings. But what about… READ MORE…
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Episode 60: Reality 2.0 (with Joe Darone)
Adrian ponders the future of the music industry with New Jersey-based musician Joe Darone of the band Suit of Lights. READ MORE…
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New Music: Lazarus Wilde – “The Aftermath, Pt. 2”
A veteran of the northern New Jersey music scene, Kenny Collette is the former frontman of the progressive rock band Lady Radiator. He currently leads both the band Victory Dance and the post-hardcore act Franchise. In early 2016, Kenny Collette formed a solo project under the moniker Lazarus Wilde. His new project may not house much… READ MORE…
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Episode 58: ”Off The Cuffe” Or ”The Gori Details” (with Kevin Cuffe & Paul Gori)
Adrian saddles up with “Oathbound” creators, Kevin Cuffe and Paul Gori. READ MORE…
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Episode 56: The ‘Weerd’ World Of Neesh (with Neesh of “The Neeshcast”)
Adrian and Neesh, the host of The Neeshcast, discover that progressive rock is a gateway drug. READ MORE…
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Episode 52: Love & Rocket Pops (with Kate Bresnahan)
Adrian and illustrator/musician Kate Bresnahan meet their heroes…and occasionally trip them. READ MORE…
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Videos: Modern Chemistry – “Part Three”
After following the career of New Jersey alt-rockers Modern Chemistry since 2013, the key to their continuous success is in their ability to craft songs that are equal parts intricate and accessible. Many of their tracks would find a good home on the FM dial, but they are also imbued with an aggressive edge that… READ MORE…
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New Music: Lost Romance – “Heart On A Wire”
Though you’d never know it from the lousy weather, but the spring/summer season is in full effect. Students will soon be leaving school, multiplexes are touting their big-budget offerings and musicians are releasing what’ll hopefully be your next summer anthem. New Jersey’s Lost Romance have dropped a strong contender for the title. Lost Romance was formed… READ MORE…
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Episode 40: Twosies (with Dana Buckler)
Adrian goes swimming with sharks with Dana Buckler, the host of the How Is This Movie podcast. READ MORE…
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Episode 34: Stories From The Fire Escape (with Mario Candelaria)
Adrian and writer/comedian Mario Candelaria take to the streets of Brooklyn to discuss the graphic novel ASHES: A Firefighter’s Tale. READ MORE…
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Episode 33: Rockets And Pens (with Fabian Lelay)
Adrian and artist Fabian Lelay encounter punk rock magical girls and futuristic mobsters. 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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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: 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: “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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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…
