Sharon Van Etten “Comeback Kid” Remind Me Tomorrow What a powerful presence Sharon Van Etten has. As one reviewer stated, “1. the old Sharon can’t come to the phone right now and 2. the new Sharon is a dark queen.” … Continue Reading
The Stolen (Feat. Jake Miller) “Rooftop” Rooftop What a great power pop/post punk band. They have the same immediacy that made 3 Doors Down and Seven Mary Three such potent bands. “Rooftop” is so great because, having the bands’ friend, … Continue Reading
Darkwing “Necropants” Super Silver I love these punks. First, they name their band after one of cartoon heroes. Then, they name one song, “Necropants”. So cool and hilarious. This group of misfits from Brooklyn, consisting of Louis, Rich, Sharif, and Zack, … Continue Reading
Vexxed “Heaven’s Away Team” Thank You Soooo Much When you base your first single on the Heaven’s Gate cult, you know that you are definitely something different. And Vexxed is definitely different. I love this band. You cannot describe them … Continue Reading
HARE “Rolls Along” HARE (formally the Seb Isaac Band), is a great band that deals with subjects we all can relate to. Especially those relationships that are iffy, maybe you’re just there until the next better thing comes along. HARE is … Continue Reading
Geographer “Read My Mind” About Time It’s amazing how sometimes tragedy creates the best music. Take the example of Michael Deni, aka as Geographer. In the summer of 2005, after a series of deaths in the family, Deni left his hometown … Continue Reading
Hit Like A Girl “It’s Always You” You Make Sense If this is how a girl hits, you’re in for a knockout. This is a great punky anthem from a woman with loads of talent and guts and riffs galore. … Continue Reading
LKFFCT “Hatchling” Dawn Chorus Another great indie band from New Jersey (it must be Patti Smith coming from there that does it), LKFFCT comes roaring at you like a mad dog, especially the wild guitar solo at the end of … Continue Reading
Ducktails “Map To The Stars” Jersey Devil Ducktails (Matt Mondanile) set to release his 6th album, and it is fantastic. A strange little tour of the mind of Mondanile, this album seems extremely personal and intimate. Though Mondanile started the … Continue Reading
Modern Crowds “I Don’t Mind” Modern Crowds I love the way the vocals and guitars intertwine in this song; sometimes feeling far away, something right in the middle of your head. They have this slight Britpop edge to them, but … Continue Reading
Super Snake “Lavish Sum Of Dread” Leap Of Love It’s so wonderful that there is still room left for great garage/doom/metal. In fact, if you need the soundtrack to your next true horror movie, choose Super Snake. They know how … Continue Reading
Trü “Trouble” Trü What a great band Trü is. Coming from New Jersey (is it the nearest of NYC that allows the growth of such great music), Trü sounds like the marriage of Belle and Sebastian with Silversun Pickups, and … Continue Reading
NGHTCRWLRS “Are Two Dee Too” Raging Hot Coming from that vast musical playground known as New Jersey (home of Patti Smith, nuf said), NGHTCRWLRS are ready to drop their sophomore album. Although the actual formation of the NGHTCRWLRS can be … Continue Reading
Lowlight “Bones” Where Do We Go From Here Lowlight is such an amazing band, that you need to watch the video and listen to them. Renee Maskin (lead vocals, guitar) and Colin Ryan (drums) came together to record for their … Continue Reading
Lowlight “Where Do We Go From Here” Where Do We Go From Here What an interesting band. Emerging from the indie folk scene of New Jersey and Brooklyn, the initial spark for Lowlight came when Renee Maskin (lead vocals, guitar) … Continue Reading