The Aquarian

December 27, 2024 0

Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey bands who made the most waves. That means extensive touring...

On The Record: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 27, 2024 0

Laura Nyro achieved fame during her lifetime mainly just as a songwriter. She penned major hits for the 5thDimension, including 1968’s...

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

Bob Makin

Columns

December 23, 2024 0

The top 10 albums by New Jersey indie artists, according to Makin Waves: Jackson Pines – Pine Barrens Volume Two...

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs

Bob Makin

Columns

December 23, 2024 0

The top 10 songs by New Jersey indie artists, according to Makin Waves: James Mastro – “My God” They oughta...

26th Annual Makin Waves Awards

Bob Makin

Columns

December 20, 2024 0

Makin Waves’ annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 26 this year with a bevy of goodness,...

On The Record: Rolling Stones’ ‘Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush,’ plus Sun Ra, Christopher Cross, & B.B. King

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 20, 2024 0

A gargantuan crowd – like the estimated one-and-a-half-million fans who gathered for a 2006 outdoor gig in Rio de Janeiro –...

On The Record: Southside Johnny ‘Live at Rockpalast,’ plus Lucinda Williams, Lightnin’ Hopkins, & Emily Remler

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 13, 2024 0

Southside Johnny came up through the same Asbury Park, New Jersey-area bars and clubs as Bruce Springsteen, with whom he has...

Three Albums, Two Books, & One Rant ‘N’ Roll to Close 2024

Mike Greenblatt

Columns

December 11, 2024 0

Fourteen years ago, Canadian composers Tara Davidson (alto sax/flute) and William Carn (trombone) formed Carn Davidson 9 as an outlet for their...

On The Record: George Harrison’s ‘Living in the Material World’ (Anniversary Edition), plus the Blasters & More

Jeff Burger

Columns

December 6, 2024 0

George Harrison was dubbed the “quiet Beatle,” but he began his post–Fab Four career with a bang, releasing 1970’s chart-topping three-LP All...

On The Record: ‘Talking Heads:77’ Box Set, plus the Flatlanders, a History of Street Singing, & More

Jeff Burger

Columns

November 29, 2024 0

Talking Heads:77 ranks among the most striking, fully realized, and important debut albums of the punk/new wave era that spawned it,...

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PREMIERE: Whitney Tai’s Stunning Strength & ‘Simulation’

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

Rising Star bodie Finds Inspiration in Faith & Music

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The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Reviews

Getting Behind the Mule: Gov’t Mule at Beacon Theatre / December 30, 2024

Quarters of Change at Brooklyn Steel / December 13, 2024

Happiness with the Black Crowes at the Capitol Theatre / December 22, 2024

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HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

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Makin Waves: Dirty Jersey Dozen

On The Record: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

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Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho (‘Parasite’), plus ‘Doctor Sleep,’ ‘The Siren,’ ‘Scandalous,’ ‘Untouchable,’ and more.

Live Events

Start 2025 with Good Live Music in NYC

Rock the Old Year/New Year with Live Music

Excellent Live Music for Late December in NYC

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Phish’s Mike Gordon & Jon Fishman Perform at Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday Rally

Makin Waves: Dirty Jersey Dozen

On The Record: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs

26th Annual Makin Waves Awards

On The Record: Rolling Stones’ ‘Welcome to Shepherd’s Bush,’ plus Sun Ra, Christopher Cross, & B.B. King

On The Record: Southside Johnny ‘Live at Rockpalast,’ plus Lucinda Williams, Lightnin’ Hopkins, & Emily Remler

Three Albums, Two Books, & One Rant ‘N’ Roll to Close 2024

On The Record: George Harrison’s ‘Living in the Material World’ (Anniversary Edition), plus the Blasters & More

On The Record: ‘Talking Heads:77’ Box Set, plus the Flatlanders, a History of Street Singing, & More

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

Start 2025 with Good Live Music in NYC

PREMIERE: Whitney Tai’s Stunning Strength & ‘Simulation’

Getting Behind the Mule: Gov’t Mule at Beacon Theatre / December 30, 2024

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

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