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April 4, 2025 0

Since recently moving from his longtime residence of Central Jersey to along the Delaware River in rural Hunterdon County where...

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John Splithoff’s Peace Isn’t Too ‘Far From Here’

Debra Kate Schafer

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April 4, 2025 0

“Thank you for digging into the record and asking thoughtful questions. It means a lot.” Listening to John Splithoff’s new...

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Climbing the Mountain with Switchfoot’s Tim Foreman

Debra Kate Schafer

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March 31, 2025 0

This Grammy-winning rock band (and its individual members) are revisiting their harmonious, guitar-driven roots. Last week, while it rained here...

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Makin Waves with Al Di Meola: ‘Straight Out in the Open’

Bob Makin

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March 28, 2025 0

Al Di Meola’s ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation, combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony, has been at...

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The Darkness: The Toast of the Town & Beyond

Vinny Cecolini

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March 26, 2025 0

T-minus two days until Dreams on Toast is finally in your hands/ears/heart. Frankie Poullain was late, which was understandable. The...

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Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull – Then & Now With a Lyrical ‘Lone Wolf’

Debra Kate Schafer

Digital Cover Series

March 24, 2025 0

He is an adventurous soul and one of the pioneering astronauts of progressive rock music whose self-described best work is...

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Cameron Whitcomb Won’t Quit

Robert Frezza

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March 21, 2025 0

He left home at 17, discovered his love of singing through karaoke and open-mics at 19, won over hearts on...

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Jonah Kagen’s Surprises & Inspirations

Debra Kate Schafer

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March 21, 2025 0

His stirring new single is as bold and brazen as it is palpable and pensive. He somehow manages to make...

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Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes: ‘A Lifer’

Katherine Yeske Taylor

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March 21, 2025 0

Whether you consider them to be psychedelic pop, experimental rock, progressive funk, or art rock, Of Montreal is, at its...

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Cloe Wilder’s Dream Come True

Debra Kate Schafer

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March 19, 2025 0

An emerging singer-songwriter with a fresh perspective, fun style, and clean sound, Cloe Wilder should be on your radar. As...

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