By Kate Maldjian, Contributor Photo by, Kris Khunachak   Meet Marc Del Giudice While skating between shows at Red Bank’s annual PorchFest there was an act that quite literally made me stop in my tracks. Marc Del Giudice stood alone on a porch with a mic and guitar, blasting out original indie rock tunes and a few covers to a slowly gathering crowd of similarly intrigued passers-by. I later discovered that Marc was a Fort Lee native that was no stranger to the NJ music scene—having played in venues across the state since he was 18. He’s currently making a name for himself across Hoboken a ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor Photo by, Greg McClure   Meet Joe of gas station. In this interview with Gas Station., a three-piece emo/math rock band from Buffalo, NY, we get to know Joe, John, and Rob, the members behind the recently released EP "Meshes of the Afternoon." We chat with them about their music and their influences, as well as their favorite topics to write about in their songs. They also reveal how their band name came to be and why they added a period to it. Check out this fun interview to learn more about the up-and-coming Gas Station. Meshes of the Afternoon by gas stat ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor   Meet Jeremy Hurewitz (rootless) Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of rootless, the ambient guitar project of musician Jeremy Hurewitz. With over a decade of music-making under his belt, rootless has recently released "Other Reasons", his most ambitious work to date. In this interview, rootless shares his inspiration behind the album title, talks about his favourite musical gear, and reflects on the collaborations that have influenced his creative process. Find out how rootless hopes his music affects listeners and discover the story behind his cha ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor   Meet Mark Bucci of Brewster Get ready to tap your feet and snap your fingers because Mark Bucci of Brewster is here! As the head of operations and heartwarming member of the Y'allternative band, Mark gives us insight into their latest album, Honey Shake Me, and how the group approaches creating music. From revealing the inspiration behind the tracks to their favorite pieces of clothing, this interview is a must-read for any Brewster fan. Plus, find out Mark's thoughts on being slippery or flashing like a strobe light in the fun "Would You Rather" section ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor Photo provided by, Honeyyycrush   Meet Honeyyycrush aka Alexandra Antonopoulos Alexandra is a Brooklyn-based musician who started her solo project in 2022 after a lifetime of longing to write songs and make music. Her music has been described as having a "glittering Southern Gothic edge," and in this interview, she talks about her influences, songwriting process, and shares some fun facts about herself. Teasing the content of the interview, we'll find out if Alexandra would rather know the history of every object she touches or be able to talk to animals. I ..read more

  Forward by Jacob King These make me think of the summertime, when I would walk around outside once the sun went down each nite. Me and my headphones are some of the best friends there ever were. I have a lot of music heroes that are old and gone, but then there are modern artists that still excite me enough to want to write and record. Old or new, there's a lot of life in these, overall.   ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor Photo by, Jack Pompe   Meet Foley Foley is a Brooklyn-based folk rock band with a wide array of musical influences, but still offers a unique perspective in their music. In a recent interview, Ed, Joe, and Tom discussed their upcoming album, "The Joke Turns Sad" and shared some interesting facts about themselves, including their first instruments, inspirations, and the venues they'd love to bring back. They also answered some difficult questions, such as whether they would eat pizza from the subway stairs or lick the bottom of every subway seat, and which co ..read more

  Introducing our new playlist in collaboration with Nuxx Vomica, featuring some of the most dynamic and influential tracks from the underground electronic music scene. From the synth punk of Crash Course in Science's "Jump Over Barrels" to the industrial sounds of Ministry's "Revenge", this playlist is a journey through the history of electronic music, including classics like Robin S's "Show Me Love" and The Prodigy's "Breathe". Don't miss out on this eclectic mix of tracks from artists like ANGEL-MAKER, Schwefelgelb, and Electronic.   ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor Photo by, Misty Stanley   Meet Just of Gum Get ready to dive into the creative mind of Just, the frontman of the noisy and dirty band, Gum. In our latest interview, we discuss how the band formed and their current musical endeavors. Just also shares his thoughts on antlers vs. stilts, his favorite pizza in NYC, and the band's future plans, including touring and working on their next two LPs. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind conversation! Too Little Too Late by Gum A self-portrait by, Just Gum Would You Rather… have an enormous set of antlers or seven-foo ..read more

By Sean Maldjian, Contributor Photo by, Patrick Anderson   Meet Anjali Rose Anjali Rose is a multi-talented artist whose music has been described as a blend of folk, jazz, avant-garde, and soul. In an interview with our blog, she talks about her music journey, the creative process behind her 2022 album 'The World's That Disappear', and how other forms of art inform her work. She also answers some quirky questions, such as whether she would rather only be able to write using finger paint or only be able to talk through a megaphone. Don't miss this interview with the enigmatic Anjali Rose ..read more