Throughout the years, records have fallen into obscurity as the digital age of music loomed into prominence. However, to some, vinyl has remained the preferred outlet for music listening. Many prefer the crisp sound that comes with running a record on a turntable, while others prefer the aesthetics and art associated with vinyl.  Some are even opposed to digital music and streaming. Whatever it may be, the last half decade has proven that vinyl has earned its place back in our music scene.  Elusive Sounds will be hosting their fifth annual Maplewood Record Fair on October 13 at The W ..read more

I attended my first My Chemical Romance (MCR) concert this past Tuesday. My soon-to-be 13 year-old and I arrived two hours early as I was always curious how they would be at a live event. This was MCR’s first NJ concert in a decade as they originally hail from Belleville— just a few miles from where they would be playing at Prudential Center in Newark. Although they didn’t seem overly sentimental, they did mention the desire to drive around their old neighborhood as they seem to miss their old stomping ground. Nevertheless, they rocked the sold out show, which was attended by over 15,000 fans ..read more

Elliott Fullam is an 18 year old, New Jersey based musician, actor and interviewer. From the age of 9, Fullam has conducted interviews with bands and musicians and shared his passion for music with the world. In that time, he has amassed a following on social media of over 300,000 followers across several platforms who all love his quirky personality and encyclopedic knowledge of music and art. Recently, the release of his first full length album, “What’s Wrong,” has propelled him to a newfound popularity. The dismal lyricism and melancholic instrumentation is a far cry from Fullam’s normally ..read more

As we anticipate turning the clocks ahead and finally regaining those long, sunny afternoons, there’s plenty to look forward to in the Garden State’s warmer seasons. For many, it’s a time to fling open the door, grab your friends and family, and rush towards new and exciting events. Luckily, the state has plenty planned to satisfy locals’ cravings for dazzling lights and spectacular attractions. To see all of this and more, here are 10 NJ performances happening this spring.   1. Steve Martin and Martin Short – Atlantic City and Bethlehem, NJ  For a musical comedy duo that’s seco ..read more

The 39th MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will be held in Newark at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28th, 2022.  “Our 2019 show in Newark was undoubtedly one of our biggest and most successful shows yet and we’re excited to bring back the incredible fan energy for one of music’s most anticipated and iconic nights.” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+.  The show will begin at 8 p.m. ET/PT LIVE airing from MTV’s global footprint of linear and digital platforms in over 170 co ..read more

Summer is coming to an end (*laughs in Halloween*) and in a lot of ways, I’m totally okay with that. I have christened this summer as “my summer of absolute boredom” rather than my summer of sweet tea and fruit water. It’s rather fitting since I’m not one for hot weather anyway, despite being a summer baby. (Actually, I’m an end-of-summer baby so there’s that.)  Still,  while I’m all too ready to cue in All Hallows Eve,  I’ve been lulling about my office with one playlist blaring in the background while trying desperately to hunker down into a yoga pose and “eat green.” Initiall ..read more

It’s rare to find a band that stays true to themselves no matter what happens around them. All Time Low isn’t just a band, they’re a group of lifelong friends who decided to rock out in a Baltimore basement way back in 2003. They’ve kept it together for almost 20 years without so much as a whisper of a hiatus. Alex Gaskarth (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jack Barakat (lead guitar) Zack Merrick (bass), and Rian Dawson (drums) show us what it means to get a little help from your friends—and fans—in order to endure. In a world where so much is digitalized and quick to promote smoke and mirrors, it’s re ..read more

The summer of 2021 is back with a vengeance after all concerts were canceled due to COVID-19 in 2020. This year, performers are gearing up for their triumphant return with loads of shows and festivals. And with plenty of time left this summer, concert-goers have a wide variety of performances to choose between. Whether it’s indie rock, hip hop, country, pop or EDM, there are all kinds of concerts and music festivals happening in NJ before summer wraps. No matter your taste, 2021 is packed with artists ready for the return of live music, so grab your tickets before they’re sold out. Check out t ..read more

The first time I heard of Radkey was in the Fall of 2018 in Washington, D.C. where they were opening for punk rock legends The Damned. Excited and nursing a drink, I found a side seat bench just inches from the stage, where the opening act soon began warming up the crowd. Dee, Isaiah, and Solomon Radke are a rock band of brothers, and they settled into their respective instruments, tearing into the tracks that made up their album, Delicious Rock Noise (which quickly made its way into my record collection). I knew instantly that this was not the last time that I’d be hearing about Radkey ..read more