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FEATURED ARTISTS & BUSINESSES
Taylor Parenti is a New Jersey based musician, recording artist and producer, releasing music under the name Psychic Air, producing instrumental work encompassing many genres. Taylor has been making music for almost 20 years and has developed a very eclectic music taste which has been a driving force of inspiration for making tracks of all genres, including Alternative Rock, Funk, Electronic and Progressive Rock, down to Dystopian Synth Wave and 80’s arena rock…
Open Door Therapy is a relationship-focused counseling private practice. New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, Terri DiMatteo, has developed a unique approach to helping couples restore and strengthen their relationship. Her methods not only garner good results for the couples in her care, but they also offer enduring results…
The Ones You Forgot is a pop rock band from Brick, NJ that was formed in 2014 after long-time friends and guitarists Ferdinand Benauro and Matt Thompson noticed remarkable covers on Instagram from vocalist Jenna Bruno. When the three had the chance to play together, they realized they were in the perfect spot to start a band and rounded out the group with the addition of Justin Rodman on drums and Lance Nelson on bass…
Barbwire Roses is an alternative rock power duo from Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Their influences include bands such as The White Stripes, Royal Blood, The Messenger Birds, The Black Keys, Cut Glass Kings, and many more…
I am “Jack WD” as my stage name, but often at times I am also called “TheWrestlingDrummer.” My reason for my name to be “Jack WD” is because Jack is my real life first name and WD means “Wrestling Drummer”, which are the two things that I was known for doing during my high school days. Saying the words “wrestling” or “drummer” to any Lakewood kid, I’m most likely the first name that would come to mind…
Estate Entertainment is truly the only one of its kind — a record label, recording studio, dance studio, event space, and active piece of the community - all in one. We are an up-and-coming entertainment business located in the heart of Bayonne. We specialize in dance, artist management, and music production. We are passionate about the arts and want to make a big push into the entertainment industry…
Provost is a new jazz lounge that launched May 31st, 2019. We offer patrons a calm, creative space they can enjoy jazz records end to end, as well as live performances. There is also an adjoined performance space with a stage, and stage lighting available for rent. Provost serves tea, coffee, cocktails, savory simple finger foods, and delicious desserts…
Jennifer Renson graduated from Monmouth University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations/Journalism and a minor in History. While attending she was Editor-in-Chief of the Monmouth Review Literary Magazine. After graduation, she began writing for Lost Treasure Magazine, covering a variety of topics, including Captain Kidd, The Library of Alexandria, Richard III, The Sword of Cesare Borgia, The Scorpion King, and The Arthur Stone…
New Jersey has experienced a plethora of Rock ‘n Roll bands that have become internationally recognized over the years. Morningside Lane embodies the melodies and influence of a wide range of these particular eras. Formed in 2009, Morningside Lane is an Alternative/Rock band from Northern New Jersey that has achieved domestic & international success…
The creative arts have always been a draw for me. Born in NYC, raised near the beach on Long Island, and lived and worked in NYC in the Fashion Industry for many years, I experienced art all around me. My husband and I moved to NJ and raised our family here. I started my pet-sitting business in 2008…
The Blog
Following their successful 30-city North American tour, Alter Bridge are currently now venturing on their summer 2023 leg of the “Pawns & Kings” tour: with support acts of long-time friends SEVENDUST and recent tour-mates MAMMOTH WVH. The Stone Pony Summer Stage was the second date of the month-long tour, and it was such a pleasure to capture some of the magic and write-up a report on my experience and takeaways.
David Ross Lawn has been actively photographing for Jersey Indie and freelancing in concert photography and self-portraiture for years, working for bands and brands big and small. David is here to talk about their photography journey, their go-to equipment, and their editing approaches for photographing live music in their individualistic and easily-recognizable style.
PR. Public Relations. What is it exactly? Getting yourself seen and heard on television, the radio, in print, and online. How easy is it? Not very, if you’re trying to do it on your own. That’s where Ronica Clearly, Founder/Owner of Clearly Strategies, can help. If you’re a thought leader who’s trying to get in front of a larger audience, or a brand with an intriguing backstory, you’ll want to read this interview...
Terri DiMatteo is a NJ Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in helping couples and individuals reduce conflict, tension, or disconnect in their relationships, via virtual online therapy sessions. If you’ve ever been curious about what a Licensed Professional Counselor does, how counseling can help you, and you want to learn some simple but effective techniques to…
On Saturday night, September 24th, Maplewood, NJ was treated to an incredible performance by one of the most sought-after musicians in all of jazz. Thanks to Smooth Jazz NJ run by Maplewood resident Rich Engel, The Woodland in Maplewood hosted a…