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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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreBarbwire 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…
Read moreI 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…
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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…
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Free is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey that releases his recordings under the alias 4:44. Free writes, records and plays all of the instruments on most of his albums but also collaborates with his live band on some recordings. Free met Zach Gormley (drums) and Greg Mele Jr. (bass) while attending college in 2015…
Read morePhotos two, three, and four courtesy of Smithley Ville.
Hometown and/or Current City: Hamburg, NJ
Keywords: Music, Artist, Singer-Songwriter
Brendan Thomas Meyer is an American singer-songwriter, recording artist, record producer and multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey. Brendan is a lifelong, self-taught musician from a small town who went on to graduate from the Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA in the spring of 2018.
As a child, Brendan began singing in elementary school and was soon after encouraged by his parents to start playing guitar, piano, drums and harmonica over the years. By the time he was a teenager he was writing, recording and crafting his own songs from his computer. "I grew up listening to the music of storytellers and groove makers," the now 23 year-old says of his musical upbringing. "Music is fun and exciting. It should be able to move you on some level. It needs to. Sometimes that's just through the story telling of lyrics and sometimes it’s just the instrumentation itself. Emotionally or physically. To me, the best songs have both elements. You've gotta feel the music."
Brendan has created his own sound which pays homage to his heroes while remaining distinctly his own, drawing inspiration from the likes of: Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Simon & Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Frank Ocean, James Brown, The Beatles, Maroon 5, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys, The Four Seasons, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Kanye West, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Daft Punk, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, Drake, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Adele and others.
Brendan, who lost his dad to a battle with cancer during his senior year of high school, credits much of his musical DNA to his father, who inspired him to take up music in the first place. Shortly after graduating, Brendan left his family and home state of NJ to pursue his musical goals. "Those were some of the darkest years of my life after I lost my dad," says Meyer, "but they were also some of the best." In those years, Meyer spent time reflecting upon and recalibrating his life. "The whole experience changed my life and my art, to say the least. I tried my best to be as positive as I could about the whole situation and I feel like my music is better for it as odd as that may seem. It deepened my perspectives on life and, in turn, my music. I suppose I wouldn't be the person I am if things had gone differently," explains Brendan.
Despite his shortcomings, Brendan's positive attitude and perseverance is on full display as he continues releasing music across major streaming platforms following his return home to New Jersey. "I hope to reach and inspire as many people as possible with my music. I want my music to be an escape for my fans while inspiring new listeners to follow their dreams, whatever that may be. I want to help keep the music and music scene of New Jersey alive and well for years to come just like those who came before, did for me. I want to make my family, friends, fans and of course all of my teachers and mentors throughout the years proud. I owe them for all their years of support and for continually investing in me. I've got some projects I'm really proud of that I've yet to share with the world. I'm just getting started."
Latest Release (October 19, 2018): Brendan Thomas Meyer - "Nerve"
New single, available now on all streaming platforms (i.e. Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, etc.)
song.link/Nerve
https://soundcloud.com/brendanthomasmeyer/nerve
Hometown and/or Current City: Elizabeth, NJ
Keywords: New artists, 2018 hip hop, record labels, underground rap, indie music, Elizabeth, Newark
“Shit Ain't Official (Freestyle)” by KI Back At It, Hot New Artist 2018, Jersey We Lit Records
Hot new music and artist coming soon! Stream album Destroy and Rebuild NJ 8/18. Vocal and video services coming soon to all! Start marketing your career the proper way.
My name is Alterik Finney, stage name "KI Back At It." I'm currently owner and CEO of "Jersey We Lit Records." I've been creating concepts and writing music for over the past 10 years now, some for small indie labels and others for independent artists. I've recently decided to start this label and do things the correct way this time around and will be looking to help artists -- mainly "NJ Artists" -- to help market and create commercial music, even performing management work.
I've been working the back scenes learning the paperwork/business, video editing plus filming, online marketing, vocal recording, mixing, mastering and more, and plan on being in full effect by the end of 2018. As Jersey artists, we're known for sounding like others or sounding like street rappers, and it has never gotten us anywhere. My plans, with help from business-minded people, is to be the "Def Jam of New Jersey," opening doors for NJ artists who want to sound different and, like ATL GA, connecting mainstream artists to small indie artists on collaborations.
For my own music, I have an album available for streaming on 8-23-18 on all platforms, titled Destroy & Rebuild NJ. I basically want to create a body of work that's original, but commercial, and that has radio-sounding tunes!
Hometown and/or Current City: Ocean, NJ
Keywords: Americana, Folk Rock, Punk, Alternative
My Cruel Summer is an Americana rock band from New Jersey. Founding members are Marc Del Giudice (Lead singer, Guitar), Brian Morelli (Drums), and Dave Ricco (Bass Guitar). We formed in August of 2017 and released our self-titled debut album that same month. Produced by Pete Steinkopf, it captures the band in its rawest form.
We recently put out a brand new EP, titled Lower Voices, on May 23rd, 2018 (also, produced by Pete Steinkopf). It's been a busy year for us, putting out original content and playing shows to support it. We quickly made our way down to Asbury Park playing at such venues like The Asbury Hotel and The Asbury Park Yacht Club.
What's next is a string of shows in the New Brunswick and Asbury area of New Jersey to support our latest release. We hope our music reaches as much people as possible. That should be the only goal for any artist. Especially a new band like us. And that's our advice for any band. Never stop trying to push forward as an artist.
Hometown and/or Current City: Brielle, NJ (Hometown); Morristown, NJ (Current City)
Keywords: Singer-Songwriter, Folk Rock
Punk Americana. That's what Sean Tobin has dubbed the unnameable genre of music that is his sound. As a solo artist who got his start playing covers in coffee shops, bars and basements around the New York TriState area, Sean's influences range from the Punk Rock sounds of the Stone Pony to the Country Western twang of a Chevrolet pickup and everything in-between.
Sean grew up in Brielle, New Jersey, just ten miles south of the music Mecca that is Asbury Park. Entranced by the rock n' roll scene of seaside bars and the innate rhythm of his home state, Sean wanted nothing more than to contribute a new sound to the symphony -- his sound.
When he was 20, Sean moved to Ireland for six months where he performed as a busker on the streets of Galway. Two years later, after getting a degree in Creative Writing from Fairfield University, Sean returned to Europe to walk El Camino de Santiago in Spain with nothing but his guitar and a backpack. He performed in every major city along the pilgrimage -- Leon, Burgos, and Santiago de Compostela -- and then continued his tour of Europe in Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Madrid, Barcelona, Nice, and Rome. Three months later, he returned to his favorite streets in the city of Galway.
Sean recently released his first single, "Winter," which was written in deep connection to his youth in the hamlets of New Jersey. On Friday, July 13th, 2018, Sean will be releasing his debut album, This Midnight.
Photography by Peter Boyce.
Hometown and/or Current City: Trenton, NJ
Keywords: indie musician, guitar looper, ambient musician
Anthony Caruso is an ambient loop guitarist from the Trenton, New Jersey area. His performances can leave you in a state of wandering, introspection, or intense tranquility. No two live performances are ever the same. Anthony uses a guitar, tiny synthesizer, and a colorful array of effects pedals to manipulate his sound. He pulls from influences from over two decades of intense musical study into cyclical compositions that will leave you thinking about something. If you happen to be nearby during one of his performances, sit down, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey!
July 6th, 2018 at 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center in Ewing, NJ ("Music is Dying" album release show). Special guest Alan Rigoletto.
Photography by Laura Craffey
Hometown and/or Current City: Clayton, NJ
Keywords: pop, music, soul, R&B
With emotions that run deep and inspiration that soars high, Marc Ambrosia is the singer/songwriter of our time. At just 23-years-old, Ambrosia already has an EP and a self-produced full-length album to his credit. Currently, Marc is actively recording and releasing new music. His latest project is a series of pop singles, which he’ll be releasing one by one over the next year.
“It’s by no stretch of the imagination that this is the best stuff I’ve ever done,” says Ambrosia, “I finally feel as though I’m writing the songs I had always dreamed I’d write one day. I remember being a little kid with aspirations of becoming an artist. I feel as though that little kid is finally getting his wish now.”
Able to cut deep with lyrics and captivate with soul, Ambrosia is proving he’s pop music’s best-kept secret. In an industry that focuses on tabloid rather than artistry, Ambrosia is committed to taking the high road.
“It’s always disheartening to hear a kid say they want to make music and become a star,” Ambrosia explains, “For me, it’s never once been about hoping to take the world by storm and become superstar famous. It’s always been first and foremost about telling beautiful stories and making great art.”
With his latest material, Ambrosia is doing all that and more. While songs like “Let Me Be Your Secret” and “Take Good Care of Me” are filled with angst and longing, songs like “One Step Back” and “Picture of a Girl” are consumed by the need to let go. All of Marc’s songs have one thing in common though: they are drenched in romanticism and are designed to heal the brokenhearted.
“I write songs to bring people together,” Ambrosia says, “We’ve all gone through similar pain and we all long for similar joy. The truth of a song is what people latch onto more than anything else, and I consider my songs to be honest little pieces of my heart.”
Yes, for Marc Ambrosia it’s all about heart, and with each new song lies an invitation to take a closer look, and most importantly, find a home in his.
Music video produced by Skyler Jenkins Films
Hometown and/or Current City: Madison, NJ
Keywords: Alternative, Indie, Rock
Based out of Madison NJ, Above the Moon is a four-piece that melds indie pop melodies with 90’s rock intensity.
The group has pulled from their individual experiences, years of playing in multiple bands in various clubs, bars and basements, to develop a sound that is reminiscent of the greats they grew up on, but still remains new and exciting.
The band is fronted by Kate Griffin on vocals and rhythm guitar, in collaboration with Shawn Murphy on lead, Chris Mangin on bass and John Gramuglia on drums. Together they create a powerful collection of songs that continue to push the boundaries of modern rock music, yet feel familiar at the same time. Above the Moon’s melodies will get stuck in your head all the way to the last feedback note.
Upcoming Shows:
4/27 - Arlene’s Grocery, NYC ***Patterns You Create EP Release Show***
5/15 - Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe, Union, NJ - Acoustic
7/7 - Asbury Park Brewery, Asbury Park, NJ
Hometown and/or Current City: Ocean County, NJ
Keywords: Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Pop, Rock
iamCURBIE is a singer songwriter/loop artist hailing from the Jersey Shore. After 5 long years of writing and perfecting his songs, Better Late Than Forever was born and will be released on 3-3-18. A 6-date Mid-Atlantic Tour will follow shortly after in support of this record.
Although you might catch yourself singing and humming along to Curbie's memorable melodies long after they have reached their end, the lyrics behind them are far from fun and games. His unique ability to take a serious, real life situation and flip, flop, mix, mold, and weave happiness into a song will leave you asking for more. While heavily rooted in classic rock, alternative, and reggae; the pop sensibilities really shine through.
"I started playing music as a hobby just for myself," says Curbie. "I didn't think I could be more addicted to that feeling. Once I started realizing the impact it had on OTHER people it was game, set, match. This will be something I continue to do throughout my life. It is my life. It is a part of me. Knowing that I can bring smiles, tears, happiness, and evoke genuine feelings through music that I wrote has changed me. Being able to express feelings, I have had a hard time conveying otherwise, has made my personal relationships stronger and I owe that all to music."
Curbie's latest album, Better Late Than Forever, was recorded and mixed at Bob Bowling Audio (Atco, NJ) and mastered at The Gradwell House (Haddon Heights, NJ).
iamCurbie is an official artist of www.pickguy.com
See Jersey Indie's Better Late Than Forever album review here.
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Hometown and/or Current City: Bergen County, NJ
Keywords: Rock, Alternative, Indie, Post-Punk, BCNJ
Decades is an Alternative/Indie rock band emerging from the metropolitan area of New Jersey. Our music is best described as being melodic, with yet an energetic style comprised of interlocking guitars, punchy grooves, and layers of beautiful vocal melodies.
Decades is:
Jose Rodriguez - Vocals
Jeff Tussi & Nick Alfieri - Guitars
Rich Woznicki - Bass
Rob Cangialosi - Drums
Albums:
Vertical Boomerang - EP (2018)
iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vertical-boomerang-single/1340735049
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/6MYUawMacwlX5LUdUXycNC?si=6w640B9-R_K4CRPagZSUOQ
Bandcamp - https://decadesbandmusic.bandcamp.com/
Similar Lights - EP (2015)
iTunes - http://goo.gl/JsFzfp
Spotify - http://goo.gl/3NhYsT
Google Play - http://goo.gl/FMn4QH
Amazon Music - http://goo.gl/rnyZSh
Upcoming Shows:
April 7th, 2018 @ Clash Bar - Clifton, NJ (Vertical Boomerang EP release show)
Hometown and/or Current City: Vernon, NJ
Keywords: country music, country, country blues, songwriter, singers
Whiskey Crossing is a Powerhouse Duo, performing Country Blues, Country Rock music. Tina Marie, Lead Singer, has been compared to Janis Joplin with a twist of Stevie Nicks. Andrew Gallagher is known as the "Whiskey Grummer," playing guitar while kicking a large floor drum and singing harmonies and duets. The two are unstoppable, taking over the east coast one state at a time, being called "the modern day Johnny and June." They can be seen as a Duo providing a full sound, or back home with their back up band.
Being Nashville songwriters, the two visit Music City every 6 months to remain in the scene. When back home, they play 4 shows a week locally and run their Whiskey Crossing-themed Country Music Store, "The Rusty Hill."
This Duo started as a church band and has grown into country music over the past 5 years. Tina and Andrew are inspired by the musicians they work with, loving to share the passion of music with many, and also performing and interacting with their fans. "All I can say is it's a hard business, and if you hold on tight it's all worth it just to see the smiles on your fans' faces," says Tina Marie. Being that Tina is a Cancer fighter to an incurable cancer, the duo plans to keep doing many benefits to raise money for cancer awareness as well as sharing their music with the world. Nothing can stop these two!
Upcoming Shows:
Whiskey Crossing will be sharing the stage with Allman Brother Johnny Neel and the Screaming Eagle Band May 12 at the Stanhope House but will be playing locally every week. Check out www.whiskeycrossing.com for a full schedule!
Hometown and/or Current City: Saddle Brook, NJ
Keywords: Rock, Pop, Darren Fisher
These Wolves is a band/music project based out of Saddle Brook, NJ.
"Music has been a passion of mine since I was very young, however, my love for guitar and songwriting started when I heard 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' for the first time," says Darren Fisher (Guitar/Vocals). "I wrote music and played in bands for many years. I've shared stages with Paramore, Bring Me The Horizon, Story of the Year, and Jimmy Eat World. By 2013, the bands I was in broke up, and after soul-searching in 2015, I reached out to Stephen Kellner (Roderick/Van Atta High) to record two acoustic songs for me. The rest is history. These Wolves were born."
Regarding words of advice, "Do not have any regrets with songwriting," says Fisher. "Some of my favorite songs were ones I thought were stupid ideas at first."
These Wolves released a video for "Dead To Me" in November and are releasing a video for their 2nd single, "Enough is Enough," on March 13, 2018.
Hometown and/or Current City: Garwood, NJ
Keywords: country, country music, Garden State Cowgirl, Women of Country, NJ country, Jersey Girl
Nikki Briar is a popular NJ / Nashville-based touring country recording artist. She has a large following and social media fan base, tours nationally, has radio play, and she is currently releasing her 5th single this month (Jan. 2018). Nikki recently opened for Lorrie Morgan and Locash and was a featured act at TASTE OF COUNTRY MUSIC FEST opening for Tim McGraw in Hunter Mountain. She has headlined The Stone Pony and has performed at Starland Ballroom numerous times with national acts.
Nikki and her band are high energy country / southern rockers that the audience always enjoys. Although a touring national artist, Nikki also performs up and down the East Coast at casinos, concerts, and arenas such as the Prudential Center in Newark and has been featured or headlined numerous music festivals in NJ, NY and PA. She is a weekly featured act at the new OPRY CITY STAGE in NYC as well.
Nikki was a Nash Radio Nash Next NYC finalist and a finalist on the Fox TV show NEW YORK STAR OF THE DAY with Bernie Williams and Ernie Anastos.
She is a proud army wife active in the military community, performing for military events, and is a new mother of an 11-month-old with baby number 2 due in June 2018. Nikki works with numerous charities and enjoys organizing benefit concerts to help people and animals in need. Her latest benefit concert was for the amazing animal rescue St. Hubert's held at THE STANHOPE HOUSE in Sussex County. She has 6 rescue pets of her own.
Although she records and performs in Nashville, Nikki does all her music video and photo shoots in New Jersey as a way to highlight the beauty of the state to share with her fans.
Nikki is currently on tour. Dates and locations are available and added daily on nikkibriar.com and www.reverbnation.com/nikkibriar.
Nikki is releasing her new radio single "I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING NOW" in a month (Feb. 2018) and will be on a radio tour promoting her single. Her single release concert will be announced soon.
Hometown and/or Current City: North Plainfield, NJ
Keywords: reggae, ska, dub, rock, Sublime, Pepper
P-Funk North is a Reggae/Rock cocktail touching on Ska, Punk, Hip Hop and everything in between. Born in the suburbs of central Jersey, P-Funk North is comprised of four North Plainfield natives paying homage to their hometown and refers to being George Clinton’s neighbor to the north. Readjunk.com described P-Funk North as a mix of “reggae fusion with ska, punk and rock,” with a “unique sound” that refreshes, yet revisits familiar sounds layered in 90’s nostalgia and third wave ska. These reggae rockers have toured to Florida and Chicago and have shared the stage with Rebelution, Stephen Marley, King Yellowman, Ballyhoo! and Badfish, as well as Eve6, Obie Trice and Aaron Carter. P-Funk North can be found on all major music outlets, youtube and all over social media!
Upcoming Shows:
Saturday, September 8th - Garden Grove Festival ft. Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime at Westfield River Brewing Company (Southwick, MA)
Album Reviews:
Photography by Julianne Karr
Hometown and/or Current City: Paterson, NJ
Keywords: Allymacmusic, R&B/Soul, Neo-Soul, I'll Be Burning for You
My name is Allison Mckenzie and the leader, vocalist and songwriter of a band called The Ally Mac Project. The band is made of piano, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, and trombone. We play original music with influences from Donny Hathaway and Lauryn Hill. Prior to starting this group, I felt so insecure about sharing my music with the world, let alone other people!
But I did it, and I'm so glad for it. I really and truly enjoy making music and sharing musical ideas with my bandmates. My hope is building a local following and be a true indie artist with no strings to a label. I'm not foolish, and I know that it takes an incredible team of people to make miracles happen. And yet, I believe that it can happen.
Upcoming Shows or Promotions: January 22nd, 2018 - Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1
"Miss America" by Allison McKenzie. *This song is dedicated to the victims of the shooting in Charleston at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 17, 2015*
