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…
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Morningside Lane
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…
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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.
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Above the Moon
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
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Decades
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)
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Dinosaur Eyelids
Hometown and/or Current City: New Brunswick, NJ
Keywords: grunge, alternative rock, rock and roll, basement rock, indie rock, hard rock
Dinosaur Eyelids are blistering rock and roll from the basements of New Jersey. Based in New Brunswick, the 100% DIY band has earned a reputation for incendiary live performances. Their highly-anticipated fourth album Bypass to Nowhere was released to critical acclaim and debuted at #1 at WRSU Rutgers Radio. Their third album Conflagration was released in 2012 to airplay on 200 radio stations across North America. They have played over 85 shows throughout the Northeast and are house favorites at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick and John and Peter's in New Hope, PA.
"The LIDS" have opened for Parlor Mob and shared the stage with Dean Ween of Ween. Their debut album Winter Solstice was released in 2009. Their second album Down a River was released in 2011 to nationwide airplay and critical enthusiasm.
Musical influences range from Soundgarden to Ween and The Replacements.
We may never be rich but we will always be loud.
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Ruby Bones
Hometown and/or Current City: NJ / Brooklyn
Keywords: indie rock, alternative
Indie rockers Ruby Bones combine energetic rhythms with visceral, existential lyrics and unabashed hooks to form short, punchy songs best digested in the sweat-soaked clubs that define New Jersey and Brooklyn.
Made up of vocalist/guitarist Chris Nova, drummer James Janocha, and South African import FC Spies on bass, the trio (along with Denis Daley providing sax) describes itself as "Bruce Springsteen on cocaine after a few drags off a helium balloon."
With a mutual love of rock and roll, the band turned Nova's folk songs into thoughtful yet vibrant tracks inspired by love, loss and the double-edged blade of a technology-reliant culture. Their debut full length will be out in Spring 2017.
Quotes:
“‘Heart of Darkness’ is furious and shadowy, propelled by a rousing chorus that evokes early Walkmen.” - Consequence of Sound
