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Willow Park - Alexandra Angele
(Photo curtosey of alexandraangelemusic.com)
Alexandra Angele is an indie musician from Hunterdon County, NJ currently residing in Miami and is a good friend of mine. I use to catch her playing shows at the Beacher’s Community Stage at Karla’s in New Hope, PA. She is a talented singer and song writer who’s beautiful voice gives a sense of warmth to any listeners. She studied at Interlochen Arts Academy High School and then at the Frost Music School at The University of Miami.
Earlier this month she released her new EP Willow Park. This EP features her amazing vocal skills and talented song writing skills. It has a very surreal and jazzy sound. Truly is a unique indie sound that she has established.
When asked what this album means to her, Alexandra said:
“The album itself was a collection of songs I wrote over the course of the last two years. It means a fresh start I guess. I've been so into writing music and moving on from one song to the next that when I finally put down some tracks (with Austen Beckman and John Nichols) I had to really think about what songs encompass who I am as an artist, and as a person. Each song represents a part of my life that I thought was important to share. Whether it was a love lost or an absolutely crazy day in NYC, the stories that went into them were catalysts in my life that got me to the place I am at, and I couldn't be more proud of the EPs way of telling that story.”
Visit Alexandra Angele’s website to learn more about her music and Willow Park. The EP is available on Spotify, Itunes, and most other main music streaming services.
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Week Day Workouts #2
Your work week is already more than half way through. We gotta coast our way through Thursday and Friday to make it to the weekend. That doesn’t mean slacking off in the gym. Keep working to the weekend with these jams.
1. Summers in PA - The Wonder Years
A fast pace feel good song that shows off the best of what 2010s punk has to offer.
2. Anchor Down - Real Friends
Another fast pace modern and angry punk song. Perfect song if you’re working out to try to convince yourself you’re better without him/her.
3. Stay Vicious - The Gaslight Anthem
If you’re like me, when you’re working out you want something that’ll make yourself vicious enough to push some heavy weight. This song is perfect for that.
4. Losing Teeth - The Scandals
Fast pace punk rock to get you moving that weight fast. See how loud your headphones can blast your eardrums with this.
5. West Virginia - The Front Bottoms
(Skip the first minute then) You have a great punk rock song to continue to prove to yourself you don’t need her/him.
#music#weekday workouts#front bottoms#the scandals#the gaslight anthem#real friends#the wonder years#music recommendation
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Live at the Pier 7/10
WRAT 95.9 Music Series July 10, 2017
by Pat Quinn
Last night was the first Live at the Pier Music Night hosted by WRAT 95.9 at Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ. The Night was filled with a handful of fantastic acoustic performances.
The Paper Jets
The first performance of the night was an acoustic performance by Brian Erickson and Frank Lettieri Jr. of the Paper Jets, a Princeton based alternative rock group. Brain and Frank put on great performance featuring songs that they’ll be releasing on their upcoming album and a fantastic cover of Bruce Springsteen’s Atlantic City.
If you missed them they will be having more shows this summer in the New Jersey area. Check out their website to listen to their music and see upcoming shows here.
Ashley McKinley
A young musician from central Jersey who’s working on releasing her debut album soon. She put on a great acoustic performance featuring some of her new songs that will be featured on her upcoming album. Find about more about her and her upcoming music projects here.
Julian Fulton
Another local artist who, accompanied by his brother Aidan Fulton on drums, put on a great acoustic set. He recently released his EP titled Battered Receptions available for streaming online now. He often is touring with his backing band The Zombie Gospel. He played some songs from his new EP and even dedicated a song to his puppy who usually isn’t allowed at most of his shows.
If you missed him, you can catch him again tonight at Canal Side Park in Boonton, NJ. Check out more about him and his music and upcoming performances here.
WRAT will be hosting more Live at the Pier events throughout the summer on the following dates:
July 24
August 7
August 14
You can see the photos from the event here.
You can watch the videos from the event here.
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Webster Hall To Close Down
(Photo from Eden, Janine and Jim on Flickr)
The famous Webster Hall will be closing its door on August 5, 2017.
If you grew up as a music fan near New York city then you must be familiar with this iconic venue. Whether I was seeing my favorite artists or sneaking into 90s Nights in the summer to buy half priced drinking with my fake ID, I have some very fond memories of this venue. In 2016 it was reported by Pollstar Magazine to be the #1 selling club in New York and #3 in the World.
As of this May, Webster Hall was bought by Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment. They recently announced they will be closing down the doors of Webster Hall for two years of renovations and reopen in 2020 as Spectrum Hall. They reported that it will no longer be open as a club but will host concerts and sporting events.
The current Gerard McN, the current Director of Operations for Webster Hall said in a Facebook post:
“Sad but true, the legendary and world-famous Webster Hall has been sold and will close as we know it for its final club night on Saturday August 5th, 2017, which just so happens to be my birthday, which is certainly somehow apropos. It will be closed for an undisclosed period of time for demo, reno and transition to corporate ownership under Barclays/AEG/Bowery Presents. I highly recommend that you all stop by before the end of this era to pay your respects to the Ballingers and the building for providing us with a lifetimes worth of memories. There are only 12 club nights left. Please come celebrate our rich 25 year history of being the biggest, baddest and longest running nightclub in the history of New York City.”
After over 130 years this will be the end of the beloved club. If you have never made it out to the East Village to visit, I highly suggest you take the time this summer to catch a show or a club night. Although the final club night is August 5th the last show is Maratek’s record release show on August 9th. See the full schedule for Webster Hall here.
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Echosmith New Single Coming This Week
Echosmith announced a new single titled “Goodbye” will be released this Friday. Hopefully this is not a goodbye but a hello from a band we’ve been waiting to hear new music from for a while.
The band has a great sound and were amazing live when I saw them back in 2015. Since then I’ve also secretly fallen in love with Sydney Sierota but I mean who could blame me when she’s beautiful and has an even more beautiful voice. Anyways expect to see a review on Friday of this single. We’re hoping for the best.
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Week Day Workouts #1
Okay so it’s now mid July which means if you don’t get that summer bod soon, you won’t have a summer bod for the summer. So time to use that gym membership you signed up for back in January which you stopped using as soon as your Christmas lights we down. But of course everyone knows that you can’t work out without a killer playlist to get that blood pumping. So plug in your headphones and listen to these when you’re hitting the gym this week...
1. Six Pack - Black Flag
Okay so you wanna work on your six pack abs right? Well this song is about beer but still a great song for your work out
2. Last Caress - Misfits
A song about killing babies and raping your mother? Perfect for getting in that lifting grind
3. It’s Not the Heat it’s the Humanity - The Bouncing Souls
Boy this heat is killing. Okay so it is July so the heat is pretty hot but not as hot as you’ll be after hitting the gym
4. Justified Black Eye - No Use for a Name
A great fast pace work out song. Work off that belly that the guy on the album cover has.
5. I Wanna Be Sedated - The Ramones
Nothing to do? Nowhere to go? Go to the gym and listen to this song. If you’re not already listening to The Ramones during your work out then what are you doing?
Okay so that’s the start of your workday work out. Get out there and make the most of this Monday
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Brian Fallon recording second solo album
(Photo from @thebrianfallon on instagram)
If you’re like me, you were pretty upset when The Gaslight Anthem announced a hiatus after the tour following the release of their album Get Hurt. Lead singer went on to record a solo album titled Painkillers which was fantastic. After spending 2016 touring Brian Fallon is now back in studio recording his second solo album.
On his instagram, Fallon has been updating us all with his process recording. He is in New Orleans recording with Ted Hutt, a talented producer who has done work with The Gaslight Anthem, Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys, the Bouncing Souls, and many more. Brain Fallon says to expect a 60′s R&B/Soul vibe. He has also hinted to less acoustic guitar sound that was heavily prevalent in his first record.
We’re excited to see what Brian Fallon will be giving us.
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Lucky Seven
Lucky Seven - The Scandals
Let me first say if you’re from New Jersey and are not a fan of the Scandals then you are missing out. Their EP Lucky Seven came out this Spring and I highly recommend it.
The Scandals are a punk rock band from Bayonne, NJ. A very talented group with a great New Jersey rock sound. Lead singer and guitarist Jared Hart was touring with Brian Fallon of the Gaslight Anthem who has a great solo album too. An excellent band too see live who are always energetic. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them a few times and they always put on a great show. I’d like to note that my friend Paul lent bassist Sean Carney a belt during the middle of their set and he still wants to get it back.
The single Lucky 7′s came out last summer and fan have been eagerly waiting for more since and The Scandals did not let down. The EP is filled with upbeat punk rock sounds that’s catchy and you won’t get enough of. Can’t wait to see these new songs performed live soon. The only downside is its run time of 15 minutes but its a great 15 minutes that I enjoyed every second of. Definitely check out this EP.
The Scandals will be performing in Philadelphia on July 30. Highly recommend trying to catch this show
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Shows This Week
Week of 7/9/2017
The Paper Jets
Long Branch, NJ
July 10
A relatively unknown band but they’re a local band that has a great sound. Show is at Pier Village with free admission. Support your local Jersey artists by coming to this show
John Mellencamp
New York, NY
July 11
An artist who should need no introduction. His album Sad Clowns & Hillbillies came out this year along with a new song called Dark as a Dungeon. A can’t miss show.
New Politics
New York, NY
July 11
A great alternative rock group based in Brooklyn. They released a single “One of Us” earlier this year
Chevelle
New York, NY
July 11
A great prog metal band which is exceptional for a group with only three members. Great band to jam out too
Have Mercy
Philadelphia, PA & Brooklyn, NY
July 12, 13
An up and coming punk band who are great in concert. Their album Make the Best of It came out earlier this year. Highly recommend trying to go see them
Rod Steart & Cyndi Lauper
Camden, NJ
July 12
Take a trip back to the 80s with these great singers who will no doubt put on a great show. If you’re a girl who justs wants to have fun I’d highly suggest not missing out
The Flatliners
Asbury Park, NJ
July 13
Great hard punk rock band. Their album Inviting Light came out earlier this year and is pretty amazing. Perfect for your headbanging and mosh pitting needs.
Foreigner
Camden, NJ
Jul 13
Summer got you hot blooded? Come out to see this band rocking it as always.
Gorillaz
Philadelphia, PA
July 13
Well known for their hit “Feel Good Inc.” although some of their newer stuff is good too. Would love to see them
Taking Back Sunday
New York, NY
July 14
Great pop punk band from Long Island that's been around since the early 2000s. Get your fill of pop punk with this show
Jimmy Eat World
Philadelphia, PA
July 14
One of the best early 2000s pop punk bands. Great group definitely worth trying to see.
Zac Brown Band
Camden, NJ
July 14
Great country group for a fun summer night. If you’re a country fan don’t miss out on this show
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Greetings,
So this is the first post on Jersey Punks and I would like to welcome anyone who is reading it.
This is an independent project of mine where I will attempt to recommend music, shows, and bring you news on music in New Jersey. Although Punk is in the name and will be the primary focus of the music we cover, we also hope to bring other genres of music to people as we hope to not limit ourselves in what we hope to bring to the table.
As we grow, we hope to open you up to the music scene in New Jersey as best as we can.
Stay Cool, Stay Punk.
Feel free to contact us about being featured or about upcoming shows
(908)-635-9075
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