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C2E2 2017: Wes Smith, The Portrait Dude on Photography, Cosplay, and more

Wes Smith AKA The Portrait Dude on Photography, cosplay, and not getting arrested while photographing models in public places. The Pop-Break talked with Wes Smith...

Toothgrinder’s Wills Weller on the Band’s Highly-Anticipated Homecoming Show, Their New Record, and Asbury Lanes

Written by Jess Alaimo With a name you can’t exactly forget, you’ve most likely heard of Toothgrinder.  Finding success locally in Asbury Park and surrounding...

Jody LeHeup and Sebastian Girner on Their New Comic ‘Shirtless Bear-Fighter’

Written by Rachel Freeman Pop Break recently sat down with Jody LeHeup and Sebastian Girner, the creative geniuses behind Image Comics' newest title, Shirtless Bear-Fighter. The...

Happy Mondays Interview — Levy & The Oaks

Written By Laura Curry The Americana vibes and 70’s inspired harmonies of Levy & The Oaks are perfect for driving on warm days with the...

Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless on Their New Album, Warren Haynes, Soundgarden & a Summer of Touring

In a world devoid of authentic rock n’ roll at the mainstream level, The Pretty Reckless shuns aside conformity by playing blistering guitar riffs...

Happy Mondays Interview Everymen

Written By Laura Curry Head over to Wonder Bar in Asbury Park tonight to hear Everymen’s quick-paced, folk-punk music and experience their wild energy. This...

C2E2 2017: Writer Cullen Bunn Talks Breaking Into Comics, Horror, and More

Written by Rachel Freeman & Sheena Fisher This past weekend I attended my favorite convention, Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), which happens around March...

Happy Mondays Interview with Yawn Mower

Written By Laura Curry Since their interview with The Pop Break last year, Yawn Mower has been busy recording and releasing music, crafting their surf...

ShenZhen Music Scene: DJ Mefaun Rice

ShenZhen Music Scene: DJ Mefaun Rice With a cigarette between his forefingers, his smartphone handily placed in front of him on the table and a...

Jen Kirkman On Being A Comedian (Who Happens To Be A Woman), Post-Election Depression, and Buzz Aldrin

Written by Jess Alaimo Jen Kirkman is a national and international touring comedian, probably best-known for her work on the series Chelsea Lately. Her 2015...

The Unforgettable Fire Talk About Playing with Their Idols, Two Decades in the Tribute Game & More

The Unforgettable Fire headline the first Shamrocks and Shillelaghs Fest, presented by Convention Hall and Pop Break on Saturday March 18. We spoke with...

The Skels Reflect on 20 Years in the Celtic Punk Game

The Skels, the awesome New Jersey-born and bred Celtic punk outfit, will perform at the first ever Shamrocks and Shillelaghs Fest at Convention Hall...