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Happy Mondays Interview with Secret Sound

Written By Laura Curry Allow the music of Secret Sound to sweep you away with their funky blues-tinged rock music that’s full of jammy instrumental...

From Oyster Point to Summer Camp: TAUK’s Matt Jalbert on the Band’s Music Journey

Written by Andrew Howie One the most innovative and remarkable groups playing music right now is TAUK, the instrumental jazz-metal-space-fusion foursome from Oyster Bay, NY....

Happy Mondays Interview with Deaf Rhino

Written By Laura Curry Deaf Rhino’s hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll music combines catchy melodies and danceable grooves that draw listeners in. The Pop Break had...

Shenzhen’s Music Scene: Shady Monkey Hip Hop

After the interview with DJ Mefaun Rice scratched the surface of Shenzhen’s hip-hop scene, I remembered my second sighting of hip-hop subsequent to my...

Pat Kirch of The Maine on Lovely Little Lonely, The 8123 Crew, and More

Written By Laura Curry Enthusiastic fans braved the cold, briny wind to queue up hours in advance, hoping to assure prime standing spots at The...

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...