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Happy Mondays with Lyons

The music of Asbury Park’s all-girl band Lyons strikes listeners with a danceable, shoegazey blend of alternative and surf rock. Their powerful performances will...

As You Were: Liam Gallagher’s Portrait As An Honest-To-Goodness Rock Star

My favorite thing about Liam Gallagher is that he’s one of funniest people on the planet that has no idea whatsoever that he’s funny....

‘Liability”: Lorde’s Love and Hate Relationship With Fame

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtvJaNeELic Have you ever written a video treatment in your head? You know the sensation, or at least I think you do. A song plays...

Joe Russo, Scott Metzger Jam with Band of Changes at Indian Summer in Asbury Park

Pop Break Live: Band of Changes at Indian Summer Music Fest - Anchor's Bend, Asbury Park, NJ It was the perfect Sunday afternoon at the...

The Essential Psychobilly Halloween Playlist

Do you need something more than The Misfits, “The Time Warp,” and “The Monster Mash” to get you in the Halloween spirit? Then, I’d...

Enter Shikari Unveil New Sound, Stage Presence at Rough Trade

Pop Break Live: Enter Shikari at Rough Trade in Brooklyn, NY Enter Shikari took to the stage at Rough Trade NYC to promote its latest...

Thank Satan It’s Friday: Demonic Harmonica!

Let's see, what did you miss this week? We've got Black Label Society punching out a pirate, Toothgrinder writing a song that may or...

Young the Giant, Cold War Kids & Joy Wave Close out Summer in Central Park

Pop Break Live: Young the Giant, Cold War Kids & Joywave at Central Park Summer Stage, New York City There’s nothing like a triple-header at...

Demi Lovato’s Continuing Evolution Takes A Triumphant Step With ‘Tell Me You Love Me’

"What's wrong with being confident?" Demi Lovato's 2015 single became a proclamation ranging from music lovers to sports teams. There was a new hunger in...

Review: The National, ‘Sleep Well Beast’

Midlife crisis melancholy is a familiar subject in rock music. Nick Cave has built a career on similar mournfulness. Manchester Orchestra took a stab...

Hanson Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Middle of Everywhere’ in Philly

Pop Break Live: Hanson at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA - September 28, 2017 Words + Photos by Staci Altomari Hanson's 25th Anniversary Middle of Everywhere...

Happy Mondays with Well Wisher

Asbury Park's Well Wisher weaves together the genres of indie, pop and alternative, all with a retro flair. Their songs feature catchy choruses, fresh guitar...