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Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee on Technology, Time Off, and Musical Camaraderie

Intro by Bill Bodkin, Questions by Andrew Howie Umphrey's McGee is a band that cannot be placed into a single "genre." At times they can...

Aqueous on Live Improvisation, Staying Connected with Fans, Show Recording & More

Hailing from Buffalo, NY, is Aqueous, a head-turning band combining skilled songwriting with extra-crunchy jams and a strong community vibe. Their heavier, technically-demanding take...

Mary J. Blige Brings Down the House at The Borgata in Atlantic City

Words and Photos by Cathy Poulton Pop Break Live: Mary J. Blige at The Borgata in Atlantic City Multi-time Grammy winner and R&B legend Mary J....

Joe Zorzi of Modern Chemistry on Golden Opportunities & Hub City Basements

Nearly five years ago to the day, I walked on stage at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey to introduce the opening...

The Hip Abduction’s David New on a World of Influences, Positivity, & Existing in the Modern Music Scene

  I saw The Hip Abduction for the first time at Summer Camp Music Festival in May 2017, and they were a joy to watch...

Album Review: Jay-Z, ‘4:44’

Jay-Z’s 4:44 is equal parts confessional, self-help seminar and marketing ploy/product and even with those distinctions is still absolutely worth a listen. The album in...

Jack Johnson Brings the Perfect Summer Experience to the BB&T Pavilion

Pop Break Live: Jack Johnson at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey Jack Johnson performed an epic set of sun-soaked songs at the BB&T...

Dirty Heads, SOJA and The Green Light It Up At The Stone Pony

Pop Break Live: Dirty Heads, SOJA, The Green at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ The rains stopped long enough for the...

Jimmy Eat World Releases Fittingly Gritty Video For Integrity Blues’ Moody “Get Right”

Written by Kat Manos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDeOhRsn7SY Jimmy Eat World Releases Fittingly Gritty Video For Integrity Blues’ Moody “Get Right” Jimmy Eat World usually means one of two things...

AFI Brings the Heat to the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ

Pop Break Live: AFI at The Starland Ballroom AFI (aka A Fire Inside) brought the second leg of the "Blood" Tour to the Starland Ballroom...

Micah Pueschel of Iration on Cosmos-inspired single, New Music, & Summer Shows

Iration is one of those bands whose music instantaneously lifts your spirits. It's the type of reggae music built for a summer day --...

Dead & Company Bring Two Sets of Grateful Dead Classics to Camden

Pop Break Live: Dead & Company at the BB&T Pavilion in Camden, NJ Dead and Company's summer tour is easily one of the most eagerly...