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Ren Genevieve on “Everything I Never Said” & The Importance of Leaning into Your Feelings

Ren Genevieve is no stranger to vulnerability, if her first EP, tongue tied, is anything to go by. With track after track bursting with...

Madison Beer’s “Locket” Locks Down Her Sound

Written by Olivia Aiere Madison Beer’s new album Locket proves she found her footing in the production style of her music. Each track boasts a...

Pop Break Live: Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour Felt Like Permission to Fall Apart

“Don’t be afraid to fall the fuck apart,” she said, standing under a wash of light in Brooklyn. “Let yourself feel everything… swim naked,...

The Asbury Music Awards to Present 5 Showcases in Asbury Park This Month

The Asbury Music Awards returns in 2026! After an eight-year hiatus, the awards return to The City That Bruce Built on Friday February 20 at...

Lorde, A$AP Rocky, Stray Kids to Headline Governors Ball 2026

The lineup for Governors Ball 2026 has dropped. The festival, which celebrates its 15th Anniversary this year, takes place June 5-7 at Flushing Meadow Corona...

Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival is the Ultimate Indie Rock Destination

There is no better place to find new music than the Solid Sound Festival. Every other year, Wilco gathers its favorite artists at the...

No Skips: The Staff Picks for Album of the Year

Music had a major comeback for Pop Break in 2025. Interviews, reviews, concert coverage and editorials abounded on the site en masse for the...

What a Wonderful Year Interview Series: Foes of Fern

For so many musicians, artists, writers, and human beings in general Asbury Park has been an integral part of our lives. No one celebrates...

What a Wonderful Year Interview Series: Third from the Sun

The eclectic nature of the Asbury Park music scene allows for bands of all sound to call it home. Third from the Sun, a...

What a Wonderful Year Interviews Series: Monte Maybe

There's never a bad time to talk about the Jersey Devil — even if it's the Christmas holiday season. And if you're Monte Maybe,...

What a Wonderful Year Interview Series: Kiaura Rose

The phrase "new year, new me" most definitely applies to singer/songwriter Kiuara Rose. With her single "Pretend It's Slow" Rose marked the end of...

NOBRO Kicks Ass at The Front Bottoms’ Champagne Jam in Philly

Pop Break Live: NOBRO at The Champagne Jam at The Brooklyn Bowl Philly on Friday December 19, 2025 NOBRO, the bad-ass all female punk band...