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Album Review: The Strokes, ‘Comedown Machine’

jason stives is a machine ... It’s amazing to think that the Strokes released their classic debut Is This It? 12 years ago, but here...

Album Review: Lil Wayne ‘I Am Not a Human Being II’

nick porcaro is a human being and does not approve of Weezy's latest ... Somewhere along the way people stopped saying “no” to Lil Wayne. It's...

Pop-Press: Stone Pony Summer Concert Announcements

the news desk is stoked for The Pony's Summer schedule ... The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, N.J. has announced a slew of new concerts...

Pop-Press: Ugly Kid Joe — The Return

the newsdesk enjoys a comeback ... Remember when they hated everything about you? 90s hard rock outfit Ugly Kid Joe, who rose to multi-platinum status the...

Garden State Headache: Killswitch Engage

bobby olivier is stoked for the band's new record .... The time approaches. We are officially within two weeks of the official release of metalcore juggernaut...

Pop-Break Live: Shipwrecked at The Shore [Wonder Bar]

photos by jeff crespi ... Pop-Break presented its monthly Shipwrecked at the Shore Music Showcase last night, March 21st, at The Wonder Bar in Asbury...

Interview: Turtle Soup

bill bodkin enjoys a bowl with Asbury's jam band ... There's an infectious energy in the world of groove-based music. It's consuming, it's joyous, and...

Garden State Headache: Mayhem (Festival) Unleashed

bobby olivier debuts a new column ... As the summer festival season approaches, the Mayhem returns. Rockstar Energy’s Mayhem Festival, America’s largest touring metal extravaganza, has...

Pop-Press: Skate & Surf Festival’s Line-Up Expands

the newsdesk updates you on the New Jersey festival's happenings ... The Skate & Surf Festival had remained relatively quiet over the past few weeks...

Album Review: Adema, ‘Topple the Giants’

lisa pikaard might be a giant ... The path to the release of Adema’s Topple the Giants is, in a way, a highly accurate portrayal...

Pop-Break Live: Bowlive IV (Brooklyn Bowl)

The jazz/funk/soul trio Soulive presented the fourth installation of their annual 'Bowlive' music series -- a 10 night run at the famed Brooklyn Bowl...

Album Review: Justin Timberlake, ‘The 20/20 Experience’

lauren stern puts on her suit and tie... In true Justin Timberlake fashion, his new record, The 20/20 Experience leaked it’s way onto iTunes this...