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Interview: Sophie B. Hawkins

lauren stern gets inside the head of Sophie B. Hawkins... Since Sophie B. Hawkins first warmed our hearts in 1992 with her hit single “Damn...

Stephen Sondheim: From Musical Theater Master to Pop-Culture Tastemaker

brent johnson and jonathan elliott explore how Stephen Sondheim -- who will appear at a rare Q&A in Connecticut this weekend -- has slowly...

Shipwrecked at the Shore Interview Series: Gay Guy/Straight Guy

bill bodkin interviews Pop-Break's first headlining band of 2013... It's funny how a two-piece band can sound bigger and louder than bands double and triple...

Pop-Press: Cartel Releases New Song, Album Pre-Order

the news desk looks at an upcoming release... Check out Pop-Break's interview with Cartel. CARTEL'S COLLIDER AVAILABLE FOR PRE-PURCHASE NOW NEW ALBUM, COLLIDER, AVAILABLE ON MARCH 26TH http://www.cartelcollider.com February...

Shipwrecked at the Shore Interview Series: The Mystery Men

bill bodkin is building a mystery... Lucha libre is one of the most respected forms of professional wrestling out there. It's popularity rivals that of...

Album Review: Alan Evans Trio, ‘Merkaba’

bill bodkin looks at a cosmically good record... If you've been a fan of drummer Alan Evans, you might be wondering how, his band The...

Singles Party: The Postal Service ‘A Tattered Line of String’

the gang looks at the big comeback single of 2013... It's one of the biggest 'comebacks' of 2013. The Postal Service, Ben Gibbard and Jimmy...

Shipwrecked at the Shore Interview Series: Matt Scuteri & The Jive Stewards

bill bodkin is talkin' jive... On Thursday February 21st, Pop-Break returns to the famed Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, New Jersey to celebrate the one...

Pop-Press: Brick+Mortar at Asbury Lanes

the news desk looks at a very cool show... One of the hottest and most beloved bands in the Asbury Park scene, Brick+Mortar will be...

Pop-Break Live: Dada [Asbury Park, NJ]

words and photos by bill bodkin... I need to hang my head in musical shame right now. Before Pop-Break interviewed Dada this week, I literally...

Interview: Senses Fail

joe zorzi gets in the grind... You can't have a musical event, steeped in punk rock without including the guys from the post-hardcore outfit Senses...

Pop-Break Live: Matisyahu Acoustic [Asbury Park, NJ]

words and photos by bill bodkin The Paramount Theater was abuzz as Matisyahu quietly walked on stage. Flanked by a three piece band, the crowd...