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Album Review: “Vital” by Anberlin

bill bodkin reviews the band's latest effort... They say ignorance is bliss, but sometimes ignorance is just plain silly. And this perfectly captures my feelings after...

Pop-Ed: The Death of Alternative Radio in New York…again

bill bodkin gives the first official op-ed piece on pop-break... New Rock 101.9 we hardly knew ye. No seriously, what was it, two months? Today, the alternative...

Pop-Break Live: Minus the Bear (Starland Ballroom)

lauren stern gives us the bear facts... A little over two years ago, I went to Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey to see...

Pop-Preview: The Growlers at Asbury Lanes

the newsdesk previews a great show at the lanes... The Asbury Lanes has been home to some seriously awesome bands this year and this Wednesday,...

Pop-Preview & Review: Almost There at The Saint

the news desk is at it again... Almost There, the three piece rock 'n' roll outfit out of the Jersey Shore, will be performing at...

Interview: NiRe Alldai

bill bodkin rocks the party... NiRe Alldai is the latest in bold, dance anthems divas to hit the music scene. Her musical bravado (as evidenced...

Interview: The Dig

lauren stern digs a new band... If The Dig isn’t one of the top bands on your radar, they should be. This indie rock band...

Pop-Break Live: Gotye (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

lauren stern reviews the pop sensation's performance in williamsburg, brooklyn... Before his single became one of the most popular songs in the world, Wally De...

Interview: Animal Talk

erica batchelor is talking to animals... Since they hit the scene in 2011, Animal Talk has caught the attention of many with their indie-dance style...

Pop-Break Live: Steve Vai (New Brunswick, NJ)

words and photos by joe zorzi... Steve Vai’s live performance isn’t just your average rock concert. It’s an experience. It’s an opportunity to see one...

Album Review: ‘Don’t Stand Alone’ by Set it Free

lauren stern is never standing alone, she just sets it free...see what we did there... When I interviewed Set it Free back in March and...

Album Review: ‘Candy Coated Fury’ by Reel Big Fish

bill bodkin has turned the radio off... They say in life there are two things that are certain -- death and taxes. I'd like to add...