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In conversation with Juli Wert: the life and art of ‘Like A Fire That Consumes All of It’
For filmmaker Juli Wert, Like A Fire That Consumes All of It is more than just a short film; it’s a time capsule. Recorded over a span of six months, Like A Fire brewed for three years before ever seeing the light of day. Or, in this case, the light of screens. Wert sifted through…
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Tide Bends interview at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025
Tide Bends made waves on the Sand Stage at Asbury Park’s annual Sea.Hear.Now festival on Sunday, Sept. 14. Despite the September heat on the beach, the Asbury Park-based band had its crowd captivated with its hard-hitting, 90s British rock-influenced vibe, which tapered off during their acoustic set later in the afternoon. Consisting of David Hough…
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Mannequin Pussy invites rage at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025
“If you have never screamed at the top of your lungs before… oh, baby. It’s gonna feel amazing. So don’t be shy. You’re not too cool for this,” Mannequin Pussy’s lead singer, Marisa “Missy” Dabice, crooned into the mic before using the crowd’s ensuing howl to launch into their song “Aching.” Labeling themselves as a…
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In conversation with Nick Van Huis of Of House: for the love of music
When musicians form bands, the end goal is almost always the same: a new city every day, screaming fans, award shows, and TV appearances. It’s a common dream, and the present-day saturated market of up-and-coming artists makes the achievement of this dream difficult. For the self-proclaimed, Detroit-based “professional hobbyists” band Of House, though, that dream…
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Asbury Lanes hosts 3 Jersey-born artists: Beach Daze, Jake Thistle, & Erik Mason
Seven-fifteen saw co-founder Taylor and me power walking through the streets of Asbury Park on July 26, trying to reach Asbury Lanes at a “fashionably late” time. Having thought the show started at 7 p.m., we were pleasantly surprised to notice our mistake at not being 30 minutes late, but rather two minutes early. Definitely…
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In conversation with Azure Kai: too much is never enough
“Now, how much is too much?” That’s the questions Azure Kai—real name Ashley Zingillioglu—asks herself when writing and producing songs. She treats each track like an experimental recipe, mixing instruments and sound effects so each musical build is purposeful and every inch of silence is filled. Boasting whistles, crowd cheers, and the rhythmic thumps of…
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