Dug in NJ
a.k.a talents that are based locally to The Underground Edit
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In conversation with Uchenna Agbu: educating future artists
Uchenna Agbu wears many hats: director, writer, arts manager, HR consultant, just to name a few. But her most important hat, one that encompasses her fullest passion and career, is educator. In 2024, Uchenna made her Broadway debut as a management fellow in the revival of Our Town while freelance directing. Most recently, she created…
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In conversation with Gordon Brown and Reagan Richards of Williams Honor: the sanctity of songwriting
For the last decade, country duo Williams Honor has been writing and performing songs that tell stories. Both born and raised in New Jersey, Gordon Brown and Reagan Richards knew they were songwriters from an early age and are now sharing their industry knowledge and musical expertise with a new generation of songwriters, ready to…
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In conversation with Beach Daze: inspirations and aspirations
Anthony Gualano approaches a Zoom call the same way he approaches creating music: with bright curiosity and a hunger for connection. The South Jersey native is eager to dive into conversation, sailing through topics with ease. While Gualano has been releasing music under the name Beach Daze for about five years, he’s been a musician…
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In conversation with Alexa Tabbacchino: producing, performing, and finding her voice
When you meet New Jersey-born musician Alexa Tabbacchino, it’s easy to assume that she’s been a fully-formed artist her entire life. However, her path to finding her musical calling was anything but linear. “When I was younger, I kind of resented music, to be honest,” she laughs. “I think I just wanted to be different.” …
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Ricky Byrd, James Maddock, Reagan Richards, and Gordon Brown lead RiverJAM’s next Songs & Stories event
On January 7, 2026, the New Jersey–based nonprofit RiverJAM Music will host its third installment of The Listening Room: Songs & Stories, an intimate evening of live music and personal storytelling. This edition brings together an impressive lineup: Ricky Byrd, James Maddock, Reagan Richards, and Gordon Brown. Similar to their previous installments, the event will…
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RiverJAM’s ‘Listening Room’ proved a sold-out success
Every song has a story, but not every story is always shared. At RiverJAM Music’s The Listening Room: Songs & Stories on November 12 in Red Bank, NJ, this sentiment was the focal point of the night. Three local musicians took the stage—Johnny Kasun, Jake Thistle, and Erik Mason—giving attendees a night of original music…
