Dug in NJ
a.k.a talents that are based locally to The Underground Edit
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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…
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In conversation with Madhavi Devi: writing her way through it
Madhavi Devi has always known songwriting was her calling. “I’ve been songwriting since I was six years old, which, whenever I say that, it sounds kind of ridiculous,” she laughs. “Obviously I wasn’t writing anything genius when I was a toddler.” Based in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter has quickly created a name…
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RiverJAM’s ‘Listening Room’ brings original music of Jake Thistle, Erik Mason, and Johnny Kasun to Red Bank, NJ
On November 12, 2025, the New Jersey-based nonprofit RiverJAM Music will host The Listening Room: Songs & Stories, a special evening that will feature New Jersey artists Jake Thistle, Erik Mason, and Johnny Kasun. With doors opening at 6 pm, attendees have the chance to talk with the performers and grab a quick bite before…
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In conversation with Zainab Masoud: more than just art
Zainab Masoud is more than just an artist—she’s a political activist channeling her beliefs through art. This wasn’t always the goal, though. As an artist who has experience with still life and landscapes, Masoud says that her political art wasn’t initially on her radar. “[Political art] has just come naturally,” she explained. “I haven’t necessarily…
