Asbury Park music
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Jarod Clemons brings friends, family, and fun to Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026

Asbury Park’s Sea.Hear.Now Festival is no stranger to promoting underground acts, especially those from its own backyard. Asbury Park native Jarod Clemons opened the Park Stage on Saturday, September 19, welcoming festivalgoers with an energetic performance and a fitting greeting to his hometown. Arriving onstage in golden cheetah-print pants and his signature sunglasses, Clemons immediately…
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In conversation with Mike Chick: turning mistakes into meaning

It all started with a gifted cake—and a misspelling. A small yet thoughtful gesture from family after Yawn Mower released their album To Each Their Own Coat. But instead of “congrats,” the icing read “congarts.” It was the kind of mistake most people would get mad over and soon try to forget, but Mike Chick…
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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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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…
