interview
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In conversation with Paul Luke Bonenfant of Blush Boy: building a band, part 4
Paul Luke Bonenfant took a semester off for a reason. Who knew it would lead to late-night sessions and New York City bookings? At the ages of 12 and 13, Paul Luke Bonenfant and Gavin Kim performed alongside each other in Broadway’s School of Rock; nearly ten years later, they now do so in Blush…
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In conversation with Kyle Silverio: ‘Garbage Day’ short film set to debut this summer
If you could go back to any day in your life and relive it one more time, which would youchoose? The independent, coming-of-age short film, Garbage Day, could help inspire ananswer. This feature, directed and written by Kyle Silverio, a filmmaker and recent NYU graduate, firstbegan after he experienced a creative rut in the Fall…
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In conversation with Jake Radano of Blush Boy: building a band, part 3
Jake Radano knew exactly what he wanted from a young age: to be in a band, to be a musician, and that’s exactly what he’s made of himself. As a music industry and business major at Rowan University, Radano now stands as the drummer of Blush Boy. But his journey with the band dates back…
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In conversation with Bobby Mahoney: playing in the key of Jersey
Since the early days of rock and roll, New Jersey has demanded greatness from its music scene, inspiring transformative acts like Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, and My Chemical Romance. Now, Bobby Mahoney is answering the call. Growing up in East Brunswick, NJ, 31-year-old songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Bobby Mahoney first began cultivating his…
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In conversation with Solstice: redefining feminist punk
Solstice is reworking the long-standing definition of “Riot Grrrl,” purely by existing. Solstice, an all-girl band from Asbury Park, New Jersey, was pieced together through the love of music and the collaboration of talented people. Made up of four girls, Milania (singer/guitar), Amelia (guitar), Harmony (bass), and Alexis (drums), Solstice currently identifies as a cover…
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In conversation with Kenny Bieber: a document of sound
Many would characterize the path to photography as a passion, or even a calling. But for New Jersey-based photographer Kenny Bieber, his introduction to the visual arts could be described as a requirement. Bieber first began his journey as a professional photographer while finishing up his degree in journalism and media studies. Like most college…
