Music
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REVIEW – Peter McPoland’s ‘Big Lucky’ lands as a big letdown
Peter McPoland’s sophomore album, Big Lucky, returns to his roots of independently produced tracks, a breath of fresh air after his dance-inducing, synth-loaded debut, Piggy. Big Lucky, however, is less a nostalgic throwback than it is a step in the wrong direction. Released on Sept. 26, Big Lucky starts off strong with a guitar-led, 30-second…
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In conversation with Adam Czeisler of Sweet Water: latest album sheds light on the wondrous and beautiful
In the early ‘90s, Seattle-based rock band, Sweet Water, began their musical journey together and have since continued to create a lasting legacy founded in music, friendship, and creative exploration. Bandmates Adam Czeisler (frontman), Rich Credo (guitarist), Cole Peterson (bassist), and Chris Friel (drummer) spent their early years growing up together and attending the same…
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In conversation with Eerie Please: the soundtrack of your memories
At six years old, Eerie Please took the first steps in her music career when she first head Blink-182, whose instrumentals inspired her to play guitar. Subsequently, she was given an acoustic by her grandfather and started taking courses. Eerie’s music style has evolved throughout the years, spanning different genres like American pop punk and emo. Eventually, she began listening to more classical songs,…
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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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Surfing for Daisy interview at Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2025
“Surfing for Daisy, local heroes!” Danny Clinch, the festivals founder, shouted to the eager morning crowd. Kicking off Sunday’s Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, the band Surfing for Daisy delivered a warm dose of folk-rock to a lineup otherwise dominated by heavier sounds. During their performance, the Asbury Park band proved that the coveted opening…
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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…
