reviews
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Asbury Lanes hosts 3 Jersey-born artists: Beach Daze, Jake Thistle, & Erik Mason
Seven-fifteen saw co-founder Taylor and me power walking through the streets of Asbury Park on July 26, trying to reach Asbury Lanes at a “fashionably late” time. Having thought the show started at 7 p.m., we were pleasantly surprised to notice our mistake at not being 30 minutes late, but rather two minutes early. Definitely…
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In conversation with Jake Thistle: college student, singer-songwriter, and rising star
The typical routine of a college student consists of many late-night study sessions, part-time jobs, and the occasional existential crisis. Jake Thistle’s life consists of all of that, plus a successful music career on the side. A journalism and communication double major at Rutgers University, Thistle grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey, but his…
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REVIEW – Neggy Gemmy doesn’t “come from nowhere” with new album
Boasting 11 songs and a 34-minute run-time, Neggy Gemmy packs a quick and concise punch with her latest release She Comes from Nowhere. Released on June 20, singer, songwriter and producer Lindsey French, also known as Neggy Gemmy, takes fans on a mysterious journey using a variety of instrumentals that manage to evoke a different,…
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REVIEW – Melina KB’s ‘Gotcha!’ short film is more millennial than musical theater
Musical theater is good. Pop music trying to be musical theater… not so much. Melina KB’s “Gotcha!” song and accompanying short film tell the story of an anxiously attached girlfriend who becomes suspicious of her boyfriend after she sees an incriminating text on his phone. While the TikTok promos posted by Melina (@melina.kb) gained over…
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In conversation with Annelise Gonzalez: no longer the opening act
On June 22, around 100 people packed into The Basement in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate the release of Annelise Gonzalez’s debut EP, Enough for Me, Anyway. It was a full-circle moment for Gonzalez, who was no longer the opener but the headlining act. “It was insane to pack a room. It’s been so beautiful and…
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In conversation with Christian Lee Grey: a passion for music and family
Yes, you read that right. Despite what you may think, we are not here to discuss the main character from 50 Shades of Grey. “I wear it as a badge of honor. They thought I was so dope, they had to write a book about me. Haha, just kidding,” Grey joked about his name. “It…
