Jonah Wakefield and Gabe Chambers inspired the name Milk St. after encountering a street sign post-concert. Their band, completed by drummer Harry Burns, debuted with “Spaced” in 2022 and released “V3RMONT” in 2023, featuring the popular track “Peyote.” Milk St. blends northeast emo with garage rock and is currently touring.
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Rotoscope: The Band, Their Music, and Their Aspirations
Words and photos by Kenzie Trikouros On a radiant, warm July evening, post-punk band Rotoscope rocked George Street Co-op with a stripped-down, atmospheric set that captivated the crowd. Known for their experimental sound and dynamic performances, the band brought electrifying energy to the intimate venue. Their unique blend of noise rock, psychedelic influences, and post-punkContinue reading “Rotoscope: The Band, Their Music, and Their Aspirations”
Neptune’s Core Dives Deep with Almost Famous Zine
Neptune’s Core, a band of two sets of sisters, originated in middle school and became serious about their music after opening for Dehd in 2023. Their strong bond as sisters shapes their collaborative songwriting process. As an all-women band, they prioritize authenticity and professionalism. Neptune’s Core continues to play shows and engage with fans through Instagram.
Almost Monday Chats With Almost Famous
Almost Monday, a SoCal band, dazzled the audience at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh while opening for AJR’s The Maybe Man Tour. In an exclusive interview, they discussed their songwriting process, the impact of their DIY roots, and their new release, “Can’t Slow Down.” The band aims to bring joy and positive energy to their fans, with a focus on live performance and social media engagement.
Honest Music Continues with Devon Again
In today’s day and age of internet success, it can be hard to discern talent and passion from a viral moment. While we’ve seen social media’s ability to make success more accessible for independent artists, it’s also saturated music discovery into an overwhelmed hodgepodge of noise. Breaking through the static is rising popstar Devon Again,Continue reading “Honest Music Continues with Devon Again”
Exploring Basement Tales of The Crypt: For 10 Bucks at the Door
Article and Interview by Kenzie Trikouros Step into the underground music scene of New Brunswick, New Jersey, where the air is heavy with anticipation. Nestled in the heart of the College Ave campus is The Crypt – one of the many basement show venues in the area. The Crypt house is home to six RutgersContinue reading “Exploring Basement Tales of The Crypt: For 10 Bucks at the Door”
Discovering the Indie Community with Nashville Rockers, Overlook
In the heart of Nashville, an abundance of rising bands await their big break. But for Overlook, this moment may be coming sooner than they think. This unique quartet consists of guitarist & lead vocalist Carson Bull, bassist Sam Bellavance, guitarist & vocalist Jim Haines, and drummer Colin Christenson. While originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana,Continue reading “Discovering the Indie Community with Nashville Rockers, Overlook”
Airbuds: Tuning Into the Soundtrack of Friendship
I love the app Airbuds. You can react with a “u ok???” sticker when your friend is listening to Mitski all day, or with a dancing emoji when your friend is listening to Vampire Weekend; you get to choose what matches the song the best. Airbuds also gives you a fresh summary of your musicContinue reading “Airbuds: Tuning Into the Soundtrack of Friendship”
Escape the Fantasy: Public Access Transcends the Basement Show Scene
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – December 2nd, 2023 Public Access and their wildwest-emo sound invite us to Embrace the Meteor and Escape the Fantasy. With their two EPs, the band tells a story that explores the challenges of life and personal growth. The Crypt hosts shows almost every weekend with multiple bands cycling through. Public Access’Continue reading “Escape the Fantasy: Public Access Transcends the Basement Show Scene”
Chappell Roan Proves Her Pop Princess Status with Debut Album
As we were tackling a five hour drive home from a concert, my friend Grace asked, “did she just say ‘get it hot like Papa John?’” I laughed and played the song again until we were sure that it was the correct lyric. We replayed the song a few more times until we found ourselvesContinue reading “Chappell Roan Proves Her Pop Princess Status with Debut Album”