New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu


?>

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Modern Girl” by The Clydes


By Bob Makin

originally published: 09/17/2021

Pictured at the fabled Stone Pony, New Brunswick-based The Clydes will perform Sept. 18 at John & Peter’s in New Hope, Pa., to support their latest Mint 400 single, “Modern Girl.” PHOTO BY FRANK CERVONE

“Modern Girl” is The Clydes’ second single from an album the New Brunswick-based band will release next year on Jersey indie Mint 400 Records.  As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, the song also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Sept. 17 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com

The Makin Waves Song of the Week will be followed by a few more singles and videos, singer-songwriter-guitarist Brent Johnson said. 

About “Modern Girl,” Brent said, “My brother, Brian, and I wrote it in an attempt to mix a '60s-style guitar riff with a more modern rock sound. And the lyrics are inspired by the political divide, often generational, that has gripped everything we do the last few years.”

The vintage-styled video for “Modern Girl” was shot in Highlands by band manager KL Martin of 3143 Artist Management. 




Please support the advertisers at New Jersey Stage!
Want info on how to advertise? Click here



 

Their previous clip in March, a psychedelic turn for the power-poppy “The Fate of California,” was helmed by Mint 400 head Neil Sabatino.

The Clydes’ release schedule also will include a just-recorded “Rocky Horror Picture Show" cover for another movie song compilation Mint 400 will release this fall. 

In the meantime, say goodbye to summer with The Clydes, as well as Royal Arctic Institute and Brian Rothenbeck, on Sept. 18 at John & Peter’s in New Hope, Pa. For more info about the band, visit instagram.com/theclydesband.

Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and contact Bob at makinwaves64@yahoo.com



New Jersey Stage is proud to be the home of Bob Makin's Makin Waves column since 2017. His Song of the Week column comes out every Friday. He also writes an Album of the Month and Interview of the Month as well.




Please support the advertisers at New Jersey Stage!
Want info on how to advertise? Click here



FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | DANCE | FILM | MUSIC | THEATRE | COMMUNITY

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


Pride

Pride Night at McCarter

Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 6:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: music


 

Back

Back to the Garden 1969 - The Woodstock Experience

Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
category: music


 

Las

Las Guaracheras

Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Studio Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: music


 

Jason

Jason Ricci

Friday, March 28, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music


 

Music

Music Faculty Showcase: Piano Day

Saturday, March 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall
215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205
category: music


 


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Borgata

Borgata Event Center presents Bonnie Raitt

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Larry John McNally will open the night.



2025

2025 Cape May Music Festival Preview

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Now celebrating its 36th year, the annual Cape May Music Festival presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture), with major support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, returns to this seaside resort with an engaging variety of musical concerts that launch on Memorial Day weekend. There are 14 classical, chamber, jazz, funk and brass band musical performances, some free to attend, from May 25-June 28, 2025.



Vibraphonist

Vibraphonist Chuck Redd and Pianist John DiMartino are Returning to Jersey Jazz LIVE! in Madison

(MADISON, NJ) -- There aren't many jazz musicians who double on vibraphone and drums. One of them, Chuck Redd, will be bringing his vibes to the Madison (NJ) Community Arts Center, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in a return engagement with pianist John DiMartino. Redd and DiMartino last performed at the November 2023 Jersey Jazz LIVE!



A

A Look At Upcoming Concerts in William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series

(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University's Jazz Room Series has several shows coming in April and May. The lineup includes performances by Camille Thurman, Chico Alvarez with the William Paterson Latin Jazz Ensemble, Christian McBridge & Bill Charlap Duo, and Will Downing. All shows take place at the Shea Center for Performing Arts.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents salsa star Willy Chirino

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Cuban salsa star Willy Chirino live in concert on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This marks his first performance at the State Theatre.