Violent Femmes are a folk punk band from Wisconsin that was one of the seminal bands of the 1980s. Their self-titled debut remains one of the most important 80s albums, imo. I'll never forget being in the Washington, DC area for a soccer tournament as a teenager and going to a party with the guy we were staying at. Every single person at the party knew all of the words to every song on that record and they all had their own copy. Unfortunately for the band, none of them had ever purchased the record - they all just made tapes of it from each other.
Each year-end coverage of Makin Waves features "The Dirty Jersey Dozen," a list of the 12 indie Jersey music acts that made the most waves. Two bands that likely would be on the all-time Dirty Jersey list are Gigantic, a Jersey Shore trio inspired by the primal pop of The Pixies and Nirvana, and Alternative Tentacles recording act Buzzkill, also a trio from the days when New Brunswick was the state's best music scene.
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Pinelands Cultural Society (PCS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special show honoring its rich musical and cultural heritage. The event will take place at the Albert Music Hall, where attendees can enjoy an evening of stories from the past as well as five live musical performances.
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for three Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.
