Janey Todd is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who released one album that I know of. When you hear this wildly creative album you'll wish there were more, but sadly she sort of disappeared from the music scene.
After years of seeing Janey perform solo, this album was a revalation for me to see what her music could sound like with a band behind her. Subtle instrumentation and backing vocals turns a song like "The Man Downstairs" into something mystical. As if she wanted to show the difference, she included the song's stripped down demo as well.
And you'll rarely see such a fun, upbeat song about prison as "Alcatraz". Nicole Atkins joins her on "Serpentine" - just one of many highlights on this record.
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.
