Makin Waves
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Covering the NJ music scene like a blanket since 1988.
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Undertow” from “Breaking Through,” the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Undertow” from “Breaking Through,” the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com, shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com, shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “The Death of Renee Good,” the latest single by the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel
It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunke...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “The Death of Renee Good,” the latest single by the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Light the Room,” the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Light the Room," the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Light the Room,” the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer." @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Destiny" by Never the Name
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer."
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January 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer." @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The talent of a renaissance man is deeply mysterious, especially when writing and acting in Hollywood mushrooms into a 16-year hiatus from music made since a teen. That’s the beginning of the musical equivalent of the “Rocky” story of Greg Amici... @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves with Greg Amici: Comeback of the Year
The talent of a renaissance man is deeply mysterious, especially when writing and acting in Hollywood mushrooms into a 16-year hiatus from music made since a teen. That’s the beginning of the musical ...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:18 AM
The talent of a renaissance man is deeply mysterious, especially when writing and acting in Hollywood mushrooms into a 16-year hiatus from music made since a teen. That’s the beginning of the musical equivalent of the “Rocky” story of Greg Amici... @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Year is “My Best,” a loving look at parenthood and childhood by The Well Wish. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Year: "My Best" by The Well Wish
The Makin Waves Song of the Year is "My Best," a loving look at parenthood and childhood by The Well Wish.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Year is “My Best,” a loving look at parenthood and childhood by The Well Wish. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves: @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves
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December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves: @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves:
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves
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December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves:
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Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums of 2025
Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to Makin Waves.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy @makinwaves.bsky.social
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(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia (April 14), The Vogel in Red Bank (April 16) and The Newton Theatre in Newton (April 18).
Soul Asylum to bring Acoustic Tour to the area in April
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia (April 14), The Vogel in Red Bank (April 16) and The Newton Theatre in Newton (April 18).
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Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ... @makinwaves.bsky.social
27th Annual Makin Waves Awards
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based i...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ... @makinwaves.bsky.social
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Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just from here)... @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen 2025
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just fro...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just from here)... @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Cassville Lights,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ forthcoming album, “Wheel.”
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Cassville Lights" by Jackson Pines
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Cassville Lights," the latest single from Jackson Pines' forthcoming album, "Wheel."
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Cassville Lights,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ forthcoming album, “Wheel.”
@makinwaves.bsky.social
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Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!
Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Body Cast,” the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, “Beginning of the End.” @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, "Beginning of the End."
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December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Body Cast,” the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, “Beginning of the End.” @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.” @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Erase the Command" by The Azures
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Erase the Command," an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures' sophomore LP, "Among the Deranged."
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November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.” @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Hope,” an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hope" by REDBIRD Flying Solo
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Hope," an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Hope,” an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.”
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Erase the Command" by The Azures
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Erase the Command," an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures' sophomore LP, "Among the Deranged."
www.newjerseystage.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.”
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Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk.
Bob Makin talks with Andy in this month's @makinwaves.bsky.social interview
Bob Makin talks with Andy in this month's @makinwaves.bsky.social interview
Makin Waves with Andy B.AND SoulFolk: Weird Little Stories
Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk.
Bob Makin talks with Andy in this month's @makinwaves.bsky.social interview
Bob Makin talks with Andy in this month's @makinwaves.bsky.social interview