Music Archives

“SEE YOU ON THE MOON”: New Gerry Rosenthal Song in Space Race to Honor the Moon Landing

Gerry Rosenthal is a musician/singer/songwriter of astronomical talent. His new track, "See You On The Moon," is rocketing up the countdown in a contest to…

COUNCIL: Band Goes From “Rust to Gold,” Conquering the World Stage—By Way of Jersey

May 3, 2019

(ABOVE: image via Council) On the day of their new music video release, where will you find world-renowned alt-rock band Council performing? They'll be at…

FREDDIE BOURNE: Vulnerable Commercialism Offers a Deeply Introspective Look at Contemporary Creativity

March 31, 2019

(ABOVE: image via Facebook, Freddie Bourne) Freddie Bourne's Vulnerable Commercialism is as much of a sermon as it is an EP, with intense tracks bookended…

MGSP Sees “Signs” of Success With New Release

March 26, 2019

Childhood best friends Gregg Sgar and Matt Pelosi have joined forces to form MGSP, fusing powerful rock lyrics and vocals with modern electronic music. Their…

REVIEW: ‘Accidental Achievement’ by the Royal Arctic Institute — Noted Hoboken-Based Indie-Rock Drummer and His Band Issue Their Sophomore Album

November 16, 2018

by Jack Silbert Hey, wait a minute, this band isn’t from the Arctic! In fact, the drummer lives right here in Hoboken. From 1986 to…

BILL’S SPACE SHOW: The Gerry Rosenthal Trio — “Hard To Let Go”

November 1, 2018

The Gerry Rosenthal Trio performs "Hard To Let Go"—which is good, because the Space Boys just want to be held...

COOL FRONT: Singer/Songwriter James Calleo Generates His Own “Thunderstorm”

October 19, 2018

The name James Calleo seems to be echoing all over the scene here in Hoboken and Jersey City these days—and for good reason. The singer/songwriter…

REVIEW: “333” by Sputnik — Veteran Hoboken-Based Band Takes Flight Again With Their Long-Awaited Third Album

July 17, 2018

by Jack Silbert (ABOVE: photo by Andrew Kist) On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the very first satellite, Sputnik, into space. It orbited…

REVIEW: “All The Pretty Girls” by Gene Turonis (a.k.a. Gene D. Plumber)

May 10, 2018

Hoboken’s own singing plumber returns with his first album in more than two decades. by Jack Silbert When it comes to plumbing in Hoboken, you…

WALTER SALAS-HUMARA: Guitar Bar Workshop Series Presents The Silos Singer/Songwriter—FRIDAY, APRIL 27th

April 23, 2018

The Guitar Bar Workshop Series is proud to present an evening of music with Walter Salas-Humara. Walter Salas-Humara is the chief songwriter for and a…