Concert Review
Review and Photography by Amber Bintliff Published on January 18, 2025 — Massachusetts pop-punk icons Four Year Strong ended their Analysis Paralysis Tour at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on December 1, 2024. They brought Death Lens, One Step Closer, and Free Throw along with them across the USA to celebrate the release […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Published on January 10, 2024 — The Pure Noise Records Tour made its way to Asbury Park, New Jersey for a sold-out show at Asbury Lanes featuring Microwave, Ben Quad, Just Friends and Prince Daddy & The Hyena. Ben Quad has been my personal breakthrough artist of 2024. […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Published on January 6, 2025 — Floridian rock band Set It Off brought their Deathless Tour Pt. 2 to The Wellmont Theater right here in Montclair, New Jersey alongside If Not For Me, New Years Day, and From Ashes To New. The band has been amongst some of the […]
Photography & Review by Alyssa Arroyo On October 22, 2024, Chicago punk rock band, Rise Against, made their way t o The Brooklyn Paramount with supporting acts, Spiritual Cramp and L.S. Dunes. With their self-titled tour only six days in, all three bands definitely showcased their excitement for what is later to come. […]
Photography by Emily McCormack – It was like The Spins knew exactly what I needed to celebrate the end of the fall semester… New Jersey band The Spins celebrated the holiday season with their debut Nightmare Before Spinsmas at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ. The WMSC Unplugged alum explained that they typically have an […]
Pop punk bands Bearings and Broadside teamed up for a North American Fall Tour with openers Unwell and Stateside. The tour stopped down the shore at Asbury Park’s House of Independence on November 16th. Lara Ziccardi, concert photographer and host of WMSC alt-rock music show My Emo Phase, headed down to catch the show. BROADSIDE […]
Photography by Emily McCormack – It was like The Spins knew exactly what I needed to celebrate the end of the fall semester… New Jersey band The Spins celebrated the holiday season with their debut Nightmare Before Spinsmas at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ. The WMSC Unplugged alum explained that they typically have an […]
Review and photos by Amber Bintliff Published on December 20, 2024 — State Champs returned to New York for a sold-out hometown show on December 7, 2024 with Daisy Grenade, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Knuckle Puck. It’s no secret that the band is one of the biggest pioneers of modern pop-punk, with their […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Published on December 6, 2024 Real Friends have had such an explosive year in 2024, especially with the release of their latest album Blue Hour. Consisting of Cody Muraro (Lead Vocals), Kyle Fasel (Bass), Eric Haines (Rhythm Guitar), David Knox (Lead Guitar) and Brian Blake (Drums), the band has […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Catch Your Breath performed alongside Kingdom of Giants and Alpha Wolf opening for Dayseeker on their Dark Sun Protocol Tour on October 13, 2024 at Brooklyn Steel. Kingdom of Giants began the night and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. They were incredibly fun to see live and […]
Written by Alyssa Arroyo Published on November 10, 2024 Deathcore band, Fit for an Autopsy is currently on their US tour, “The Nothing That Is”, with supporting bands, Bodysnacher, Distant, Sylosis, and Judiciary. On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the New Jersey band made their way to Irving Plaza and put on the show of a […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi COIN is an American pop-rock band formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of lead vocalist Chase Lawrence, guitarist Joe Memmel, and drummer Ryan Winnen. Known for their catchy melodies and vibrant sound, COIN blends indie pop with upbeat rock influences. Their breakthrough came with hits […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15th and 16th, three of our WMSC members attended the Rex Orange County FINALLY Tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Here, two attendees share their experiences, highlights, opinions, and more! October 15th, 2024: Anyone who knows me knows that Alex (Rex) is my favorite artist. I […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15th and 16th, three of our WMSC members attended the Rex Orange County FINALLY Tour at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan, New York. Here, two attendees share their experiences, highlights, opinions, and more! October 15th, 2024: Anyone who knows me knows that Alex (Rex) is my favorite artist. I was […]
They demanded the biggest wall of death New Jersey has seen – and they delivered. Review by Lara Ziccardi Published on October 18, 2024 Knocked Loose is currently on their Fall 2024 tour with special guests The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun. Tour kicked off October 4th in Columbus, OH and is expected to run […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Canadian pop-rock legends Marianas Trench brought their Force of Nature Tour to Irving Plaza for a sold out show on September 27, 2024. The night […]
I would see this lineup a thousand times over again if I could! Review and Photo by Emily “Emol” McCormack – I listen to a lot of music (like… a lot). A question that is often asked of music enthusiasts is “what is your favorite song?” What a daunting question that is! Luckily, I […]
Review by Ash Schnoor – Imagine this: you buy 60-dollar nosebleed tickets five months before a concert. Two months before one of the headliners releases her album that changes the trajectory of pop culture. This was my setup for the “SWEAT” tour – headlined by none other than THE Charli XCX and Troye Sivan. […]
Review & Photography by Amber Bintliff Los Angeles pop-punk band Point North brought their Fall tour to Asbury Park’s House of Independents with support from Rivals, Nevertel, and Elijah. Each opener of the night got the crowd even more excited to see Point North as the sets went on. Rivals delivered an incredible performance that […]
Article By: Julianna Leigh Photography By: Shannon Daly Asbury Lanes 9/26: As a concert addict, I’ve seen my fair share of low-energy, low-effort performances- the Beaches was certainly not one of them. This was my first time seeing The Beaches, and it was so incredibly refreshing to see an entire band on stage who just […]
Photos & Review by Alyssa Arroyo On Sunday, September 15th New Jersey indie band, See Plus brought their ‘Your Portrait’ tour over to The Meatlocker in Montclair New Jersey. Mixed rock band Ordinary People and indie artist Aidan Jack Finnecy opened for See Plus on this stop with their electrifying tracks and performances. After listening […]
Review by Leandro Vizozo Carranza – Over the summer, rock band The Killers began their Rebel Diamonds Tour, finding themselves in Forest Hills Stadium on September 14th, 2024. The tour followed the release of the greatest hits compilation Rebel Diamonds; It also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the band’s debut album, Hot Fuss, which gave […]
Photos and Review by Amber Bintliff Published on September 14, 2024 Australian metalcore band Polaris brought their 2024 North American tour to New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom on September 13th. This tour lineup was insanely stacked with support from Nerv, Thousand Below, and blessthefall. This was my very first time seeing Polaris, and it exceeded my […]
Photos and Review by Genevieve Cai Published on September 13, 2024 Last week, Atlanta indie rock five-piece Manchester Orchestra kicked off their U.S. tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of “COPE,” their fourth studio album. Joined on tour by Militarie Gun, Thrice, Lunar Vacation and The Stuffing (varying by city), the band invited its audiences into […]
Nine times out of ten, I’m dancing – and that’s exactly what I did. Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi Wallows is an indie rock band known for their infectious blend of alternative, pop, and nostalgic sounds. Formed in Los Angeles, the trio crafts catchy melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with youthful exuberance and […]
Review by Shannon Daly – In October 2023, The Gaslight Anthem came out of the ashes and sparked a rock revival with their sixth studio album, History Books, after almost a decade and a three year hiatus. The “History Books” Tour’s North American summer leg includes the SummerStage in Central Park, The Fillmore in Philadelphia, […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland. Known for their energetic sound and catchy melodies, the band gained prominence with their 2007 album So Wrong, It’s Right. They’ve continued to build a solid following with subsequent releases like Nothing Personal and […]
I was repeatedly asked “Wait, how old are you? Do you really like this music?” Review and Photos by Emily “Emol” McCormack – Of course, I like this music! Where do you think our 2020s alternative songs would be if it wasn’t for the bands that came before them? A few months ago my mom […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff The Dangerous Summer brought their Coming Back to Earth Tour to Asbury Park’s House of Independents on July 20, 2024 with support from Bad Luck., rosecoloredworld, and Vanity Score. This tour was in support of their […]
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi On a gorgeous summer evening in Asbury Park, Two Door Cinema Club delivered a performance that was nothing short of spectacular at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. The band, known for their infectious indie pop anthems and high-energy live shows, lived up to their reputation, providing an unforgettable […]