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Taylor Parenti is a New Jersey based musician, recording artist and producer, releasing music under the name Psychic Air, producing instrumental work encompassing many genres. Taylor has been making music for almost 20 years and has developed a very eclectic music taste which has been a driving force of inspiration for making tracks of all genres, including Alternative Rock, Funk, Electronic and Progressive Rock, down to Dystopian Synth Wave and 80’s arena rock…
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Open Door Therapy is a relationship-focused counseling private practice. New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor, Terri DiMatteo, has developed a unique approach to helping couples restore and strengthen their relationship. Her methods not only garner good results for the couples in her care, but they also offer enduring results…
Read moreThe Ones You Forgot is a pop rock band from Brick, NJ that was formed in 2014 after long-time friends and guitarists Ferdinand Benauro and Matt Thompson noticed remarkable covers on Instagram from vocalist Jenna Bruno. When the three had the chance to play together, they realized they were in the perfect spot to start a band and rounded out the group with the addition of Justin Rodman on drums and Lance Nelson on bass…
Read moreBarbwire Roses is an alternative rock power duo from Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Their influences include bands such as The White Stripes, Royal Blood, The Messenger Birds, The Black Keys, Cut Glass Kings, and many more…
Read moreI am “Jack WD” as my stage name, but often at times I am also called “TheWrestlingDrummer.” My reason for my name to be “Jack WD” is because Jack is my real life first name and WD means “Wrestling Drummer”, which are the two things that I was known for doing during my high school days. Saying the words “wrestling” or “drummer” to any Lakewood kid, I’m most likely the first name that would come to mind…
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Estate Entertainment is truly the only one of its kind — a record label, recording studio, dance studio, event space, and active piece of the community - all in one. We are an up-and-coming entertainment business located in the heart of Bayonne. We specialize in dance, artist management, and music production. We are passionate about the arts and want to make a big push into the entertainment industry…
Read moreProvost is a new jazz lounge that launched May 31st, 2019. We offer patrons a calm, creative space they can enjoy jazz records end to end, as well as live performances. There is also an adjoined performance space with a stage, and stage lighting available for rent. Provost serves tea, coffee, cocktails, savory simple finger foods, and delicious desserts…
Read moreJennifer Renson graduated from Monmouth University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations/Journalism and a minor in History. While attending she was Editor-in-Chief of the Monmouth Review Literary Magazine. After graduation, she began writing for Lost Treasure Magazine, covering a variety of topics, including Captain Kidd, The Library of Alexandria, Richard III, The Sword of Cesare Borgia, The Scorpion King, and The Arthur Stone…
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New Jersey has experienced a plethora of Rock ‘n Roll bands that have become internationally recognized over the years. Morningside Lane embodies the melodies and influence of a wide range of these particular eras. Formed in 2009, Morningside Lane is an Alternative/Rock band from Northern New Jersey that has achieved domestic & international success…
Read moreThe creative arts have always been a draw for me. Born in NYC, raised near the beach on Long Island, and lived and worked in NYC in the Fashion Industry for many years, I experienced art all around me. My husband and I moved to NJ and raised our family here. I started my pet-sitting business in 2008…
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Free is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey that releases his recordings under the alias 4:44. Free writes, records and plays all of the instruments on most of his albums but also collaborates with his live band on some recordings. Free met Zach Gormley (drums) and Greg Mele Jr. (bass) while attending college in 2015…
Read morePhotos two, three, and four courtesy of Smithley Ville.
Hometown and/or Current City: Hamburg, NJ
Keywords: Music, Artist, Singer-Songwriter
Brendan Thomas Meyer is an American singer-songwriter, recording artist, record producer and multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey. Brendan is a lifelong, self-taught musician from a small town who went on to graduate from the Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA in the spring of 2018.
As a child, Brendan began singing in elementary school and was soon after encouraged by his parents to start playing guitar, piano, drums and harmonica over the years. By the time he was a teenager he was writing, recording and crafting his own songs from his computer. "I grew up listening to the music of storytellers and groove makers," the now 23 year-old says of his musical upbringing. "Music is fun and exciting. It should be able to move you on some level. It needs to. Sometimes that's just through the story telling of lyrics and sometimes it’s just the instrumentation itself. Emotionally or physically. To me, the best songs have both elements. You've gotta feel the music."
Brendan has created his own sound which pays homage to his heroes while remaining distinctly his own, drawing inspiration from the likes of: Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Simon & Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Frank Ocean, James Brown, The Beatles, Maroon 5, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, The Beach Boys, The Four Seasons, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Kanye West, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Daft Punk, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, Drake, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Adele and others.
Brendan, who lost his dad to a battle with cancer during his senior year of high school, credits much of his musical DNA to his father, who inspired him to take up music in the first place. Shortly after graduating, Brendan left his family and home state of NJ to pursue his musical goals. "Those were some of the darkest years of my life after I lost my dad," says Meyer, "but they were also some of the best." In those years, Meyer spent time reflecting upon and recalibrating his life. "The whole experience changed my life and my art, to say the least. I tried my best to be as positive as I could about the whole situation and I feel like my music is better for it as odd as that may seem. It deepened my perspectives on life and, in turn, my music. I suppose I wouldn't be the person I am if things had gone differently," explains Brendan.
Despite his shortcomings, Brendan's positive attitude and perseverance is on full display as he continues releasing music across major streaming platforms following his return home to New Jersey. "I hope to reach and inspire as many people as possible with my music. I want my music to be an escape for my fans while inspiring new listeners to follow their dreams, whatever that may be. I want to help keep the music and music scene of New Jersey alive and well for years to come just like those who came before, did for me. I want to make my family, friends, fans and of course all of my teachers and mentors throughout the years proud. I owe them for all their years of support and for continually investing in me. I've got some projects I'm really proud of that I've yet to share with the world. I'm just getting started."
Latest Release (October 19, 2018): Brendan Thomas Meyer - "Nerve"
New single, available now on all streaming platforms (i.e. Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, etc.)
song.link/Nerve
https://soundcloud.com/brendanthomasmeyer/nerve
Hometown and/or Current City: Ledgewood, NJ
Keywords: Events, Live Sound, Recording, Graphics, Design
EVENT SOUND: Solo Acts to Full Bands - systems tailored to fit. 32 Channel Digital Console.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: We keep your show running smoothly so you can concentrate on the Big Picture. If you have multiple stages and need someone to manage that second stage, that's our specialty. Want a "Pro" Host? We can arrange for Music Industry/Radio personalities to MC your show!
RECORDING: We can record your songs, add instrumentation and produce a fully finished CD.
Individual tracking, multi-tracking, remote tracking/insertion of external tracks. Live, remote full multi-track available.
GRAPHICS/PHOTOGRAPHY/WEB DESIGN
Hometown and/or Current City: Elizabeth, NJ
Keywords: New artists, 2018 hip hop, record labels, underground rap, indie music, Elizabeth, Newark
“Shit Ain't Official (Freestyle)” by KI Back At It, Hot New Artist 2018, Jersey We Lit Records
Hot new music and artist coming soon! Stream album Destroy and Rebuild NJ 8/18. Vocal and video services coming soon to all! Start marketing your career the proper way.
My name is Alterik Finney, stage name "KI Back At It." I'm currently owner and CEO of "Jersey We Lit Records." I've been creating concepts and writing music for over the past 10 years now, some for small indie labels and others for independent artists. I've recently decided to start this label and do things the correct way this time around and will be looking to help artists -- mainly "NJ Artists" -- to help market and create commercial music, even performing management work.
I've been working the back scenes learning the paperwork/business, video editing plus filming, online marketing, vocal recording, mixing, mastering and more, and plan on being in full effect by the end of 2018. As Jersey artists, we're known for sounding like others or sounding like street rappers, and it has never gotten us anywhere. My plans, with help from business-minded people, is to be the "Def Jam of New Jersey," opening doors for NJ artists who want to sound different and, like ATL GA, connecting mainstream artists to small indie artists on collaborations.
For my own music, I have an album available for streaming on 8-23-18 on all platforms, titled Destroy & Rebuild NJ. I basically want to create a body of work that's original, but commercial, and that has radio-sounding tunes!
Hometown and/or Current City: Ocean, NJ
Keywords: Americana, Folk Rock, Punk, Alternative
My Cruel Summer is an Americana rock band from New Jersey. Founding members are Marc Del Giudice (Lead singer, Guitar), Brian Morelli (Drums), and Dave Ricco (Bass Guitar). We formed in August of 2017 and released our self-titled debut album that same month. Produced by Pete Steinkopf, it captures the band in its rawest form.
We recently put out a brand new EP, titled Lower Voices, on May 23rd, 2018 (also, produced by Pete Steinkopf). It's been a busy year for us, putting out original content and playing shows to support it. We quickly made our way down to Asbury Park playing at such venues like The Asbury Hotel and The Asbury Park Yacht Club.
What's next is a string of shows in the New Brunswick and Asbury area of New Jersey to support our latest release. We hope our music reaches as much people as possible. That should be the only goal for any artist. Especially a new band like us. And that's our advice for any band. Never stop trying to push forward as an artist.
Hometown and/or Current City: Brielle, NJ (Hometown); Morristown, NJ (Current City)
Keywords: Singer-Songwriter, Folk Rock
Punk Americana. That's what Sean Tobin has dubbed the unnameable genre of music that is his sound. As a solo artist who got his start playing covers in coffee shops, bars and basements around the New York TriState area, Sean's influences range from the Punk Rock sounds of the Stone Pony to the Country Western twang of a Chevrolet pickup and everything in-between.
Sean grew up in Brielle, New Jersey, just ten miles south of the music Mecca that is Asbury Park. Entranced by the rock n' roll scene of seaside bars and the innate rhythm of his home state, Sean wanted nothing more than to contribute a new sound to the symphony -- his sound.
When he was 20, Sean moved to Ireland for six months where he performed as a busker on the streets of Galway. Two years later, after getting a degree in Creative Writing from Fairfield University, Sean returned to Europe to walk El Camino de Santiago in Spain with nothing but his guitar and a backpack. He performed in every major city along the pilgrimage -- Leon, Burgos, and Santiago de Compostela -- and then continued his tour of Europe in Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Madrid, Barcelona, Nice, and Rome. Three months later, he returned to his favorite streets in the city of Galway.
Sean recently released his first single, "Winter," which was written in deep connection to his youth in the hamlets of New Jersey. On Friday, July 13th, 2018, Sean will be releasing his debut album, This Midnight.
Photography by Peter Boyce.
Hometown and/or Current City: Trenton, NJ
Keywords: indie musician, guitar looper, ambient musician
Anthony Caruso is an ambient loop guitarist from the Trenton, New Jersey area. His performances can leave you in a state of wandering, introspection, or intense tranquility. No two live performances are ever the same. Anthony uses a guitar, tiny synthesizer, and a colorful array of effects pedals to manipulate his sound. He pulls from influences from over two decades of intense musical study into cyclical compositions that will leave you thinking about something. If you happen to be nearby during one of his performances, sit down, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey!
July 6th, 2018 at 1867 Sanctuary Arts and Culture Center in Ewing, NJ ("Music is Dying" album release show). Special guest Alan Rigoletto.
Hometown and/or Current City: South Orange, NJ
Keywords: wellness, women's health, mental health, multicultural wellness, yoga, Dr. Christine Thorpe, CC Minton, Gregory Burrus
Stronger Tomorrow is a comprehensive workplace wellness company which serves to influence and reshape wellness in health and human services organizations through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion to create optimized workplaces. We focus on organizational development, while supporting executive management and employees in the process.
When people are happy at work and with themselves, they perform better, leading to a better customer experience and increase the bottom line.
Our Executive Concierge Services provide the support and tailored tools to help build team success.
Our data-driven determinations lead to tailored programs and services that deliver measurable outcomes and demonstrated improvements in employee wellbeing and organization infrastructure.
Dr. Christine W. Thorpe — CEO
Susamma Seeley, MPA, CEM — Disaster Humanitarian Affairs
Dr. Jennifer Fennema-Bloom — Applied Linguistics Expert
Stronger Tomorrow provides a comprehensive workplace wellness+DEI experience that helps health and human services organizations show that they value their talent and well-being, which results in workplace culture that enhances business. When people are happy at work and with themselves, they perform better, leading to a better customer experience and increase in the bottom line. We do this through a thorough assessment of the workplace environment to determine areas for improvement, enhancement and development both on an individual and collective level beginning with executive leadership. These data-driven determinations lead to tailored programs and services that deliver measurable outcomes and demonstrated improvements in employee wellbeing.
Photography by Laura Craffey
Hometown and/or Current City: Clayton, NJ
Keywords: pop, music, soul, R&B
With emotions that run deep and inspiration that soars high, Marc Ambrosia is the singer/songwriter of our time. At just 23-years-old, Ambrosia already has an EP and a self-produced full-length album to his credit. Currently, Marc is actively recording and releasing new music. His latest project is a series of pop singles, which he’ll be releasing one by one over the next year.
“It’s by no stretch of the imagination that this is the best stuff I’ve ever done,” says Ambrosia, “I finally feel as though I’m writing the songs I had always dreamed I’d write one day. I remember being a little kid with aspirations of becoming an artist. I feel as though that little kid is finally getting his wish now.”
Able to cut deep with lyrics and captivate with soul, Ambrosia is proving he’s pop music’s best-kept secret. In an industry that focuses on tabloid rather than artistry, Ambrosia is committed to taking the high road.
“It’s always disheartening to hear a kid say they want to make music and become a star,” Ambrosia explains, “For me, it’s never once been about hoping to take the world by storm and become superstar famous. It’s always been first and foremost about telling beautiful stories and making great art.”
With his latest material, Ambrosia is doing all that and more. While songs like “Let Me Be Your Secret” and “Take Good Care of Me” are filled with angst and longing, songs like “One Step Back” and “Picture of a Girl” are consumed by the need to let go. All of Marc’s songs have one thing in common though: they are drenched in romanticism and are designed to heal the brokenhearted.
“I write songs to bring people together,” Ambrosia says, “We’ve all gone through similar pain and we all long for similar joy. The truth of a song is what people latch onto more than anything else, and I consider my songs to be honest little pieces of my heart.”
Yes, for Marc Ambrosia it’s all about heart, and with each new song lies an invitation to take a closer look, and most importantly, find a home in his.
Music video produced by Skyler Jenkins Films
Hometown and/or Current City: Madison, NJ
Keywords: Alternative, Indie, Rock
Based out of Madison NJ, Above the Moon is a four-piece that melds indie pop melodies with 90’s rock intensity.
The group has pulled from their individual experiences, years of playing in multiple bands in various clubs, bars and basements, to develop a sound that is reminiscent of the greats they grew up on, but still remains new and exciting.
The band is fronted by Kate Griffin on vocals and rhythm guitar, in collaboration with Shawn Murphy on lead, Chris Mangin on bass and John Gramuglia on drums. Together they create a powerful collection of songs that continue to push the boundaries of modern rock music, yet feel familiar at the same time. Above the Moon’s melodies will get stuck in your head all the way to the last feedback note.
Upcoming Shows:
4/27 - Arlene’s Grocery, NYC ***Patterns You Create EP Release Show***
5/15 - Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe, Union, NJ - Acoustic
7/7 - Asbury Park Brewery, Asbury Park, NJ
