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A successful fifth grade writing assignment led my English teacher to read out my story to the class, encouraging me to continue writing. From then on, I knew I wanted to be a journalist. Since my childhood and until now, I am fascinated with the way words can paint a picture and have the power […]
2022 has a been a year of album releases. Here are four of some of my most listened to albums that were released this year.
If you’ve perused social media recently, you must have seen your friends and acquaintances post their Spotify Instafest on their Instagram stories or seen them leave their two-cents on a Twitter thread. With the anticipation of one’s personal 2022 Spotify Wrapped release just days away, music lovers are introduced to a new trendy way of […]
It’s 2012 and you’re tagging along with your friends to a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) show in Philadelphia, PA. Although unconventional, basement shows have become a staple for the emo and pop-punk DIY scene in Philly, serving as a central hub for bands like Tigers Jaw, Thin Lips, MewithoutYou, and Cayetana. Once you reach the door, it’s […]
New rock supergroup L.S. Dunes released their first album, Past Lives on Nov. 11, 2022 through Fantasy Records. With the band consisting of some of rock’s biggest musicians, it’s no surprise that fans’ anticipation for the album has grown. Composed of vocalist Anthony Green of Circa Survive and Saosin, guitarist Frank Iero from My Chemical […]
Step aside Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge— Beatmatch is making its waves in the dating app industry as a new application that draws on people’s music tastes to forge both romantic and platonic relationships. In 2021, CEO Chudi Iregbulem founded Beatmatch upon leaving his job as a developer and product manager at Amazon Web Services in […]
“I’ve been having a horrible time pulling myself together,” belted The Menzingers’ fans in unison at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. This was all the introduction needed for the Scranton, Pennsylvania-based rock band as they began their set on Thursday, Nov 3. This kicked off day three of The Menzingers’ sold out four-day […]
back in 2005, saying you saw My Chemical Romance, Avril Lavigne, Paramore, and Jimmy Eat World all in one day was pretty common; however, to do the same in 2022 is as close to a fever dream as one might have. This year, multitudes of fans got to experience performances by these bands, along with […]
“We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming. Tom’s coming. Tickets on sale Monday. New song ‘Edging’ out Friday” was the caption on Blink-182’s social media posts on Oct. 11. The original lineup of the San Diego pop-punk band were reunited once again, and it was only fitting that their announcement fell right in with the adolescent […]
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit with family and friends and want to switch up your fall routine this year? Check out this run down of some can’t-miss-fall-attractions that New Jersey has to offer. Visit a Pumpkin PatchI know this seems like such a common trip most people do in the fall, but is […]