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An Unexpected Montclair Awakening with Mammoth at the Wellmont Theater

November 14, 2025 – The Wellmont Theater was already humming, it was one of those packed-to-the-rafters nights where the air feels electric. Like Montclair itself, I sensed something was about to ignite. The November chill outside never stood a chance against a sold-out room full of denim, leather, and people ready to have their faces […]

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State Champs Turn House of Independents Into a Pop Punk Inferno

November 07, 2025 – I’ve been following the band State Champs since they were scribbling their name on the back of mixtapes in the dorm room of my pop punk dreams, so walking into House of Independents in Asbury Park felt like stepping back and forward all at once. Photos + Article by Alyssa Ciervo […]

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Everclear’s 30th Anniversary Tour Hits Parx Casino with Full Force

October 24, 2025 – Every seat at the sold-out Parx Casino in Bensalem was full of anticipation as fans waited for ’90s alternative rock icons Everclear to take the stage. When they finally appeared, the crowd erupted into a thunderous cheer. The band is on tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Sparkle […]

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The Mountain Goats Hold a Sold-Out Ardmore Music Hall Crowd Spellbound

October 3, 2025 – The Mountain Goats, the indie-folk band formed by singer-songwriter John Darnielle, brought their sold-out tour to Ardmore Music Hall. The trio, featuring Darnielle on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Jon Wurster on drums, and Matt Douglas on keyboards, saxophone, and bass guitar, played to a packed house that hung on every word. […]

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Wardruna’s Runic Drums Echo the Halls of Kimmel Center

September 27, 2025 – Kimmel is not your typical metal den. It’s wood, marble, balconies, refined acoustic curves. You expect chamber music or classical recitals there, not drum-driven rune magic. That tension between a “prestige” theater and primal aural assault was the secret electric current of the night. Photos by Keith Baker ( @average_joe_photo ) […]

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