Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Once I Wake Up" from "The Sting of the Blade," the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Once I Wake Up" from “The Sting of the Blade,” the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Make This World Stand Still” from Trenton-bred roots/country songstress Lisa Bouchelle’s forthcoming album, “Vandals, Thieves & Lovers.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Promises” from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo’s latest album, “Ghost Towns.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tom Seaver" by Greg Amici The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Tom Seaver" from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's solo debut album, "Tragicomic."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Tom Seaver" from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's solo debut album, "Tragicomic." @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Suicide Doors," a recent single by the Jersey Shore rockabilly trio Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Suicide Doors,” a recent single by the Jersey Shore rockabilly trio Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Footman's Tale" from Jersey City-based Silver Heir's debut album, "Hindenburg Variations."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Footman’s Tale” from Jersey City-based Silver Heir’s debut album, “Hindenburg Variations.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with Renee Maskin and John Decker: Two Is Better Than One Filmmaker-videographer-photographer John Decker and singer-songwriter Renee Maskin are an Asbury Park entertainment power couple who've collaborated on two award-winning music videos to complement the...

Filmmaker-videographer-photographer John Decker and singer-songwriter Renee Maskin are an Asbury Park entertainment power couple who’ve collaborated on two award-winning music videos to complement their heralded individual works.

Bob Makin talks with them in this @makinwaves.bsky.social Interview

​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Open Up the Door" by Jackson Pines The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Open Up the Door," the latest single from Jackson Pines' new album, "Wheel." PHOTO BY MICHAEL KRAVETSKY

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Open Up the Door,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ new album, “Wheel.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of ...

Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, “Postcards of the Reckoning.”

The first single, “This Is the Year,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the m...

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Do You? Will You?” by young Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel. @makinwaves.bsky.social

​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Undertow” from “Breaking Through,” the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27. The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.

The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.

Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.

“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com, shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunke...

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “The Death of Renee Good,” the latest single by the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Light the Room," the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Light the Room,” the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Destiny" by Never the Name The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer." @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with Greg Amici: Comeback of the Year The talent of a renaissance man is deeply mysterious, especially when writing and acting in Hollywood mushrooms into a 16-year hiatus from music made since a teen. That’s the beginning of the musical ...

The talent of a renaissance man is deeply mysterious, especially when writing and acting in Hollywood mushrooms into a 16-year hiatus from music made since a teen. That’s the beginning of the musical equivalent of the “Rocky” story of Greg Amici... @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Year: "My Best" by The Well Wish The Makin Waves Song of the Year is "My Best," a loving look at parenthood and childhood by The Well Wish.

The Makin Waves Song of the Year is “My Best,” a loving look at parenthood and childhood by The Well Wish. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025 The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves

The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves: @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025 The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves

The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves:

Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums of 2025 Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to Makin Waves.

Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy @makinwaves.bsky.social

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/18/25 "Lord have mercy; the short of it is, I originally come from Wichita, Kansas of all places," laughed Glenn Alexander. "I've been back here in the New York City/New Jersey area for a long time. I have ...

Here is this week's column by Danny Coleman.

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Soul Asylum to bring Acoustic Tour to the area in April (NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026.  Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia...

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia (April 14), The Vogel in Red Bank (April 16) and The Newton Theatre in Newton (April 18).

27th Annual Makin Waves Awards Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based i...

Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ... @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen 2025 Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just fro...

Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just from here)... @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Cassville Lights" by Jackson Pines The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Cassville Lights," the latest single from Jackson Pines' forthcoming album, "Wheel."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Cassville Lights,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ forthcoming album, “Wheel.”
@makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year! Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.

Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview. @makinwaves.bsky.social