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LISA BOUCHELLE'S RECIPE FOR LASTING SUCCESS [EPISODE 156]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - September 25, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Lisa Bouchelle knew she was destined to be a rock star from the day she was four years old and singing for family and friends atop a picnic table! Since that moment, she has worked laboriously, methodically, and relentlessly on achieving her goals. Basically, Lisa’s mantra is “Failure is NOT an ...

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FREE THE WITNESS [EPISODE 155]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - September 21, 2023 03:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
On December 9, 2023 … the New Jersey punk rock band Free The Witness will unveil their latest studio release, Youth of Tomorrow produced and mixed by Pete Steinkopf of punk rock veterans The Bouncing Souls, and mastered by Doug Gallo. Already streaming on all platforms is the EP’s white-hot lead...

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Straight Edge & Brutal Death Metal with Al (Coffin Mulch) #79

Headbangers Podcast - September 15, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by Al from Coffin Mulch. We discuss the Scottish death metal scene, how he has lived a straight edge lifestyle since his teen years and how the influence for their abstract art style! Listen to their latest album "Spectral Intercession" now:https://coffinmulch.bandcamp.com...

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SEAN TOBIN [EPISODE 154]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - September 06, 2023 19:20 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
One of our absolute favorite artists - Sean Tobin - stopped by our studio recently to talk about his newly released single “Song for the End of the World” as well as his album, Hands Like Mine, set to be released on November 10th. Hands Like Mine was written and produced by Tobin, and made along...

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SurviFern with Matt Fernicola [EPISODE 153]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - September 02, 2023 16:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
When not fronting the rock ensemble “The Foes of Fern,” you would think that Matt Fernicola (a massively talented fellow) would relax a little.  But you’d be wrong.  Instead, he and his cohort (merry band of tricksters if you ask us) have been planning what they call SurviFern.  This well may b...

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From Hardcore to Scriptwriting with Harry (Burner) #78

Headbangers Podcast - September 01, 2023 18:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by the frontman of the hardcore / death metal fusion band Burner. We talk about his upcoming in our hometown Leeds and the hardcore scene he reminisces on. As well as his mastery in screenplays. Listen to their crushing new album "It all returns to nothing" now: https://bu...

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A Taste of Norwegian Metalcore with Jakob (Atena) #77

Headbangers Podcast - August 04, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight on the podcast we have Jakob, the vocalist of Atena. We discuss the influence of metal core through the years, how it is being a metal core band in a country dominated by black metal and Jakob shares his metal hot takes. Listen to their new E.P "Poison Pure" now: https://open.spotify.co...

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ABOVE THE MOON [EPISODE 152]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - August 03, 2023 03:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
I had the pleasure of speaking with the NJ alt-rock band – Above The Moon – recently! It happened to be on the night Asbury Park had a torrential rainstorm that closed roads and wreaked havoc on all drivers at that time! Despite that challenge, vocalist Kate and bassist Kyle (who happen to be br...

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Tier List 2023: Ranking Metal Genres from BEST to WORST!

Headbangers Podcast - July 21, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join us whilst we give our opinion on the best metal genre to the worst. Let us know your rankings in the comments. Warning, prepare for some hot takes!

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BOBBY SYVARTH BAND [EPISODE 151]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - July 21, 2023 14:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The Bobby Syvarth Band (Bobby Syvarth, Geoff Doubleday, Paul Kuzik) stopped by to remind us exactly what three talented musicians can do.  I first saw them opening for another band, but these three were the very reason you need to get to shows early to see the opener! The acoustic harmonies wil...

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Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance [EPISODE 150]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - July 20, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We had an opportunity to talk the Michelle at the Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance.  We talked about the importance of dance and arts education, not just in Asbury Park but nationwide.  Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance was recognized by the North2Shore Festival 2023 Award Winner.  Th...

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BARON PRAXIS [EPISODE 149]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - July 19, 2023 14:02 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
The NJ post-grunge band Baron Praxis recently sent me some wave files of their 2023 EP Ecocidal; and I was hooked after listening to the first twenty seconds of lead single “Nice To Meat You” … thanks in part to that heavy, dirty bass line! So, I invited the guys in for a podcast and had the ple...

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MEAGAN MOON ... YOUR VIBE ATTRACTS YOUR TRIBE [EPISODE 148]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - July 18, 2023 12:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Meagan Greenberg (also known as Meagg E. Moon Art) knew deep down that she was an artist but navigated the working world for a while as an educator, before the pandemic forced her to reevaluate her occupation. Relocating to Asbury Park, NJ … Meagan decided to embrace who she was meant to be and ...

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TOM DONOVAN ~ ASBURY PARK PRESSES ON [EPISODE 147]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - July 07, 2023 19:08 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Tom Donovan, Executive Director of the Asbury Park Music Foundation. Tom explained what it was like transitioning from running a large international newspaper to taking on the challenges of making sure that music was a priority for the C...

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Art & Breakdowns with David (Signs of the Swarm) #76

Headbangers Podcast - July 07, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by deathhore legends Signs of the Swarm, their vocalist David. We talk about his journey into tattooing, how having the new album produced helped him evolve as a vocalist and meeting his heroes. Pre-order their new album "Amongst the Low & Empty" now: https://bandcamp.com/...

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UK Death Metal & DIY Sound Engineering with Tom (Celestial Sanctuary) #75

Headbangers Podcast - June 23, 2023 18:30 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by one of the best modern death metal bands from the UK, it's Tom, the vocalist of Celestial Sanctuary. We discuss how he did a lot of the sound producing himself on the previous record, the state of the UK scene for death metal and the gory concepts of the new album coming...

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Ep 45 The Japanese Jesus debut EP Depression Breakfast

Blowtorch Records Podcast - June 21, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes
Episode 45 finds us delving deep into Depression Breakfast - the debut EP from Limerick's Japanese Jesus. It features full playback of each track with background on the band, the songs and the influences behind them. Tracks played Insignificant Tension Eamon Dunphy (Is Always Grand) Lactose De...

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ALEXANDER SIMONE FOR NORTH TO SHORE- [EPISODE 146]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - June 12, 2023 19:32 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
There are always so many positive vibes surrounding Alexander Simone (of Alexander Simone & The WHODAT? Live Crew) and it was a pleasure having him back to the APV Studio recently to talk about the North To Shore Festival. As a Grant Awardee of the Festival, Alexander has put together a free sho...

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Gaining Confidence with Vocals with Chad (Frozen Soul) #74

Headbangers Podcast - June 09, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we have Chad from Frozen Soul, one of the greatest death metal bands of our lifetime. He talks about working with Matt Heafy for Glacial Domination, coming into his own as a vocalist, and why to stay hydrated on tour! Listen to their phenomenal new album "Glacial Domination" now: https...

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WISER TIME - [EPISODE 145]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - June 07, 2023 17:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
There is purpose, connectedness, and meaning in every artistic expression that emanates from Carmen Sclafani, known professionally as Wiser Time. From his lyrics, to his songs’ time signatures, to his music release dates, to his visual art … Carmen feels that staying true to his authentic self c...

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THE BEST METAL & HARDCORE BREAKDOWNS 2023

Headbangers Podcast - June 02, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we breakdown (no pun intended), our picks for the best metal and hardcore breakdowns of all time. We've got all the genres covered from deathcore, death metal, metal core, thrash, hardcore and even some curve balls thrown in. Let us know what your picks would be and check out our playli...

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FERN AND HIS FAKE POCKETS AND EXTENSIONS [EPISODE 144]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 30, 2023 18:51 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
As part of our partnership with the North To Shore Festival, we sat down with three local bands who will be performing at one of the North2Shore events. Here we chat with The Foes of Fern, The Extensions, and Fake Pockets - all three bands are releasing their sophomore records and performing at...

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THE NORTH TO SHORE FESTIVAL [EPISODE 143]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 27, 2023 15:20 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Our latest podcast finds us chatting with Jennifer Stine, owner of Fortune Web Marketing, a boutique marketing agency with offices in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Redondo Beach, CA. Fortune Web is one of the main players in the promotion of the inaugural North To Shore Festival – a three-week...

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Black Metal & Skateboarding with Scott (Cloak) #73

Headbangers Podcast - May 26, 2023 18:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tonight we are joined by the guitarist of the black metal band Cloak. Scott is a hustler, when he is not producing icy riffs for Cloak, he designing and video editing, it was great to discuss all the activities he gets up to behind the scene. Listen to their upcoming album "Black Flame Eternal"...

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ERIC B STILL GETTING PAID IN FULL [EPISODE 142]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 25, 2023 16:52 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Eric B. (from "Eric B. and Rakim" and the show "Blue Bloods") stopped by the Lakehouse Music Academy's Block Party to talk a little about the North2Shore Festival.  Eric B.  and Rakim are performing at the Stone Pony on June 13, 2023, celebrating 50 years of hip-hop. If you were at all awake in...

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TOY MACHINE! [EPISODE 141]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 20, 2023 12:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Clifton, NJ rap-rock dynamos – ToyMachine! – stopped by our studio recently to chat it up about their current upward trajectory as a band. Always engaging and full of energy … Ray, Ryan, Mikey & Greg have been crafting cutting edge music since 2020 with well-received singles "Sally,” “Party and ...

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Breaking down "Terrasite" with Josh (Cattle Decapitation) #72

Headbangers Podcast - May 19, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We are back from hiatus and ready to come back with a true legend of the death metal scene, its Josh from Cattle Decapitation. We sit down to talk about the writing process behind their monumental new album "Terrasite", gun laws in America, veganism in the band and much more. Don't miss this on...

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CRANSTON DEAN [EPISODE 140]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 12, 2023 01:19 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist – Cranston Dean – owns the patent for being cool. The New Jersey musician strolled into the APV Studio the other day for our podcast recording and it felt as if I had had a visit from a longtime friend. We chatted about his childhood, his varied music...

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MELTING TRENDS [EPISODE 139]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 08, 2023 16:53 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
"Melting Trends" (Joe Brown) is more than just an excellent Spotify playlist.  It has morphed into a community of bands all being championed by Joe Brown.  As a playlist, Melting Trends keeps its followers up to date on the Neo Psych Rock scene.  As a promoter, Melting Trends is booking interest...

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WAKE UP PARADISE [EPISODE 138]

ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST - May 03, 2023 02:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Quite possibly the nicest guys I’ve ever met … the dudes from the NJ band Wake Up Paradise stopped by the APV Studio recently for a podcast and acoustic session. Tim Montalvo (vocals), Roger Wuy (drums), Sal Brisindi (guitar), Dann Aquino (guitar) and Max Orozco (bass) spent the better part of a...