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Covering the NJ music scene like a blanket since 1988.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Erase the Command" by The Azures The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Erase the Command," an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures' sophomore LP, "Among the Deranged."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

14.11.2025 13:58 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hope" by REDBIRD Flying Solo The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Hope," an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Hope,” an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone. @makinwaves.bsky.social

21.11.2025 14:08 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Erase the Command" by The Azures The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Erase the Command," an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures' sophomore LP, "Among the Deranged."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Erase the Command,” an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures’ sophomore LP, “Among the Deranged.”

14.11.2025 13:59 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with Andy B.AND SoulFolk: Weird Little Stories Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk...

Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk.

Bob Makin talks with Andy in this month's @makinwaves.bsky.social interview

09.11.2025 14:10 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Case Road" by Dan Haase The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Case Road," the debut single by Makin Waves Award-winning bassist Dan Haase, who soon will release his solo debut album as a singer-songwriter.

Lakewood-raised Makin Waves Award-winning bassist Dan Haase pays tribute to his hometown with “Case Road.”

Dan’s debut single as a singer-songwriter is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

07.11.2025 14:15 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with The Cowsills: 'Musical Family' The Cowsills, the real-life inspiration behind the hit television series "The Partridge Family," featuring teen siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul in tandem with mom Barbara, were one of...

The Cowsills Acoustic Trio will perform Nov. 2 at AvenelPAC in the Avenel section of Woodbridge. The band featuring teen siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul in tandem with mom Barbara was the real-life inspiration behind “The Partridge Family” tv show ... @makinwaves.bsky.social

16.10.2025 15:00 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Pumpkin Man" by Greg Amici The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Pumpkin Man," the opening track of Jersey singer-songwriter Greg Amici's new album "Tragicomic."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Pumpkin Man,“ the opening track of Jersey singer-songwriter Greg Amici’s new album “Tragicomic.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

17.10.2025 12:56 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Lie Fight (The Truth)" by Dinosaur Stampede The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Lie Fight (The Truth)" by the local supergroup Dinosaur Stampede, which features members of Motel Shootout and Rollins Band.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Lie Fight (The Truth)” by the local supergroup Dinosaur Stampede, which features members of Motel Shootout and Rollins Band. @makinwaves.bsky.social

24.10.2025 13:22 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Knew You Well" by Scott McDonald The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "I Knew You Well" from "See It Through," the solo debut album from Hunterdon County-raised rocker Scott McDonald on Bongo Boy Records.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “I Knew You Well” from “See It Through,” the solo debut album from Hunterdon County-raised rocker Scott McDonald on Bongo Boy Records. @makinwaves.bsky.social

31.10.2025 13:12 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Radio Jersey on The Penguin Rocks A radio program that plays only NJ music every day hosted by Lee Mrowicki. It covers everything from Sinatra to Springsteen, showcasing the Garden State like never before.

Tune into the latest episode of Radio Jersey - 10/31/25 Halloween Weekend and Bob Makin's Song of the Week

31.10.2025 22:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tan Lines" by Blaise The magic of Local Summer has been captured by Asbury Park singer-songwriter Blaise with his new single and video, "Tan Lines."

The magic of Local Summer has been captured by Asbury Park singer-songwriter Blaise with his new single and video, “Tan Lines.”

His label debut for Shore Points Records is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

05.09.2025 13:03 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon's "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon’s “Oh Yoko” by Joe Normal. @makinwaves.bsky.social

12.09.2025 13:18 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Liar" by Hollow Heroes The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Liar," the first of four singles from and the title track of Asbury Park-based Hollow Heroes' forthcoming sophomore EP.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Liar,” the first of four singles from and the title track of Asbury Park-based Hollow Heroes’ forthcoming sophomore EP. @makinwaves.bsky.social

26.09.2025 13:05 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with Arlan Feiles: 'Peace Now!' A winner of several Makin Waves and other awards, including Best Music Video at the recent Mesa International Film Festival, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-producer and multi-instrumentalist Arlan Fei...

Acclaimed Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-producer and multi-instrumentalist Arlan Feiles once again performed in Europe, this time in support of “Diaspora,” his sixth album on his own notpop records.
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01.10.2025 13:55 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Reverb Pedal" by San Tropez The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Reverb Pedal," the final of three singles from "Museum of Modern History," the brand new Mint 400 Records sophomore album from Highland Park-based San Tropez.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Reverb Pedal," the final of three singles from "Museum of Modern History," the brand new Mint 400 Records sophomore album from Highland Park-based San Tropez. @makinwaves.bsky.social

03.10.2025 12:52 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When It Rains" by James Deely The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "When It Rains," the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “When It Rains,“ the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely. @makinwaves.bsky.social

10.10.2025 11:24 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'The Passenger' Best known as a world-touring musician, Jersey legend James Mastro shares images from his travels with a unique perspective in "The Passenger." The photography exhibit has an opening reception on Oct....

Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'The Passenger'

Bob talks with the Hoboken legend whose photography is shown in an exhibit at 503 Social Club called "The Passenger” that runs until November 23rd. @makinwaves.bsky.social

15.10.2025 14:20 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "New Years at the Airport" by Yawn Mower The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "New Years at the Airport" from Yawn Mower's brand new sophomore LP, "I Just Can't Wait to Die," on Mint 400 Records.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “New Years at the Airport” from Yawn Mower’s brand new sophomore LP, “I Just Can’t Wait to Die,” on Mint 400 Records. @makinwaves.bsky.social @mint400records.bsky.social

29.08.2025 13:15 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Exciting Kids' Imaginations Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

@makinwaves.bsky.social interviews the kiddie rocker, who got her musical start in late 1980s New Brunswick rock bands...

01.09.2025 14:09 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Exciting Kids' Imaginations Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

Bob Makin interviews the kindie rocker, who got her musical start in the late 1980s playing in New Brunswick rock bands...

01.09.2025 14:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with Dean DeLeo: 'Lessons Learned' ​​​​​​​When I was kid going to Point Pleasant Beach High School in the late '70s and early '80s, there was a band that made us feel like we had our own personal rock stars: Wonderspace. They were an a...

When I was kid going to Point Pleasant Beach High School in the late ’70s and early ’80s, there was a band that made us feel like we had our own personal rock stars: Wonderspace...

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16.07.2025 16:29 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week:"We’re All Alone" by The Beagles with Joy The Beagles with Joy have dropped their final single from "Soul on Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups)," their forthcoming debut album on Stoned Squirrel Records.

The Beagles with Joy have dropped their final single from "Soul on Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups)," their forthcoming debut album on Stoned Squirrel Records.

“We’re All Alone” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

18.07.2025 13:22 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Endless Drool" by The NEW Bardots From The NEW Bardots' newest full-length album, "Endless Drool," comes the new single and title track, a hard-edge rocker with all the toppings! It's the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Endless Drool” by The NEW Bardots. @makinwaves.bsky.social

25.07.2025 12:53 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Girl Next Door" by Greg Amici Central Jersey singer-songwriter Greg Amici has penned a love letter to the unsung heroes of the music industry.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Girl Next Door" by Greg Amici
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01.08.2025 12:56 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hero" by Dina Hall ​​​​​​​Sayreville-raised, Bethlehem, Pa.-based singer-songwriter-guitarist-percussionist Dina Hall has been working hard in support of her recent debut album, "Firefly." The dream-inspired track “Her...

​​​​​​Sayreville-raised, Bethlehem, Pa.-based singer-songwriter-guitarist-percussionist Dina Hall has been working hard in support of her recent debut album, "Firefly."

The dream-inspired track “Hero” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

08.08.2025 13:11 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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​​​​​​​Makin Waves with The Beagles with Joy: Fire Among Friends ​​​​​​​Joy Okoye's powerfully liberating vocals bring an urgent vibe to the musical explorations of Princeton-based The Beagles. In her early years in Kansas, Joy's vocal gifts moved congregants to fe...

Makin Waves with The Beagles with Joy: Fire Among Friends

Joy Okoye's powerfully liberating vocals bring an urgent vibe to the musical explorations of Princeton-based The Beagles....

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13.08.2025 13:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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​​​​​​​Makin Waves with The Beagles with Joy: Fire Among Friends ​​​​​​​Joy Okoye's powerfully liberating vocals bring an urgent vibe to the musical explorations of Princeton-based The Beagles. In her early years in Kansas, Joy's vocal gifts moved congregants to fe...

Makin Waves with The Beagles with Joy: Fire Among Friends

Joy Okoye's powerfully liberating vocals bring an urgent vibe to the musical explorations of Princeton-based The Beagles.

by @makinwaves.bsky.social

13.08.2025 13:00 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Ghosts" by Chas and the Skylands Gang Releasing a new band's debut album at the ripe old age of 59, Charles "Chas" Sickles seeks to prove F. Scott Fitzgerald wrong. Central Jersey-based Chas and the Skylands Gang's "Youth and Wisdom" is s...

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Ghosts" by Chas and the Skylands Gang @makinwaves.bsky.social

15.08.2025 13:49 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Can’t Get the Better of Me" by Scott McDonald The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Can't Get the Better of Me" from Scott McDonald's brand new Bongo Boy Records debut album, "See It Through."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Can’t Get the Better of Me” from Scott McDonald’s brand new Bongo Boy Records debut album, “See It Through.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

22.08.2025 13:45 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Makin Waves with The Nelsons: 'A Jersey Family' From the moment they burst onto the scene with their self-penned 1990 debut album, "After the Rain," Matthew and Gunnar Nelson -- twin sons of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson -- captivated au...

The Nelsons -- Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, the twin sons of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson, will perform Sept. 12 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

Bob Makin talks with Matthew about the brothers, their upcoming book, and what to expect in Carteret @makinwaves.bsky.social

25.08.2025 14:27 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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