Bands & Beers

In our new episode we talk to Máty Rodriguez about being a lover girl and how she gets her confidence! Then we try a sour ale from Magnify Brewery (pineapple, lemonade and grenadine!)..yum!!

Throw on some sweatpants and chill out with Nikki and Kyle for another episode of Bands & Beers! This week, the hosts sit down with the incredibly talented Kay Mars (@kaymarsss) to chat about her style, creative process, and what it’s really like navigating the local NY/NJ DIY music scene. While talking tunes, the crew reviews the tropical, pillowy Juicy City Hazy IPA from Jersey City’s own 90...

Crack open a cold one and settle in! This week on Bands and Beers , Nikki and Kyle are hanging out with the incredibly talented New Jersey-based band, buffchiq . We’re talking genre-bending sounds, local NJ influences, and shooting a music video at the internet-famous Casano's Pizza! On the beer side, we are keeping it fiercely local with a pour from New Jersey Beer Co. out of North Bergen. We...

In this episode of Bands & Beers, we sit down with Olive Riggio for a conversation covering her roots in North Jersey and her current life in Brooklyn. We discuss her connection to the music of The Grateful Dead, her youth performances on Earth Day, and her unique fascination with shells. On the beer side, we’re featuring Antigua Cerveza from Guatemala. We crack open two of their signature off...

In this episode of Bands & Beers , Kyle is joined by Grady (filling in this week) for a deep dive into New Jersey’s indie music scene and NYC craft beer culture. We sit down with Lupe Dragon , a New Jersey–based artist known for her emotionally honest songwriting, genre-blending sound, and raw approach to topics like anxiety, identity, and self-expression. On the beer side, we crack open Gun H...

In this episode, we’re joined by the amazing Melissa Cherie to chat about her creative inspo, women’s health, the undeniable charm of Ethan, and the surprisingly deep world of pickles and pickle beer . We crack open Porch Beer from Arrowood Farms in the Hudson Valley — a crisp, laid-back brew that’s basically sunshine in a can. Tune in for good laughs, good company, and a few unexpected tangy twis...

In Episode 9 we welcome back the crew with another big one! Our musical guests are local alt-rock heroes The Revel , bringing their signature energy and stories from the Jersey scene. We talk about the band’s evolution, their songwriting process, and what it means to grow as artists while keeping that raw edge. For the brewery feature, we head over to Hackensack Brewing Co. in Bergen County, NJ. W...

Bands & Beers presents live from the historic Williams Center in Rutherford, NJ — this episode captures Big & Tall Fest, held Saturday, July 19, 2025 . The first annual Big & Tall Fest was a benefit for New Concepts for Living , featuring 28 bands on three stages with genres ranging from rock, pop, gospel, jazz, and country. Artists included Tom Vincent, Kailie Simpson, See Plus, Gina...

In Episode 007 Kyle is back from Belgium and gives us the scoop on his travels! We also have musical guest and vocal powerhouse Kailie Simpson on! What a treat. We chat about her journey in music, receiving and giving mentorship to other artists in the scene and being authentic. We try a Pils Noir from Upward Brewing Company in the Catskill mountains of NY which is uniquely situated at the bottom...

In Episode 006 we have musical guest Green Knuckle Material (GKM) on. The guys give us the scoop on their band van troubles, recount sweaty Rutgers college basement show moments, and share some expert finance tips for bands! We also throw back a refreshing Maibock, "Updraft" from Ghost Hawk Brewing Company in Clifton NJ, and give you the low down on the powerful meaning behind their brew...

In Episode 005 we have musical guest Halogens on - we discuss Doritos and Coffee, The Meatlocker in Montclair, and Asbury Park. We also crush a refreshing blonde ale, "Lievita" from Departed Soles Brewing Company in Jersey City, and give you the scoop on their backstory in gluten-free brewing. musical guest: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/halogensnj/ brewery: https://www.instagram.com/departedsoles/ E...

In Episode 004 we have musical guest Torppsbride on - we discuss grief, belonging, margaritas, depop, thrifting, New Jersey, Italy and tattoos We also crush a grand slam double IPA from Cape May Brewery, and give you the scoop on their backstory - two dudes making brews in an airport. musical guest: https://www.instagram.com/torppsbride?igsh=MTk3MDZuNGN0ajRhZw== brewery: https://www.instagram.com/...

In glorious episode 3, we hang with Scott & Ben from Impossible Colors. The Impossi-boys reveal how they sent a child into space for their new music video as we sip on some juicy beers from Stone Brewing Company. In a wild twist of events, Ben turns the tables on Nikki and becomes the interviewer, instead of the interviewee.

In Episode 2, we sit down with Adam from SAWCE. We force him to choose between two equally beautiful sea creatures, chat about memes, and discuss a bad waffle at a Waffle House. We also check out a totally refreshing lager called, "People Pleaser" from Untied Brewing Company in New Providence. 

In this episode, Dan takes us on a trip to Jurassic Park with a beer from Departed Soles Brewing in Jersey City. We hang out with the Spitshine boys, and talk about bein' sad. 

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