ASBURY PARK VIBES PODCAST

GLOSS ARE SHINING BRIGHTLY AS EMERGING TALENT Philly-based R&B/Funk-inspired band Gloss are emerging as vibrant and unique talents within the local music community! Having just released their debut EP Entwined, the group discuss their inspirations, collaboration style, and the unique challenges and rewards of being a band in quarantine. Listen below to hear more about why you should be listening t...

BLAISE ... A MUSICAL TALENT WHO IS HERE TO "STAY" For Asbury Park-based Pop artist Blaise, there’s art in everything. With the release of his new single “Stay” and two upcoming records, a new era of artistry for Blaise is arriving. We sat down and chatted about the new song, the possibilities of the new direction and the importance of creating art that’s honest and matters to you. Listen below to...

WOMEN WHO ROCK with KELLI BRUNO Kelli Bruno keeps the beat in both her personal and professional life as a musician! While she’s been a veteran of the Jersey scene for quite some time now, Kelli has also been using her music to help those in need during these challenging times! Listen below to learn about Kelli’s evolution as an artist, her current journey and the art of balancing both sides of he...

Brianna Musco Is Moving Forward With Latest Single Rising NJ singer-songwriter Brianna Musco is continuing to move forward! With the release of her latest single “My Only Pretty Thing”,  her artistry is evolving into a brand new direction. We caught up with Brianna to discuss her new single, upcoming plans and what the future of her music is going to look like, listen below!  Host - Kenny Bieber G...

WOMEN WHO ROCK with ZOUZOU MANSOUR, DEBRA DEVI, & LINDSAY SANCHEZ Our third episode of the "Women Who Rock" series brought together fellow female rockers ZouZou Mansour (of the band Soraia), singer/songwriter/guitarist Debra Devi, and punk rock vocalist Lindsay Sanchez (of the band Emergencies). These incredible musicians inspired us with the large number of projects they all achieved during the p...

Women Who Rock with Jackie June & Natalie Farrell What a wonderfully endearing, honest, and fun conversation we had for the second installment of our "Women Who Rock" series! Journalist Kenny Bieber & Diane DiMemmo were joined by Asbury Park musicians Jackie June and Natalie Farrell. Their love for the Asbury Park music scene, as well as their fellow musicians, was  discussed at length. This commu...

Scene and Herd - Doug Dresher, Host Asbury Park Vibes - Jack "Hinge" Pitzer Jack "Hinge" Pitzer has been a driving force in the Asbury Park music scene for many years.  As a guitar monster or soundman extraordinaire, anyone who has experienced live music in AP most likely has heard his handiwork. Like many of the people you meet, there is a fantastic story of how Jack got to where he is today.  Pe...

Exploring the World of David Ross Lawn David Ross Lawn is a man of many talents and we at APV were grateful to catch up with him to discuss it all! From his photography, modeling, composing and performing ... David is always looking to craft the ultimate form of expression in the most authentic terms possible. Listen below to hear David discuss his latest release Nocturnes and his current creative...

Chatting with Joshua Van Ness Joshua Van Ness is a busy guy, believe us! From gigging as a sole musician to contributing to Asbury Park established groups The Foes of Fern, Natalie Farrell and The Wag, Van Ness has found a way to thrive and stay prosperous despite current circumstances, Listen below to hear how Van Ness has progressed his songwriting and performing and found a way to keep it all g...

Asbury Park Vibes - Women Who Rock - with Caroline Davidson, Kimmi Heart & Sara Bruno In our first installment of the "Women Who Rock" series APV is joined by Caroline Davidson, Kimmi Heart, and Sara Bruno. Caroline Davidson is a poet and musician who has been pumping out some gorgeous, haunting singles – most recently “Tightrope” and “Doomed Cities” - under the name Ghost Harbor Music. She is als...

GETTIN TO KNOW KILLIN ME KID APV recently had the opportunity to review the first two single releases from Killin Me Kid’s debut album Slightly Confused and Vaguely Amused. If you had the chance to read our review, then you know we love these guys. With the release of the album being March 5th, we were eager to get the chance to speak with them and we’re glad that we did. Over the hour plus long c...

Scene and Herd - Doug Dresher, Host THE VIGILANTE COWBOYS AND THE FIGHT TO SAVE YOUR MUSIC SOUL Boiling up from the New York and New Jersey music scene from the 1980s there is no way this group of musicians could not have met to form this band. Here we dive into any number of rabbit Holes - Guitars and amps - NYC/NJ clubs of the 1980s - Hoping that the audience doesn't mistake the band for a much...

JEFF HOWARD FINDS HIS MUSICAL PASSION IN THE UKULELE Jeff Howard grew up loving music and much of his spare time during his college years was spent hanging out in the CT music scene, especially the punk-rock and emo clubs. “I loved bands like New Found Glory, Jimmy Eat World, Saves the Day. I loved them back then and still love them to this day,” said Howard during a recent interview. Spending tim...

THE MIDNIGHT DEVILS & THE MYSTIQUE OF ROCK 'N' ROLL Just when you thought glam rock had taken a back seat to other genres (or has actually “died” as iconic KISS frontman Gene Simmons said), you find a heart-pounding, JAM-tastic, GLAM-orous band like The Midnight Devils. Hailing from frosty Lincoln, NE and Chicago, IL ... Sam Spade (vocals, guitar), Chris ‘Sniper’ Hineline (guitar) and Jimmy Mess (...

A CHILL CONVERSATION WITH ANDY B & THE WORLD In this latest episode of the Asbury Park Vibes Podcast, we have an entertaining discussion with our new friend Andy B and get to hear all about his truly inspiring project...Andy B & the World. With years spent playing with UK bands such as Fandangle, New Riot and Upbeat Allstars, Andy has built an impressive network of musical colleagues. He had been...

CRUEL MIRACLE TAKES TO THE OPEN ROAD FOR NEW ALBUM, CAMARADERIE Like most artists today, the opportunities to play live have been few and far between for the Boston-based rock band Cruel Miracle. But unlike most other bands, these guys have been taking advantage, of this new reality, to stretch their creativity and treat us all to their  brand-new album,  Camaraderie. Host - Matt Krantz Guests - C...

Connor Bracken & The Mother Leeds Band Keep The Show Going While live music is currently in a unique situation, local Asbury Park rockers Connor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band are keeping the show going with the release of their new live record, The Nightbird Sessions. We sat down with lead vocalist Connor Bracken to discuss how the band is keeping up their momentum and the importance of adapti...

READYMADE BLAKEUP ... AN ALBUM DEFINITELY WORTH THE WAIT! Four partially-recorded songs sitting underneath a bed for seventeen years. Most of us would've either forgotten about it or just tossed it up to an unfinished project from our past. But to GE and Paul Rosevear (former members of The Blakes and Readymade Breakup/current members of The Vice Rags), it was unfinished business that needed closu...

Loveseat Pete - Focusing On Honest Lyricism An honest, enjoyable conversation with the members of the band Loveseat Pete! Loveseat Pete, Guest Kenny Bieber, Host   Opening Music by The Flukes Asbury Park Vibes Podcast  Available on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, Audible, and Pandora Hosted by Diane DiMemmo & Doug Dresher Copyright 2020-2025 Asbury Park Vibes. All rights reserved.

Springwood ... Piecing The Puzzle Together  If you’re a music fan and you hear the moniker “Original Ukulele Infused Rock Band” you just HAVE to check it out. Thus, begins our introduction to NJ-based rock outfit - Springwood. A perfect 50/50 blend of rock and roll and punk elements set to a unique soundscape that includes the ukulele. Make no mistake about it; we’re not talking about anything lik...

Asbury Park Vibes - LJ Fennell Makes Debut with Brilliant EP - Whereabouts LJ Fennell recently debuted his first EP – Whereabouts – which presents itself as a brilliant body of work you’d expect to hear from an experienced musician two to three times his age. It’s not too often that you come across a young artist who possesses the coveted trifecta of talent every musician aspires to have: superior...

Asbury Park Vibes - Chatting  With The Break Plans Based out of Freehold, N.J., The Break Plans create melodic, indie pop music you can dance to -- with an alternative rock vibe. Or, “Rock n’ roll with an EDM soul,” as the guys put it. The Break Plans officially came together when long-term friends and collaborators Mikey Strawz and Phil E. Eichinger finally found their voice -- literally -- in th...

Scene and Herd - Doug Dresher, Host SHOOTING THE BREEZE WITH KATE DRESSED UP We got the chance to chat with Kate Miller, from Kate dressed up.  KDU is a multi-instrumentalist/band that comes from the heart(s).  Their songs are gentle their songs shimmer with crimson and thoughtful lyrics. Asbury Park Vibes - Scene and Herd w/ Doug Dresher Host - Doug Dresher Asbury Park Vibes Scene and Herd - w/ D...

Asbury Park Vibes - "12 Days of Covers" Jersey City rockers - Supermutt - are sponsoring a "12 Days of Covers" fundraiser to help feed those in need this holiday season. The money raised will go to Grace Community Services in Downtown Jersey City, a non-profit organization committed to community outreach with senior and youth programs, along with providing meals to those experiencing food insecuri...

Asbury Park Vibes - Trusting the Process with Sean Tobin Pursuing one’s passion is never easy, but for some it’s the only way to truly achieve success. For local Asbury artist Sean Tobin, his musical adventures have lead him around the world and taught him the importance of perseverance and connection. With his latest record East Coast Artifacts out now, Sean discusses his musical upbringing, the...