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Boys Like Girls at The Wellmont 4/11/26 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

Boys Like Girls are pop-rock staples responsible for some of the most screamable anthems of the 2000s — you know them, you love them, and you definitely had at least one of their songs on your iPod. They are currently on “The Soundtrack of Your Life” tour, performing their debut 2006 self-titled album and their 2009 sophomore release Love Drunk in full (yes, both — we’re being fed). On the tour, they brought along iDKHOW, formerly known as I Dont Know How But They Found Me along with Arrows and...
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise at The Wellmont Theater, NJ 3/13/26 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

Few bands balance vulnerability and explosive energy quite like Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Formed in North Carolina and led by vocalist Ela Melo, the group has gained a devoted fanbase for its genre-bending mix of indie rock, folk, and hip-hop influences. Since the success of How to: Friend, Love, Freefall, their emotionally raw songwriting has translated especially powerfully on stage.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is currently on the Bones Tour with opening guest Common People. They made a stop at Mo...
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Bayside: The Errors Tour - The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ 9/24/25 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

Bayside is a punk-rock band based out of Queens, NY. Known for their infectious riffs and their 2005 signature songs, “Devotion and Desire,” “Blame It On Bad Luck,” and more from their self-titled album and beyond. 
The punk rock Queens icons are celebrating their 25 year band-iversary with a bang. They just recently wrapped The Errors Tour with opener, The Sleeping. On Wednesday, September 25th, Bayside took it to the shore to perform two nights at The Stone Pony. The first night consisted of...
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Grayscale at The Wellmont, Montclair, NJ 9/12/25 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

After four years since their previous album Umbra was released, Philadelphia alt-rock band, Grayscale, released their fourth album The Hart this January. The Hart captures emotions of additions, death, struggles of religious faith, and the emotional rollercoaster grief takes on you. 
Earlier this year in the spring, they opened for pop-punk icons, Mayday Parade in addition to Microwave and Like Roses. This fall, they hit the road again, this time opening for metalcore band Our Last Night, The F...

TBT: Sad Summer Festival 2024 at The Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

Sad Summer Festival is an annual pop-punk alternative rock festival that takes place during the summertime. The Festival is presented by Journeys and Converse and has ran every summer since 2019* Throughout the years, headliners have included Mayday Parade, The Maine, All Time Low, Neck Deep, etc. Sad Summer Fest has toured throughout the U.S., hitting cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and more. 
Last year, bands that played (in August in Asbury Park, NJ) are Mayday Parade, The Mai...
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OK Go at Brooklyn Steel 5/28/25 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

OK Go is an American alternative rock band known as much for their inventive, visually stunning music videos as for their catchy, genre-blending sound. Formed in Chicago in 1998, the band consists of Damian Kulash (vocals, guitar), Tim Nordwind (bass), Dan Konopka (drums), and Andy Ross (guitar, keyboards). They rose to fame in the mid-2000s with their treadmill-choreographed video for “Here It Goes Again.”
Blending indie rock, power pop, and a flair for experimentation, OK Go has carved out a...
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Beach Bunny at Brooklyn Paramount, NYC 4/25/25 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

Beach Bunny is an American indie pop band from Chicago, formed in 2015 by vocalist and guitarist Lili Trifilio as a solo project. The band expanded to a full lineup in 2017 and gained widespread attention after their 2018 song "Prom Queen" went viral on TikTok in late 2019. Their 2020 track "Cloud 9" also achieved viral success on the platform in 2021.
Known for their heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, Beach Bunny has released several albums, including Honeymoon (2020), Emotional Creature (2...
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Caravan Palace at Brooklyn Steel NYC 4/11/25 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

Caravan Palace is a French electro-swing band known for blending vintage jazz and swing music with modern electronic beats. Formed in Paris in 2005, the band quickly gained popularity for their energetic, danceable sound and retro-futuristic style. Their music features a mix of live instruments—like violin, double bass, and clarinet—alongside electronic production, creating a unique fusion of both jazz and EDM.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 2008, was a hit in Europe, followed by su...
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COIN Performs in NYC at Hammerstein Ballroom - WMSC 90.3 FM

COIN is an American pop-rock band formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of lead vocalist Chase Lawrence, guitarist Joe Memmel, and drummer Ryan Winnen. Known for their catchy melodies and vibrant sound, COIN blends indie pop with upbeat rock influences. Their breakthrough came with hits like “Talk Too Much” and “Cinderella,” leading to a growing fanbase. Their sound is so catchy, engaging, and just makes you want to get lost in their music.  
COIN is currently on their I’m No...
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Knocked Loose at Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park, NJ 10/6/24 - WMSC 90.3 FM

Knocked Loose is currently on their Fall 2024 tour with special guests The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun. Tour kicked off October 4th in Columbus, OH and is expected to run until November 11th and end in Washington D.C. The Kentucky based hardcore band brought their tour to The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ on October 6th. Lara Ziccardi, concert photographer and host of WMSC alt-rock music show My Emo Phase, headed down the shore to catch the show. 
 

 
I am very fortunate th...
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All Time Low Performs Sold Out Show in Brooklyn for 20-Year Anniversary Tour - WMSC 90.3 FM

All Time Low is an American pop punk band formed in 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland. Known for their energetic sound and catchy melodies, the band gained prominence with their 2007 album So Wrong, It’s Right. They’ve continued to build a solid following with subsequent releases like Nothing Personal and Future Hearts. With a reputation for high-energy live performances and a dedicated fan base, All Time Low remains a prominent name in the pop-punk scene.
All Time Low are on tour for their 20th anniv...
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Two Door Cinema Performs at The Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ - WMSC 90.3 FM

On a gorgeous summer evening in Asbury Park, Two Door Cinema Club delivered a performance that was nothing short of spectacular at The Stone Pony Summer Stage. The band, known for their infectious indie pop anthems and high-energy live shows, lived up to their reputation, providing an unforgettable night for fans.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Two Door Cinema Club is a Northern Irish indie rock band renowned for their known blend of upbeat melodies and clever lyricism. Formed in 2007, the trio—comprising...
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Knocked Loose Performs Sold Out Show in Brooklyn - 5/30/24 - WMSC 90.3 FM

With two sold-out shows in NYC, hardcore band Knocked Loose are currently on tour for their third album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To. The new album debuted No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart. 
Originally from Oldham County, Kentucky, Knocked Loose crashed into the Billboard charts with their 2016 debut album Laugh Tracks. Lara Ziccardi, host and DJ of My Emo Phase and concert photographer at WMSC headed into Brooklyn on May 30th to catch the sold-out show. 
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