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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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The Starting Line at Starland Ballroom, NJ 6/6/25 / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

The Starting Line is an American pop punk band from Churchville, Pennsylvania, formed in 1999. Known for their energetic melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and catchy hooks, the band gained popularity in the early 2000s during the rise of the pop punk and emo scenes. Their debut album, Say It Like You Mean It (2002), became a staple of the genre, featuring fan-favorite tracks like "Best of Me" and "Leaving."
They released their sophomore album, Based on a True Story in 2005 that featured “Bedroom Talk...
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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...

State Champs at Webster Hall / Galleries | Punk Pulse Media

State Champs is an energetic pop-punk band that has been making waves in the music scene with their infectious energy and heartfelt lyrics. Hailing from Albany, New York, the band blends catchy melodies, raw emotion, and high-octane performances. Formed in 2013, State Champs has not only explored their sound, but stays true to their pop punk roots and oftentimes gives it a new twist. Most recently, they released their new record, self titled, State Champs in October of 2024.
State Champs brough...
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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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Wallows Performs in Philadelphia on the Model Tour - WMSC 90.3 FM

Nine times out of ten, I’m dancing – and that’s exactly what I did. 
Photos & Review by Lara Ziccardi
Wallows is an indie rock band known for their infectious blend of alternative, pop, and nostalgic sounds. Formed in Los Angeles, the trio crafts catchy melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with youthful exuberance and vulnerability. Their music effortlessly bridges the gap between indie rock’s raw energy and polished pop sensibilities, featuring upbeat guitar riffs, memorable hooks, a...
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