Makin Waves
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Makin Waves
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Covering the NJ music scene like a blanket since 1988.
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The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves: @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves
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December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves:
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025
The top 10 songs of 2025 by New Jersey-based indie artists, according to Makin Waves
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December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums of 2025
Here are the top 10 albums by New Jersey-based indie artists for 2025, according to Makin Waves.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026. Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia (April 14), The Vogel in Red Bank (April 16) and The Newton Theatre in Newton (April 18).
Soul Asylum to bring Acoustic Tour to the area in April
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling rock band Soul Asylum are heading out on a special acoustic tour in 2026.  Locally, the band will perform at City Winery in Philadelphia...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ... @makinwaves.bsky.social
27th Annual Makin Waves Awards
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based i...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just from here)... @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen 2025
Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey-based music acts who made the most waves. That means residing at least half the year in and paying income tax to New Jersey (and not just fro...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Cassville Lights,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ forthcoming album, “Wheel.”
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Cassville Lights" by Jackson Pines
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Cassville Lights," the latest single from Jackson Pines' forthcoming album, "Wheel."
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview. @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!
Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Body Cast,” the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, “Beginning of the End.” @makinwaves.bsky.social
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, "Beginning of the End."
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December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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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
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."
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November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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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
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.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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.”
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."
www.newjerseystage.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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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
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...
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November 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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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
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...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
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."
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October 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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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
​​​​​​​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.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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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
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Tune into the latest episode of Radio Jersey - 10/31/25 Halloween Weekend and Bob Makin's Song of the Week
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.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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
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."
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September 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon’s “Oh Yoko” by Joe Normal. @makinwaves.bsky.social
​​​​​​​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.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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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
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.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM