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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon’s “Oh Yoko” by Joe Normal. @makinwaves.bsky.social

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

Acclaimed Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-producer and multi-instrumentalist Arlan Feiles once again performed in Europe, this time in support of “Diaspora,” his sixth album on his own notpop records. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Reverb Pedal," the final of three singles from "Museum of Modern History," the brand new Mint 400 Records sophomore album from Highland Park-based San Tropez. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “When It Rains,“ the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'The Passenger' Bob talks with the Hoboken legend whose photography is shown in an exhibit at 503 Social Club called "The Passenger” that runs until November 23rd. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “New Years at the Airport” from Yawn Mower’s brand new sophomore LP, “I Just Can’t Wait to Die,” on Mint 400 Records. @makinwaves.bsky.social @mint400records.bsky.social

Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. @makinwaves.bsky.social interviews the kiddie rocker, who got her musical start in late 1980s New Brunswick rock bands...

Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. Bob Makin interviews the kindie rocker, who got her musical start in the late 1980s playing in New Brunswick rock bands...

When I was kid going to Point Pleasant Beach High School in the late ’70s and early ’80s, there was a band that made us feel like we had our own personal rock stars: Wonderspace... @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Beagles with Joy have dropped their final single from "Soul on Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups)," their forthcoming debut album on Stoned Squirrel Records. “We’re All Alone” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Endless Drool” by The NEW Bardots. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Girl Next Door" by Greg Amici @makinwaves.bsky.social

​​​​​​Sayreville-raised, Bethlehem, Pa.-based singer-songwriter-guitarist-percussionist Dina Hall has been working hard in support of her recent debut album, "Firefly." The dream-inspired track “Hero” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with The Beagles with Joy: Fire Among Friends Joy Okoye's powerfully liberating vocals bring an urgent vibe to the musical explorations of Princeton-based The Beagles.... by @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves with The Beagles with Joy: Fire Among Friends Joy Okoye's powerfully liberating vocals bring an urgent vibe to the musical explorations of Princeton-based The Beagles. by @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Ghosts" by Chas and the Skylands Gang @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Can’t Get the Better of Me” from Scott McDonald’s brand new Bongo Boy Records debut album, “See It Through.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Nelsons -- Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, the twin sons of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson, will perform Sept. 12 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center. Bob Makin talks with Matthew about the brothers, their upcoming book, and what to expect in Carteret @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Honeydew” by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Via Crowe.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Golden Cage,” the latest single from Cranston Dean. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "My Best," the latest single from The Well Wish's new EP, "Here All Along." @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Dirty,” the third and final single from the debut LP, “Millennial Boomer Consumer,” by the local supergroup Never the Name. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Highland Park-based The Grip Weeds will release their ninth studio album, “Soul Bender” on June 27 on JEM Records @makinwaves.bsky.social

Bob Makin talks with Felix Cavaliere ahead of The Rascals' show at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on June 13th... @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "She Don't Like My Pets," the latest single from Mikell's Plot, which coincides with the third annual Cryptids and Paranormal Conference organized by band front man, Michael O'Connor. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The amazing Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove is the May Makin Waves Artist of the Month. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Risen from The Dead," the first single from "Tellin’ Myself Weird Li'l Stories," the forthcoming album by Andy B.AND SoulFolk on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “In the Congo,” a live version of which will be released May 23 on “The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985" on CD only on JEM Records. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Blessing,” the first single from Jersey Shore songstress Brielle Brown’s forthcoming full-length debut album, “In Art & Soil the Same.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Know Your Number" by Arlan Feiles @makinwaves.bsky.social

Bob Makin talks with Legendary Stone Pony DJ Lee Mrowicki who has released an audio book about the early days of the fabled Asbury Park club, "Legendary: The History of The Stone Pony 1974-1991 and the People Who Made It So." @makinwaves.bsky.social

The legendary @makinwaves.bsky.social showing us some love! Big thanks and looking forward to seeing all yall in the clubs this summer! www.instagram.com/stories/maki...

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Carpool Lane,” is the latest single from Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Jake Thistle. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “North Star,” is Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter Ashley McKinley’s latest single. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Over U," is one of the 10 tracks featured on two new EPs released simultaneously by Strawberry Sore Throat, the recording side project of Makin Waves Award-winning singer-songwriter Stella Mrowicki. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Spreading Love,” is the first single from Jersey Shore rockers Patty C and The Pints’ forthcoming debut EP, “Happy Camper.” @makinwaves.bsky.social

The release of The NEW Bardots’ latest album, “Endless Drool,” coincides with the publication of “The Undiscovered Showman: A True Story of Being Almost Famous,” the memoir of front man Wayne Olivieri. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “On the Way There,” is the first single from Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Redbird @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Something's Coming For Me" by Tom Costello and the Turnaround @makinwaves.bsky.social

In a sold-out show, James Mastro and the Gold Stars, plus opener Renee Maskin demonstrated why Franklin Schoolhouse is a special place that focuses on community arts. Article by @makinwaves.bsky.social

Full-throttle New Brunswick rock band The Cynz will follow their 2024 LP, “Little Miss Lost,” soon with a new album. The forthcoming LP’s second single, “Heartbreak Time,” just dropped and is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. @makinwaves.bsky.social

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Hey!," is the latest single and video from Colossal Street Jam's long-awaited LP "No Way to Live."

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “We’re in This Together,” is the latest single from The NEW Bardots and a track on their new album, “Endless Drool.”

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Slight Return (Run That Shit Back),” feat. Chill Smith and Izzy Miz, is the first single and video from Chris Rockwell’s forthcoming LP, “Rebel Radio 2.”

Bob Makin talks with the members of Tusk, a band that has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as the classic Fleetwood Mac tribute. @makinwaves.bsky.social

Bob Makin takes a deep dive with the Ocean Avenue Stompers in this month's Makin Waves interview. See how Asbury Park and New Orleans have both made brass bands the foundation of their music scenes... @makinwaves.bsky.social

Bob Makin talks with the members of Tusk, a band that has been criss-crossing the country since 2008 as the classic Fleetwood Mac tribute.

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Conquer and Divide” from The Grip Weeds’ brand new EP, “Early Clues.” @makinwaves.bsky.social