Val Emmich Debuts New Songs At Maxwells

The anticipation for Val Emmich’s new album just got stronger. It’s a bit easier waiting for an album when you know nothing about it. But, when an artist performs the songs live pre-release, as Val Emmich did at famed New Jersey venue Maxwells a few weeks ago, it just makes the fans want more–and fast.
Emmich [...]

These Mockingbirds right here? NO, Those Mockingbirds at Maxwell’s!

This past Saturday some of the Planet Verge team rendezvoused at Maxwell’s in Hoboken for some good ole rocknrolla! There were many good bands on the bill that night but our main attraction, and reason for going, was Those Mockingbirds.
Saturday was my second time seeing Those Mockingbirds, and I was definitely not disappointed. Their energy [...]

On The Verge featuring The Lovemakers at CMJ

The Lovemakers, led by former flames Lisa Light and Scott Blonde, have been getting plenty of X’s and O’s since Talking House Productions released the band’s new album, Let’s Be Friends, in September.  The San Francisco based electro-pop darlings have captured the hearts of  iTunes execs, fans and even Shaq (he Twittered about them!) with [...]

On The Verge featuring Butch Walker

It’s no secret that we love Butch Walker. He’s decorated the pages of Planet Verge since we were a mere print zine and now he’s lighting up our airwaves. This is the first in a series of segments we’re bringing you on the former Marvelous 3 frontman turned mega awesome solo artist/producer. Hop on the [...]

You’re a filthy, drunk Hoboken

So today I made a field trip to Hoboken to go to the Beauty Parlour for a haircut and glaze (I like the word “glaze” because it makes me think of donuts, and I really like donuts) and to see The Gay Blades play at Maxwell’s with Readymade Breakup, Hero Pattern, and some soft rock [...]

Rooney & The Rewinds (say that five times fast)

I had the pleasure of a guest list spot at Rooney’s show in Hoboken at Maxwell’s, their first Jersey appearance in three years. Friendly, energetic, and interactive, they played a variety of new and old material and engaged the over-sold out crowd in their Beach Boys-with-a-twist style singalongs. I strongly encourage you all [...]

To the nice gentleman who let me park my car where I wasn’t supposed to:

You rocked my socks (hypothetically, since I wasn’t wearing any today), my shoes, my leggings, my dress, my hairtie, my nailpolish, and my plastic ring today.
Thank you very much.
And girls? Pouting always works.
Love,Jess

RIP CBGB

I was recently asked what my favorite music venue is and so I would like to bring my answer here and have a moment of silence for CBGB.
I have so many personal memories there, from having my birthday party/shows there every year to seeing awesome bands… There’s a whole vibe there that is nowhere [...]