The Penguin Rocks logo
The Penguin Rocks Menu



 

Modern Love Child releases "TIA"

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 11/20/2023

The indie surf-rock artist, Modern Love Child (MLC), has left the West Coast for a new home in Miami. After the success of his debut album, MLC, he juggled time between LA, London, Austin, and Costa Rica. Now, with his feet firmly planted in the tropical Floridian sands, he's ready to take on the world with his unique indie vibes.

The first song born out of his new surroundings was the 60’s garage banger, “Diet Cokes,” which dropped in March. Now, MLC releases “Tia,” an intimate love song that highlights his signature emo-authenticity.

“Tia” was inspired by the actress who played the surfer girl in MLC's video for “Golden Brown.” “I didn't really get to know her on set of the video shoot, but she was exceptionally beautiful, so I tried to write a super romantic song to reflect that,” admits MLC.

Both of the 2023 singles are a taste of what lies ahead on Modern Love Child's forthcoming sophomore album, set to be released in 2024 via the Noise Company (aka NoiseCo), the independent label / music co-op founded by artist Ben Kweller, a longtime collaborator of MLC.

“The steady, consuming feeling of love is captured neatly [by Modern Love Child].” - Consequence of Sound




Promote your shows at New Jersey Stage! Click here for info




 

FEATURED EVENTS



W.A.S.P. 1984 to HEADLESS

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ


The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick (The Original Brad Majors)

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


Stop the Funeral – The Remix Featuring Kierra Sheard

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ


Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 6:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Best of the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival Part 1

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 12:00am
NJ Film Festival
71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ


Popa Chubby

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Milk & Cookies Series: Fiesta with Flor

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 10:00am
State Theatre Studio
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


Milk & Cookies Series: Fiesta with Flor

Saturday, October 03, 2026 @ 12:00pm
State Theatre Studio
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


 

Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info





 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead






 

MORE NEWS

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Air Supply at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on September 20, 2026.


Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing




MPAC presents The Commodores on Thursday




Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Rise Against with Alkaline Trio on Saturday




CarteretPAC presents Lonestar on Thursday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


JAMTOBERFEST '26 to Take Place in Flanders on October 3rd

(ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As summer winds down and the warm, crisp air of autumn arrives, New Jersey music fans will have one more chance to gather outdoors for a full day of live jam-band music, food, dancing and community. JAMTOBERFEST '26 takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Swim & Sport Club in Flanders, NJ. Gates open at 12:00pm, with music beginning at 1:00pm.


Brick Library to present "Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians" on October 3rd




Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees




Jamtoberfest '26 takes place October 3rd in Flanders






Advertise with The Penguin Rocks for $50-$100 per month, click here for info




The Penguin Rocks

© 2026 by Wine Time Media, LLC
PO Box 811, Belmar, NJ 07719
[email protected]

Presented by New Jersey Stage

Images used on this site have been sent to us from publicists, artists, and PR firms. If there is a problem with the rights to any image, please contact us and we will look into the matter.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our NJ Stage accounts on Instagram, and Threads


News | Features | Radio Shows | Penguin's Hall of Fame | Song of the Week | BlowUpRadio column

Contact Us | About Us | Submit Music | Ad Rates