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Makin Waves Song of the Week: “We Won’t Lose It Now” by Renee Maskin

By Bob Makin

originally published: 01/21/2022

Renee Maskin, a Makin Waves Female Artist of the Year winner, has dropped her debut solo LP, “Swimming,” on Mint 400 Records. The single, “We Won’t Lose It Now,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. PHOTO COURTESY OF MINT 400 RECORDS 

Former Lowlight lead singer Renee Maskin has released her debut solo LP, “Swimming,” on Mint 400 Records. 

It’s single, “We Won’t Lose It Now,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week. 

As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, the rousing jangle of “We Won’t Lose It Now” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Jan. 21 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com

In an episode about the Jersey Shore, Renee recently was featured  on Samantha Brown’s PBS travel show “Places to Love” with photographer-harmonica player Danny Clinch at his Transparent Gallery in Asbury Park.




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A follow-up to “Swimming” already is in the works as is a new band with longtime Central Jersey scenester Mike Noordzy, who is featured on Renee’s new LP. 

Also expect an intense video soon from Renee, as well as tour dates. For more, visit her on Instagram and Facebook

Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and contact Bob at [email protected]

About the author:

New Jersey Stage is proud to be the home of Bob Makin's Makin Waves column since 2017. His Song of the Week column comes out every Friday. He also writes an Album of the Month and Interview of the Month as well.




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