Violent Femmes are a folk punk band from Wisconsin that was one of the seminal bands of the 1980s. Their self-titled debut remains one of the most important 80s albums, imo. I'll never forget being in the Washington, DC area for a soccer tournament as a teenager and going to a party with the guy we were staying at. Every single person at the party knew all of the words to every song on that record and they all had their own copy. Unfortunately for the band, none of them had ever purchased the record - they all just made tapes of it from each other.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Strokes have unveiled their long-awaited new album, Reality Awaits - their first in six years - on July 24, 2026, via Cult Records/RCA Records. The LP features singles that have quickly become fan favorites: "Going Shopping" and "Falling out of Love." Reality Awaits awaits.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.
