James McMurtry is an artist from Texas who grew up in Virginia although he seems Texas through and through. He's the son of Pulitzer-Prize winning author, Larry McMurtry, and it shows in his lyrics.
If you like songs that contain characters and stories, McMurtry is for you. And this album is a great introduction into his work. Songs like "Painting By Numbers", "Terry", "I'm Not From Here", and the title track are great tracks that transcend from a singer-songwriter record to a full blown rock and roll record with the help of a solid band.
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Awfully Good Times, PYNKIE, Greg Bullock, Countermoon, Wax Seal, Banquets, the dt's, and Yawn Mower. Plus a look back at "Vacancy" by Skytop Motel.
One of the most innovative bands in pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center in Carteret, NJ. The British band's Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour 2025 is an extension of the group's first US tour in over three decades.
There's a new club and they want to let everybody in. Asbury Park Indie Rockers, Forever King Clark have announced their new EP entitled,"Five Dollar Yacht Club".
