Janey Todd is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who released one album that I know of. When you hear this wildly creative album you'll wish there were more, but sadly she sort of disappeared from the music scene.
After years of seeing Janey perform solo, this album was a revalation for me to see what her music could sound like with a band behind her. Subtle instrumentation and backing vocals turns a song like "The Man Downstairs" into something mystical. As if she wanted to show the difference, she included the song's stripped down demo as well.
And you'll rarely see such a fun, upbeat song about prison as "Alcatraz". Nicole Atkins joins her on "Serpentine" - just one of many highlights on this record.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "“Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Punch Brothers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on May 14, 2026.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.
