Here's a cool new track called "I'm In a Bad Way" from New Jersey based PJ Bond . I honestly don't have a whole lot to say about it other than it reminds me a bit of Jeff Tweedy meets Jim James, and that is of course a positive. The song is said to possibly be on a new LP out in 2012 but this has yet to be confirmed. I'd suggest spinning this one right before bed on one of these rainy days we've been having recently. Download: PJ Bond - I'm In a Bad Way [...]
The scene at Maxwell's took on a sentimental tone on Friday with post-punk anit-folkies The Waltz, a one man gig, followed by New Jersey native PJ Bond , on his acoustic, backed by a multi-instrumentalist on drums, melodica, and electric guitar.
New Brunswick native, PJ Bond has just released a new EP through Jersey City's Black Numbers . The six song acoustic effort was record April, 22nd 2010 in Vienna, Austria and is appropriately titled 22 April: Vienna, Austria . The release is available as digital download for only $3. You can pick it up at Black Numbers' Bandcamp . Preview the song "Grow Your Smile Wide" below.
Longrunning punk webzine Pastepunk has teamed up with Beartrap PR to release a free compilation celebrating its 12th anniversary. NJ's own PJ Bond and Banquets are among the 17 bands on the compilation. Download it here . Banquets have a few shows lined up including a performance at The Fest 9 in Florida. Upcoming Shows October 27th-Trenton,NJ @ Mill Hill Saloon November 6th-New Brunswick,NJ @ Little Richards November 12th-Brooklyn,NY @ The Acheron
One listen. That's all it took to infect me with the alt-grungy singer songwriter treat that was PJ Bond's last album, You Didn't Know I was Alphabetical . Riding the crest of some amazing singer-songwriters that we've reviewed here at the Ripple recently like Matt Pond and Cory Case , PJ Bond crafted an album that literally defined the singer/songwriter genre. At times sassy and poppy, at others melancholic and sparse, You Didn't Know I was Alphabetical never failed to captivate. When I was a kid, [...]
Radfest was this past weekend. I saw some bands. Not every band I saw is mentioned below, and unfortunately I had to leave early Saturday before most of the headliners. Instead of trying to describe every show, h ere's the Totally RT-able day-and-a-half of Radfest recap. Every entry in 140 characters or less. Oh yeah, follow me on Twitter: @deckfight [...]
PJ Bond- You Didn't Know I was Alphabetical Riding the crest of some amazing singer-songwriters that we've reviewed here at the Ripple recently like Matt Pond and Cory Case , PJ Bond has crafted an album that literally defines the singer/songwriter genre. At times sassy and poppy, at others melancholic and sparse, You Didn't Know I was Alphabetical never fails to captivate and demonstrates a brilliant songsmith at the peak of his form. PJ Bond , a New Jersey Native, has spent the majority [...]
PJ Bond tour dates PJ Bond is hitting the U.K. and mainland Europe in support of his latest full-length, "You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical ", released in late 2009 by Black Numbers in LP and CD format. [ Download "You, Too" mp3 ] MAR 16 - London, England @ The Library MAR 17 - Nottingham, England @ Chameleon Arts Cafe MAR 18 - Manchester, England @ The Sweatbox MAR 19 - Girvan, [...]
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New Brunswick's Communipaw has just released their self titled debut. That's not all though. The indie rock group has decided, like many other artists today, to give it away for free! Communipaw is doing this through a partnership with Sound as Language , a South Carolina music blog that promotes independent music. Simply head over to Sound as Language , click on the album cover and get to downloading. Feel free to preview a track off the record titled "Take Over" below. Though the group does not currently have any shows scheduled, they do [...]
Black Numbers , PJ Bond is currently in the middle of his national tour. Two days from now Billy Wallace & the Waltz will join up with PJ in St. Louis. The pair will be touring together for two weeks, which will include a date at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick Saturday, February 13th. Also on the bill will be Let Me Run. If you can't make it out that night Mr. Bond will also be playing The Fire in Philadelphia the next night. The former Outsmarting Simon front man just released, You [...]
PJ Bond is the kind of guy who absolutely rules open mic sessions. The guy who could play for 6 hours without repeating a song, if only the owner let him. The kind of guy who plays 14 songs you've never heard before and all of which you love, but you don't want to tell him you like it for fear of not recognizing something classic by someone important. The kind of guy who has developed such a studied appreciation of so many different artists and styles that even when the song is an original, it feels like it [...]
Mp3's of artists performing in the NJ area this week! Neon Indian - Should Have Taken Acid With You The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Everything With You PJ Bond - You, Too The Early November [...]
Capgun Coup: "Sitting on the Sidewalk" Enjoying the few songs I've heard from Capgun Coup's new album, Maudlin . Released last week from Team Love, the Omaha group spent some time in the famed Hotel Frank making some nice lo-fi, complemented with some cool 60s surf vibes. I thought of Birds of Avalon, Be Your Own Pet, The Vivian Girls and Times New Viking (gotta stop posting about them). Maybe they're all similar in style rather than substance. Check Capgun Coup here at Team Love and on [...]
PJ Bond "You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical" donation based download To celebrate today's official release of " You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical ", the latest full-length from PJ Bond , Black Numbers is making the ten-song album available as a donation-based download for the next week. Go here to grab a digital copy of the record - and make a donation! A 12" or CD version is available. Listen to " You, Too [...]
Former Outsmarting Simon front man and The Color Fred guitarist, PJ Bond has finally released his first solo album. You Didn't Know I was Alphabetical drops today as a pay what you want download. Yes, that means you can pay nothing for it, but PJ Bond isn't Radiohead so you should try not to be a cheap bastard. The album is out on NJ's premiere rock/punk label, Black Numbers . Go here to pick it up. PJ is also busy touring the country in support of the release. You can check [...]
It's your lucky day! Black Numbers is currently giving away a free downloadable sampler for your listening pleasure. The sampler includes tracks from Static Radio NJ, The Arteries, PJ Bond, Higher Giant, Over Stars and Gutters, Broadway Calls, Purpose, and Rock Star. The digital sampler will only be available for a limited time, so get on downloading it! Track listing below. 1. Static Radio NJ – Places 2.Higher Giant – See You Later, Chopstick 3. PJ Bond – Skin and Bones 4.The Arteries – Three Cats 5.Over Stars and Gutters – [...]
Beginning Sunday, PJ Bond (New Brunswick, NJ) will be touring the East Coast and parts of the Midwest. He just finished a two week trek across the U.K., and is playing shows in support of his latest full-length, You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical . The album is being released by Black Numbers in LP and CD format on November 10th. Listen to "You Too," and get the free Black Numbers digital sampler that features another PJ track, "Skin And Bones." music for your ears: You Too [...]
PJ Bond US tour dates Beginning on Sunday and through the month of November, New Brunswick, NJ's PJ Bond will be touring the US, covering most of the East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The ex-Outsmarting Simon front man - fresh off a two week trek across the UK - is playing shows in support of his latest full-length, You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical ... not to mention the homeless / life [...]
Black Numbers is pleased to announce that it will release You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical, the latest full-length from New Brunswick, NJ native and ex-Outsmarting Simon front man PJ Bond. The album, which will be released November 10th on both vinyl and CD formats, is now up for pre-order from the label. Black Numbers will [...]
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