FRANCESCA- Post Traumatic Love
FRANCESCA is a sophomore English and Creative Writing Major, graduating from Monmouth in 2020. Her song, “Post Traumatic Love” will be featured on After Midnight. Her favorite lyric from the song is found in the second verse: “He called me a rose and then baby, He let me wilt in his safety, Won't you please cure this disease?” She speaks about the lyric, saying that "it’s one of the more hopeful moments in the song. Being let down by past lovers, this person is now jaded. Like anyone with any sort of trauma, there are guards built to protect against potential trouble. It’s like maybe trust can be recovered and I can love again."
FRANCESCA is inspired by artists like Sabrina Claudio, Sade, Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith, Selena Quintanilla, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Donna Summer... anyone that can really groove! Her mom has also played a large part in molding FRANCESCA as an artist, as she was always playing music around the house, and has introduced her to so many of her inspirations.
FRANCESCA is inspired by artists like Sabrina Claudio, Sade, Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith, Selena Quintanilla, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Donna Summer... anyone that can really groove! Her mom has also played a large part in molding FRANCESCA as an artist, as she was always playing music around the house, and has introduced her to so many of her inspirations.
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Photos By Gena LoNigro & Riley Brouwer
Shadiyah Jai, Drew Fournier, &
Carlos Forde - All On You
Shadiyah, Drew, and Carlos are all freshmen students at Monmouth University. While Shadiyah and Drew both major in Music Industry, Carlos studies Criminal Justice. The trio is a collaborative effort that features elements of R&B and Hip Hop music.
Shadiyah's artistic influences include Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Holiday, Luther Vandross and her mother, amongst others. Carlos is inspired by Kendrick Lamar and J Cole, and Drew admires Chicago and Elvis.
Shadiyah's artistic influences include Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Holiday, Luther Vandross and her mother, amongst others. Carlos is inspired by Kendrick Lamar and J Cole, and Drew admires Chicago and Elvis.
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Photo By Emily Minieri
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Brad Kraft - Live It Up
Brad is a Senior at Monmouth, majoring in Biology with a concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology. Other than songwriting and playing guitar and ukulele, Brad enjoys music production, cooking, and going to the gym in his spare time. After graduation, Brad plans to attend St. George's University to study medicine. His favorite lyric from "Live it Up" is "So what's the point in living for the future, when the present is a gift already here? Tell me which one is a greater number: zero motivation or a six pack of beer?" Some of his musical inspirations include Neck Deep, The Wonder Years, and Zebrahead.
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Photos By Emily Minieri
Brianna Scangarello- Hold On Close
Brianna Nicole Scangarello is a freshman Music Industry Major at Monmouth, graduating in 2021. Her song, "Hold On Close", will be featured on After Midnight where she will be backed by Malibu, a Monmouth band. Some of the people that she looks up to in music are Bea Miller and Coldplay. Her favorite lyric from "Hold On Close" is, "Fool me once, shame on you... I promise this won't be the end." Fun Fact: Bri is not new to music, she has been playing piano since she was 5 years old!
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Wynward - Give Up
Wynward is a band with a raw and energetic persona that hails from Ocean County, NJ. Their sound blurs the lines between different genres, including alternative rock and grunge, revealing a rather eclectic approach to songwriting and insane musicianship across the board. The band is comprised of Jim Mill on vocals and guitar, Nick Abatemarco on bass, and John Capo on drums.
The band recently finished up their brand new studio effort, Tides. The full-length album was released on December 1st, 2017, and features a collection of rock songs that highlight the band’s fondness for great melodies, direct lyrics, and edgy energy. The band’s massive rhythm sections and thick walls of guitar echo the work of artists as diverse as Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Pearl Jam, amongst others.To find tour dates and listen to their previous work, visit their website at www.wynwardnj.com
The band recently finished up their brand new studio effort, Tides. The full-length album was released on December 1st, 2017, and features a collection of rock songs that highlight the band’s fondness for great melodies, direct lyrics, and edgy energy. The band’s massive rhythm sections and thick walls of guitar echo the work of artists as diverse as Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Pearl Jam, amongst others.To find tour dates and listen to their previous work, visit their website at www.wynwardnj.com
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Photos By Joseph Alechko
The Fall 2017 Album: Volume 11
Jacke Tripp- Bliss
Jack Haber is a freshman at Monmouth University studying Music Industry! He draws inspiration from artists like The Weeknd, Logic, Marc E Bassy, Bryson Tiller, Post Malone, and Blackbear. His personal favorite lyric from his original song, "Bliss", is "Lovin' should never hurt, passion and lust, it always burns"
Photos By Rachel Disipio
The Nooks- Bulldog's Cage
Members include: Amanda McTigue with lead vocals, Olivia Rohlfs on bass guitar and backup vocals, Brianna Musco on guitar, and Tommy Allan on the drums. The Nooks are a young Indie-Rock band from NJ who source a lot of their songwriting from their European adventures. The band draws musical inspiration from many directions, but mainly from Paramore, Pinegrove, and Grace Potter. Their latest single, "Bulldog's Cage", details the group's adventures from a weekend in the Netherlands.
Photos By Nicole Govel
Malibu- Brighter Blue
Members include: Scott Buksbaum on bass guitar and vocals, Ray Laux on lead guitar and vocals, James Spavelko on the drums, and Eric Schwartz on guitar and backup vocals. All members of the band are Freshmen students at Monmouth University, and all study Music Industry except Eric who is majoring in Political Science. As a band, they are inspired by The Strokes, The Artic Monkeys, and The Killers. Their single, "Brighter Blue", will be featured on Volume 11! Soon, you'll have their lyrics stuck in your head..."Turn the radio down, shut off the world around!"
Photos By Skye Post & Taylor Coigne
Kristen Wilczewski- I Break Free
Kristen is a Freshman student at Monmouth University studying music! Some of her artistic influences include Led Zeppelin, Guns N' Roses, Pink Floyd, Adele, Paramore, Janis Joplin, and Prince. Her favorite song lyric from her original "I Break Free" is “All this time I was too blind, all emotions were trapped inside. Confusion was my state of mind. Letting go but my hands were tied, I Break Free.”
Photos By Rachel Disipio
Tim DiDomenico- Random Words
Tim's single, "Random Words", will be featured on Volume 11, available everywhere December 6th!
His favorite lyric that he wrote is "and all the time I spent wondering about the answers, I could've learned all of the steps although i'm not a dancer." His musical influences include Phil Collins, The National, Mumford and Sons, and The Beatles. When Tim's not making music of his own, he does musical theatre, and loves to wear crocs.
His favorite lyric that he wrote is "and all the time I spent wondering about the answers, I could've learned all of the steps although i'm not a dancer." His musical influences include Phil Collins, The National, Mumford and Sons, and The Beatles. When Tim's not making music of his own, he does musical theatre, and loves to wear crocs.
Photos By Amanda McTigue
