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[theavengingmusicjournalist]

Rocking and Rolling @ Noise in the Attic Sun. April 23 for The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Jon Conte

“I love playing Noise in the Attic cause it’s so personal and real,” said 20-year-old alternative folk and jazz musician Jon Conte. Conte, originally from Oakhurst, discusses the intimacy of Noise in the Attic. He said that having the opportunity to play in front of a smaller audience allows for connection with those who are listening and are passing through a special meaning within the musician’s music.

Noise is giving back to the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for this Sunday’s show! Come with some non-perishables or donate 5 dollars at the door. Conte said sharing his music makes him feel like his art is spreading some love and peace through to his audience. “I love that I get to put a smile on some faces and share a laugh,” continued the musician.

The soulful and heartfelt singer-songwriter has only recently brought his music to the outside world. “I taught myself how to play guitar in the 6th grade and realized I had much more then just love for playing. I had a hidden talent that I just put out for the public to hear this last year,” said the artist. Discussing the influence of his mother, Conte says she is the one who has always told him to make his art known—to show his talent. Additionally, Conte’s mom is his best friend.

In pursuing his art, Conte explains his music writing process, saying that his music is composed from out of his dreams, thoughts and past experiences. The alternative folk and jazz artist continues having said, “I write my music as ballads that tell a full complete story,” and if you have heard Conte’s music you would feel this so honestly. The music Conte composes feels and transcends with emotion and a part of the musician that might not be known if not for his music.

As for inspirations, Jon says he is inspired by his mother, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, The Devil Makes Three, Trampled by Turtles, and Bright Eyes. All should expect to have a kick ass time with lots of smiles and love.

Meg Cannon

Meg Cannon from Oceanport is a first time performer at Noise in the Attic! 22-years-old, Cannon said she is looking forward to her first experience. To add, the musican tells how fulfilling it is to be able to give back, saying, “Giving back to those in need is an incredibly fulfilling experience and I love that I am lucky enough to do that while playing music.”

Having been singing, writing, and playing music since the age of eight, Cannon’s style of music has definitely changed and developed over the years. However, she has always been captivated by the raw singer-songwriter style, adding that the music she has listened to throughout her life has influenced her. “I would say that I'm the in between of many different genres: a little rock and roll, a little indie, a little country and blues—I love it all,” said Cannon.

In terms of loving it all, the art of music, and art in general, is quite special to the rock n’roll, indie musician, saying she loves that they have no rules. “It's a language in itself, and I feel that it is the only thing on this planet that can really tie us all together,” said Cannon.

Loving intimate performances, Cannon is excited to bring people on a journey with her music this Sunday. The many different inspirations of the art loving and long-time musician, gives way to this journey her music extends. One of the ways Cannon focuses on her music writing is by using imagery and symbols to bring her musical stories to life. Cannon wants people to be able to see what they hear--feel what she sees.

Alexander Iannone

“It feels great being able to entertain so that people in need can have food. Every little bit helps. At one point in my life, my family needed to go to food pantries because we couldn't afford food, so giving back is awesome,” said 24-year-old Alexander Iannone from Staten Island, New York. It is a happy thought, thinking that Sunday we will be able to contribute food to food banks that can provide for families in need as your’s needed. 

Iannone moved to Howell when he was 12-years-old and, at this point, considers himself a New Jersian. That can be a hard thing to say when you come from New York. The world seems so different in New Jersey from New York when you make such a move… at least that was my experience.

As a violinist, Iannone says that he has played Noise in the Attic a couple times with the band We’re Ghosts Now. “This will be the first time I'm performing a set alone with my own originals (aside from a few open mics), so this is a special event for me,” adds the musician.

As for Iannone’s originals, he considers his genres as surf/garage. Always into garage rock, Iannone has listened to The Strokes, The Artic Monkeys, and The White Stripes since he was little. “It wasn't until about 3 or 4 years ago that I developed a love for surf rock,” said Iannone, “There's something about drippy delay and fuzz that hits me harder than any other genre. It helps to think of the theme from Pulp Fiction.” Right on!

Music has always been the garage and surf musician’s best way of self expression. Writing about his experiences, Iannone also writes songs about fictional stories. Therefore, the musician said to expect songs with those connotations in a surfy and garagey vibe!

“I'm inspired by the music I listen to, my family, the local music scene and, more than anything, all of you,” said the musician when asked about his inspirations, “If I play my set and can get at least one person to smile, then I feel accomplished. It keeps me going.

Dan Whitener

Dan Whitener, 29, just turning on 30-years-old, is coming to play from the roots of blue grass at this Sunday’s Noise in the Attic.  Alone, Whitener’s considerable blue grass influence stems back to his childhood, growing up listening to his father play such an American staple music genre.

Just starting to play more locally, developing happiness in Whitener to play Noise, he talks about his style of music and what he loves about it’s inspirational history: “I love the way that bluegrass takes American roots music and modernizes it into something new, while still being true to its origins. And rock, gospel, blues, and country music all do this too. I incorporate all those sounds into my own music,” said the self described modern roots musician (which is really, really sweet, by the way).

Native of Washington D.C., having moved to Matawan, Whitener, like Alexander Iannone and many of the musicians you will here tonight, explains music as his outlet for self-expression, for it is the best way he can express himself. “I'm happy that my songs can give people some comfort and enjoyment,” said the musician.

Coming out with a new EP, Whitener will be playing some new music amongst some music from his past bands this Sunday night. Be sure to look out for what Dan Whitener is coming out with next!

As for Sunday’s cause, Whitner said, “It's one of the best feelings; I always try to give people some needed comfort when I play music, but when I get to help provide real aid at the same time, that's even better.” And through the power of your music and goodwill, people will be gracious from your help, amongst the audiences and that’s wonderful...

Ashley McKinley

“My mom always took me to horse farms before we lived on them, and we always drove around listening to country music. I fell in love with R&B on my own, and I think that's where I learn from vocally,” said 21-year-old Ashley McKinley from Howell.

The musician says she believes her music is a blend of what she knows, describing her genre of music style as a blend of pop, folk, and country. “I came to be the musician I am with the guidance of other talented musicians and the passion that I have for it on my own,” said McKinley.

McKinley said that one of the aspects of music she loves is the way it feels, able to mimic and question life and the situations life may have in store for us. I suggest all come on down to Noise in the Attic to hear the pop-folk-country musician bring art to life and life to art. Watching McKinley grow as an artist in her blog, traveling and live performances, she is not one to miss.

“It feels amazing,” said McKinley when asked how it felt to be a performer at Noise in the Attic. She includes, “I think it's our duty in life to give back and to help others in any way we can. I love Noise in the Attic! I love that music brings people together to help support charitable causes.

[amandalombardo]

@joncontemusic at Asbury Park Music Foundation on December 30, 2016 in Asbury Park, New Jersey more photos available on my website (link in bio) -- #amandalombardophotography #amandalombardo #concertphotography #concertphotographer #concert #photography #photographer #audioloveofficial @iconcertphoto #iconcertphoto #jonconte (at Asbury Park Music Foundation)

[david-ion]

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[amfm-mag]

Tonight we got @iman_omari in the house! His set is surrounded by fam, we got @bonitaappleblunt_ and @_stepchild on decks and @schenaymosley and @joncontent on the stage too! Slide to musicbymay.com for tickets if there's some left!

[fablethegreat]

This is the MOVE tonight! BE THERE!!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #Repost @beatlofisocial (@get_repost) ・・・ This Sunday | #beatsxanime Presented by @beatlofisocial Location: @deadboltbar Special Guest @sherm.wolf Residents @radiorashid @theinternationalmc @cuzzinvinny90 @iamslota S/o to @joncontent for the alley-oop. #chicagobeats #chicagobeatmaker #beatlofisocial #lofisocial #sp404 #sp404sx #sp202 #akai #mpc #mpc2000xl #korgelectribe #electribe (at Deadbolt)

[unkfunk]

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[powahowse]

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[viviansinya-blog]

Shot and chopped by Vivian Sinya. When Jon Content isn't lending a hand to The WHOevers or Neak, he's working on music of his own and that's just what we have here. "The Layover", featuring Kevin Cassanova, is the latest look from Jon's new project due...

Hey Everybody, Check it out! "The Layover" was featured on FAKESHORE DRIVE, one of Chicago's hottest hip hop blogs. Big ups to Jon Content and Kevin Cassanova. This is the second time one of my videos have appeared on this blog. Let's keep it going

[charlyhustle]

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[david-ion]

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[david-ion]

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[amfm-mag]

Our #mcm today is @iman_omari who will be performing at AMFM this Saturday! We also got fam on the bill our @bonitaappleblunt_ , @_stepchild, @schenaymosley alongside @joncontent! We can't wait for the show, and want you to come too! Peep @musicbymay for tickets and slide through our Producer Series this Thursday at Virgin Hotels for a chance to win a pair of tickets!

[david-ion]

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[powahowse]

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[powahowse]

Team P.M.V is on the grind the homie Jon Content is featured on J.I.T.T.'s Unveiled Truth check him out on the track Hip-Hop Clones