Jersey Rock Band of the Week: STFU
Rocking Dingbatz in Clifton on January 21!
STFU is writing a new chapter in their music journey. Active between the years of 2012 and 2015, the band made a return in 2021. Since then they have been writing, recording, and rocking venues across the Jersey Rock scene. It’s been an epic ride so far and we can’t wait to see where they go. STFU singer/guitar player Harry Pomeroy described how STFU’s second life came to fruition:
“The other guitar player in STFU, his name is also Harry, hit me up in the beginning of 2021…We met up in my apartment and started jamming. We’ve just been having a great time ever since!”
STFU started out as a Pop Punk Rock outfit. While the group has retained a number of their earlier elements and continues to rock Pop Punk staples like “Beggars Can’t Be Choosers,” their sound has continued to evolve. STFU is on their way towards a progressive Metalcore identity. The shift in style is notable in their newer tracks. We’re excited to rock our way through their musical growth this week on Jersey Rock. Tune to 95.9 The RAT Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 11:30 pm to hear cuts from across their catalog. Harry Pomeroy will call in to the show each night!
Don’t miss STFU at Dingbatz in Clifton on Sunday January 21. The band will rock the popular North Jersey club on a stacked bill that includes The Bunny The Bear, Dizasterpiece, Husk, and Jersey Rock vets Hollow Heroes. Doors are at 6pm. This is an all ages show. Tickets are $15. While admission is available at the door, we recommend grabbing your tickets in advance to avoid getting shut out. Speaking of the upcoming event, Harry Pomeroy said
“There’s gonna be a ton of people. We’re playing with four other bands. I’m expecting the turn out to be crazy. I’m really looking forward to the whole event!”
Message the band on instagram to get advance tickets. Check them out at @stfunj!
Find STFU’s music on bandcamp!
Check out STFU’s latest single “ARGH!”
Top 7 Sopranos Lines Me & My Friends Still Use Regularly
The iconic Sopranos celebrated it 25th anniversary this week. Now here at the Rat, we hold this show in higher esteem than pretty much any other television series ever. Perhaps it’s the Jersey thing, or maybe it’s because the show had it’s run in our first decade of our existence, so we kind of grew with it. However I think it may be because the vernacular and cadence of what the characters said during the show, mirrors the way we, both here at work, and in our personal lives speak to each other. Truth be told, with the exception of maybe Seinfeld, I have never quoted a show more in day to day life than the Sopranos. I know. I’m a weirdo, but I’m not alone!
(Photo by HBO)
The Sopranos Thesaurus.
Both inside and outside of my career, my friends and coworkers are living out of the Sopranos thesaurus. Not a week goes by when someone, including myself jumps into a conversation with an OHHHHHHH! Or a MADONE! For a while back in 2011 I think I actually greeted everyone with “Whaddya know, whaddya say? “. It’s a sick disease, without a cure. But who wants one? Furthermore, I think trading great Sopranos lines is healthy, and liberating. It bonds you to your friends. Like it’s “This thing of ours”, so to speak. I don’t even mind when I rip a Paulie Walnuts line on a civilian, and they don’t even know what the F*ck I’m talkin’ about. First off, their reaction is priceless, and second it gives me the opportunity to proselytize to them about the religion of the Gabbagoul.
Hall Of Fame Lines.
Meanwhile, there are some Sopranos lines that are more iconic than others. those are the ones that, while maybe not used everyday, or even once a year, do lend themselves to be said from time to time. These are Hall Of Fame Soprano lines. The best under the radar quotes, that if you hit your buddy with, he’s gonna love you. However, more importantly, he’s gonna respect you!
So here are my 25th anniversary Top 5 Sopranos quotes me and my friends say. Not your friends, my friends…Capiche?
