New Jersey’s music scene has always been rich with talent, but every so often, an artist comes along that makes you stop and pay attention. One of those artists is Emerson Woolf, a singer-songwriter who, in just a short time, has established herself as a force in the Garden State’s indie music world. Emerson isn’t originally from New Jersey, but you’d never know it. After moving here about three and a half years ago, she quickly embedded herself in the Asbury Park scene, thanks in part to a chance meeting with the Cranston Dean Band while they were playing in Maine. That encounter set off a chain of events that led her to the Jersey Shore, where she found a vibrant music community that welcomed her with open arms. Since forming, Emerson Woolf & The Wishbones have been putting out music at a breakneck pace. In just over a year, they’ve released their debut EP (Not a Good Woman), a full-length album (Everything Must Go), and multiple singles, including their latest, A Corner Store Hymn. And they’re not slowing down—new music is already on the way in 2025. - Mike Ham, New Jersey Digest