The EAST COST ROCKER (EC ROCKER) is a publication that was printed weekly in the mid-to-late 80s and early 90s. It covered the local NY/NJ tri-state area music scene along with well known national artist.
The alternative newspaper AQUARIAN was founded in 1969. In 1986 after 637 issues it changed its name to EAST COST ROCKER. In 1992 after 326 issues as EAST COST ROCKER the magazine changed back to AQUARIAN WEEKLY. It is accompanied by a pull-out section EAST COST ROCKER, which is freely distributed.