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Taking Back Sunday Celebrates Release of "152"

From throwing a house show to crashing a wedding, Taking Back Sunday has done it all – and that's just within this past year. The beloved rock band released their eighth studio album (and Fantasy Records debut) 152 on October 27th and with it have reminded fans around the world that they’ve still got plenty of surprises up their sleeves.

 
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Jonas Brothers Join Forces With Bailey Zimmerman on "Strong Enough"

Globally celebrated, multi-platinum trio Jonas Brothers recruited rapidly rising, multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman for their new single entitled "Strong Enough' out now.

Light of Day Winterfest 2024 to Take Place January 12-28

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2024, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, Philadelphia, New York City and Rockland County. "Bob's Birthday Bash", headlined by Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, will take place on Saturday, January 20 at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre. Performances run from January 12-28, 2024.

Colossal Street Jam Releases New Single "No Way to Live"

New Jersey rock band Colossal Street Jam has released their single, "No Way to Live," with Independent, taste-maker label, Fretbar Records. With soaring vocals from front-man Gene Potts, Hammond organ by Eric Safka, melodic guitar in the talented hands of Sal Marra, and a rhythmic foundation from Dave Halpern, this new release has a music video slated for release in late November, followed by the full album in 2024.

Southpaw Honored at 2023 Josie Music Awards

(NASHVILLE, TN) -- New Jersey-based country music trio Southpaw was named "Country Group of the Year" at the 2023 Josie Music Awards, held October 22nd at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The group was also awarded Modern Country Song of the Year honors for its single "Your Name," which was released earlier this year.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Fever" by Lisa Bouchelle

While mixing her next album, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Lisa Bouchelle has dropped a new video for "Fever" from her 2022 full-length debut LP "Jump In."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/9/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 7-13, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/6/25






 

MORE NEWS

Once upon a time, Jersey rocker Glen Burtnik played Paul McCartney in the Broadway production of "Beatlemania." A tasty chunk of his career has explored Beatlemania ever since, including his current band The Weeklings, one of America's most unique celebrations of The Fab Four.


Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Issues Call for Papers: Born to Run at 50




SOPAC's Cabaret in the Loft Series presents performances by Donna Vivino and Dominic Scaglione




Katchats with Callum - the girl with the purple hair




Kean Stage presents Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025




Princeton Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Maestro's 60th Birthday at Concerts January 11-12




Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival






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