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Low Cut Connie Announces First-Ever Live Album

Low Cut Connie announced his first-ever live album CONNIE LIVE which will be released on November 1, 2024 via Contender Records. The 13-song collection is a companion to Adam Weiner's concert film and documentary ART DEALERS that was recently released theatrically around the country and is now available for purchase on-demand and physically.

 
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Singer-Songwriter Rhonette Smith releases new song for World Mental Health Day

New Jersey singer-songwriter Rhonette Smith has released "Exhale", her first digital single in five years, in honor of World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2024). Rhonette is a strong supporter of normalizing conversations around mental health. In this track, she explores the physical sensations that come when experiencing anxiety and relief.

Hugh Jackman's "From New York, With Love" Shows to Take Place at Radio City Music Hall

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Hugh Jackman, the Academy Award® nominated and Tony, GRAMMY and Golden Globe winning performer, announced an exciting series of 24 performances at Radio City Music Hall. These special shows will kick off the weekend of January 24, 2025, and will continue through select weekends in April, May, June, July, August, September with the final shows on October 3-4, 2025.

The Giraffes release "Cigarette"

Brooklyn alternative rock outfit The Giraffes has released their eighth album 'Cigarette' - a hypnotic, psychedelic ethnic-tinged rock score for our current age of decay and disappointment, fear and fury, idiocy and hope. This long-awaited and loaded 7-track offering is full of surprises, taking new risks with subject matter and composition while maintaining the intensity and dexterity fans know and love.

googly eyes Releases Debut EP

googly eyes has released her debut EP, Starlet, following up knockout single "Internet Star" and her stunning introduction, "Bareback on the Motherfucking Plains". Starlet will be a landmark release for not just the artist but her label as well, as googly eyes is the first outside artist signed to Tove Lo’s independent label Pretty Swede Records.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Without a Fight” by Dave Vargo

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Dave Vargo's "Without a Fight," which is featured in episode six of season six of Netflix's hit show "Virgin River."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/2/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 31, 2024 to January 7, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Skin I'm In" by BLUES People






 

MORE NEWS

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Good Co., Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass throughout the next few weeks.


BLUES People Are On A Mission To 'Win Over Hearts & Minds' At The 2025 International Blues Challenge




BlowUpRadio.com to Broadcast Rock Against Hate Webathon With New Compilation Albums




A Tribute to Southside Johnny




The Newton Theatre presents Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson Lake & Palmer






 

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




Avenel PAC presents Willie Nile with opener James Mastro




Albert Music Hall presents Winter Hootenanny in the Pines






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