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Midtown Releases Final Tribute Song

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Punk veterans Midtown have released their new EP, We're Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here's Some Old Songs We Didn't Write. Featuring tributes to influential songs from the band's past – including Pavement's "Cut Your Hair", Lagwagon's "Know It All", and Elvis Costello's "Pump It Up" – the EP is rounded out by the band's take on "Safely", originally by Hot Rod Circuit.

 
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Kurt Baker Releases "Anchors Up"

Kurt Baker is giving fans a taste of his upcoming album 'Rock 'N' Roll Club' (out this Fall on Wicked Cool Records), with the release of the LP's first single "Anchors Up."

Wilmette Debut Title Track from "Hyperfocused"

Illinois pop punk heroes Wilmette will release their long-awaited debut full-length, Hyperfocused, on August 4, 2023 via Mutant League Records.

Nils Lofgren Releases "Nothin's Easy (For Amy)"

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band member, Crazy Horse member and solo artist Nils Lofgren has released a new song "Nothin's Easy (For Amy)" featuring vocals from Neil Young. The song is a loving tribute to his wife Amy Aiello Lofgren, who co-produced his new album Mountains that will be released on July 21. Mountains is now available for pre-order.

2023 VMAs to Be Held at Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- MTV's 2023 "VMAs" will return to New Jersey's famed Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th. Airing LIVE around the world in more than 150 countries, this year's global fan-filled spectacle will honor the best music videos of the past year with unforgettable performances, epic tributes and show-stopping appearances from music's biggest stars.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 14-20, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 14-20, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




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




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




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






 

MORE NEWS

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm. The distinctive American songwriter, pianist and three-time Grammy Award-winner is joined by yMusic, the genre-leading contemporary classical ensemble, for a performance showcasing new collaborative compositions from their critically acclaimed album Deep Sea Vents plus other favorites from Hornsby's illustrious catalog.


Levoy Theatre presents Jersey Native Zach Westcott




Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music presents Second Annual President's Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America




Outpost in the Burbs presents the Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show




NJPAC presents Chicago on July 25th






 

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.


Light of Day Winterfest to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in January




Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival




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






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