National Recording Registry Inducts Music from Madonna, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah and More

Madonna's cultural ascent with "Like a Virgin," Mariah Carey's perennial No. 1 Christmas hit, Queen Latifah's groundbreaking "All Hail the Queen" and Daddy Yankee's reggaeton explosion with "Gasolina" are some of the defining sounds of the nation's history and culture that will now join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The 2023 class also includes the first sounds of a video game to join the registry with the Super Mario Bros. theme, powerful voices of women, important inductions of Latin music, and classic sounds of rock and pop from the 1960s to the '80s.

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Jonas Brothers release "Waffle House" single

(NEW YORK, NY) -- GRAMMY® Award-nominated powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers dropped their new single "Waffle House" via Republic Records on April 7th. It sets the stage for the launch of their sixth full-length record, The Album, on May 12th.

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Christian Beach is offering 35% off his entire Bandcamp discography this weekend

Christian Beach, a longtime fixture of the New Jersey music scene, is celebrating the third anniversary of the release of his DoubleLife EP by offering fans (a little over) a third off his discography available on Bandcamp from Friday, April 7, through Monday, April 10. April 7 is another Bandcamp Friday, when the music distribution service waives its revenue share to help support artists, while April 10 marks the date of DoubleLife's release in 2020.

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Cranston Dean to Release "Northern Town"

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Cranston Dean will release his 6th album, Northern Town, on May 11, 2023. The singer-songwriter is sharing songs created over the span of several years and sharpened in front of live audiences in venues from New England to the Jersey Shore. The album will also be available for purchase on his website or from the artist directly at any of his shows in physical or digital form.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hologram" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Hologram" from "The Wind Can Be So Cruel" the debut EP of the new duo Tiny Cities, featuring Melissa Anthony and Dennis King

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An Interview with Michael Patrick about Leaving a Day Job Behind and Playing Music Full-time

Michael Patrick is a Americana singer-songwriter who has played well over 2,000 live shows in the tri-state area, released six albums from 2004's Roots & Branches to 2023's Crossing Bridges, and created popular shows like his Johnny Cash "Ring of Fire" tribute. A few years ago, he moved to the Hunterdon County area. Halfway through 2023, Michael made an even bigger life decision - he decided to leave his full-time job and play music full-time.

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Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years

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Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra

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Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at bergenPAC

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Levoy Theatre presents Jersey Native Zach Westcott