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Hidden In Plain View releases "Wildfire"

New Jersey's Hidden In Plain View has released a new single "Wildfire." The band will perform at 2022's Furnace Fest in September, their show since their appearance at the 25 Year Warped Tour Anniversary show in Atlantic City in 2019.

 
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Long-Running Chicago Punks Counterpunch Release "Rewire"

Chicago’s melodic punk rock darlings Counterpunch return with Rewire, their long-awaited follow-up LP to 2014’s acclaimed Bruises. Delivering a patented blend of potent harmonies and showcasing exactly what they do best, Rewire ushers in a new era for the punk rock stalwarts.

Seiran Come Face To Face With Guilt In New Single “Before It Ends”

Seiran reveal their emotionally heaviest track yet. “Before It Ends” opens with the intense depression-grappling line “Colorless blood is on my hands, God is calling me for what I’ve done to myself,” as vocalist Shin comes face to face with his own guilt and frustration. This banger of a track encompasses dark heart pounding riffs juxtaposed by leads twinkling with optimism and grotesque vocals highlighted by hip-hop style cleans.

Frantic City shares Opening Night Party Lineup

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The new Atlantic City music festival Frantic City has shared details of the event’s official opening night party on Friday, September 23 at Bourré at 8:00pm. Performers include Samiam, who will also perform the next day at the main event, as well as New Jersey natives The Ergs and Night Birds. The night will be hosted by comedian Natalie Cuomo.

Hawthorne Heights Announces Final Lineups for Festival Dates

(OHIO) -- Platinum selling emo legends, Hawthorne Heights, have announced the final lineup for the Ohio date of their upcoming IS FOR LOVERS FESTIVAL, a multi-city experience set to make three stops in summer 2022 – Wichita, KS (August 27), Denver, CO (August 28) and Cincinnati, OH (September 10) – which features lineups carefully curated by the band themselves. Newly announced acts for the final date include: New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, The Amity Affliction, Silverstein, Real Friends, Holding Absence, Kississippi, Caracara, LURK, Leggy, Tweens, Vacation, The Raging Nathans, and Winona Fighter.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 21-27, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 21-27, 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/20/25




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




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/16/25






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Country music artist Easton Corbin will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thurday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. Easton has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade.


Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo




McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda




The Newton Theatre presents Everclear on March 8th




Outpost in the Burbs hosts LOD WinterFest 25 Songwriters in the Round on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival

(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.


The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on January 24th




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




The Genesis Show to recreate A Trick of The Tail at The Newton Theatre






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