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Will Wood releases "You Liked This (Okay, Computer!)"

The musician and multi-media artist Will Wood unleashed a dystopian black comedy satire entitled “You Liked This (Okay Computer!)” on Friday, June 10th with the online premiere and exclusive interview hosted by V13.

 
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RZN8R to Release Debut Album, "Closing The Golden Gate"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- RZN8R (pronounced “resonator”) is the moniker of Oakland-raised, Brooklyn-based producer and singer Derek Buckwalter. RZN8R draws from a wide array of influences, fusing his passions for singing, beats, and new thought spirituality to craft lush, deep, and hypnotic grooves. Set to release his debut album Closing The Golden Gate on July 1, 2022, SF Weekly says RZN8R’s music “leaves the listener feeling invigorated and inspired,” while DoTheBay says, “the expressive electronic beats and hair-raising synths pulsing from RZN8R strike a spiritual nerve.”

Ferocious Designs releases single “Now or Never” to benefit gun-violence prevention efforts

Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released the single and video for “Now or Never,” with proceeds from downloads/streams of the track to be donated to gun-violence prevention efforts.  

2022 William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest Series

(BRISTOL, PA) -- Bristol Riverside Theatre’s William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest is returning to the Bristol Township Amphitheater with a line-up that will literally rock audiences through the decades. This summer’s concert series is bigger and better than ever, with performances announced from The Commodores (July 15), Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics with special guest Eddie Holman (July 16), Indigo Girls (August 25), 70’s Flashback (August 26), and culminating with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (September 9-10). All shows will be held at Bristol Township’s outdoor amphitheater located at 2501 Bath Road.

Colombian-American Indie Musician to Release "Best of" Compilation

(MORGANVILLE, NJ) -- Diego Allessandro, the former front man of the two-time Asbury Music Award Top Americana Band nominee Lot 25, announced on TikTok the release of “The Best of Diego Allessandro 2012-2022” through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other major digital retailers and streaming services on July 3, 2022. The compilation is made of 17 tracks from Allessandro’s 5 solo albums and the lone Lot 25 album, 2016’s ‘Eden Boulevard’ as well as 2017 single ‘Lonely in Brooklyn.’ All new recordings of the 18 songs will feature new arrangements, some in new keys and contributions from some of Allessandro’s past collaborators. 



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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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