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Jackie June releases "Falling Apart"

(SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- Two years have passed since the start of a global pandemic, but that didn’t stop NJ pop artist, Jackie June, from continuing to create her super infectious, original tunes. Co-written and produced by fellow artists, Kulick (Enci Records, RCA) and April Rose Gabrielli (SoHo Records, BMG), “Falling Apart” (released March 18, 2022) is a new era for the songstress, as she dives deeper into the world of pop. While you may notice a slight shift in genre, the uplifting message of hope, which June has become known for, remains the same. 

 
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Light of Day Winterfest Announces Asbury Angels Class of 2022

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day WinterFest 2022 has announced the Asbury Angels class of 2022 and inductees include Andrew “Hood” Kafafian, Kerry Layton, Jonathan T. Richardson and Billy Ryan.  The inductees will be recognized this evening at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park by Eileen Chapman, Jean Mikle and Tony Pallagrosi.

Old Currents releases "The Glory" from Upcoming Album

(GLEN ROCK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt rockers, Old Currents, released the third single off their upcoming album, The Glory, The Defeat, on March 11, 2022. With influences from ska to folk, the rock ballad, titled “The Glory,” is a unique blend of genres formulated into their own novel sound. Riddled with nostalgia, the wistful melody will take you away to a place that once was. Inspired by his mom, lead singer Jake Novak took to music to share how he has been able to overcome adversity with the life lessons from his upbringing.

Steve Forbert releases "Moving Through America"

Years before Americana music earned its own category at the Grammy Awards, Steve Forbert helped pioneer the genre's mix of folk, roots-rock, and richly delivered storytelling. He's been a torchbearer of that sound for more than four decades since, navigating the twists and turns of an acclaimed career that's taken him from gold records to Grammy nominations, from New York City's CBGB to Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, from his 1978 debut album to 2022's vital and versatile Moving Through America, out May 13 on Blue Rose. On March 11th, Forbert released a panoramic lyric video for the album's title track, a road song cataloguing towns and late-night drives though mid-America. The album will be released on Blue Rose on May 13, 2022.

Highwind releases "Sugar"

The pop-rock duo Highwind's latest single, "Sugar" was released on March 11th. This is the second single off of the bands upcoming LP Something Right In Between - scheduled for release on May 6th.



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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Let Go" by cr0wcallz

My Jersey Shore-raised nephew who goes by the stage name cr0wcallz has been killin' it as a DJ in his new hometown of New Hope, as well as his future hometown of Brooklyn.




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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 22-29, 2024






 

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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Cars, Greg Hawkes forged the sound of rock's New Wave. Together with Eddie Japan, Hawkes will be performing the Music of The Cars at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm.


Montclair State University's Cali Opera Program presents "Hansel & Gretel" on December 7th




The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour comes to bergenPAC




Middletown Arts Center to Hold Teen Band Fest on November 16th






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December

(NEWARK, NJ) -- This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. proudly present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America's top arenas coast-to-coast. The tour will kick off on October 19 at Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, AZ visiting major markets across the country, including Newark’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic.


Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock




Dueling Pianist, Who Performed on "Don't Forget the Lyrics" with Host Wayne Brady, to Play at The Community Chest's Shake Rattle and Roll Fall Celebration




IJS & Greg Burrus Present HWM Harlem Nights Across the Hudson featuring Lee Odom & Michael Gray on October 30th






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