1) "Mad About You" by Belinda Carlisle

2) "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling

3) "Man at the Top" by Nils Lofgren

4) "Man on the Moon" by Electric Moonshine Band

5) "Man on the Moon" by R.E.M.

6) "Man Overboard" by Matt Keating

7) "Man Scared" by Fat Lady Sings, The

8) "Manchester" by Beautiful South

9) "Mandinka" by Sinead O'Connor

10) "Manic Monday" by Bangles, The

11) "Marlene On The Wall" by Suzanne Vega

12) "Maybe It's Time" by Clues, The

13) "Maybe Tonight" by Nicole Atkins

14) "McHappiness" by Matt Keating

15) "Meaning of Life" by David W. Jacobsen

16) "Midnight Blue" by Lou Gramm

17) "Miles to Go" by Ronnie Brandt

18) "Minutes to Memories" by John Mellencamp

19) "Missing You" by John Waite

20) "Moments In Time" by Alarm, The

21) "Mona Lisa" by Chrisie Santoni

22) "Monday Over Friday" by Marwood

23) "Monkey Gone To Heaven" by Pixies

24) "More Than You Seem" by Causeway

25) "Mr. Midnight" by Deena

26) "Mud and Stone" by Loretta Hagen

27) "My Asbury Park" by Shane Cooley

28) "My Bar" by Golden West Motorlodge

29) "My Brilliant Star" by Contes, The

30) "My Little World" by Bobby Strange and Strange Nation

31) "My Sister" by Juliana Hatfield Three

 

COLUMNS

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Each year-end coverage of Makin Waves features "The Dirty Jersey Dozen," a list of the 12 indie Jersey music acts that made the most waves. Two bands that likely would be on the all-time Dirty Jersey list are Gigantic, a Jersey Shore trio inspired by the primal pop of The Pixies and Nirvana, and Alternative Tentacles recording act Buzzkill, also a trio from the days when New Brunswick was the state's best music scene.

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/17/25

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts in NJ area from April 15-21, 2025

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/14/25

 

MORE NEWS

The Newton Theatre presents John Lodge from The Moody Blues

(NEWTON, NJ) -- John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, brings his electrifying new show "Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

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William Paterson University presents An Evening with Roger McGuinn

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FRND CRCL releases "Nice Guy"

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2nd Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit for First Responders Has All-Star Lineup and Will Honor Peter Criss of Kiss with Legacy Award

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Bruce Springsteen Previews His Never-Heard "Streets Of Philadelphia" Sessions’ With "Blind Spot"

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

United Children's Music Project presents Latin Night Thursdays

(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for three Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.

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Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio with Don Sarlin

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The Newton Theatre presents Dweezil Zappa: The Rox(Postroph)y Tour

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Borgata Event Center presents Bonnie Raitt

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