1) "Jaded" by Addictions, The

2) "In The Static" by Agency

3) "How The Wind Must Feel" by Amy Kuney

4) "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse

5) Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys

6) Recollection by Assembly of Dust

7) "Manchester" by Beautiful South

8) Halfway Home by Bobby Strange

9) "Gimme Back My Mullet" by Born Again Floozies, The

10) "More Than You Seem" by Causeway

11) The Rise Of Palace Depression by Cryptkeeper Five, The

12) Euphoria by Echo Screen

13) What's Mine Is Yours by Eliot Morris

14) "They'll Never Know" by Finals, The

15) "Hey Kate!" by Fire Apes, The

16) Peripheral Division by Frank Thewes

17) The Swell Season by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

18) "Two Sides to Love" by Goat

19) "Radio Perfecto" by Goodfinger

20) Boys And Girls In America by Hold Steady, The

21) A Good Life by Joe Grushecky

22) "I'm Not Angry Anymore" by Jon Caspi

23) "Girl In The War" by Josh Ritter

24) "Lover To Me" by Kyte

25) "Condoleeza, Check My Posse" by Majestic Twelve, The

26) "Heck No! (I'll Never Listen to Techo)" by Maldroid

27) Under The Covers, Vol. 1 by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs

28) "In One Ear (and Out the Other)" by Michael Brett

29) The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance

30) Bleeding Diamonds by Nicole Atkins

31) "First Kids Names" by Oval Opus

32) "Hangin' in the Louvre" by Plastic Pals, The

33) "Running in Circles" by Postmark Twain

34) "Saab With Sandi" by Rackett

35) "Steady As She Goes" by Raconteurs

36) Declaration of Codependence by Rick Barry

37) "Paralyzed" by Rock Kills Kid

38) "Black Cadillac" by Roseanne Cash

39) "These Four Walls" by Shawn Colvin

40) "Hypnotized" by Singles, The

41) Unsung by Slaid Cleaves

42) "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol

43) "Blame Myself" by Sounds of Greg D

44) Kakistocracy by Spicewood Seven

45) "`54, `74, `90, 2006" by Sportfreunde Stiller

46) Greatest Hits Volume 1 by Status Green

47) "Drive" by Steven Baggs

48) The Successful Failures by Successful Failures, The

49) Songs about you by Sunday Allstars

50) "Lighting Candles in the Rain" by Tasting Grace

51) "Days Uncounted" by Temporary Grace

52) "Damnaged Goods" by Tony Tedesco

53) Sunlight Searchparty by Val Emmich

54) "Souless Endeavors Of The Fast Food Lives" by Vincent M Snyder

55) Streets Of New York by Willie Nile

56) There And Back Again by Wiser Time

57) "Sunlight and Save My Soul" by Woodfish

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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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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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