Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris
by Bob Makin - published 2026-01-30
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/29/2026
by Danny Coleman - published 2026-01-29
So much is made, especially in today's political and human climate of "The haves" and "The have nots," the rich vs poor, beliefs vs beliefs and then there are those among us who believe that kindness in any form should take precedence; Ken Freirich is one of those people.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 27 to February 2, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from January 27 to February 2, 2026 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.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel
by Bob Makin - published 2026-01-23
It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel has made an even more powerful statement about the Minneapolis ICE victim.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/22/2026
by Danny Coleman - published 2026-01-22
"Rinny," that is correct, it's my first album ever but I do have an acoustic one coming shortly too but that has all different songs on it than the "Rinny" album," said a very enthusiastic Amber West as her debut album "Rinny" is releasing on Friday January 23.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 20-26, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from January 20-26, 2026 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 1/19/26
by Lazlo - published 2026-01-19
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Tiny Cities, The Melancholy Kings, Jay Ingstrup, Bamberdost, furiousBall, Evil6, Steam Enginess, Jason Didner and the Drive, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Bruce Tunkel. Plus a look back at "M.L. King" by Jon Caspi.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions
by Bob Makin - published 2026-01-16
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Light the Room," the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/15/2026
by Danny Coleman - published 2026-01-15
"I'm doing fantabulous today. I'm from Berlin, Maryland, it's a very small town, one street light, lots of cops and everyone knows each other," chuckled young singer-songwriter Callum who will be making the trip up from the Terrapin state for two February shows, the first of which is at Flounder Brewing in Hillsborough, NJ and the second on February 22 at John & Peter's in New Hope, PA as part of Mike Montrey's Songwriter Showcase.
