BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/21/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-08-21
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 releases by orionfalls, NOT YER BABY, Alibi, Signal Valley, Levy Okun, Modern Crybaby, and Mike Noordzy. Plus a look back at "The Life You're Faking" by The Dipsomaniacs.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dirty Stayouts" by Shawn Mars

by Bob Makin - published 2023-08-18
"Dirty Stayouts" by veteran Jersey rocker Shawn Mars is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites....8/17/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-08-17
"That's right," laughed a very jovial Tommy Castro, "The record has been out for a while but it's summertime so we're hitting all of the spots. We've been to Europe a couple of times this year and that's where I'm at now, I'm calling you from Romania; we have a show here and then head back to the States for a private event in Minnesota, a festival in New Hampshire and the gig at Somers Point and The Iridium. We are just keeping busy and we'll finally be home in September and I'll get a chance to hang around my house and relax for a few weeks (laughs)."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place August 15-21, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 15-21, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/14/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-08-14
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 releases by LIVIA, LKFFCT, Better Weather, Cinema Star, Matt Wade, Vincent Brue, and ghost in the washing machine. Plus a look back at "My Reign" by Michelle Vecchione.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "See My Friends" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin - published 2023-08-11
"See My Friends," one of two contributions by the Highland Park-based power-pop outfit The Grip Weeds to the brand new "JEM Records Celebrates Ray Davies," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/10/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-08-10
It's all a feel good thing; know what I mean? There are a few one-offs but this is a nice string because we have about five gigs in the area," laughed Blues great Toronzo Cannon as he discussed his upcoming August 16 show at New York's famed Iridium, lyrics, pizza and much more. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place August 8-14, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 8 to August 14, 2023 along with our featured listings. 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 8/7/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-08-07
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 releases by BreakTime, DLFC, Chris Batten & The Woods, The Deflators, Don Ryan & The Blank Canvas Movement, furiousBall, and Matt Fisher & the Telephone Junkies. Plus a look back at "Time to Burn" by The Number Theory.