BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/17/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-07-17
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 The Antoine Poncelet Band, illuminihilation, Tyler Elden, Lily Enos, Quality Living, The Tea & Whiskey, Hello Whirled, Danello, Drive, Kid & Funeral Doors, CR and The Nones, Goodbye Friend, and GIN WAR. Plus a look back at "Summer and Smoke" by Ken Shane.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Strange Violence" by The Antoine Poncelet Band

by Bob Makin - published 2023-07-14
The Antoine Poncelet Band's new single, "Strange Violence," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/13/22

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-07-13
So, I'm sort of a slow processor and this album has been in my head for a while," says Beth Bombara about her August 4 release, "It All Goes Up." "I have just finally taken the time to get it out of my head and into the studio which has been in the process over the last year or so and just sort of thinking back on the chaos of what we've all been through, I don't even know what to call it; you know? It's this thing that nobody in the entire world wasn't touched by the experience and so, it's really just me kind of processing it for myself and what was happening for me."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place July 10-16, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 10-16, 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.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "First Place" by Sam MacPherson

by Bob Makin - published 2023-07-07
Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson is heading home from a national tour and to celebrate, his single "First Place" is the Makin Waves Song of the Week

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/6/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-07-06
When the people at Mad Hands Records undertook the release of "American Masters Sing The Blues" nearly 20 years ago, it was done so with the intent to expose the masses to many of the talents, who for so long flew under the radar of mainstream radio and media. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place July 4-10, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 4-10, 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 7/3/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-07-03
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 Ziggy Grover, Torment Of Giants, Sean Tobin, Pat Veil, and Chitinous Mandible. Plus a look back at "Cut You Out" by Hero Pattern.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Scrimshaw" by Renee Maskin

by Bob Makin - published 2023-06-30
Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin has released her latest single on Mint 400 Records, "Scrimshaw," the video for which is a collaboration with her boyfriend, John Decker, as well as the Makin Waves Song of the Week.