
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.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/29/23
by Danny Coleman - published 2023-06-29
"I did three months of solid work on the music before the tour and then another month of administration on visas, flights, hotels and the music; it was quite stressful and a lot of work but it is what we do," laughed a very jovial Martin Barre as he discussed his latest "A Brief History of Tull" tour featuring nothing but songs from the legendary rock band.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place June 27 to July 3, 2023
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from June 27 to July 3, 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 6/26/23
by Lazlo - published 2023-06-26
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 Hubbell Benson, BreakTime, Marc Ambrosia, The Vaughns, Andrew John, LIVIA and a look back at SSRi's "Go! Fight! Win!"

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Fill It with Love" by The Wag
by Bob Makin - published 2023-06-23
In the midst of celebrating its 25th year as a band, Jersey Shore-based The Wag will jump the pond next week by continuing the festivities with a week-long tour of London.