Music Previews for the Week of April 3-9, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from April 3 to April 9, 2023 and a look at shows coming next week.  New Jersey Stage offers previews of events 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 4/3/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-04-03
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 Pepperwine, Fox Teeth, Janitor, and Terra Filia.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Never Meant to Be" by Jim Mill

by Bob Makin - published 2023-03-31
“Never Meant to Be,” the latest single from Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Jim Mill’s new EP, “Unhappy Hour,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/30/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-03-30
“I have an hour and a half of mostly acoustic style songs and I'm in the process of editing 15 music videos so, I am busy," laughed a jovial and excited Joe Bouchard as he discussed his upcoming show at Factory Records in Dover, NJ. "People keep saying, you should do more of your own solo songs so, that's what we did; it's a duo, it's myself on acoustic guitar and my girlfriend, my partner; she plays the Stratocaster. I do the singing and most of the rhythm and then she fills in the parts that need to be played so yeah, it's all good and I’m having fun.”  

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/27/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-03-27
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 AFTYN, Jim Mill, The Wag, The Blakes, Renee Maskin & The Mysterious Wilds, Phoneboy, Erika Sherger, and crowded shoulders.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Small Town Factory" by Joe Normal

by Bob Makin - published 2023-03-24
With his brand new album "Public Works," Springsteen-like blue-collar singer-songwriter Joe Normal pays homage to his hometown of Elizabeth, a place known for its importance in Revolutionary American history and industry, as well as its notorious struggles with environmental issues and crime.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/23/22

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-03-23
“We shoved off on February 16 and planned to get home on March 16th and then we have the show in the northeast Ohio area and then we're back on the road for a couple of short runs over the next two weekends; we've been busy.”  

Remember When...The Good Ol’ Days

by Lee Mrowicki - published 2023-03-20
Yes, I am guilty myself. I admit it. Just thinking about what we refer to as the Good Ol' Days. When we would go out to a club to see a favorite band two, maybe three times a week and stay out till 2am. Then without blinking an eye, get up for work the next day... no problem...right, after the second cup of coffee we’re raring to go to work.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/20/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-03-20
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 Quiz Show, The Maravines, The Gumbo Gumbas, Big Rips, and Wet Methods.