Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/25
by Danny Coleman - published 2025-11-27
One of the first things taught to me when I began writing for The Trentonian newspaper in 2010 was, "Never write in the first person! Don't say "I." Well, how am "I" going to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving then?
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 25 to December 1, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from November 25 to December 1, 2025 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: "Hope" by REDBIRD Flying Solo
by Bob Makin - published 2025-11-21
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Hope," an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/20/25
by Danny Coleman - published 2025-11-20
"I definitely should've changed my name to a showbiz name years ago but it's a little too late for that," laughed guitarist Bruce Wojik as he discussed his latest album called, "The Hard Way," his band The Struggle and more. "Yeah, it came out on October 3 and I'm really excited about it. I'm hoping people will enjoy it, which would be nice but yeah, I'm just excited about it and glad to have it out."
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 18-24, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from November 18-24, 2025 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 11/17/25
by Lazlo - published 2025-11-17
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 new releases by Sophia P, Friction 57, Mourning Coffee, Shaved Ice, and Boogie Down Apocalypse. Plus a look back at "You Can't Take My Coquito Away!" by Aquino.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Erase the Command" by The Azures
by Bob Makin - published 2025-11-14
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Erase the Command," an anthemic track off Jersey Shore-based The Azures' sophomore LP, "Among the Deranged."
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/13/25
by Danny Coleman - published 2025-11-13
"I'm packing up the new Renaissance CD from the last tour we recorded live. I've got a little cottage industry here, I'm completely involved in it; I think that tells you everything, it's fine but just a lot of work," laughed the quintessential female progressive rock voice Annie Haslam as she discussed a reunion of original band mates for their upcoming "History of Renaissance" series of shows; one of which is November 28 at the Newton Theatre in NJ and November 29 at the Lansdowne Theater in PA.
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 11-17, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from November 11-17, 2025 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.
