BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26

by Lazlo - published 2026-03-09
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 The Cucumbers; Dr. Void; best dressed ghost; Laree H. Cisco; DDA; Mourning Coffee, aevina; and Psychtooth. Plus a look back at "Don't You Move" by The Mighty Alrighty.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Open Up the Door" by Jackson Pines

by Bob Makin - published 2026-03-06
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Open Up the Door," the latest single from Jackson Pines' new album, "Wheel."

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/05/2026

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-03-05
"I'm good, we've got like a six thousand inches of snow here in Syracuse; it's a fun time but I'm super excited to get to play in Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania," laughed the fantastically talented Sydney Irving as she and her band The Creatures launch their "Mini tour" tonight in New York City at The Cutting Room followed by two shows tomorrow, March 6; the first a matinee at The Starving Artist Cafe` in Stockton, NJ and an evening show at Cary's Music Room inside the New Hope Inn & Suites in New Hope, PA.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 3-9, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 3-9, 2026 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: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely

by Bob Makin - published 2026-02-27
Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-02-26
"Yes, we have Rob Johnson who is Ginger Baker's sister's grandson so it's kind of Ginger's great nephew which is really confusing to me so, I always just think of it as Ginger's sister's grandson," laughed Malcolm Bruce as he elaborated on several area shows, the future of The Sons of Cream and his philosophical outlook on today's culture environment. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 24 to March 2, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 24 to March 2, 2026 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: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel

by Bob Makin - published 2026-02-20
Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the momentum going with an EP, "The Parade Man."

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/19/2026

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-02-19
"I appreciate that, that means a lot," smiled the very excited, extremely talented and current contestant of this season's "American Idol," Jake Thistle.