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80S BASED SHOWS

If you love 80s rock, we've got a pair of shows for you.

Bring Me The Head Of Max Headroom - Gary Wien's tribute to 1980s rock and roll. Wien is a music writer from Belmar, NJ who spins the hits, the misses, obscure tracks, and personal favorites from the 80s.

Altrok Radio Showcase - Host Sean Carolan brings you the best selection of new and classic modern rock seen on the Jersey Shore since the demise of the legendary FM106.3 radio station.


 
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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Destiny" by Never the Name

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer."



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/08/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 6-12, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A New Year's Lullaby" by The New Bardots






 

MORE NEWS


"Welcome to Hidden Tracks Records"

Boonton, NJ's Main Street has become a vibrant, revitalized historic downtown. Somewhere between the coffee houses, art studios and cozy cafes, you'll find Hidden Tracks Records, a welcoming spot for music discovery and community. Owners Shane and Michele Murphy have been able to manifest their passion for music and create a place where the love of vinyl and live music converge.


The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream



Jersey Arts Podcast: Roomful of Blues Welcomes First Female Vocalist in Over Fifty Years



Kean Stage presents Billy Ocean on April 2nd



The Jersey Four featuring Gerry Polci to Perform at Drew University






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.


The Newton Theatre presents Queensrÿche



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Crys Matthews



Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young






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