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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman






 

MORE NEWS


Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Underground returns on June 27, 2026 as part of the North to Shore Festival and there's a terrific lineup of artists again. Performances take place at venues throughout Asbury Park.


WXPN Musicians On Call Expands Healing Power of Music to Philadelphia’s Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation



The 2026 Sourland Mountain Fest to Take Place July 25th



Jack Flowers and the Petal Tones Head Off On Their First Tour



If We Don't Label AI Music Now, We'll Lose What "Songwriting" Means






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center



Carteret PAC presents Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on June 20th



The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band on June 21st







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