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Spotlight on Processor

Johan Isaksson, known professionally as Processor based in Örebro Sweden is an electronic music producer. His genres are electronic/ metal/ industrial/pop/rock. He plays keyboards and does all of the production. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Processor.

 
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Spotlight on Picnic Lightning

Picnic Lightning is a punk rock band from Fort Worth, Texas. Their music has also been called southern gothic psych. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Picnic Lighting.

Spotlight on Saun Santipreecha

Saun Santipreecha is a solo artist currently based in Los Angeles, CA. He describes his music as electroacoustic/experimental/ambient (though he admits the term ambient has a very wide definition depending on who you’re asking). He says he loves the emphasis on listening particularly to non-traditionally musical sounds and evoking a space that perhaps is unique to this genre. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Saun Santipreecha.

Spotlight On Takar Nabam

Takar Nabam is a singer songwriter, guitarist based out of Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India. His music is a mix of pop, rock, jazz, R&B, indie and singer-songwriter. In terms of mood, he thinks his music is dreamy, romantic, nostalgic. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Takar Nabam.

"Easy to Love!" Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins LIVE! at SOPAC

Inside South Orange, NJ’s SOPAC auditorium this Thursday, November 10, 2022 evening, the crowd cheers as Executive Director Stephen Beaudoin welcomes the audience announcing, “Paula Cole and Sophie B. Hawkins are in the house tonight!”



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/25/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 23-29, 2026




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






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's been a landmark year for Ella Langley. Fresh off a sweep at the ACM Awards where she won all seven awards she was nominated for, two recent American Music Award wins, and being the soundtrack of the summer for a trio of German fans on Twitter traveling through America during the World Cup. Ella continues one of the most dominant runs in music. She brings The Dandelion Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on September 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. Special guests ERNEST and Gabriella Rose will open the night.


Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30th




51st NJ Clearwater Festival to Take Place August 22-23 in Asbury Park




Jersey Arts Podcast: Jovin Webb Debuts New Single in Advance of Sophomore Album




Nicole Atkins to release "Drama"






 

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.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre




Brian Ostering presents The Elvis Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center on June 27th






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