New Jersey rockers The Melancholy Kings kicked off 2026 with the single 'UV', a quasi-psychedelic musical journey drawing from Thomas Pynchon's novel "V", a post-modern homage that follows the enigmatic heroine V and the Whole Sick Crew, brought to life through crunchy guitar riffs, psychedelic keyboards, string interludes, a quasi-rap and a bacchanalian finale.
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
(WHIPPANY, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society's Broadway Cabaret Troupe is presenting You Know This Song, a fabulous musical theatre fundraiser featuring songs you *almost certainly* know – and some you know well - on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00pm at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center in Whippany. Snow date is Sunday, February 22nd at 4:00pm at the same location.
The Penguin has several recorded radio shows that are available on demand. Shows range from those featuring artists from New Jersey to new music from around the world and those that focus on the 80s. Click here for descriptions of each show.
