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The Adelphi Orchestra Announces Winners of 21st Anniversary Young Artist Competition

(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- The Adelphi Orchestra is proud to announce the winners of its 21st Annual Young Artist Competition, held on April 26, 2025, at the National Opera Center's Scorca Recital Hall in New York City. This long-standing competition supports the next generation of classical musicians and continues the orchestra's commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement.

 
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Ferocious Designs releases "Off You Pop!" EP

Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released a 5-song EP, Off You Pop! A music video for the lead track "Precious Jewel" has also been released.

Hackensack Teen Named Winner of PDFNJ's 21st Annual "Your Song! Your Voice!" Contest

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack High School student Martin Rojas Ortiz has been named the winner of the 21st Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs music competition. Martin, who is in the 11th grade, earned a $5,000 music contract with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) for his original song, "Bruno."

Paper Lady Announces Summer Tour and Cassette Orders for Debut Album "Idle Fate"

​​​​​​​(BOSTON, MA) -- Following the new release of their post-punk-tinged single "Joe Modern", Boston dream-rock outfit Paper Lady unveils its upcoming East Coast tour and the release of the band's debut album Idle Fate.

The MIC Music Group Celebrates 5 Years of Championing Independent Artists

​​​​​​​(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- What began as a passion project and simple music blog has blossomed into a powerful force in the independent music space. The MIC Music Group celebrates its 5-year anniversary, marking half a decade of amplifying the voices of emerging artists and reshaping the indie landscape.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In the Congo" by The Bongos

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In the Congo," a live version of which will be released May 23 on "The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985" on CD only on JEM Records.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/8/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 6-12, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Blessing" by Brielle Brown






 

MORE NEWS

(BUDD LAKE, NJ) -- Steampunk Alchemy Fest returns June 6-8, 2025 to Budd Lake for its fourth year of celebrating the creativity and innovation of steampunk culture. Steampunk Alchemy Fest, which will be held on the spacious outdoor grounds of Vasa Park (1 Vasa Drive), combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with unique activities and entertainment.


Albert Music Hall presents the Made in Memphis Show




Under Cover Music Fest to Take Place May 31st in South Orange




The Adelphi Orchestra Announces Winners of 21st Anniversary Young Artist Competition




Ferocious Designs releases "Off You Pop!" EP






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This is a WXPN Welcomes event. Showtime is 7:30pm.


The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf




Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo




Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band






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