Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"
Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band's first #1 album with hits like "Why Can't This Be Love," "Dreams," and "Best Of Both Worlds" and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.
The Melancholy Kings release "UV"
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.
Yep Roc Records Announces its Record Store Day lineup of Releases
Yep Roc Records unveils its Record Store Day lineup, a curated slate of anniversary editions, archival discoveries, and first-ever vinyl releases. From garage-rock and Americana classics to deeply moving final recordings and long-buried bootlegs, these limited releases will be available exclusively at select independent music retailers on Friday, April 18, 2026. For a list of participating stores, please visit: www.recordstoreday.com.
Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement Soundtrack Released
(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Independent Project Records announced that Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement, the original motion picture soundtrack to the 2023 SXSW-winning documentary film, was released on January 30, 2026 on LP (black and pink vinyl), Special Edition CD, and all digital outlets.
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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Above The Moon, Teen Idle, Jason Didner and the GSP's, Brian Erickson, and Kay Roman. Plus a look back at "All Very Well In The End" by The Baby Seal Club.
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NBPAC presents The Great American SoulBook on Saturday
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents The Great American SoulBook on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. This show delivers a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B, and other iconic soulful music that inspired generations. This is no ordinary oldies show. It is a high-energy tribute that highlights the music that made us groove, made us move, and filled dance floors and concert halls in the 60's,70's, 80's, 90's, and beyond.
CarteretPAC presents W.A.S.P. with "1984 to Headless" Tour
bergenPAC presents Buddy Guy on August 4th
The Commodores LIVE! at bergenPAC
Winners of the Spring 2026 New Jersey Film Festival Competition Announced!
