Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years
90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors announced their first studio LP in 12 years: Face Full of Cake, out April 11, 2025 via Capitol Records. They also released the album's first single "Still A Gorilla" and its accompanying music video. The track finds the band showcasing a noisier, heavier sound but with the same sense of humor they've come to be known for. Inspired by the hard-hitting energy of Robyn's "Konichiwa Bitches," the track finds the long-running group exploring new territory after 35+ years.
Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Issues Call for Papers: Born to Run at 50
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM; Springsteen's official repository) and Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences invite you to submit paper and/or panel abstracts for a scholarly conference devoted to the life, work, and influence of "The Boss" in honor of the 50th anniversary of the landmark album, Born to Run. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, March 15, 2025.
SOPAC's Cabaret in the Loft Series presents performances by Donna Vivino and Dominic Scaglione
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) welcomes two luminaries of stage and song for this season's Cabaret in the Loft series: Donna Vivino on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00pm and Dominic Scaglione, Jr. on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Evolves into New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market
(TRENTON, NJ) -- The iconic Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market (TPRFM), a celebrated institution in New Jersey's independent arts, music and food scene, has officially rebranded as the New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market (NJPRFM), reflecting its growth and expanded reach across the Garden State and beyond.
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Slight Return (Run That Shit Back)" by Chris Rockwell feat. Chill Smith and Izzy Miz
The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Slight Return (Run That Shit Back)," feat. Chill Smith and Izzy Miz, is the first single and video from Chris Rockwell's forthcoming LP, "Rebel Radio 2."
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An Interview with Al Schnier from moe.
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Buffalo, NY based band, moe. will perform at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ. Then on Friday, February 28 and again on Saturday, March 1, moe. will head to Philadelphia, PA to perform two nights at Brooklyn Bowl. These shows are part of their winter tour celebrating the release of their new album, "Circle of Giants". I was able to speak with Al Schnier from moe. in anticipation of these shows.

Historical Colonial Theatre hosts 'Floydian Trip: Brick by Brick' Concert Fundraiser

The Lizzie Rose Music Room Invites you to Get The Blues with Bees Deluxe and Twisted Livin' on Saturday, March 22nd

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory Charm and Rock The Stone Pony!

Wharton Performing Arts School Hosts LP Sale Fundraiser
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Subaru Announces 2025 Subaru Winterfest Locations and Music Lineup led by Headliner Grace Potter
(CAMDEN, NJ) --/PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc., and its WinterFest partner, POWDR, announced the return of the automaker's annual mountain tour, Subaru WinterFest, the premier winter playground for music fans, skiers, snowboarders, and dog lovers alike. WinterFest will be arriving at six mountain destinations across the U.S. this winter.

Makin Waves with Tusk: Chemistry, Synergy, Intuition

NJPAC presents Latin Star Natalia Lafourcade

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory Charm and Rock The Stone Pony!
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