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Charlotte Sands Releases Music Video For "None of My Business"

Fresh off the release of her new album Satellite, Charlotte Sands unveils the official music video for "None of My Business," spotlighting one of the album's standout moments.

 
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The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to Open June 7th at Monmouth University

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music will open to the public on June 7, 2026. The region's newest cultural venue, located on the campus of Monmouth University, has evolved from the home of the Bruce Springsteen archives into a national hub for programs, exhibits, concerts, scholarship, and education initiatives on all aspects of American music.

2025 Asbury Park Music Award Winners

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- From 1993 through 2018, the Asbury Music Awards celebrated the best of the local music scene. On February 20, 2026, the celebration returned, rebranded as the Asbury Park Music Awards now presented by the Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) with the night serving as a benefit for the organization.

South Jersey Musician Wants You To Be In His Music Video

Craig Whitaker is asking New Jersey to be in his music video. Not as extras. Not as a backdrop. As the whole point.

Rutgers Launches Partnership with Carnegie Hall

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University and Carnegie Hall have signed an agreement designating Rutgers as an official partner for Carnegie Hall's Well-Being Concerts. This initiative, established by Carnegie Hall in 2023, integrates world-class musical performance with evidence-informed practices designed to support health, reflection, and social connection.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Suicide Doors," a recent single by the Jersey Shore rockabilly trio Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/12/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 10-16, 2026




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26






 

MORE NEWS

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents three nights of Get the Led Out from April 23-25, 2026. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, the band has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage.


Americana Women celebrates the Queens of Country and Folk at Kean University on March 21st




Split Level Concerts presents Joy Clark and Sug Daniels




Charlotte Sands Releases Music Video For "None of My Business"




The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music to Open June 7th at Monmouth University






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth




State Theatre presents Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz on Saturday




Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour






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