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Sean Marshall Returns to his Roots with "Golden" - His Fourth Studio Album

(ALLENTOWN, PA) -- Acclaimed singer-songwriter Sean Marshall announces the release of his fourth studio album, Golden — a heartfelt return to the roots that shaped his sound. Set against a backdrop of Americana warmth with East Coast storytelling, Golden marks a homecoming in both spirit and sound.

 
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WXPN Counts Down The 885 Greatest Cover Songs As Voted By Thousands of Listeners

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- For over 20 years, WXPN (88.5 FM Philadelphia), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A Radio, has crowdsourced and broadcast 885-song countdown lists, making it one of the most ambitious and longstanding programming events across the entire medium. Last year, they broadcast the "885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century" which was preceded by 2023's "885 Greatest Songs by Women." On December 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET they will kick off the "885 Greatest Cover Songs," counting down the covers that flip the script, turn a classic inside out, or breathe new life into a tune you thought you knew best.

New Jersey's Charlie Puth to Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

(NEW YORK, NY) /PRNewswire/ -- The NFL announced the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, and air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. The star-studded lineup features New Jersey's own multi-award winning, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Charlie Puth, 11x Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile and Grammy-winning R&B breakout artist Coco Jones.

R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' and 'Murmur' Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.'s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one of America's most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock.

Pop-Punk Trailblazers The Starting Line releases third single from Upcoming Album

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Pop-punk trailblazers The Starting Line return with the release of Eternal Youth, the band's first full-length album in 18 years, available now via their newly launched label, Lineage Recordings. With all original members still intact since their 1999 formation, the record arrives as both a long-awaited comeback and a bold statement of determination, reaffirming the band's position as trailblazers in the genre.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/12/2026




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




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Fans of grunge music will want to mark their calendars for GRUNGEFEST on Friday, April 10, 2026 at The Newton Theatre.  The Ledbetters will pay tribute to Pearl Jam and Superunknown will perform songs by Chris Cornell. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook




Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th




Musicians On A Mission presents Come to Your Senses on February 22nd




State Theatre New Jersey presents Buddy Guy






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


The Levoy Theatre presents Million Dollar Reunion




The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert




Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter






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