Mayor Baraka and Hot 97 Announce Partnership for Summer Jam Who's Next Festival 2025

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On May 15, 2025, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97 FM announced their partnership and return of Summer Jam's Who’s Next Festival Stage, an exciting kickoff to the most iconic night in Hip Hop. The FREE Festival Stage event will be held outdoors at Mulberry Commons Park-directly across from Prudential Center, in the Arts and Education District, on Friday, June 20, starting at 3:00pm. It will be followed by Summer Jam, the largest live Hip Hop music and culture celebration in America taking place at the Prudential Center at 8:00pm.

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FRND CRCL releases "FRVR" single

South Jersey pop punk trailblazers FRND CRCL are back to deliver yet again. Their newest single, "FRVR," presents a catchy and vibrant embodiment of their modern take on pop-punk.

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Little Falls Trophy releases "My Little Sunshine (Rehashed Version)"

On May 16, 2025, New Jersey-based indie alt-rock band Little Falls Trophy released its new single, "My Little Sunshine (Rehashed Version)," via Rock Ridge Music.

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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame to Partner with Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music

(BOSTON, MA) -- The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame has announced a groundbreaking new partnership with the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University. This first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Springsteen Archives will bring compelling exhibits and educational programming to Boston, with work beginning immediately.

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Lighty's Corner: April 13, 2026

I’m one of those guys who hates it when people say that rock and roll is dead. That there’s no good new music today. I actually think there may be more good music now than ever, but it’s just harder to find. Since we get a ton of new music sent to us at New Jersey Stage each week, I decided to try something new - a recorded DJ hosted radio show and a column spotlighting new works. The plan is to have a new one every two weeks.

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Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Brit Pack on Saturday

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Brit Pack on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 7:30pm. They are the most authentic British Invasion experience this  side of the Atlantic.  Limited tickets remain.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alastair Green on April 30th

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Benson Boone to Perform at Prudential Center on July 13th

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Bergen Pop/Rock Ensemble Brings Revives the '90s with The Roots of Pop & Rock Volume III

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Rock the Foundation Returns to the Westfield Armory April 18th to Support Housing for Veterans in Need