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Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season

 (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its second season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater.

 
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WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge Returns Bigger Than Ever!

 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- The WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge is back and bolder than ever. On May 31, 2025, Songwriters are invited to push their creative limits by crafting an original song in just 24 hours, inspired by a surprise prompt. Participants will write, record, and submit a performance video for a chance to win cash, gear, studio time—and a spot on stage at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.

Taken By Tides releases "A Thousand Lives"

 Texas-based powerhouse rock band Taken By Tides has released the single, "A Thousand Lives." The track was released along with an accompanying cinematic music video that deepens the song's emotional resonance.

Autoheart Announces The Heartlands Tour: A Transcontinental Love Letter

 (NEW YORK, NY) -- Fresh off a sold-out 2024 U.S. tour and the release of their new single "Sad Divide," London-based alt-pop trio Autoheart are hitting the road again—packing up their heartbreak, harmonies, and hypnotic hooks for The Heartlands Tour.

BRE Presents Ocean City Music Pier 2025 Boardwalk Summer Concert Series

 (OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- BRE Presents has announced their Ocean City Music Pier 2025 Boardwalk Summer Concert Series. It kicks off with performances by The Beach Boys on June 23-24 at 6:00pm & 8:30pm both nights.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 14-20, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 14-20, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Lighty's Corner: April 13, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make This World Stand Still" by Lisa Bouchelle feat. Amanda Shires



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/09/2026






 

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Landis Rock Fest 2026 to Take Place Saturday

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Rock Fest 2026 takes place Saturday, April 18th at The Landis Theater in Vineland. Get ready for a full night of original music, hard-hitting rock, and nonstop energy. Showtime is 7:00pm.


The 17th annual Elephant Talk Indie Music festival Takes Place This Weekend in AC



Hey Bulldog to Pay Tribute to The Beatles at Liberty Science Center



Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Brit Pack on Saturday



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alastair Green on April 30th






 

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.


Soul Asylum to bring Acoustic Tour to the area in April



Berlin Under A presents "Roots Rock Women" on April 16th



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Susan Werner






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