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Seether releases "Beneath The Surface" EP

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Multi-platinum rock band Seether returns with Beneath The Surface, a powerful new digital EP. Expanding on the emotional depth and sonic intensity that have defined their career, the EP offers fans a deeper look into the band's creative core—where raw honesty and heavy-hitting melodies collide.

 
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Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour

Seminal New Jersey-bred post-hardcore band Armor For Sleep have announced their upcoming summer tour spanning June and July. Kicking off on Thursday, June 11 in Richmond, VA at The Canal Club, the There Is No Summer Tour will feature support from Flycatcher and Spanish Love Songs in all markets and culminate in an appearance at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Rolling Blackout releases "Fools Gold"

San Francisco based Rolling Blackout is a force of nature. With an extensive and ever-growing catalogue of all original material, this band isn't just playing; they're forging a path that blends everything from the deep soul of blues to the crushing weight of heavy metal. It is raw, visceral, emotive, improvisational but also thoughtful, calculated and constructed.

The Certs releases new single "Just For Show"

Surrey's emerging rock outfit The Certs returned on April 2nd with their powerful new single "Just For Show", a bold release that continues the band's rapid rise. Recorded in Manchester by Tom Chapman of New Order, the track captures the tension between image and reality, exploring the façades people build and the truths lurking just beneath the surface.

Algonquin Arts Announces New Concert Series

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce its newly unveiled Concert Series, an exciting lineup of dynamic live performances spanning summer 2026 through spring 2027. Featuring everything from chart-topping tribute acts and nostalgic throwbacks to immersive theatrical concerts and special event programming, this series invites audiences to experience the power of live music, storytelling, and entertainment in an intimate Jersey Shore setting.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 12-18, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven






 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. Three-time Blues Music Award (BMA) nominee including the 'Koko Taylor' and Best Soul Blues Female Artist award categories, Alexis is an American blues, and soul blues singer-songwriter.


Brian Fallon Releases Two New Solo Songs




Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th




Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd




Concerts in the Studio presents Bastards of Fine Arts on June 5th






 

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.


White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary Shows




Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd




Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd






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