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PuZL releases "Riverside"

PuZL, the St. John, USVI-based duo of Taylor Lissandrello and Aaron Strickland, return with their new single "Riverside". Known for their self-described fusion of "Outlaw-Disco-Punk with Freak-Wave-Metal-Folk," the pair have carved out a distinctive lane that blends genre chaos with a cohesive, lo-fi psychedelic core.

 
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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.

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.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 2-8, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 2-8, 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bike in the Ocean" by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/28/2026






 

MORE NEWS

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has over the years, the festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away within a week of each other in June 2021.


Marc Ribler & Friends to perform Paul McCartney birthday tribute "When I'm 84" at Axelrod PAC




MPAC presents Straight No Chaser on June 26th




PHOTOS from 2026 Bobfest




Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


The Vogel presents Pete Yorn Solo Acoustic: 25th Anniversary of "musicforthemorningafter"




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




The Newton Theatre presents L.A. Guns on June 6th






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