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Ana Luna releases "Dance In A Trance"

Emerging singer and songwriter Ana Luna unveils her new single "Dance in a Trance," an ethereal and introspective track that dives deep into the emotional aftershocks of a past relationship. Building on the momentum of earlier releases like "Oxytocin" and "Why Not," the new single further showcases Ana's eclectic, genre-blurring sound and distinctive artistic voice.

 
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Springsteen Archives to Host "Born to Run" 50th Anniversary Celebration

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- This fall, the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) will present a multi-day 50th anniversary celebration of the release of Bruce Springsteen's landmark album, Born to Run. Beginning on Tuesday, September 2 and running through Sunday, September 7, 2025 these events will acknowledge the album's place in American music history and shed new light on the making of the album and the role it played in Springsteen's early career. Events will be held across the campus of Monmouth University, BSACAM's home.

Rockin' Rich Lynch Releases "TENN Songs" - A Debut Album Ten Years in the Making in Nashville

Nashville-based independent recording artist Rockin' Rich Lynch always knew the day would come when he would release a full-length album under his own name. It only took ten years and since all ten of the tracks on the record were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee - there couldn't be a more perfect name for the project than TENN Songs which dropped on May 21, 2025. Coincidentally, that date corresponds to the actual 10-year anniversary of Lynch's first stepping foot in Music City in 2015.

Axelrod PAC adds Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert and Best of The Eagles to Summer Lineup

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Two new concerts have been added to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center's exciting summer lineup, taking audiences on a memory-filled trip back to the '60s and '70s. On Sunday, August 17, 2025, celebrate the songs of the Woodstock generation with Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert. On Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm, Best of the Eagles returns to Axelrod PAC after a sold-out show last summer.

Greg Amici releases "No Fool" single

New Jersey-based artist Greg Amici presents his new single "No Fool", a classic rock stinger that follows his latest offering "I'll Be Back", both of which preview his forthcoming Tragicomic album, a storied set of 12 songs that blends absurdist-rock, ska, Americana, folk-punk and straight-up classic rock, with a clear-eyed view of the world through Amici’s unique lens. Greg's lyrics often offer an unexpected turn of phrase, delivered with full-throated rock power.



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COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday




"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier




The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday




Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.


MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series




Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Double Trouble Double Vision Tour; Includes Shows in Holmdel and Camden






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