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BAYBE releases "Pretty Gay!"

(NASHVILLE, TN) -- On September 26, 2024, Pop/rap/metal artist BAYBE has shared her dynamic new single "Pretty Gay!". A deviant tale of unrequited love, fans can listen to the song online, here and watch the brand new lyric video.

 
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People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith

(NEW YORK, NY) -- (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Michael Dorf Presents announces the 20th annual Music Of tribute concert – this year celebrating the incredible work of Patti Smith – will take place at the prestigious Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. This landmark event not only honors Smith's influential career but also marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Dorf's renowned Carnegie Hall series.

High. releases "In A Hole" from Upcoming EP

New Jersey noisegazers High. are excited to announce their sophomore EP, Come Back Down, available on vinyl and digitally on January 24, 2025 via longtime New York indie label Kanine Records. The announcement is heralded by lead single "In A Hole," which begins with a wall of guitars as powerful as the emotions behind it. Inspired by finding friendship and community amid trauma and hardship, the band excavates difficult memories of their past to match their heaviest guitar work to date.

Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest will Return to Augusta in 2025

(AUGUSTA, NJ) /PRNewswire/ -- What began as a small crawfish boil in Northern New Jersey for 70 people homesick for Louisiana and boiled crawfish in 1989 has turned into Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest that now draws nearly 20,000 guests. Their next Crawfish Fest will be held May 30 – June 1, 2025, in Augusta, New Jersey at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, featuring the best food and music that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer.

The Golden Hour with Joseph Keckler brings together visionary artists at ArtYard

(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- ArtYard is pleased to announce singer and writer Joseph Keckler will host The Golden Hour, a new live performance series bringing some of today's boldest and most visionary artists together into an inviting variety show format. Keckler will also perform at each event.



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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Case Road" by Dan Haase

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Case Road," the debut single by Makin Waves Award-winning bassist Dan Haase, who soon will release his solo debut album as a singer-songwriter.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/6/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 4-10, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/3/25






 

MORE NEWS

Ethereal singer-songwriter Ana Luna has released her debut album, Tainted Silhouettes. The 9-track record features past singles including "Dance in a Trance," "Daddy's Empire," "Can We Pretend We Just Met At A Bar?," and "Bleeding Pen," alongside five brand-new songs.


Jack Johnson to Play Shows in NJ, PA, NY




Tiny Cities to Release First Single From Upcoming EP




Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12




Bachman-Turner Overdrive LIVE! at bergenPAC






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.


Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center




NJPAC presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty




The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel






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