"The Heart of the Highway" is the Latest Single by Spin Doctors
'90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors released "The Heart Of The Highway," the third single from their upcoming LP Face Full of Cake, out April 11, 2025 via Capitol Records. Tackling the transient nature of life as an artist, the song is drenched in psychedelic guitars and zigzaging percussion – all tied together by Chris Barron's unmistakable vocal delivery.
The Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter Announce 2025 North American Tour
The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter are set to ignite stages across the United States and Canada in 2025 on a highly anticipated tour leg, the band's first U.S. tour since 2003. At all the concerts, modern-day punk icon Carter joins the Sex Pistols' Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock to perform the iconic 1977 album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols in its entirety, plus more, in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary.
County College of Morris has Music, Song and Dance Shows Throughout April and May
(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- This spring, the community is invited to enjoy a variety of live performances at County College of Morris (CCM) presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies. From dance showcases to choir concerts and cabaret performances, these events—many of which are free to attend—provide an exciting opportunity to be entertained by the exceptional talents of CCM students and faculty.
Jonas Brothers to be Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame
(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Jonas Brothers will be officially inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame this fall. Eli Manning, former New York Giants quarterback and New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, announced the news to thousands of Jonas Brothers fans gathered at JONASCON at American Dream on March 23, 2025. The pop rock band from Wyckoff, New Jersey, will be formally inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the 17th Annual Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2025, the ceremony date, and location will be announced in June.
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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.
MORE NEWS
The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library
(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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