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Southside Johnny Announces Retirement from Touring; New Year's Eve Show is Cancelled

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Sad news for the Jersey Music Community. Southside Johnny has announced he has retired from touring immediately, leading to the cancellation of this year's annual New Year's Eve performance at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank.

 
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Keith Roth Releases Single from First Solo Album

Keith Roth's career has included being the lead singer and guitarist with The Dictators and Frankenstein 3000. A veteran musician and songwriter for more than 30 years, he has recorded on over 50 records as well as producing, performing, touring and writing with many music icons.

Eric Bass releases New Single "Azalia"

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Eric Bass (Shinedown) has shared his new single "Azalia", taken from his forthcoming debut solo album I Had A Name. Fans can stream the song now here.

Crash Harmony rewinds the clock on 'Nobody Asked for This' album, resurrecting the spirit of 80s Yale rock

NYC indie rock outfit Crash Harmony have released a short but impactful mini-doc album trailer ahead of the release of their debut full-length album 'Nobody Asked For This' 30+ years on from initially forming. The doc was filmed at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ - the very studio where they recorded the album.

Julian Lynch of Real Estate Releases New Recording of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for new Holiday Compilation

Guitarist and songwriter Julian Lynch has released a new recording of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," to be featured on the annual alternative holiday album series Slow Xmas. Lynch, who plays lead guitar in the celebrated indie rock group Real Estate, creates a tranquil psychedelic interpretation of the Christmas standard that evokes an ambiance of nighttime serenity.



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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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