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WXPN Counts Down The 885 Greatest Cover Songs As Voted By Thousands of Listeners

 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- For over 20 years, WXPN (88.5 FM Philadelphia), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A Radio, has crowdsourced and broadcast 885-song countdown lists, making it one of the most ambitious and longstanding programming events across the entire medium. Last year, they broadcast the "885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century" which was preceded by 2023's "885 Greatest Songs by Women." On December 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET they will kick off the "885 Greatest Cover Songs," counting down the covers that flip the script, turn a classic inside out, or breathe new life into a tune you thought you knew best.

 
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New Jersey's Charlie Puth to Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl

 (NEW YORK, NY) /PRNewswire/ -- The NFL announced the pregame entertainment for Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, and air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. The star-studded lineup features New Jersey's own multi-award winning, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Charlie Puth, 11x Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile and Grammy-winning R&B breakout artist Coco Jones.

R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' and 'Murmur' Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment

 (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.'s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one of America's most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock.

Pop-Punk Trailblazers The Starting Line releases third single from Upcoming Album

 (NEW YORK, NY) -- Pop-punk trailblazers The Starting Line return with the release of Eternal Youth, the band's first full-length album in 18 years, available now via their newly launched label, Lineage Recordings. With all original members still intact since their 1999 formation, the record arrives as both a long-awaited comeback and a bold statement of determination, reaffirming the band's position as trailblazers in the genre.

Please Be Careful releases Debut Album

 Please Be Careful is a North Jersey-based instrumental experimental indie rock band formed by longtime collaborators Neil Sabatino (Fairmont, Mint 400 Records Founder) and Christian Kisala (Fairmont, The Bitter Chills). Their first album, Hot Surface, drops on November 28, 2025.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 24-30, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 24-30, 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 3/23/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/19/2026






 

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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the ultimate ABBA tribute, touring through North America for the past 20 years. The audience and the press all agree that "This is the closest to ABBA you'll ever get!"


The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Susan Werner



Berlin Under A presents "Roots Rock Women" on April 16th



Avenel PAC presents 20,000 Roads: The Music of Gram Parsons featuring Pat Guadagno, James Maddock & Lisa Bouchelle



Split Level Concerts presents Lucy Kaplansky at Jersey Shore Arts Center; Dave Vargo to Open






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st



Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 26th



McCarter Theatre presents Lucius - A History Worth Repeating






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