Rhonette Smith releases "Loss"
New Jersey heavy rock artist Rhonette Smith will release her newest single, "Loss," on October 30, 2025 to coincide with Día de los Muertos, in honor of her Mexican heritage. Though she only began celebrating the holiday as an adult, the track is a powerful anthem that explores her personal relationship with grief. The song is available for pre-save now.
Top Five Finalists of the 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Have Been Announced
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the top five finalists of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from almost 200 entrants from 27 different countries, these gifted young singers represent the next generation of great jazz vocalists. The top five finalists are: Diamond Franklin (Philadelphia, PA), Candace Jones (Hollywood, FL), Katie Kortum (New York City), Julia Moscardini (Buenos Aires, Argentina), and Emma Smith (London, England).
World Cafe's Sense of Place: Montreal series explores the Canadian city's rich musical present and celebrated past
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- From Montreal's DIY, Indie Rock and Jazz scenes to acclaimed songwriters and producers, World Cafe's Sense of Place: Montreal series explores the Canadian city's rich musical present and celebrated past. Produced by WXPN and distributed by NPR, the nationally syndicated radio show airs on over 300 stations across the U.S. and streams online at NPR Music and XPN.org.
"Frank Sinatra At The Hollywood Bowl 1943-1948" - first of several unreleased albums
SING, a blockchain tech company and rightsholder, selling music from major artists and catalogs as vinyl/digital hybrid releases to super-fans, is releasing a treasure trove of previously unreleased live radio performances by "The Voice" - Frank Sinatra - are scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026 on digital, compact disc and vinyl formats.
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 6-12, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from January 6-12, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.
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The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents MANIA: The ABBA Tribute on Saturday
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents MANIA: The ABBA Tribute on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.
The Vogel presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday
The Levoy Theatre presents Return to Paradise - A Tribute to the Music of Styx on Saturday
NJPAC presents Get the Led Out
MPAC presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert
UPCOMING SHOWS
MPAC presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm each night. This incredible live show features David Clark, a masterful performer who brings Billy Joel's music to life, alongside Bill Connors, who channels the genius of Elton John in a way you've never seen before.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock
NJPAC presents Get the Led Out
The Landis Theater presents Obey Your Master - Metallica Tribute Band on January 10th
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