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Princeton Junction Teen Named Winner of PDFNJ's 22nd Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Contest

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- [GLOBE NEWSWIRE] -- Chloé Cheng of Princeton Junction, a junior at The Peddie School, has been named the winner of the 22nd Annual Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey music competition.

 
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Jann Klose releases new single "Future Trap"

Internationally acclaimed artist Jann Klose returns with his compelling new single, "Future Trap," offering a bold and sonically rich preview of his forthcoming album The Future Trap, due for release on May 29, 2026. The new single was released on April 17th.

PuZL releases "Riverside"

PuZL, the St. John, USVI-based duo of Taylor Lissandrello and Aaron Strickland, return with their new single "Riverside". Known for their self-described fusion of "Outlaw-Disco-Punk with Freak-Wave-Metal-Folk," the pair have carved out a distinctive lane that blends genre chaos with a cohesive, lo-fi psychedelic core.

Seether releases "Beneath The Surface" EP

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Multi-platinum rock band Seether returns with Beneath The Surface, a powerful new digital EP. Expanding on the emotional depth and sonic intensity that have defined their career, the EP offers fans a deeper look into the band's creative core—where raw honesty and heavy-hitting melodies collide.

Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour

Seminal New Jersey-bred post-hardcore band Armor For Sleep have announced their upcoming summer tour spanning June and July. Kicking off on Thursday, June 11 in Richmond, VA at The Canal Club, the There Is No Summer Tour will feature support from Flycatcher and Spanish Love Songs in all markets and culminate in an appearance at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on Sunday, July 12, 2026.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 7-13, 2026




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26






 

MORE NEWS

New Jersey alternative rock outfit Deardarkhead have released 'The Pendulum Swings', their first album in 25 years and the second full-length record released via their own imprint Fertile Crescent Records. These ten tracks capture an ever-evolving band, refining their voice through texture, atmosphere, and emotional momentum.


Progressive Rock Ensemble Jane Getter Premonition Releases New Album "Transmogrify"




Theo Bleak Releases Reimagined Cover of "We Will Not Be Lovers" by The Waterboys




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on July 26th




Outpost in the Burbs Presents Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips in Benefit Concert for Toni's Kitchen on November 21st






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12






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