Echo Plum releases "Feels Like Home"

Hailing from Ocean County, Echo Plum are the fast-rising indie rockers shaking up the Asbury Park scene with their lush soundscapes and magnetic presence. Known for their dreamy guitar layers, soaring choruses, and nostalgic lo-fi textures, Echo Plum has quickly gone from local secret to buzzworthy name.

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Helen O'Shea and All-Star Cast Share Rendition of "Dense Water Deeper Down" by Sineád O'Connor to Mark 2nd Anniversary of Passing

"Dense Water Deeper Down" is the first single release from Helen O'Shea's forthcoming album Songs In The Key Of O, due for release on March 6, 2026. Produced by Marc Swersky, the song features Andrew Carillo (Joan Osbourne), Rob Clores (The Black Crowes), Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), Brielle Brown, Sharon Lasher, Fiona Tyndall, and Jo Wymer.

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Love, Lyrics, and Lincoln Park: Raheem DeVaughn Headlined a Sultry R&B Night in Newark

(NEWARK, NJ) -- As rain clouds lifted and skies cleared, the 20th Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival's R&B Night (July 25, 2025) unfolded under a perfect Newark evening sky. A crowd of thousands was treated to a soulful journey that began with a powerful, poetic performance by Grammy artist Malik Yusef. The energy intensified as Monifah took the stage and Tia Holt followed, leading up to a show-stopping set by headliner Raheem DeVaughn.

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Christian McBride releases "Old Folks" featuring Samara Joy

On July 30, 2025, nine-time GRAMMY® Award winning bassist / composer Christian McBride released a stunning rendition of the beloved jazz standard "Old Folks" featuring five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Samara Joy. It's the second single from McBride's upcoming release Without Further Ado, Vol 1, a new album featuring his acclaimed big band and an all star cast of special guests.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Pumpkin Man" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Pumpkin Man," the opening track of Jersey singer-songwriter Greg Amici's new album "Tragicomic."

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Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, "Starry Starry Night" – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

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Blues-Rock Trio Twisted Livin' to Make Anchor Rock Club Debut

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Pop-Up Record and CD Sale this weekend to Benefit Families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas

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Makin Waves with The Cowsills: 'Musical Family'

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Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center