The Penguin Rocks logo
The Penguin Rocks Menu


LATEST NEWS

Zebra Pen presents 3rd Annual Songwriting Sweepstakes celebrating the path to self expression

 (EDISON, NJ) -- /CNW/ - Zebra Pen Corp. a leading innovator in writing instruments, presents its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes for 2026. Entering its third year, the national sweepstakes continues to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the power of written words by inviting songwriters to showcase their original lyrics for a chance to win a $5,000 USD cash prize, and supply of Zebra Pen products to fuel their creative journey. The sweepstakes runs until May 8, 2026.

 
Advertise with The Penguin Rocks for $50-$100 per month, click here for info

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.

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.


For more news Click here



 

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


Todd Sheaffer & Yarn to headline 2026 Soulstice Music & Arts Festival

(CLINTON, NJ) -- Todd Sheaffer & Friends, Yarn and the Bobby Syvarth band featuring Tim Carbone will headline the Second Annual Soulstice Music & Arts Festival in Clinton. The 3-day event, with over 25 bands, takes place at the Red Mill Museum in historic Clinton from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. The festival is presented by the Pattenburg House and The Peace Love Music Movement.


Cape May Convention Hall presents Croce Plays Croce on August 7th



"The Boardwalk Sessions" Aims to Change How Independent Artists are Supported at the Jersey Shore



WBJB's Songwriters on the Beach series presents Nicole Atkins on Thursday



Todd Rundgren to perform shows in Englewood, Ocean City, and Red Bank in August






 

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



Good Damage to perform at House of Independents on July 15th






Advertise with The Penguin Rocks for $50-$100 per month, click here for info


The Penguin Rocks

© 2026 by Wine Time Media, LLC
PO Box 811, Belmar, NJ 07719
[email protected]

Presented by New Jersey Stage

Images used on this site have been sent to us from publicists, artists, and PR firms. If there is a problem with the rights to any image, please contact us and we will look into the matter.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our NJ Stage accounts on Instagram, and Threads

News | Features | Radio Shows | Penguin's Hall of Fame | Song of the Week | BlowUpRadio column

Contact Us | About Us | Submit Music | Ad Rates