Tift Merritt Shares "Last Day I Knew What To Do" — A Long-Lost Gem From The Tambourine Era
On July 25th, Tift Merritt shared "Last Day I Knew What To Do," a previously unreleased song from the original Tambourine recording sessions. Tracked with a full band and produced by George Drakoulias over two decades ago, the song was recorded for the album but was ultimately left off the final release. Now, 20 years later, it sees the light of day as part of Merritt's forthcoming collection Time and Patience, out August 29, 2025 via One Riot Records.
Joker's Republic to release "The Hand You've Been Dealt" via Punkerton Records
(ESSEX COUNTY, NJ) -- New Jersey’s high-energy ska punk trio Joker's Republic is back with their second full-length album, The Hand You've Been Dealt, set for release on October 10, 2025 via their new label home, Punkerton Records. Produced by ska-punk icon Roger Lima of Less Than Jake/Rehasher and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the album brings 12 punchy, infectious tracks that explore themes of identity, grief, politics, and mental health—all delivered with the band's signature humor and unforgettable hooks.
John Fogerty Celebrates His Legacy With New Recordings Of "Travelin' Band" And "Long As I Can See The Light"
John Fogerty has released two new singles — "Travelin' Band" and "Long As I Can See The Light" — from his forthcoming album Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, due August 22, 2025 on Concord, and these songs now return with renewed power, joyfully performed by Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
NJ Country Band Southpaw Scores Eight Nominations at the 2025 Josie Music Awards
(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- Rising country music band Southpaw is riding high after earning an impressive eight nominations at the 2025 Josie Music Awards, the most prestigious event recognizing independent artists across the globe.
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/16/25
"I've been in show business for about 400 years, playing guitar since a teen in bands and toured a lot, pretty much all of my life. So, I've always taken photos on trips and it has gotten a little more serious on these past few tours over the years; it's like my diary in a way. It helps me remember what I've seen and there is always a story behind one of them, it's just my little snapshots of weird things I come across."
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