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Asthma Kids Drop Punk Grenade "Die on This Hill (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt II)"

Forget middle eights. Forget bridges. Lindsay, ON's Asthma Kids have a message and they're yelling it straight from the steel guts of across the planet to all the indie punks out there. Their new single "Die on This Hill (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt II)" is a warning shot. A middle finger in 4/4 time to late-stage capitalism, billionaires who pay no taxes, and the idea that your kid might never afford rent.

 
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Landmark Poconos Theater has New Leadership

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg is entering a new chapter in its legacy as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) officially assumes management responsibilities. Following nearly a year of due diligence at the request of the Sherman Theater board, the PMVB and Sherman Theater boards voted in late September to enter into a management agreement.

Marisha Wallace and Remember Jones to Perform at Monmouth Arts' Annual Gala

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End star Marisha Wallace, along with captivating showman and soul/pop performer Remember Jones, will perform at Monmouth Arts' annual 2025 Gala, POP! A Night at the Lanes on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

YOUNG MP, Young Rapper From Edgewater Releases Debut EP

YOUNG MP, a ten-year-old rapper from Edgewater, New Jersey, has released his debut, the 'Young and Talented EP,' on October 10, 2025 with a music video for the single 'The Ghost'. The EP explores the realities and imaginative worlds of a child on the brink of adolescence.

Ska-Punk Trio Joker's Republic releases new album "The Hand You've Been Dealt" via Punkerton Records

(ESSEX COUNTY, NJ) -- New Jersey ska-punk power trio Joker's Republic have released their new album, The Hand You’ve Been Dealt, out now via Punkerton Records. Produced by Roger Lima (Less Than Jake / Rehasher) and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the record delivers a high-energy blend of ska, punk, and melodic grit across twelve tracks that tackle loss, politics, mental health, and identity — all with the band's trademark humor and heart.



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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo

Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27. The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 3-9, 2026




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Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band's first #1 album with hits like "Why Can't This Be Love," "Dreams," and "Best Of Both Worlds" and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.


Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown




Learn about Miles Davis and the Birth of Cool Jazz at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library




The Melancholy Kings release "UV"




The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - American RUSH Tribute






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter




Will Downing to Perform at UCPAC on Valentine's Day




Asbury Park Theater Company moves Remember Jones' 20-Piece Mad Dogs & Englishmen Celebration to Count Basie Center






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