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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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Rolling Blackout releases "Fools Gold"

San Francisco based Rolling Blackout is a force of nature. With an extensive and ever-growing catalogue of all original material, this band isn't just playing; they're forging a path that blends everything from the deep soul of blues to the crushing weight of heavy metal. It is raw, visceral, emotive, improvisational but also thoughtful, calculated and constructed.

The Certs releases new single "Just For Show"

Surrey's emerging rock outfit The Certs returned on April 2nd with their powerful new single "Just For Show", a bold release that continues the band's rapid rise. Recorded in Manchester by Tom Chapman of New Order, the track captures the tension between image and reality, exploring the façades people build and the truths lurking just beneath the surface.

Algonquin Arts Announces New Concert Series

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce its newly unveiled Concert Series, an exciting lineup of dynamic live performances spanning summer 2026 through spring 2027. Featuring everything from chart-topping tribute acts and nostalgic throwbacks to immersive theatrical concerts and special event programming, this series invites audiences to experience the power of live music, storytelling, and entertainment in an intimate Jersey Shore setting.

Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"

A departure. An arrival. Keith Carne's debut album as a leader, Magenta Light, is both a disappearing act and an apparition. The latest entry in his long log of termite art practices, Magenta Light (to be released April 20, 2026) gnaws away at genre conventions, blending expansive droney space with propulsive dance rhythms, all strung along an indie-pop spine. Atmospheric, instrumental themes serve as the sinew between five melancholic-pop songs whose lyrics tackle the yawning space between connection and dislocation.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 14-20, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 14-20, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




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




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




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






 

MORE NEWS

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony presents The Menzingers' Album Release Show on Friday, July 17, 2026. The band will be celebrating the release of "Everything I Ever Saw". At this point, the Philadelphia punk legends are an absolute institution.


State Theatre New Jersey presents Buddy Guy on August 8th




New Brunswick Performing Arts Center presents John Violinist on August 1st




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon on Sunday




MPAC is Celebrating Classic Artists This 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






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