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Rutgers Launches Partnership with Carnegie Hall

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University and Carnegie Hall have signed an agreement designating Rutgers as an official partner for Carnegie Hall's Well-Being Concerts. This initiative, established by Carnegie Hall in 2023, integrates world-class musical performance with evidence-informed practices designed to support health, reflection, and social connection.

 
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Technics introduces the SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

 (NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS.

North to Shore festival to take place June 13-28

 (NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore will take place June 13-28, 2026 with another extraordinary season of world-class performances, comedy acts, film screenings, community events, and artistic collaborations at venues across Newark and Asbury Park.

Sunset Blvd. Records to Release "My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's"

 (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Singer/songwriter Peter Case, a musical icon for nearly five decades, returns with a powerful new live album, My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's that reasserts his status as one of America's most respected and quietly influential troubadours. Recorded at the legendary McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California, the album captures Case in his most elemental form: alone with his songs and guitar, his singular music informed by decades of hard-fought experience. Sunset Blvd. Records will release the album digitally and on CD and vinyl format on April 24, 2026.

Historic Sherman Theater and The Bowery Presents Enter Strategic Booking Partnership

 (STROUDSBURG, PA) -- On February 17, 2026, the historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg announced that it is entering into an agreement with The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter and venue operator, and subsidiary of AEG Presents, to program events at the landmark venue.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/20/26






 

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Troubles' debut "Red Alert" is a breathless blast of garage punk

Troubles crash onto the scene with Red Alert, a debut that doesn't waste a second. The album is a feral mix of grit, hooks and raw, emotionally charged vocals that plants the band firmly on the garage punk map.


Dharma Guns releases "Nightmares and Broken Dreams"



Undead Arts & New Jersey Symphony announce cast and crew for Mozart's "The Magic Flute"



Lenny Kaye Announces Debut Solo Album "Goin' Local"



Union County Students Earn Top Honors at International Music Festival; Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026



Get the Led Out to Perform Three Nights at Scottish Rite Auditorium



Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller of Old 97's






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