Shane Cooley releases a pair of Holiday Singles
Topping off a fruitful year of music, singer-songwriter Shane Cooley recently released two holiday singles, "Elf Rights" and "Snow Globe". The singles are available on all digital music platforms.
New Jersey Hall of Fame Unveils Whitney Houston Garden State Parkway Service Area and Other Ongoing Initiatives in her Honor
(UNION, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Following renaming the former Vauxhall Service Area on the Garden State Parkway in honor of Whitney Houston, the New Jersey Hall of Fame joined The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and public officials on December 14, 2023 to unveil the service area's exhibits and other initiatives in her honor.
Blue Hawk Records releases "Chapter XXIII"
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) --"Chapter XXIII" from Blue Hawk Records is available now on all streaming platforms, as well as on CD and vinyl. The line-up for their 23rd compilation album includes Angela An, Michael Anthony Rocks, Abby Garcia, Ruaa Khalifa, Amani Lillian and The Blackouts.
BB Stevens releases "Christmas All Year"
Hoboken based BB Stevens, whose album Not My Monkeys was put out on Stryker Records a few months ago, has released a new holiday tune - "Christmas All Year." It's a song that blends the spirit of the holiday with the recognition that his own relationship carries that spirit all year long.
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COLUMNS
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.
MORE NEWS
The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library
(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.
Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday
"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier
The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday
Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday
UPCOMING SHOWS
2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.
MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview
West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series
Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey
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