Steve Conte releases "Girl With No Name"
New York City guitarist, singer-songwriter Steve Conte has released the music video for his latest single "Girl With No Name." The clip was shot on the streets of NYC & in studio by Natborn Productions’ Peter Perenyi & son Orion Perenyi, with motion graphics, lyrics & final touches by David Provan at 12 Inch Media. The song follows the summer release of his single "Fourth Of July" (co-written with Andy Partridge of XTC).
Ferocious Designs releases "Peace of Mind"
Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released a single edit of "Peace of Mind," which is available now for streaming and download at FerociousDesigns.com. An accompanying music video has also been released.
Mirrors On The Moon releases Debut EP
New Jersey band Mirrors On The Moon has released their debut EP Whiskey & Wine written and produced by frontman Donny Dykowsky. The Whiskey & Wine EP is available on all streaming platforms.
Kean Stage Events for Fall 2023
(UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents a diverse mix of Broadway, classic rock, jazz, and theatre this Fall at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Kean Stage is offering patrons who purchase any combination of three of the presentations listed below 20% off with the Kean Stage Fall Package.
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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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