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Jacob Everett Wallace releases "Wild Iron"

(BEND, OR) -- Indie-Folk artist Jacob Everett Wallace returned to the music scene with the release of his new single, "Wild Iron" available to stream on all platforms. "Wild Iron" explores complex ideas pertaining to freedom, community, purpose, and more. Wallace expresses emotions associated with breaking the mold of tradition and building a life for yourself away from the people you know and the place you once called home.

 
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Nashville's Rockin' Rich Lynch Takes It to the Streets on His Latest Song Protesting Changes to Downtown Parking Policy in Music City

(NASHVILLE, TN) - Independent recording artist Rockin' Rich Lynch is no stranger to releasing protest songs and when a recent alteration to Nashville public policy had a direct impact on him he put pen to paper and wrote "The Streets of Nashville" to voice his concern over changes to parking rates and availability in Music City.

Cory Wong releases "Call Me Wild (feat. dodie)"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong continues his ongoing run of all-star collaborations with "Call Me Wild (feat. dodie)," available everywhere now. Wong's tour comes to Asbury Park on September 16th as part of the Sea Hear Now Festival and the Lincoln Center David Geffen Hall in New York City on November 28, 2023.

Low Cut Connie releases "King of the Jews"

The South Philadelphia-based rock 'n' roll artist Low Cut Connie released "King of the Jews" from his forthcoming album Art Dealers out September 8 via Contender Records. On the new song, frontman Adam Weiner gets deep in the weeds of his personal and ethnic identity, rejecting antisemitism and fear, and arriving at a place where his Jewishness becomes a source of strength and power. An official video for the song was inspired by Warhol's Factory films, featuring Weiner wrapping himself in Tefillin.

Trevor Hall releases "train song"

Trevor Hall has shared "train song," the newest sampling from his forthcoming album Trevor Hall and The Great In-Between. "'train song' points to the invisible power within that keeps us going on our life journey despite any hurdles or setbacks we may encounter. For me personally, it celebrates all of the concerts, songs, and travels that I've had the gift of participating in and also reflects on how the power of love always brings us home," says Trevor.



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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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

(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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