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The Used Share Animated Video for "Giving Up"

The Used have shared new a new animated music video for "Giving Up". Directed by digital artist Gabriel Russo, the video takes us on an introspective journey across the imaginative landscapes of Bert McCracken's psyche. Swallowed by the earth, various animals, and caricatures of McCracken, viewers are transported through a colorful sequence of galaxies and deserts. Russo’s cut-out animations pair seamlessly with the visual imagery stitched into "Giving Up" as viewers spot moonlight in darkness and flowers in the dirt. At its core, the video illustrates the mental frenzy in finding silver linings among the chaos.

 
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Dan Auerbach And Joe Walsh Collaborate With Their Mutual Mentor - Unsung Ohio Guitar Hero Glenn Schwartz - On His Original "Daughter Of Zion"

Easy Eye Sound has unveiled the latest piece of their upcoming blues anthology Tell Everybody! (out August 11), which pays tribute to Glenn Schwartz - a formative mentor to Easy Eye Sound founder Dan Auerbach, as well as to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh. The two musicians - along with The Arcs - back the unsung Ohio hero on his original "Daughter Of Zion," which stems from recording sessions at Nashville's Easy Eye Sound Studios just before Schwartz's passing in 2018. For Schwartz, this final chapter collaborating with Auerbach and Walsh - even making an unlikely Coachella debut with them in 2016 - is a fitting last twist in one of music's most unpredictable careers.

600 Newark Students Attended Red Carpet Screening Premiere of "The Other Side of Newark"

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On June 13, 2023, The Other Side of Newark had a video screening & dinner event presented by Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winning Producer Jerry Wonda Duplessis, The Honorable Mayor Ras Baraka and the Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery, and Brick City Peace Collective with the support of The Newark Board of Education and Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, celebrated the outstanding accomplishments and impact of the arts of over 2000 students. The red carpet event occurred at Central High School in Newark, NJ where ten music videos showcased the talents of the students who participated in The Other Side of Newark's program.

Canal Music Studios Reopens and Offers Tours to the Public at New Home in Stockton

(STOCKTON, NJ) -- On Thursday morning, June 8th, Canal Music Studios cut the ribbon and opened its doors with local business leaders, township officials, students, teachers, and donors in attendance. Cutting the ribbon with Founder Adrienne Walsh was Board President of the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, David DeFreese and donor Dr. Rajani Walsh. An informative tour and refreshments immediately followed with live music on the violin by the school’s former student and 2022 Jim Hamilton scholarship winner Coco Brown.

Tony Marts Presents "Rockin' The Point" With The Billy Walton Band Every Thursday

(SOMERS PONT, NJ) -- Tony Marts Presents "Rockin' The Point" with the Billy Walton Band (BWB) every Thursday at The Point beginning Thursday, June 22 from 7:00pm-11:00pm. Shows are free to the public; 21 and over.



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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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