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Reality Suite releases "Insane" single

(NORTH HALEDON, NJ) -- New Jersey rock veterans Reality Suite released their latest single, "Insane," inviting listeners to delve into the raw emotions of adulthood. This captivating track delves into the struggles of feeling ensnared in the unyielding cycle of societal expectations and pressures, prompting introspection on one's own sanity. With "Insane," the band encapsulates the frustrations and monotony that many individuals grapple with daily, inviting audiences to connect on a profound level.

 
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Jake Thistle releases "Live from the Transparent Clinch Gallery"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey singer-songwriter, Jake Thistle released his newest offering, Live from the Transparent Clinch Gallery, on June 28, 2024 via Gold'N Retriever Records – the independent label from industry veteran, Joe Riccitelli. The LP features twelve original tracks highlighting the songwriter's vivid imagery and flawless tenor, a cover of Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter," all recorded in front of a sold-out, standing room only audience and performed by the songwriter alongside guitarist Gordon Brown.

Yarn releases "Traveling Kind"

(NASHVILLE, TN) -- Roots rockers Yarn bust out the Hammond organ and pedal steel on their new single, "Traveling Kind" The alt-country anthem, which they praise for its "JJ Cale meets Roger Miller" feel, celebrates the joys of the open road and an itinerant lifestyle, set against a musical backdrop of wailing pedal steel, swelling Hammond organ, honky-tonk piano and soaring vocal harmonies.

PHOTOS from Final Week of 2024 Princeton Festival

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Festival hosted thousands of performing arts lovers and hundreds of artists from June 7-22, 2024, resulting in sold-out performances, multiple standing ovations, and rave reviews. The large performance pavilion and multiple booths on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden are removed until next year. In the meantime, patrons can hear beautiful music performed September – May by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra in its home at Richardson Auditorium.

The Mysterines release "Afraid of Tomorrows"

UK alternative rock band The Mysterines have eleased their sophomore album Afraid of Tomorrows via Fiction Records. They also announced their North American tour leading them to Riot Fest this September.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "What I Need" by Gab Cinque Band

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "What I Need" from "Highway Junkie," the debut EP by the soaring Gab Cinque Band.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/25/24




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts July 23-30, 2024




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/22/24






 

MORE NEWS

(MATAWAN, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm, The Weeklings will celebrate 60 years of The Beatles and more in a FREE outdoor concert in Terhune Park.


Chris Batten & the Woods release "2 For The Summer"




The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra Announces 2024-2025 Season




Sieminski Theater presents Summer Cabaret Series in August






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


NJPAC Announces Lineup for 2024 Sounds of the City FREE Concerts

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Experience an amazing lineup of diverse artists under the stars this summer at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for exciting, FREE concerts during the Horizon Sounds of the City series every Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The series unites Newark's cultural diversity by bringing together residents, workers, and visitors for unforgettable evenings of great music, food, and fun. This year's lineup includes Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, Afrobeat singer and artist Kofi Kinaata, New Orleans funk band Galactic f. Jelly Joseph, rap icon KRS-One, and New Orleans bounce singer Big Freedia. Some performances will also showcase a guest poet from Dodge Poetry, as well as local opening talent and NJPAC's student performers.


Mercer County's $5 Friday Summer Concerts are Back!




West Windsor Arts presents "Summer Music and More" Free Concert Series




Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Summer Nights at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House






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