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Andy Frasco & The U.N. releases "Iowa Moon"

Andy Frasco & The U.N. have released their deeply moving new single, "Iowa Moon," available now at all DSPs and streaming services. "Iowa Moon" heralds the upcoming arrival of Andy Frasco & The U.N.'s upcoming new album, L'Optimist, arriving via Fun Machine Records/Soundly Music on Friday, August 11. Pre-orders are available now.

 
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NJPAC Announces Lineup for Horizon Sounds of the City 2023

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the annual Horizon Sounds of the City 2023, a FREE live summer concert series taking place under the stars during the summer every Thursday Night from July 13 – August 17 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm on the NJPAC Campus at Chambers Plaza.

Colossal Street Jam releases "Seconds"

New Jersey based, Bluesy, 70s influenced Rock Band Colossal Street Jam has released the Official Music Video for their new single, "Seconds" off the band's critically praised new album, No Way To Live. The music video was filmed and produced by Soto / Sinestra Studios.

Billy Joel's Historic Monthly Residency at Madison Square Garden to Conclude with 150th Performance in July 2024

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. ("MSG Entertainment") and legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel announced on June 1st that after ten extraordinary years, Joel's historic franchise run at The Garden will conclude with his 150th lifetime show at the venue in July 2024. With this also comes the announcement that the first of the final ten shows in his record-breaking residency at The World's Most Famous Arena will take place on October 20, 2023.

Events at MPAC in July 2023

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents a terrific lineup of events this July at the theatre as well as throughout Morristown. MPAC's summer concert series kicks off on July 11 with The Doobie Brothers. MPAC's Arts in the Community free summer concert series sponsored by ADP features events throughout town in July, including their annual Salsa Under the Stars night at Pioneer Park at Headquarters Plaza.



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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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