"Looking for the Light" is the New Single by Ferocious Designs
Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released “Looking for the Light,” the lead single and title track from its upcoming debut album. The single is now available to stream or download via Bandcamp.
Eric Harrison releases "No Defenses"
"Welcome to my sixth and best full length album!" declares New Jersey-based Americana songwriter Eric Harrison in the liner notes accompanying "No Defenses," a 14-song collection released across all platforms on March 3.
Elk City releases "Don't You Wanna Try"
Art pop band Elk City offers their latest audio-visual delight "Don't You Wanna Try", an anti-anthem for anyone living outside of societal norms. This is a stunning slice of what is on offer on their recently released Above The Water album, out now via Montclair, NJ-based Magic Door Record Label. This follows "Floating Above The Water", these two videos filmed by H. Robert Escurel during the band's life performance at Union Pool in Brooklyn.
Public Serpents releases "When Pigs Lie"
New Jersey crust-ska punks Public Serpents (featuring former Choking Victim member Skwert Gunn) released their new song and video "When Pigs Lie". The video was shot and edited by Benjamin Clapp. If you ever wanted to see one of the most iconic figures of East Coast crust-rocksteady as a muppet - now is your chance!
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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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