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Cold Weather Company Brings Cozy Cheer with "Warmth in Winter"

Ba ba ba da da! It's officially "Warmth in Winter" season! New Jersey-based indie alternative-folk trio Cold Weather Company are wrapping listeners in a blanket of holiday nostalgia and cozy charm with their beloved seasonal song, "Warmth in Winter."

 
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Ana Luna releases "Tainted Silhouettes"

Ethereal singer-songwriter Ana Luna has released her debut album, Tainted Silhouettes. The 9-track record features past singles including "Dance in a Trance," "Daddy's Empire," "Can We Pretend We Just Met At A Bar?," and "Bleeding Pen," alongside five brand-new songs.

Jack Johnson to Play Shows in NJ, PA, NY

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson brings the SURFILMUSIC Tour to the local area with shows at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on June 21st; Highmark Mann Center in Philadelphia on June 27th; and Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY on June 28, 2026.

Tiny Cities to Release First Single From Upcoming EP

Tiny Cities will release the EP Beginning of the End on January 16, 2026. This is a thought provoking indie record from two of New Jersey's most prolific singing song-writing duos - Melissa Anthony and Dennis King.

Jersey Bluesman releases "My Mississippi Roots"

James Barnes — known to audiences throughout the region as JB — carries the blues in his blood. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in New Jersey after his family moved east in 1965, he grew up steeped in the sound and spirit of the music. On his father's side, JB traces his lineage back to Mississippi, the wellspring from which so much of this tradition flows. Those "Mississippi Roots" became more than just family history; they formed the bedrock of his artistic calling.



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COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/21/2026

"I'm enjoying the beautiful weather here in Florida, I live in Orlando. I used to live in Nashville for about six years but I'm originally from Transylvania, Romania," said an excited Alex Kilroy as he happily discussed the release of his album "Break My Chains," his classical training, Vince Gill and more.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 19-25, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- HOT 97, New York's #1 station for Hip Hop, is once again bringing the culture's biggest night back to the tri-state area with Summer Jam 2026, on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark. Produced by The Black Promoters Collective, Summer Jam continues its legacy as the most iconic Hip Hop concert in the world.


The Vogel presents BobFest on May 28th




Brian Erickson Offers New Cover Album - "Others' Songs"




Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Richard Barone & Glenn Mercer: Hazy Cosmic Jive on Wednesday




Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary Shows




Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd




Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd






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