"Smokestack" is latest track released by Kitchen Dwellers
(BOZEMAN, MT) -- Kitchen Dwellers has released “Smokestack” - the latest track off the band’s forthcoming album Wise River. “Smokestack” premiered at Bluegrass Today who said, “they write and record songs that speak to a different sort of bluegrass fan, and have gained a nationwide following as a result.”
Philly's Five Hundred Bucks to Release Debut Album "$500"
Philly area punks Five Hundred Bucks will release their debut full-length titled '$500' on April 29 .Featuring members of The Holy Mess, The Bella Vista Social Club and Captain, We're Sinking, Five Hundred Bucks' debut is the follow up to their well-received 2020 singles "Shit Shape Heart" and "Spinal."
Better Strangers releases "But I Don't Know Your Name"
(MIAMI, FL) -- Burgeoning rock band Better Strangers released their debut single “But I Don’t Know Your Name” across all streaming platforms on April 8th, 2022. The track was be released independently.
American Thrills releases "Ivy League Swing"
Connecticut punks American Thrills have released their new single, "Ivy League Swing” across all digital platforms. The track is the another single off of the band's full-length release set to drop sometime this fall through Wiretap Records.
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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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