A Leg To Stand On Music releases new single by Deena and Chasing Colours
A Leg To Stand On Music has released the new single "Everybody Knows the Way the Wind Blows" by Deena and Chasing Colours. Deena aka Deena Shoshkes began her music career as co-founder of The Cucumbers, a leading band in the 80s indie pop scene in Hoboken, NJ, with reviews in Rolling Stone and People Magazine and videos on MTV. Deena’s new song "Everybody Knows the Way the Wind Blows" is the result of a long distance collaboration with UK-based producer Chasing Colours available on all music platforms.
Shane Cooley Releases "Forest"
Moved by the tumultuous times in the world and his personal life, Shane Cooley's new album, Forest, delves into the shadows of his conceptual wilderness. The result is a hauntingly thoughtful blend of minimalist folk and American roots music, tinged with his own modern production.
White Eagle Hall Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary This May
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- This May, White Eagle Hall will celebrate their five year anniversary. Originally constructed in 1910 and reopened in 2017 after a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation, the 800-person capacity music venue in Jersey City first show was Jersey City legends Rye Coalition on May 5, 2017.
The 2022 Boston Calling Festival Takes Place May 27-29
(BOSTON, MA) -- Boston Calling, the acclaimed three-day festival making its triumphant return to Allston, MA this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 - 29, 2022, will have Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and GRAMMY Award winners Nine Inch Nails as a headliner of the 2022 festival. Making their return to the road for the first time in four years, Nine Inch Nails will close out the first night of the festival on Friday, May 27th. The festival will be headlined on Saturday, May 28th and Sunday, May 29th by alternative rockers, The Strokes, and rock & roll icons, Metallica, respectively.
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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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