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"Inside Number Three" provides a History of the Products and Memorabilia From Apple Records 1968-73

Now available for pre-order, “Inside Number Three” by Nigel Pearce is a history of the products and memorabilia from Apple Records from its public opening on 28th August 1968 until 1973 when Badfinger issued the last ever all new Apple single - Apple 49, “The Apple of My Eye.”

 
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Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son release Music Video for "Lay It On Me"

Central New Jersey alternative rock outfit Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son has released a music video for their latest single "Lay It On Me". The track comes from the EP We Go On, released by Telegraph Hill Records.

Michael McDermott Releases "St. Paul's Boulevard"

(CHICAGO, IL) -- Music makes a deep connection when it strikes that delicate nerve separating the personal from the universal. If the listener can use the songs as mirrors, then the musician has succeeded in communicating their art. Chicago-based singer-songwriter Michael McDermott has spent decades riding that artistic balance, and he does it again with fresh potency on St. Paul’s Boulevard, which arrives May 20 on Pauper Sky Records.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Kicks Off Beatles Fan Weekend with Special Rock Hall Nights featuring Inductee Glyn Johns

(CLEVELAND, OH) -- In celebration of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest exhibition, The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be, the Museum welcomes special guest and Inductee Glyn Johns for Rock Hall Nights: The Beatles on April 7th from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Inductee Glyn Johns will sign copies of his new book Get Back, which are available for purchase online or in person at the Rock Hall store.

Heading East Records launched by Fred Mascherino

Fred Mascherino recently launched his very own indie record label Heading East Records. Its inaugural release A Year and Change by The Color Fred was released worldwide. “I’m from the Philly area and anytime I was on tour, ‘Heading East’ meant we were heading towards home,” explains Mascherino. “That always brought good feelings and I’ve mentioned it in songs. It’s a nice way to represent being from the East Coast and also keeping those good vibes part of this.”



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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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