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Reminders release debut album: "Best of Beach Punk"

Isle of Wight indie punks Reminders have released their debut album Best of Beach Punk, via Venn Records (UK) and Wiretap Records (USA). The record is available to order now on CD and 12" vinyl: USA / UK

 
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Red Hot Shame releases "My Satellite"

(EUREKA, CA) -- Red Hot Shame is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari and his fluctuating lineup of Northern California based musical partners in crime. The band will release, My Satellite, on April 15, 2022 and will have several performances in support of the album across Northern California with the plan to release a My Satellite LIVE album before the year is through.

RAHWAY releases "Only The Strong"

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Slumlords of NJ, as they are called, New Jersey’s favorite hard rock band, RAHWAY is premiering their brand-new music video for the song “Only The Strong” on April 1, 2022 via their YouTube channel. “Strong” is the third music video off of the band’s highly acclaimed EP, Slumlords of NJ. Their last music video “Stone” was released in September 2020 and the EPs lead off-single “Sugar” was released in the middle of the pandemic with a Zoom-style filming.

Sierra Miles releases "When We're In Hell"

After generating nearly 5 million streams independently, New Jersey singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Miles has released a new single, “When We’re In Hell,” available now from her forthcoming 2022 album, The Architect distributed by Vydia.

Committee of Vultures releases "Lightning Struck the Fairgrounds"

New Jersey artist collective Committee of Vultures continue the roll-out of their authentic Blues/Roots album "Everybody Wants the Blues" with new single/video "Lightning Struck the Fairgrounds".



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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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