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R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' and 'Murmur' Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment



(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Interscope-Capitol Records announces the next installment in its acclaimed Definitive Sound Series (DSS): R.E.M.'s Chronic Town and Murmur, two landmark albums that introduced one of America's most influential bands and reshaped the sound of modern rock.


Sixpence None The Richer presents O'Night Divine: A Sixpence Christmas at SOPAC



(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Sixpence None the Richer is "coming out swinging" for their first tour in nearly two decades. "O'Night Divine: A Sixpence Christmas" is an evening of Christmas classics delivered in the band's distinctive blend of indie-rock guitars and dynamic vocals. The tour comes to South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:30pm.



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Michael Gabriele and Spook Handy on December 12th



(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society, celebrating its 60th anniversary, presents a double feature on folk music history, with an emphasis on New Jersey on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. The program opens with a presentation by Michael Gabriele, the author of New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition (Arcadia Publishing, 2016). New Jersey-based folk musician and Pete Seeger collaborator Spook Handy follows up with a concert in the second half. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey



(WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent



by Bob Makin - published 2025-11-28

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.






Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-11-27

One of the first things taught to me when I began writing for The Trentonian newspaper in 2010 was, "Never write in the first person! Don't say "I." Well, how am "I" going to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving then? 



An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Tim Easton



by Gary Wien - published 2025-11-27

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts presents singer-songwriter Tim Easton at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00pm. He's currently on a world tour in support of his latest album, Find Your Way. Quincy Mumford will open the night.



Neon Nostalgic Presents 80's Music Television at State Theatre



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Neon Nostalgic Presents 80's Music Television at State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. The event is hosted by MTV VJs Mark Goodman and Alan Hunter and is a unique twist on an 80s nite.



The Vogel presents LaBamba's Holiday Hurrah



(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents LaBamba's Holiday Hurrah on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm. The show returns to the Count Basie Center where this special event first started back in 1983! Richie "Labamba" Rosenberg hosts this Annual Holiday Show leading the All-Star Hurrah Big Band featuring a giant horn section through Holiday classics and Labamba favorites!



Tommy James LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-11-26

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Tommy James at bergenPAC on November 22, 2025.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 25 to December 1, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hope" by REDBIRD Flying Solo








 

MORE NEWS

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents - The U2 Christmas Experience on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band brings a special holiday twist to the iconic sound of U2! This festive performance blends the spirit of Christmas with the passion and energy of one of the greatest bands in rock history.


MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday




New Jersey's Charlie Puth to Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl




R.E.M.'s 'Chronic Town' and 'Murmur' Get the Definitive Sound Series Treatment








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. The international multi-platinum selling superstar has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday




Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon




Human Nature presents "CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE" at Golden Nugget Atlantic City









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