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"Superman" by Five for Fighting

Released in 2001

Five for Fighting is basically the work of Vladimir John Ondrasik III, a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. "Superman" was a huge hit for him and introduced many to his piano-driven, story based songs.




 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel

Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the momentum going with an EP, "The Parade Man."



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/19/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26






 

MORE NEWS


The Newton Theatre presents Solas 30th Anniversary Tour on March 6th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Solas brings its 30th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music.


State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026



North to Shore festival to take place June 13-28



Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026



Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026



Musicians On A Mission presents Come to Your Senses on February 22nd



Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute at Bell Theater






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