1) "Take on Me" by A-Ha

2) "(How to Be A) Millionaire" by ABC

3) Strength by Alarm, The

4) "Silent Night" by Bon Jovi

5) "Beat's So Lonely" by Charlie Sexton

6) Boy in the Box by Corey Hart

7) "In Between Days" by Cure, The

8) "Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire" by David Foster

9) Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits

10) Cinema Verite by Dramarama

11) "Life In A Northern Town" by Dream Academy

12) "Bring on the Dancing Horses" by Echo and the Bunnymen

13) "We Care A Lot" by Faith No More

14) Fine Young Cannibals by Fine Young Cannibals

15) "Together In Electric Dreams" by Giorgio Moroder

16) "You Belong To The City" by Glenn Frey

17) Heart by Heart

18) "Bittersweet" by Hoodoo Gurus

19) Nervous Night by Hooters, The

20) "No One is to Blame" by Howard Jones

21) "Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News

22) Listen Like Thieves by INXS

23) "Centerfield" by John Fogerty

24) Scarecrow by John Mellencamp

25) "St. Elmo's Fire" by John Parr

26) Hounds of Love by Kate Bush

27) "Eighties" by Killing Joke

28) "Something About You" by Level 42

29) "Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue

30) "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister

31) "Sentimental Street" by Night Ranger

32) Flip by Nils Lofgren

33) "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo

34) Play Deep by Outfield, The

35) "Everytime You Go Away" by Paul Young

36) "West End Girls" by Pet Shop Boys

37) No Jacket Required by Phil Collins

38) "Raspberry Beret" by Prince

39) Fables of the Reconstruction by R.E.M.

40) Tim by Replacements, The

41) "After the Fire" by Roger Daltry

42) "(Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy" by Shona Laing

43) Once Upon a Time by Simple Minds

44) The Dream of the Blue Turtles by Sting

45) "Marlene On The Wall" by Suzanne Vega

46) Little Creatures by Talking Heads

47) Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears

48) "Lay Your Hands On Me" by Thompson Twins

49) "Voices Carry" by Til Tuesday

50) This Is the Sea by Waterboys, The

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 16-22, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/11/2026

 

MORE NEWS

Somerset Valley Players presents "Freaky Friday"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Freaky Friday weekends from July 17 through August 2, 2026. This is a heartfelt, high‑energy musical comedy about family, second chances, and seeing life through someone else's eyes! 

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Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Britishmania Beatles Tribute Band on Friday

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Makin Waves with Jake Thistle: Anchored by Sincerity

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Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th

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The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.

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Levoy Theatre presents Paul Thorn on June 18th

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Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th

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Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Britishmania Beatles Tribute Band on Friday

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