1) "The World's Best Ex-Boyfriend" by Ad Frank

2) From the Ground Up by Antigone Rising

3) "Blood and Peanut Butter" by B.C. Camplight

4) The West End Kid by Bill Toms and Hard Rain

5) "Weight of the World" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

6) "Have Love, Will Travel" by Blue Van, The

7) "No Good Reason" by Bluebone

8) Brian Molnar by Brian Molnar

9) "Gimme That Shot" by Charms, The

10) "Maybe It's Time" by Clues, The

11) Dirt Waffle by Commons, The

12) "Meaning of Life" by David W. Jacobsen

13) Plans by Death Cab for Cutie

14) Whatever Planet by Dipsomaniacs

15) An American Tale by Echo Screen

16) "I'll Be Damned" by Full Out Freak

17) Lights of Brigantine by George Wirth

18) "Some People" by Green Marie

19) "This I'd Do" by Greg Trooper

20) "Where I've Been" by Hey Tiger

21) "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson

22) "Love & Nausea" by Jacob Callis

23) Smile Goodbye To The Kings And Clowns by James Dalton

24) Safe in Sound by Jim Boggia

25) The Lower 48 by Joe Whyte

26) This Town by Jon Caspi

27) The Vagabond Tales by Joseph Parsons

28) Employment by Kaiser Chiefs

29) Back To Me by Kathleen Edwards

30) Odd Hour Work Week by Lanky

31) "Brick Wall" by Margaret McClure

32) "Monday Over Friday" by Marwood

33) "Saints and Sinners" by Matt O'Ree

34) Second Thoughts by Mike Pek

35) "April and Angela" by Mike Rocket

36) Stories Of A Stranger by O.A.R.

37) "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Panic! At the Disco

38) "Freaky Fat Tuesday" by Partical Zoo

39) "Shed My Skin (For Johnny Cash)" by Pat Roddy

40) Traditional Gentlemen Of The Road by Patrick's Head

41) Five Corners by Pete Vash

42) "I've Been Wrong Before" by Purple Wizard

43) "Goodbye Renee" by Randy Coleman

44) "Slow New York" by Richard Julian

45) "I Feel My Sex" by RockDownBaby

46) "Day Sleeper" by Ropetree

47) "Am I Too Young" by Silent Mind

48) Through The Feeling by Souls' Release

49) Shadow & Splendor by Stacie Rose

50) Rebel, Sweetheart by Wallflowers, The

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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Long Live the Low" by Sean Kiely

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Long Live the Low," the title track single of the forthcoming LP from Jersey City-based singer-songwriter Sean Kiely.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Listen for a Moment" by The Beagles with Joy

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MORE NEWS

Dead Zep LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Dead Zep performing on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on August 26, 2026.

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Mason Gross School of the Arts presents AJAYE in concert on October 1st

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Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

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State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on October 2nd

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Princeton Folk Music Society presents Rakish on September 18th

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.

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Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

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Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

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The Newton Theatre presents Molly Tuttle on September 17th

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