We’re in the dog days of summer and this New Music Friday for July 18, 2025 brings together a genre-spanning mix of heavy hitters and underground heroes. Philly indie icon Alex G returns with “Headlights.” […]
The Swell Season Moves ‘Forward’ With Heart After 16-year Break
I’ve been feeling quite nostalgic lately. Call it old age—having recently turned 40—or whatever, but I’ve been remembering the past fondly. In 2006, during my senior year of college, back when I read Filter magazine […]
New Music Friday, July 11, 2025
After a week off for Independence Day, New Music Friday for July 11 is bursting with new albums released today. Clipse drops “Let God Sort Em Out,” his first full album in over a decade, […]
Haim Finds Freedom in Heartache on ‘I Quit’
Este, Danielle and Alana Haim have been my summer friends since I was introduced to them in 2017. It was just before I heard “Want You Back,” the first single from Haim’s second album, which […]
New Music Friday, June 27, 2025
This week’s New Music Friday for June 27, 2025 is packed with new artist releases and legends rewriting their stories. Barbra Streisand delivers another installment of her duets project with “The Secret of Life: Partners, […]
New Music Friday, June 20, 2025
It’s the first New Music Friday of summer, and this week’s releases are as bold and diverse as the season ahead. Benson Boone pours his heart out on “American Heart,” blending soaring vocals with polished […]
Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 South Jersey Summer Concerts and Music Festivals
From free beachfront shows to massive multi-day music festivals, summer in South Jersey has live music across every genre. Whether you’re catching rock legends in Somers Point, reggae on the Atlantic City boardwalk or camping […]
New Music Friday, June 13, 2025
It’s a Friday the 13th worth celebrating, with a stellar lineup on New Music Friday for June 13, 2025. The Cure, “Mixes of a Lost World” is a sprawling, moody remix set that deepens the […]
New Music Friday, June 6, 2025
It’s a stacked New Music Friday for June 6, 2025 and we’re jumping into summer with new releases from legacy artists, sonic innovators and a few surprises. Brian Eno teams up with singer-songwriter Beatie Wolfe […]
Ben Kweller’s ‘Cover the Mirrors’ Turns Grief Into a Triumphant Return
I’ve been listening to a lot of Ben Kweller lately. The Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter has been one of my favorite artists since I discovered his 2002 solo debut, “Sha Sha,” the following fall. I’ve been […]