Tom Verlaine—born Tom Miller in Denville—changed the face of punk rock with his incendiary band Television. He died January 28 at the age of 73. Although he never became a mainstream star, his jagged lead guitar lines and lyrical prowess influenced a generation of alt-rockers.

Public Serpents combine the fast-faster-fastest aesthetic of hardcore with the funky ska-core dancehall wildness of alt-pop. Very alt.

Bayonne Guitar Hero Zack Wylde’s stint with Pantera has hit a snag.

Eighty-two year old Dionne Warwick is enjoying a career renaissance highlighted by the terrific new documentary on her life and career, Don’t Make Me Over

Hoboken alt-rockers Yo La Tengo will release their new album February 10 on Matador Records. The aptly-named “This Stupid World” will be supported by a national tour starting February 15 in Seattle. “Fallout” and “Aselestine” are the first two singles.

Little did Paul McCartney and John Lennon realize when they wrote these songs that they’d make a near-perfect jazz album. Beatle-Jazz! Recorded at Teaneck Sound Studio, the melodies herein, like a tattoo on the brain, come out in delicious, mysterious and surprising ways.

Retired from the hardwood court for 12 years now, Shaquille O’Neal not only built a $400 million fortune with endorsements, gyms, car washes and restaurants, he can also be seen on TV’s “Inside The NBA” as well as performing in concert on stages around the world as DJ Diesel.

You never know who you might run into at one of New Jersey’s cafes or diners. (Jersey has the best music, diners and tomatoes in the world).

When word came that Fury of Five were gearing up for a 2023 album release, fans had to smile. As a tease, one song—“WxAxRx”—is out today!

One of Bruce’s best Meadowlands shows on Route #3 in East Rutherford came in 1999 when he and his E Street Band tore the roof off the place July 18.

Here’s some holiday spirit from 11-year old Jersey rapper Myzz London who just dropped her “Jingle Bells Bop”

Arguably, THE New Jersey concert of 2012 had to be the Rolling Stones at The Prudential Center in Newark, feat. Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., The Black Keys, & more.

This Friday, December 23, Sony Pictures is releasing “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” the long-anticipated Whitney Houston movie.

Rascal lead guitarist Gene Cornish: “It is with broken heart that I must tell you of the passing of Dino Danelli. He was my brother and the greatest drummer I’ve ever seen. I am devastated at this moment. Rest in peace, Dino. I love you, brother.”

Stoner/Doom/Sludge band Act 00’s “Volume 00” EP will benefit the Associated Humane Society + Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River, Ocean County, N.J.

One of America’s greatest living songwriters—Newark-born Paul Simon—will be the subject of an all-star two-hour tribute concert on December 21 at 9pm on CBS.

Skid Row’s “The Gang’s All Here” tour with Buckcherry starts March 9 in Bowler, Wisconsin. Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan: “I’m psyched to hit the road together with our friends in Buckcherry. This will be the coolest, most badass tour of 2023.”

The Gumbo Gumbas play a delicious medley of authentic New Orleans Spaghetti Jazz with a side of Creole. Now add a mixture of Zydeco and Dixieland with a pinch of swinging Swamp Funk within a bubbling hot stew of Country, Rock’n’Roll and Rhythm’n’Blues.

Bumblefoot will appear in upcoming 2023 documentary, The Jersey Sound. Here he is with Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts) at “The Beatles vs. Rolling Stones” Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City.

It’s beyond time to rediscover Newark-born poet Allen Ginsberg [1926-1997]. The Clash loved him so much they did a live duet with him once on “Ghetto Defendant” from their Combat Rock album. Most American ‘60s stars were down with his epic 1955 poem “Howl.”