This week’s Song of the Week is “Live and Die For You” by Lodi, NJ punk legends Mourning Noise, featuring Steve Zing (Samhain/Danzig). Packed with crushing riffs and dark energy, the track is part of their venomous new release and is spinning in heavy rotation all week on Radio Garden State. Turn it up and keep NJ loud.

How a tiny French Street bar became one of New Jersey's most important music and cultural landmarks — and how it was quietly erased.

“Funhouse” brings the raw, loud energy Best Dressed Ghost is known for right to the forefront. It’s gritty, punchy, and built to hit hard — a blend of garage rock, punk attitude, and surf-punk salt that hits you in the gut while grinning. This is a track meant to be blasted live, fist in the air, because subtleness isn’t part of the vocabulary here.

This week’s Song of the Week is “Dial Tone” by Jacob Tremont. As recently highlighted by Rebel Noise, “Dial Tone” explores distance and disconnect — that frustrating emotional static between reaching out and actually being heard. The song captures the tension of modern communication: waiting, wondering, and sitting with the silence when a response doesn’t come.

This week’s Song of the Week is “Mariner Martyr” by Söūp, now in heavy rotation on Radio Garden State. With vintage ’70s rock vibes, nautical themes, and serious Zeppelin-meets-Rush energy, this NJ shore powerhouse delivers big riffs and even bigger ambition. Turn it up all week.

“Open Up The Door” is one of the largest and most layered productions Jackson Pines has released to date. Originally written several years ago, the song didn’t fully take shape until the addition of a powerful Jersey Shore–inspired horn section, bringing new soul and depth to the arrangement.

“Footage I Can’t Delete” is honest, straightforward, and easy to connect with. It’s about memories that stick around longer than you’d like — no overthinking, just real feelings and clean songwriting. It’s the kind of track that hits best when you’re driving or listening alone with headphones on.

Slowdust is a New Jersey-based band blending shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rock into a sound that’s moody, textured, and intentional. Their music leans heavily on feel and atmosphere, creating songs that linger long after they end

Formed in 2021 from the remnants of an earlier project called Gypsy Wig, Kief Shuvel quickly found their footing in the Jersey music scene. A late-night encounter with Guided By Voices convinced the members they had something worth pursuing — and they haven’t looked back.

At Radio Garden State, we’re all about real music, real people, and real connection. That’s why we’ve partnered with Savvy Seats, a trusted ticket platform known for its no hidden fees, VIP upgrades, and concierge-level service. Use code RGS10 at checkout to get $10 off every ticket order—with no limits, no strings attached.

This is not just a playlist. It’s a shared space for independent voices to reach real listeners. If you have a song to share, there’s never been a better time to get it played on the radio.

Tired of algorithm-driven playlists and corporate gatekeeping? Discover why internet radio is the best way to find real local artists before they blow up. From human curation to community-building, here’s why Radio Garden State beats Spotify for music discovery — especially in New Jersey.

Big week for our RGS family—Mike Ham, the unmistakable voice behind Greetings from the Garden State and a pillar of the RGS team, was just profiled by NJ Radar. Get a closer look at the leap Mike took and the legacy he's building.

This live broadcast is just one of the many ways Radio Garden State is leveling up in 2025. While you can still stream us at radiogardenstate.com, we’re proudly repping our proper call letters now: RGS. My Telegraph Hill Radio co-host, Joe Pom, and I are so proud to be part of it.