OFFICIAL STATEMENT BlowUpRadio.com has no plans to start giving out a Peace Prize And if we did ever start, we would not be giving it to a Dictator (and probably not to The Dictators either, because they are a NYC band). So please, stop asking us. Sincerely, Lazlo BlowUpRadio.com […]

OK...there are still a few hours left on this #bandcampfriday and now I have this new song — "You Better Hold on Tight" — ready for you there. I would describe it as "yacht rock-adjacent"? https://ferociousdesigns.bandcamp.com/track/you-better-hold-on-tight

Time for Day 2 of WXPN's 885 Greatest Cover Songs #xpncountdown https://xpn.org/885-countdown/

Whoa! Netflix to acquire Warner Bros... https://about.netflix.com/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros

This year's #xpncountdown — The 885 Greatest Cover Songs — begins Thursday at 8 am ET. Here is a listener's guide... https://xpn.org/how-to-listen-and-fall-deep-into-the-wormhole-of-the-885-greatest-cover-songs-countdown/

Hey, WXPN & U.S. public media need your help! With an hour to go, they're still about 200 donors away from 1,000 for the day, which will trigger a $15K donation to the Public Media Bridge Fund. Please make a gift now! #givingtuesday https://xpn.my.salesforce-sites.com/donate?c=7012M000002CwsM […]

Welp... #Whamageddon on December 2 thanks to Yoto Radio. 🤦‍♂️

This would END any other president; it should end Trump. Former President of Honduras Is Freed From Prison After Trump Pardon https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/us/politics/hernandez-honduras-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.5k8.MmCP.00CLN_2NyvRF&smid=url-share

Hayley Williams | Good Hang with Amy Poehler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OEkf1Z7rV8

Just learned while listening to WXPN this morning that the station played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Public Media Bridge Fund. Apparently, many of the foundations behind the Fund were meeting in Philly regarding the National Constitution Center when the Fund organizers approached […]

Happy Birthday, @mirlo! You can find my music there! https://mirlo.space/ferociousdesigns/releases From: @mirlo https://musician.social/@mirlo/115640515595565225

If all goes as planned 🤞 The newly updated BlowUpRadio.com 📻 broadcast goes live at 6pm ET More New Music! 🆕 Classic Tunes! Always Where :newjersey: 🪨 Lives! 🔊 https://player.live365.com/a42405?l #nj #newjersey #music

Time for some Steely Dan... https://youtu.be/neJorQci-wI

We were in Ellicott City, Md., back in June. I think we need to go back to see this "Little Free Library" TARDIS just installed in time for #doctorwho Day... https://www.wmar2news.com/news/region/howard-county/dont-blink-howard-county-unveiling-a-new-doctor-who-themed-little-free-library

It is absolutely ridiculous the Philadelphia Marathon is not covered live by any local outlets or live-streamed by the city itself.

Amazing first day sales for our UK tour in 2026! Thank you so much! Tickets available via www.marillion.com/tour

Whoa! Just finding out that Donna Lewis and David Lowe recently released "Coming Home," a high-energy holiday track that has a bit of Patrick O'Hearn in its musical DNA. Needless to say it ticks a lot of the boxes needed for me to like a song. https://youtu.be/FiQT4mWZyV0?si=x9XpohpD3bhLsOex

I have known Gorgo for years as a friend of his son @ChristianBeach since around 1987, but I also had the honor of playing alongside Gorgo in Christian's backing band. Listening now… https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-gorgo-beach--68559608

Hmm...nice little snow band approaching here... #njwx

We are delighted to announce our UK tour dates for 2026 . Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10am. And yes more countries will follow soon:)

On this date in 1971, Genesis released their third studio album, Nursery Cryme, which also heralded the arrival of guitarist Steve Hackett and drummer/vocalist Phil Collins. In fact, Phil sings lead on the track "For Absent Friends" & features prominently on my favorite track, "Harold the […]

Politico says Grijalva will be sworn in around 4 p.m. Wednesday… From: @kjzz https://betagravity.com/@kjzz/115532770976597320

Possible flurries approaching Philly area...

Oh boy…my alma mater, Rider University, appears to be nearing its end. I’ve been dreading this for at least 10 years, but now it has been placed on financial probation and in danger of losing its Middle States accreditation if its fiscal situation does not meet its standards. The loss of […]

Spent some time today celebrating 65 years of Appel Farm in Elmer, NJ, with Polaroid Fade, Stereo League and The Tisburys — presented by 88.5 FM WXPN. Sadly, we couldn't stay for Minka and Snacktime.

Just remembered...today is the 20th anniversary of when my friend Katie won second-row tickets and a meet-and-greet with Ben Folds at Radio City Music Hall. Only blemish that night was Ben hitting curfew and only being able to conduct the crowd harmonies for "Not the Same."

Nice to hear current @wxpnfm.bsky.social Artist to Watch Madison Cunningham on "Guardians" from Midlake's fantastic new album, A Bridge to Far. youtu.be/2P7nTlp7CTk?...

We’re happy to announce that Mastodon 4.5 is now ready for prime time! Quote posts, async fetching of replies, server timeline visibility settings, more moderation tools, and lots and lots of other tweaks and improvements. Announcement on our blog […]

Hmm...just something I realized that's only of interest to me, but Mikie Sherrill will be the first governor of New Jersey who is younger than me (by a few months). Also, Governor-Elect Sherrill will celebrate her birthday one day before she takes off in January 2026.

A song for today... "See Hope in the Morning Light" - Midge Ure https://youtu.be/-EznxSqdjRk?si=cI6QJFaAEEsHnXpE

Democrats are currently ahead in 63 (!!!) races in the Virginia House of Delegates. If this holds, it would be one of the largest state legislature swings in the last 4 years. Its an absolute bloodbath for anti-trans Republicans.

Former US VP Dick Cheney has died. https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/04/politics/dick-cheney-death-obit

#fediverse #typography

Happy Birthday to Tamara Lindeman of @theweatherstation.bsky.social ! Thank you for your music and some of the best concerts I've ever been to.

Since this is not a NJ band, I can't mention them in my New & Notable column, but you better believe I'll be playing Snocaps on Lazlo's Den Presents New Music Tuesday @ 7pm ET. This album is fantastic! And oh yeah, it is Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee) & her sister Allison Crutchfield. MJ […]

This is literally Nazi shit. This is what the Nazis did. If you support this, you are a Nazi, and if that makes you upset, then STOP BEING A FUCKING NAZI

A day late for sharing this story on the importance of Public Radio Music Day, but as a proud WXPN member-listener, here it is anyway… […]

On Saturday 25th July 2026, we will perform a special one-off concert in the historic amphitheatre of Pompeii This is more than a live show, it’s a rare opportunity to experience Marillion in a place where music and history meet. Tickets on sale 3rd November 1pm (UK time) via www.ticketone.it

SPC says small tornado risk for Philly metro, South Jersey on Thursday... #phillywx #njwx

RIP, Pierre Robert...Philly has lost an absolute radio legend and icon... https://radioinsight.com/headlines/316174/radio-remembers-pierre-robert/

Live view from Treasure Beach, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa 2025 approaches. https://youtube.com/live/z2HfoQ_HMfY?si=zEADnJs8wyZfcisn

#DoctorWho to return to BBC with 2026 Christmas special. www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-fea...

It would take an incredibly powerful AI to make Jake look like a credible journalist at this point... RE: https://www.threads.com/@jaketapper/post/DQH8KrPEXzR

That's a wrap... not so fast... Banding Together 2025 Webathon Benefiting Spondylitis Association of America REPLAY BEGINS NOW! Listen & Info https://blowupradio.com Donate & download 233 song comp https://www.spondylitis.org/webathon Performance Schedule (Times ET) 8 - Camino Sound 8:40 - […]

Travis Kelce part of investment group that now owns 9% of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation… https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510/11132/

Happy to share my appreciation for Lazlo of @BlowUpRadio in this New Jersey Stage piece celebrating 25 years of BlowUpRadio.com and all he has done for the New Jersey music scene. Congratulations and thanks, Lazlo! […]

Day 4 of 7 begins @ Noon ET Banding Together 2025 Webathon Benefiting Spondylitis Association of America Listen & Info https://blowupradio.com Donate & download 233 song comp https://www.spondylitis.org/webathon Performance Schedule (Times ET) Noon - Cosmokaze 12:40 - James Dalton 1:20 - […]

To support your work, you can now raise money natively on the Fediverse. @reiver is showing how in this demo of CrowdBucks at #fediforum. https://spectra.video/w/vKA7i83Sz8jLzx57QCkMaf

A note from my little DIY music project… From: @ferociousdesigns https://musician.social/@ferociousdesigns/115401526682978671

Very excited to see that Olivia Dean will be the musical guest on SNL's November 15 episode. Just discovered her a couple of weeks ago from a Later... with Jools Holland clip and she is fantastic. youtu.be/aaLtmluxXDQ?...