The Shadow of the City social media accounts have been quiet — almost too quiet. Proudly dubbed New Jersey’s biggest little festival, Bleachers confirmed that this music celebration would return, even secretly revealing the date of SOTC 2022.

Jack Antonoff and Bleachers host the Shadow of the City Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey

Aside from cowriting music for Taylor Swift, Lorde, and St. Vincent, Jack Antonoff creates and performs original music with Bleachers. He also celebrates his New Jersey roots, filming the “Stop Making This Hurt” music video in Hasbrouck Heights’ Bendix Diner.