While quarantining, as everyone was across the country, singer/songwriter CHELSEA WILLIAMS decided to use that time to be creative.  Why not re-record three of the songs from her newly released Beautiful and Strange album, acoustically, mimicking the way she had been performing them during her Tuesday quarantine sessions. The result is The Palomino Sound Sessions, released today via Blue Élan Records. The EP features newly recorded versions of “Beautiful and Strange”, “Wasted” and “Red Flag”.

Following the success of her last single, The Perfect Place to Start, country’s fresh new face Erin Cosgrove is back with a new, upbeat and optimistic single, Time to Live. Not only does this song put you in a good mood, but it also touches on the power of being kind and letting go of all the hate, judgement and fear many people have these days. This song is currently available on all digital platforms including

On Wednesday, November 25th, Quarx is releasing “Wild Ride”. The New Orleans quartet creates a psychedelic landscape as lead singer and rhythm guitarist Alaric Fricke sings of life on the road. The song demonstrates the band’s ability to craft tasteful and complex songs. Established in 2017, the fourpiece rock and roll band hails from Baton Rouge.

Today, the Tennessee-born, Brooklyn-based artist Valerie June — ”a true star in the making” (Okayplayer) — returns with her first new music since her acclaimed 2017 album The Order Of Time. The new and original three-song suite, produced by Jack Splash (Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys, John Legend) and Valerie June, unveils an ambitious leap forward.

Blakkamoore is excited to announce the release of his new album Upward Spiral Deluxe out today with Lustre Kings Productions, and available on all streaming platforms, plus as a limited edition double CD. The album is a reflection of Blakkamoore’s growth and development from a culmination of working with A-list musicians, producers, along with Blakkamoore’s endless creativity and drive, to create a truly unique sonic experience. Stream the new album here: https://lustrekings.ffm.to/upwardspiral-deluxe

Austin John is an American Rhythm & Blues/Rock n’ Roll singer and guitarist living in Nashville, TN. He was born and raised on dairy farm in Upstate New York.  Always captivated by music, he picked up a guitar at 14 and has never looked back.  He was drawn to Rock n’ Roll and Blues music almost immediately.   Austin studied tapes of artists such as Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Robert Johnson, T-Bone Walker and Hollywood Fats.  After a few years of playing he formed his own group called the Austin John Band.

I’m not a fan of Thanksgiving. I like being with family, the time off from work and of course all the decadent trimmings, but sadly it now signifies personal tragedy. Even the weeks heading towards Turkey Day causes debilitating anxiety. (Try not to die on a major holiday. It makes the healing process more arduous.) This year, due to the pandemic, my emotional state is much worse. I will be home instead of trying to enjoy a little vacation get-a-way to distract from the nightmare that transpired. Avoiding the day and skipping straight to Christmas never seemed like a possibility.

In 2016, The Hold Steady started Massive Nights, a four-night celebration of the band's music and community -- a tradition held annually at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, New York. On what would have been the 5th Anniversary of this legendary rock 'n' roll gathering, The Hold Steady return to Brooklyn Bowl for a special 3-night live stream event on FANS beginning Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5.

Welcome to Virgin Islands Shakedown! There is light at the end of 2020...Join us for an exclusive 100 person, socially distanced event in paradise!

There will be 4 shows and lots of extra fun with Shred Is Dead at The Windmill Bar in St. John, USVI and all over the island.

Dreams do come true!! Be there!!

Singer / songwriter Shawn James has released a new album, The Guardian Collection, on Parts + Labor Records. Listen HERE

Transcending any and all genres, James’ songs speak as much to these tremulous times as they do the eternal human condition. Steeped in mythology (the fearsome a cappella which opens “Orpheus”) and America’s dark past (the deep delta blues of “Burn the Witch”),