One of music’s most unique and vulnerable voices, Joy Oladokun will release her highly anticipated new album, Proof of Life, April 28 via Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records (pre-order here). In advance of the release, new song “Changes,” a reflection on Oladokun’s own growth as well as the changing world around her, is debuting today.

Arriving early for round two on Sunday, February 5th, the air was electric with anticipation outside the Mission Ballroom on Phil Lesh’s final night in Denver with his friends. Fueled with the outcome of a great first night, multiple conversations in the already forming lines speculated over the musical possibilities of the evening, including the rest of “Dark Star” in lieu of the full moon or an appropriate “Mission In The Rain”. Certainly, the possibility of Billy Strings sitting in was on everyone’s mind, Strings having wrapped his own three night run the day before and sitting in with Ross James and Andy Thorn in the wee hours of Sunday morning. Of course, the “Never Miss a Sunday Show” theory factored into everyone’s predictive model and with all these dynamics, so much potential was still on the table. With everyone’s continued reeling from the outpouring of love and quality playing on Saturday, the energy of night two, from outside the building, was already climbing.

For the last two-and-a-half decades, Chicago-formed improv-rock outfit Umphrey’s McGee have been wowing fans, critics, music nerds, and passersby with their wholly unique brand of tunes and explorations. Instead of celebrating 25 years together with a gold watch or some engraved silver plate, the band is continuing to break the mold by finding new ways to give back to their rabid community of fans during this momentous occasion; known henceforth as umXXV.

Today, MORE! have released LIVE - 01.15.23 - Cancun, Mexico, the official audio from their debut performance at Dead & Company's Playing in the Sand. The quartet, led by Tom Hamilton, Jr. (Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Ghost Light), was formed in 2020 during the pandemic with his former Brothers Past collaborators, keyboarist/vocalist Tom McKee, guitarist/vocalist Joe D'Amico, and guitarist/vocalist Jim Hamilton, as well as Ghost Light drummer Scotty Zwang.

Dogs In A Pile is thrilled to announce the release of their second studio album, Bloom. The LP contains 9 tracks, including their latest single, “All The Same,” and first-time studio versions of fan favorites like “Fenway,” “Bent Strange,” and “Trunk Rum.” Listen here.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have announced additional North American dates on their 2023 international tour in 18 cities, with newly-added shows beginning at Chicago's Wrigley Field on August 9 and running through December 8 at San Francisco's Chase Center. Multiple nights have been scheduled for Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park (August 16 and 18), New Jersey's MetLife Stadium (August 30 and September 1), Toronto's Scotiabank Arena (November 14 and 16) and Los Angeles' Kia Forum (December 4 and 6).

Hot Buttered Rum has announced dates for their 2023 Spring Meltdown Tour. The newly announced dates include a 4-show Colorado run, and a 4-show Northwest run before the band will make their way down the Pacific Coast to Southern California rounding out their spring tour. HBR pick things up this weekend with their previously announced shows in Point Arena and Arcata, California. Up to date news and tour information can be found at hotbutteredrum.net.

Today, singer/songwriter Bear Rinehart, aka Wilder Woods, announces his latest track, the heartfelt, soulful “Get it Back” from his sophomore album FEVER / SKY out March 24 (Dualtone Records). “Get it Back” showcases Rinehart’s songwriting prowess as he offers his sincere take on love and longing. About the track, Rinehart notes, “Thankful to have another piece of the puzzle from FEVER / SKY out today.

Today, Brian Eno confirms his new album FOREVER VOICELESS—an instrumental rendition of his acclaimed 2022 record FOREVERANDEVERNOMORE—is set for release April 22 on UMC/Verve. The new LP will be available on crystal clear vinyl exclusively for Record Store Day, as well as on selected digital platforms—pre-save/pre-order here.

Those who’ve been following the trajectory of modern-day guitar hero Chris Shiflett—outside of his role in Foo Fighters—will already know of his musical mission to unite his SoCal rock roots and Nashville influences to create a fresh new sound altogether.