The cliché “Don’t judge a book by the cover” does and does not apply to the cosmically colorful artwork that adorns the forthcoming sophomore album, “Nowhere Left To Go,” from Brothers Brown. The thirteen songs written and produced by the bluesy Americana jam band are a rainbow of musical styles. Both the cover and the songs on the Woodward Avenue Records collection dropping January 12 are vividly imaginative and vibrant.

World-famous, award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Janet Jackson performed a full-length show before a sold-out crowd packed with ecstatic fans for AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) World AIDS Day Concert at NRG Arena in Houston, Texas Friday night. She opened the show with her 1997 hit song “Together Again” – a personal tribute to a friend lost to AIDS as well as others affected by the virus.

Before Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday--the organizers of Record Store Day began the RSD Black Friday event as a way to highlight and include independent record stores in the biggest shopping day of the year. Since then, record stores have started the holiday shopping season with an RSD Black Friday twist: a curated list of releases created especially for them, adding to the mix of items already found in record stores, all of which make exceptionally good gifts.

Renowned Danish quartet Kalaha, celebrated for their eclectic blend of global musical influences, is set to release their highly anticipated sixth album, ‘Nord Havn’, on January 26th. This latest offering from the multi-award-winning group will be available through April Records.

Hollow Coves have returned with a fresh serving of resonant and “stunning” (Billboard) indie folk today on their new song and video “Milk & Honey. Hailing from the scenic sands of Australia’s Gold Coast, the duo’s latest original elevates a signature style that’s seen them become one of the most-used artists on social media platforms like Instagram Reels, while topping one billion total streams and earning Gold records across continents.

Open Studio is thrilled to announce the release of 'Peter Martin & Generation S,' a compelling new album that brings a fresh perspective to the jazz scene. Out today in CD, LP, and digital formats, this album is a vibrant exploration of contemporary jazz, answering the intriguing question of what jazz in 2023 sounds like.
 

For seven years in Nashville, songwriter and recording artist Zach Russell studied how fellow writers and performers approached their craft, even spending a stint on the road as Tyler Childers’ merchandise manager. Getting a firsthand look at precisely what it takes to chase down greatness, Russell believed he could achieve it as well.

Today, December 1, MICKEY THOMAS of STARSHIP has released “A Classic Christmas,” a two-sided single (available digitally only, via Symphonic Distribution) on which he distinctively lights up such holiday gems as “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” with his deeply soulful and soaring voice.

Listen to “A Classic Christmas” HERE.

Ripple Effect, a music band from Worcester, Massachusetts, has made a significant impact on the local music scene with their new EP "Storm Rolls In." The band consists of Bob Moon, Jesse Garcia, Austin Magnant, Josh Briggs, and Jon Cotoni, and is known for its genre-blending style, combining rock, jam band psychedelia, funk, and country elements.

Looks like Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen (DDEG) may just make it on to Santa’s “nice list,” after all. The critically-acclaimed blues-infused rock band has taken time out of their busy schedule, supporting their latest release Black Leather Blues (April 2023, MoJo Records), to present fans with their rendition of one of their favorite holiday songs.