“I think most of us have happy memories of Christmas and other holidays. Hearing holiday songs that are ingrained in your memory can engage your mind in a way that creates a roadblock for thoughts that cause us pain and stress. Holiday songs and music in general can provide a respite from the turmoil in the world. I believe that music, more than anything, can help us find a common denominator amid all the polarization that poisons our minds and souls. So with that in mind, I want to wish everyone happy holidays!”

–MICKEY THOMAS, 2023

Gibson--the iconic American-made, and leading instrument brand--has a legacy of making world-class instruments. Gibson is proud to announce the next evolution in the Custom Color Series with the addition of the SG™ Standard and SG Standard ‘61. The Gibson Custom Color Series SG’s make a bold statement with an exciting array of new aesthetic options while maintaining the quality, tone, and playability players have loved for generations.

Today, Petaluma Records has announced the upcoming release of Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music - VOL. 1, a compilation of both classic and previously unreleased tracks from Abdallah Oumbadougou, the Saharan-born Tuareg guitarist and originating architect of the “Desert Blues” genre.

New artist The Wheel’s self-titled debut album is out now on Lakeshore Records. Based in Portland, OR, The Wheel is the musical alias of longtime producer and session guitarist Avram Brown who tapped his good friend Raymond Richards (Local Natives, LCD Soundsystem) to co-produce and engineer the entire project. Fans can now listen to the album on all streaming platforms and purchase the new record on vinyl and CD here.

Five-Time Grammy® Nominee David Arkenstone’s new album Winterlüde has hit #1 on the NACC Chill Charts. Composed, performed, and produced by the multiple Grammy® nominee, whose music has been described as “soundtracks for the imagination,” Winterlüde evokes feelings of the winter season. This album releases just in time for the holiday season and 3-state tour of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.

Cartoons are a joyful, essential part of the American experience. From the beloved Saturday morning antics of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the ‘40s and ‘50s to today’s inspired anime, they express wild swings of energy and emotion, explosive triumphs, and deserved defeats. One element of the cartoons that we’ve recently recognized is the genius of the music that underscores them, a mash-up of classical, jazz, pop, folk, and everything in between.

Step back in time with Cascando, the Limerick band with a sound so authentically 60s, you'll swear they've got a time machine. The group is set to release their new single, "Jimmy Boy," on November 29th, capturing the essence of blues, rock, and folk in a riveting blend that evokes the spirits of The Beatles, The Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Bob Dylan.

For the Birds: The Birdsong Project earns a Grammy Nomination today for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.

Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce is excited to announce the release of his new single, "Lady Love Divine," on November 10, 2023. This track is the second single off his highly anticipated new album, The Wolves are Coming (Atomic Gemini / Forty Below Records), and will be released on Friday, February 23, 2024.