This year marks the 10th anniversary of Closer to the Sun, the perfect blend of all-inclusive luxury and electrifying festival vibes, set against the backdrop of Mexico's stunning Riviera Maya. From December 1st to 5th, music lovers can enjoy an unparalleled concert vacation featuring their favorite bands and artists performing from mid-afternoon until the stars fade at dawn.

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Renowned singer-songwriter and guitarist Quinn Sullivan has just released "Rise Up Children," the new single from his forthcoming album, 'Salvation,' due out June 7th via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. This vibrant track features catchy melodies that inspire a spirit of togetherness and resilience, inviting listeners to connect through the universal language of music. “I wrote Rise Up Children when I was reflecting on the world we live in today,” Quinn shares.

BRIT FLOYD, The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Experience, kick off the second leg of their 2024 P-U-L-S-E World Tour—Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pink Floyd's Division Bell + Greatest Hits—on Thursday, May 16 in Columbus, OH at Kemba LIVE.  Harry Waters (Roger Waters’ son and piano and Hammond player) will join this tour once again for another eight shows starting from the Atlanta show on Saturday, May 25 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center through the sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheater show in Colorado on Thursday

Embarc, a leader in California’s cannabis industry, proudly announces "The Smoke Show," an immersive cannabis experience set to debut at the California Roots Music & Arts Festival (“Cali Roots”) from May 24-26.

On May 17, to mark the 20th Anniversary of Grammy® Award winner TOMMY EMMANUEL’s landmark album Endless Road, the acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer, and global touring artist will release a newly remastered 20th anniversary edition of the album on digital outlets.

Colorado-based Americana and blues artist David Starr, known for his evocative storytelling and over a decade of international performances, releases his poignant new single "Waiting In The Dark" today. Available on all digital platforms, this track leads the upcoming acoustic album, Starr & Stucky, and marks the beginning of his extensive UK tour alongside mandolinist Erik Stucky.

High Horse, the innovative progressive-acoustic boy band known for blending Celtic and classical influences with alternative rock, is excited to announce the upcoming release of their debut full-length album. The album, featuring the production talents of renowned mandolinist Jacob Jolliff and the expert engineering of Dave Sinko, is expected to drop later this year.

Today, Grammy-nominated roots/blues/rock musician Cody Dickinson releases "Goodbye Albuquerque Tuesday Night" from his upcoming album Homemade, out June 21st on Strong Place Music. The song is a fond farewell to the endless touring cycle from Dickinson, the founder and drumer of the North Mississippi Allstars. The track echoes the theme of Homemade, as Dickinson pays tribute to the changing priorities that bring him back home to Mississippi after a long performance run.

Today, in collaboration with Definitive Authentic and Mercy Community Healthcare, The Naomi Judd Estate has released ‘Artist’, the first in a series of virtual exhibits of rare and never-before-seen artifacts from the life of activist, philanthropist, and American cultural icon Naomi Judd. Today’s release commemorates the two-year anniversary of The Judds induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Country music’s highest honor.

"Who is The Fool, if not a reflection of our own feelings of confusion and bliss in this wild, jester’s world? Lost Ox’s fourth studio album, Tale of the Fool, represents a dive into the sounds of bluegrass and folk rock—a notable departure from their previous funk and blues explorations. Slated for release on May 3, 2024, the album pays homage to the 1960s folk rock revolution that reshaped American music.