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Houndmouth Comes to Mission Ballroom November 6

For two years, Matt Myers struggled to finish new songs. “I was all raw emotion,” says the Houndmouth frontman, who had spent the previous decade blending rock & roll and American roots music into radio staples such as the chart-topping, platinum-selling “Sedona.” He had written four albums in less than 10 years, but inspiration just… Continue reading Houndmouth Comes to Mission Ballroom November 6

esperanza spalding Comes to Beaver Creek September 17

photo credit: Holly Andres Five-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist and composer esperanza spalding will perform at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, Colorado, on Thursday, September 17. The all-ages concert begins at 7 p.m. The performance will close the Vilar Performing Arts Center’s 2026 Summer Jazz Series, which brings a diverse lineup of… Continue reading esperanza spalding Comes to Beaver Creek September 17

Rival Sons Guitarist Scott Holiday Announces HOL1D4Y Debut Album Topology

Rival Sons Guitarist Scott Holiday Announces HOL1D4Y Debut Album Topology

SYNACURE Celebrates the Real New York in “I Luv NYC” Video

New York-born and bred producer and musician SYNACURE has released the vibrant, kaleidoscopic official video for his trance-laced debut single, “I Luv NYC (You Got What I Want).” The kinetic love letter to the Big Apple offers a glimpse into the “real” heart of New York: the cultural diversity, soundscapes and sense of community that… Continue reading SYNACURE Celebrates the Real New York in “I Luv NYC” Video

Joanne Shaw Taylor Embraces Love’s Dangerous Side on “Bad Boy”

British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns today with “Bad Boy,” the latest single from her forthcoming studio album, The Trouble With Love, due October 23 via Journeyman Records. A swaggering, emotionally charged rocker, the song explores the magnetic pull of relationships that are as destructive as they are impossible to resist, pairing Joanne’s unmistakable… Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor Embraces Love’s Dangerous Side on “Bad Boy”

Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist and Multidisciplinary Artist, Passes Away at 59

Photo Credit: Diego Castanho Jennifer Finch, the beloved bassist, vocalist and songwriter for the groundbreaking band L7, has died following an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was 59. A musician, photographer, writer and multidisciplinary artist, Jennifer was also a deeply loved partner, daughter, sister, bandmate and friend. Her impact on L7, the Los Angeles… Continue reading Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist and Multidisciplinary Artist, Passes Away at 59

Cricket Blue Announces New Album Sweet Animal, Out September 18

Acclaimed chamber folk duo Cricket Blue have announced their second album, Sweet Animal, arriving September 18 via Bridge & Key Artist Collective. Alongside the announcement, Laura Heaberlin and Taylor Smith have shared a new double single, “Ella I” and “You,” two songs that anchor the album’s dual narrative perspectives. Across 20 intricately arranged songs, Sweet… Continue reading Cricket Blue Announces New Album Sweet Animal, Out September 18

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound Arrives August 28

Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound: Honoring Muddy, Cliff & Blue will be released August 28, 2026, via Blues Till 2 Recording Co. and Select-O-Hits. Clifford Antone had it right: “The blues is so big that no one person could ever learn it in a lifetime.” So, when Antone’s called upon its family of blues legends… Continue reading Antone’s 50th Presents Chicago Bound Arrives August 28

Slightly Stoopid Shares “Backseat Drivin’” Featuring Wiz Khalifa and G. Love

Slightly Stoopid Shares “Backseat Drivin’” Featuring Wiz Khalifa and G. Love

Slow Accordion Releases Completely Improvised Self-Titled Debut Album

Slow Accordion, featuring incandescent guitarist Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers; Matt Glassmeyer, known for his work with Billy Martin and Lambchop, on his own strange Wurlitzer and percussion; far-out, hard-grooving bass player Ted Pecchio of Col. Bruce Hampton and Doyle Bramhall II; and magically versatile drummer Mark Raudabaugh of Sierra Hull and Donna the… Continue reading Slow Accordion Releases Completely Improvised Self-Titled Debut Album

Chaparelle Shares New Single “Two Steps Closer”

Texas-based supergroup Chaparelle has released its newest single, “Two Steps Closer.” The alt-country trio brings together singer-songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods with musician and producer Beau Bedford. Inspired by the tradition of the Texas dance floor, “Two Steps Closer” captures the anticipation of spotting someone across a crowded room and gathering the courage to… Continue reading Chaparelle Shares New Single “Two Steps Closer”

Danielle Nicole Releases “Take Me Back” Featuring Luther Dickinson

Grammy-nominated artist, 10-time Blues Music Award winner, and Kansas City Hall of Fame singer, songwriter and bassist Danielle Nicole has released her new single, “Take Me Back,” featuring celebrated guitarist Luther Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars. The track premiered via Relix Magazine, offering another preview of her forthcoming album, Fireflies. Built on a swampy… Continue reading Danielle Nicole Releases “Take Me Back” Featuring Luther Dickinson

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