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Steep Canyon Rangers Release “Roll of the Dice” Ahead of New Album Next Act

Photo: Courtesy of the artist GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers release “Roll of the Dice,” the latest single from their forthcoming album Next Act, out May 22 on Yep Roc Records. The album is available for pre-order here. Written by guitarist and vocalist Aaron Burdett, “Roll of the Dice” offers a reflective meditation on uncertainty… Continue reading Steep Canyon Rangers Release “Roll of the Dice” Ahead of New Album Next Act

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Peter Hook Named For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ahead Of 2026 North American Tour

Peter Hook photographed by Ann Cnockaert The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation (rockhall.com) today announced Joy Division and New Order as one of its 2026 inductees, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark on music and culture. Peter Hook was a founding member and bass player for… Continue reading Peter Hook Named For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ahead Of 2026 North American Tour

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Shadowgrass Announce Massive 2026 Coast-to-Coast Tour

Yonder Mountain String Band Deliver Good As True Studio Album Review

Photo: Courtesy of the artist On March 27th, jam grass originals Yonder Mountain String Band presented their 12th studio album Good As True to the world. Released on their own Frog Pad Records label and featuring eight tracks of that unique sound that the band has given audiences for nearly thirty years, this latest production… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band Deliver Good As True Studio Album Review

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Pickathon 2026 Expands Lineup with Round Two Additions

Pickathon returns to Pendarvis Farm July 30–August 2, 2026, and today the festival announces the second wave of artists joining its already formidable 26th-anniversary lineup. The additions deepen the festival’s signature curation strategy: honoring the architects of the genres we love while championing the vanguard voices reinventing them. Round Two Additions Joining the Legends tier… Continue reading Pickathon 2026 Expands Lineup with Round Two Additions

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Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Raw Americana on Debut EP Take Me Home

Buffalo Traffic Jam: Take Me Home Last October, Buffalo Traffic Jam—the duo of Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross—released their debut EP, Take Me Home. The record is soft, acoustic, and gritty, showcasing the group’s raw and authentic blend of folk, indie, and country music. There isn’t a better fit for the often catch-all “Americana” genre… Continue reading Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Raw Americana on Debut EP Take Me Home

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The Strokes Announce 2026 Global Tour and New Album Reality Awaits

The Strokes confirm global tour, tickets on-sale Friday, April 17 The Strokes are back on the road in a big way, mapping out a global run that stretches from North America to Europe and Japan, while also ushering in a new chapter with their upcoming album Reality Awaits. Strokes unveil global dates across North America,… Continue reading The Strokes Announce 2026 Global Tour and New Album Reality Awaits

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John Mellencamp Announces New Lyric Book and 2026 Dancing Words Tour

John Mellencamp: The Songbook: 50 Years of Song and Poetry due Sept 29 via Rizzoli New York John Mellencamp is set to release a new lyric book via Rizzoli New York. Due on September 29, John Mellencamp: The Songbook: 50 Years of Song and Poetry finds Mellencamp opening his archives and tracing his evolution as… Continue reading John Mellencamp Announces New Lyric Book and 2026 Dancing Words Tour

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Del McCoury Band and the Travelin’ McCourys Take On the Ryman on August 20. Three Generations. One Stage.

MerleFest is Just One Week Away

The countdown is officially underway as MerleFest, presented by Window World, makes final preparations for its 38th annual festival taking place April 23-26, 2026, on the campus of Wilkes Community College. This year’s event marks highly anticipated performances by 27-time GRAMMY winner Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Old Crow Medicine Show, Charles… Continue reading MerleFest is Just One Week Away

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Bobby Sanabria Honors Arsenio Rodríguez with “Arsenio and Beyond” Live Album

Photo: Courtesy of the artist There are certain figures in music history who don’t just influence a genre—they redefine its entire trajectory. With Arsenio and Beyond: Live at the Bronx Music Hall, Bobby Sanabria and his powerhouse Multiverse Big Band turn their attention to one of those figures, delivering a vibrant, forward-looking tribute to Cuban… Continue reading Bobby Sanabria Honors Arsenio Rodríguez with “Arsenio and Beyond” Live Album

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Cheikh Ibra Fam to Releases New Album Adouna

Senegalese singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Cheikh Ibra Fam returns on with Adouna (Life), a rich and deeply personal album that reflects on knowledge, faith, unity, migration, love, and the courage to transform one’s circumstances. Recorded between Reunion Island, Senegal, France, and Canada, the album blends Afro-pop, soul, and the traditional musical languages of West Africa… Continue reading Cheikh Ibra Fam to Releases New Album Adouna

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