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Ethan French Shares Extended Version of Viral “reckless and arranged – day 56”

Photo Credit: Taku Last month, 25-year-old Australian artist Ethan French announced ideas of the day vol. 1, a wildly creative project born from an equally wild idea. Just eight months ago, the Perth native committed to posting an “Idea A Day” on social media: a brand-new piece of music shared every day, no matter what.… Continue reading Ethan French Shares Extended Version of Viral “reckless and arranged – day 56”

Elvis Costello Announces My Aim Is True 49th Anniversary Box Set

On October 2, UMe will release My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition), an expanded five-CD box set telling the story of how Declan MacManus became D.P. Costello, briefly vanished and reappeared as Elvis Costello—and how his debut album, recorded in a small London studio, became the first public step in a singular and enduring… Continue reading Elvis Costello Announces My Aim Is True 49th Anniversary Box Set

Vickie Vaughn Honors John Hartford With Spirited Take on “Paducah”

Vickie Vaughn Honors John Hartford With Spirited Take on “Paducah”

Randy Travis Announces New Album Same Old Way, Out November 13

Country music legend Randy Travis and his label home, Warner Records Nashville, unveiled all the details today for his highly anticipated, never-before-heard album, Same Old Way, set for release on November 13. The project marks Travis’ first album of completely new material in more than 18 years, featuring tracks recorded throughout his distinguished career from… Continue reading Randy Travis Announces New Album Same Old Way, Out November 13

WXPN Reveals 2026 XPoNential Music Festival Set Times

Today, WXPN unveiled the set times and stage schedule for the 33rd annual XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. Returning to Wiggins Park on the Camden, New Jersey, waterfront from September 18-20, this year’s diverse lineup reflects the eclectic spirit of the station’s airwaves. The festival will feature performances by Portugal. The Man, Dawes, St.… Continue reading WXPN Reveals 2026 XPoNential Music Festival Set Times

Outside Lands 2026 | Day Two | Recap

As gates opened on day two of this year’s Outside Lands festival, the famed San Francisco fog rolled into the park with the crowds, and with it, the ambiance of the grounds was set for fans to take in a lineup that reflected the past, present, and future of indie music. A lineup filled top… Continue reading Outside Lands 2026 | Day Two | Recap

Outside Lands 2026 | Day Three | Recap

Sticking the landing on one of the most anticipated festival lineups of the summer, day three of this year’s Outside Lands put a major punctuation on the magnitude of legacies featured on the many stages across Golden Gate Park. A day that featured artists who have built their names on vulnerability and honest storytelling, the… Continue reading Outside Lands 2026 | Day Three | Recap

Hoochenanny Festival Draws More Than 18,000 to Fairport

Photo: Courtesy of Hoochenanny Festival ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2026 — Organizers of the third annual Hoochenanny Festival, presented by IDE Family of Dealerships, announced today that the festival welcomed 18,000-plus attendees to its new home at the Town of Perinton’s Center Park West in Fairport, up from 8,000 in 2025. Attendees came from more… Continue reading Hoochenanny Festival Draws More Than 18,000 to Fairport

The Heart of Dirty Souls: Wreckless Strangers Reflect on Their Latest EP

The Heart of Dirty Souls: Wreckless Strangers Reflect on Their Latest EP

30A Songwriters Festival Announces 2027 Headliners

Santa Rosa Beach, FL – For the past 18 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of dedicated live music fans from around the world to hear original songwriters spanning multiple genres perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Scenic Highway 30A on the Gulf Coast will become a music haven featuring 30… Continue reading 30A Songwriters Festival Announces 2027 Headliners

Dead Floyd Bring Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd Mashup to Boulder Theater

Photo Credit: Gary Sheer Photography Dead Floyd is a celebration of the music of two of rock and roll’s greatest bands, The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, mashed together into one high-energy, unpredictable show. Drawing from both extensive catalogs of music, the Dead Floyd performances include early rarities to modern classics and everything in between.… Continue reading Dead Floyd Bring Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd Mashup to Boulder Theater

Big Benny Bailey Announce Debut Album Business Spice

Big Benny Bailey, the duo formed by Shamir Bailey and Ben Pierce, have announced their debut album, Business Spice, arriving September 18 via Thirty Tigers. Today, the duo offer another preview of the record with the new single “Bottom of a Grave.” Blending bluegrass instrumentation with indie songwriting, grunge influences, pop culture references and brutally… Continue reading Big Benny Bailey Announce Debut Album Business Spice

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