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Sick Gazelle Releases Second LP Veld via Vampire Blues

Today, Sick Gazelle releases its second LP, Veld, via Vampire Blues. Comprised of saxophonist/vocalist Bruce Lamont of Yakuza, guitarist Eric Block of Veloce, bassist Douglas McCombs of Tortoise, and drummer Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, the band delivers a five-track collection that exists somewhere between free-rock confusion and deep-space tranquility, conjuring an uncommon collision of… Continue reading Sick Gazelle Releases Second LP Veld via Vampire Blues

Love Mischief Pushes Beyond Genre Boundaries on Debut Studio Album Dissolving Through the Rainbow Gate

For more than a decade, California’s eclectic powerhouse Love Mischief has quietly charted its own course through the modern jam band landscape, blending fearless improvisation, sophisticated musicianship, and an expansive musical vocabulary that reaches far beyond the genre’s traditional borders. On its debut full-length studio album, Dissolving Through the Rainbow Gate, the Sacramento-based quintet delivers… Continue reading Love Mischief Pushes Beyond Genre Boundaries on Debut Studio Album Dissolving Through the Rainbow Gate

High Sierra Foundation Launches Backstage Wellness Village at 2026 High Sierra Music Festival

High Sierra Foundation Launches Backstage Wellness Village at 2026 High Sierra Music Festival

Lisa Bouchelle Announces New Album Vandals, Thieves & Lovers

Lisa Bouchelle has announced her new album, Vandals, Thieves & Lovers, due out September 4. Boasting an array of special guests and collaborators including Amanda Shires, Larry Campbell, Waddy Wachtel of Stevie Nicks and Linda Ronstadt, and E Street Band saxophonist Jake Clemons, the record finds the New Jersey singer-songwriter grappling with the full spectrum… Continue reading Lisa Bouchelle Announces New Album Vandals, Thieves & Lovers

William Shatner Considers Bringing All-Star Heavy Metal Project to the Stage

Photo credit: Manfred Baumann Having assembled one of the most ambitious gatherings of heavy metal royalty ever gathered for a single recording project, William Shatner is now exploring the possibility of taking his acclaimed Heavy Metal album to the stage for a live event unlike anything audiences have seen before. Part concert, part theatrical experience,… Continue reading William Shatner Considers Bringing All-Star Heavy Metal Project to the Stage

Rhiannon Giddens returns with ‘Hope is the Thing with Feathers’

Pulitzer and Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has announced that her new album Hope is the Thing with Feathers will be released September 18 on Nonesuch Records. The 10-song collection was inspired by the beauty of people coming together and drawing strength from each other. It was intentionally recorded live with no frills and few overdubs,… Continue reading Rhiannon Giddens returns with ‘Hope is the Thing with Feathers’

2ŁØT Releases “Iris” Featuring Eric Krasno from Forthcoming Album RE/SOLVE

Today, 2ŁØT releases “Iris,” one of the most uplifting and collaborative tracks from their forthcoming sophomore album, RE/SOLVE, arriving July 31. Featuring GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist Eric Krasno alongside horn performances from Ben Bohorquez and Evan Weiss of the acclaimed funk-jazz collective The Funky Knuckles, the new single blends soulful musicianship, infectious grooves, and heartfelt songwriting… Continue reading 2ŁØT Releases “Iris” Featuring Eric Krasno from Forthcoming Album RE/SOLVE

Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Powerful New Single “Too Young to Die”

Today, rising Montana folk duo Buffalo Traffic Jam share their powerful new single, “Too Young to Die,” an ode to facing loss head-on that builds from sonic sunshine to storm clouds over the course of four moving minutes. The song arrives alongside a lyric video featuring footage from the buzzing band’s recent tour, and hails… Continue reading Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Powerful New Single “Too Young to Die”

Dizgo Unveils New Single “Exit 59,” Announces Forthcoming Studio Album Innerstate

Dizgo Unveils New Single “Exit 59,” Announces Forthcoming Studio Album Innerstate

The Steppers Talk The Lights Are Always On, Oklahoma Jamgrass, and Finding Their Own Lane

Oklahoma City’s The Steppers are carving out their own lane as a fast-picking, hard-driving psychedelic string band with roots in jamgrass, folk, bluegrass, and Oklahoma grit. With their new album, The Lights Are Always On, the band leans further into traditional bluegrass drive while keeping the emotional storytelling, improvisational energy, and road-tested chemistry that have… Continue reading The Steppers Talk The Lights Are Always On, Oklahoma Jamgrass, and Finding Their Own Lane

David Gans Returns to Las Vegas for Dinner Show at Soulbelly BBQ

Grateful Dead Radio Hour host, book author, and musician David Gans returns to Las Vegas for a dinner show at Soulbelly BBQ on Main Street in the Arts District on Friday, July 10, from 6-9 p.m. The Las Vegas Jam Band Society has arranged for a very special evening of dining and music featuring David… Continue reading David Gans Returns to Las Vegas for Dinner Show at Soulbelly BBQ

The String Cheese Incident releases surprise new song ‘Lightning Sky’

Today, The String Cheese Incident surprised fans with the release of the brand new track “Lightning Sky.” Building on 2023’s Lend Me A Hand, produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, and Hiss Golden Messenger), “Lightning Sky” reflects a deep commitment to songcraft and storytelling. That collaboration with Cook helped shape the band’s approach to songwriting… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident releases surprise new song ‘Lightning Sky’

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