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Northlands 2026: Am I Still a Noob?

Joe Russo | Northland Music Festival – Swanzey, NH | photos by Stites McDaniel The life of a music journalist, a term used as gingerly as an amateur dart player describes himself as an athlete, can be full of upending moments. Getting the call on Tuesday before the festival, for the second year in a… Continue reading Northlands 2026: Am I Still a Noob?

Robert Earl Keen Announces 15th Anniversary Reissue of Ready for Confetti

Out on August 21st; Limited edition confetti vinyl; 25th anniversary reissue of Gravitational Forces out July 10th on Lost Highway Records This August, Robert Earl Keen will link up for a second time this year with Lost Highway Records for the 15th anniversary reissue of Ready for Confetti. A pioneer of Americana music and a… Continue reading Robert Earl Keen Announces 15th Anniversary Reissue of Ready for Confetti

Aging Gratefully: Still Here, Still Showing Up

Aging Gratefully: Still Here, Still Showing Up

Tom Petty Estate Unveils Newly Mixed Extended Versions of “American Girl” and “Breakdown”

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Tom Petty Estate unveils extended, newly mixed versions of beloved hits “American Girl” and “Breakdown.” Listen/save HERE. Both tracks have been remixed from the original multi-track tapes in Hi-Res and Dolby Atmos, offering fans a new way to experience two songs that… Continue reading Tom Petty Estate Unveils Newly Mixed Extended Versions of “American Girl” and “Breakdown”

Haight Street Art Center Presents Forever Grateful, a Landmark Grateful Dead Exhibition

The Haight Street Art Center is proud to present Forever Grateful, a landmark exhibition that pays tribute to the timeless legacy of the Grateful Dead. Celebrating the Center’s 10th anniversary, this exhibit features an unparalleled collection of artwork, instruments, and memorabilia, inviting visitors to explore three decades of the band’s groundbreaking history. Forever Grateful opens… Continue reading Haight Street Art Center Presents Forever Grateful, a Landmark Grateful Dead Exhibition

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

Photo Credit: Andrew Quist High Sierra Foundation, in collaboration with Harper House Music Foundation (HHMF) and Backline, is proud to announce the launch of the Backstage Wellness Village at the 2026 High Sierra Music Festival. Funded by HHMF to create a dedicated backstage support hub for artists and crew, the Backstage Wellness Village will provide… Continue reading High Sierra Foundation Launches Backstage Wellness Village at 2026 High Sierra Music Festival

Lisa Bouchelle Announces New Album Vandals, Thieves & Lovers

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

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”

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