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Photo: Courtesy of Chris Griffiths/Riff Photos London — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Dissolution is the second album from Burning Rope, the band formed by two members of the multi award-winning Catfish: Paul Long (keyboards) and Adam Pyke (bass), together with guitarist Alex Voysey and drummer Mitch Weaving. This new record expands on the influences… Continue reading Burning Rope Announce New Album Dissolution Out May 26, 2026
Today, Monday, April 27, visionary guitarist, lap steel master, vocalist and cinematic songwriter Selwyn Birchwood releases his new video for the song Talking Heads.The track is a highlight from Birchwood’s new Alligator album, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues. The album, Birchwood’s fifth for Alligator Records, was released on Friday, March 27. It is available on CD, translucent yellow vinyl LP,… Continue reading Selwyn Birchwood Releases Talking Heads Video From Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues
Old Crow Medicine Show brought a high-octane, crowd-commanding set to MerleFest’s Friday night stage. (Chris Noble) MerleFest, presented by Window World, concluded its 38th annual gathering this weekend, bringing a true feast for the senses to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. Featuring world-class live music, bountiful food and craft vendors, and a vibrant, welcoming… Continue reading MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances
On June 14, 1970, the Grateful Dead released Workingman’s Dead, an album that was unlike anything they’d ever done, one that showed the world a new side of the Dead. It was clearly the same band as before, but now with a distinctly different sound and approach to the music, pivoting from psychedelic improvisation to… Continue reading Grateful Dead Unveils Workingman’s Dead (Rhino High Fidelity)
The Red Clay Strays will celebrate their eagerly awaited new album, Grateful, with an epic North American headline tour – the award-winning, 3x RIAA Platinum-certified band’s biggest live run thus far. The Grateful Tour ‘26 starts in Columbia, MD on July 30 and continues into mid-November. Verified Diehards Presales begin Tuesday, April 28, at 9:00… Continue reading The Red Clay Strays Announce Extensive Headline Tour In Support of Upcoming Album ‘Grateful’
New Album TRANSFORMATION To Be Released May 29, 2026 “Mike lived a life of beauty and never gave up right to the very end,” says Jules Peters, bandmate and wife of the late Mike Peters of The Alarm, who passed away on April 29, 2025. Following a fearlessly valiant 31-year battle with cancer, his monumental… Continue reading The Alarm Honor Mike Peters with Final Album Transformation and “Live Today”
Photo: Courtesy of Warm Love Cool Dreams Chicago’s festival calendar gets a fresh jolt this spring as the inaugural Warm Love Cool Dreams Music and Arts Festival arrives at The Salt Shed on May 23 and 24, 2026. Presented by sister venue Empty Bottle, the two-day event blends indie legends, adventurous modern artists, hometown favorites,… Continue reading Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival Comes to Chicago’s Salt Shed
Photo: Courtesy of Dazzle / City Park Jazz Dazzle will host a special fundraiser brunch on May 24, 2026, helping raise money for one of Denver’s true community gems: City Park Jazz. After the devastating loss of the City Park Bandstand by fire, Dazzle is stepping up to support this summer’s City Park Jazz Concert… Continue reading Dazzle Hosts City Park Jazz Fundraiser Brunch May 24, 2026
Photo: Courtesy of The Moss Alt/indie rock band The Moss have released their new album Big Blue Moon, an irresistible nine-song collection celebrating freedom, self-confidence, and living life by your own rules. Tyke James of the band shares, “This is our first complete project in years. I feel like a totally different person from the… Continue reading The Moss Release Big Blue Moon and Continue 2026 Headline Tour
Photo: Jay Arcansalin Today, country-rock band Ghost Hounds announced the release of a powerful new A-side / B-side single pairing, featuring a striking rendition of “Gimme Shelter” alongside the band’s original song “Justified.” The release marks a special milestone moment for the band while also supporting charitable causes, with proceeds from the single benefiting St.… Continue reading Ghost Hounds Release Gimme Shelter and Justified Benefit Single
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