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Tom Petty’s Early Years Celebrated in Origins 1971–1978 Box Set

The Tom Petty Estate today unveils Origins 1971-1978, a quintessential collection of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ earliest days, marking the band’s 50th anniversary, out now via UMe—order HERE. Digging into the vaults, this collection traces the sonic formation of the band in the white-hot ‘70s era and features collaborations with legendary artists Al Kooper,… Continue reading Tom Petty’s Early Years Celebrated in Origins 1971–1978 Box Set

Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Release First SatchVai Album

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and individual careers that helped redefine the possibilities of the electric guitar, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai release The Sea of Emotion, their first full-length studio album together as SatchVai, today via earMUSIC. The album brings together two of the most influential guitarists in rock, whose… Continue reading Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Release First SatchVai Album

Buffalo Traffic Jam shares new song “Barely Holding On”

Buffalo Traffic Jam shares new song “Barely Holding On”

Bob Dylan’s ‘The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings’ out today

Photo credit: Jerry Aronson Bob Dylan’s highly acclaimed The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings is out today on Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment—order/listen/share here. The 39 CD box set fully captures this tour alongside a stellar company of backing musicians and guest artists, yet another breakthrough… Continue reading Bob Dylan’s ‘The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings’ out today

“What’s Past Is Prologue”: Sylvie’s New Season

In this fragmented moment, where tastes and trends are fleeting and informed by forces beyond our control, many artists settle into a niche that appeases the algorithm and our attention spans: nostalgia. Nostalgia, from the Greek words nostos (“return home”) and algia (“pain or longing”), is often directly translated as “homesickness.” These nostalgic creative endeavors… Continue reading “What’s Past Is Prologue”: Sylvie’s New Season

Brandi Carlile Wins Two Anthem Awards, Begins Trio Tour

Press photo credit: Collier Schorr Brandi Carlile received two honors at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards: earning Gold in the Fundraising Campaign category for her concert film, “Be Human: A Concert for Minneapolis,” as well as a Special Achievement Award as Entertainer of the Year. Created by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose-driven… Continue reading Brandi Carlile Wins Two Anthem Awards, Begins Trio Tour

Sylvie Releases New Season Featuring Sierra Ferrell and Courtney Marie Andrews

Photo: Courtesy of Katie Kupillas & Allyson Yarrow Pierce Today, Sylvie, the project of Los Angeles-based musician Ben Schwab, releases their full-length debut album New Season via Ghostly International. Featuring contributions from acclaimed artists Alex Amen, Courtney Marie Andrews, Sierra Ferrell, Kacy Lee Anderson, and Will Worden alongside an ensemble of both L.A.- and Nashville-based… Continue reading Sylvie Releases New Season Featuring Sierra Ferrell and Courtney Marie Andrews

Sacred Noise Unknown Brings Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat to Los Angeles

Sacred Noise Unknown (SNX) | Los Angeles, CA | October 27th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann On a chilly fall evening, the Moroccan Lounge felt less like a standard downtown club and more like an intimate, sweat-soaked shrine to the Black President. On October 27, 2026, Sacred Noise Unknown (SNX) brought their acclaimed Fela… Continue reading Sacred Noise Unknown Brings Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat to Los Angeles

This Frontier Needs Heroes: From America to Barcelona

This Frontier Needs Heroes: From America to Barcelona

Vince Gill Nominated for 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame

photo credit: David McClister Nominees for the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductions were announced today, and among the list of esteemed songwriters is music icon Vince Gill. Gill is nominated alongside such respected performers/songwriters as Lady Gaga, Jack White, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Pink, Bob McDill, will.i.am, and many others. Upon receiving the… Continue reading Vince Gill Nominated for 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Playing The Dead Announces November & December Shows

The spirit of the Grateful Dead is alive and well in Northern California, and Playing The Dead is helping keep the music moving forward with a series of performances throughout November and December. From the historic streets of San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to the coastal community of Pacifica and the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, the… Continue reading Playing The Dead Announces November & December Shows

Joe Ray McDonald Showcases Guitar Skills on Harvester

After bursting onto the Canadian alt-country scene with his 2025 album Cowboy Cake, Joe Ray McDonald is back almost exactly one year later with Harvester, a new 11-song collection that once again displays his wide-ranging talents. Based near Ottawa, Ontario, McDonald can only be described as a roots music prodigy, able to sing heart-wrenching ballads… Continue reading Joe Ray McDonald Showcases Guitar Skills on Harvester

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