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A haunting story of love gone wrong, Devil’s Got A Hold On You is a ghostly old-time ballad sung from beyond the grave. Written by Luciya and Soraya Sullivan, the song tells the story of a love that descended into violence and ended in tragedy, giving voice to a silenced woman through clawhammer banjo and… Continue reading The Sullivan Sisters Release “Devil’s Got A Hold On You”
Americana singer-songwriter David G Smith releases his new single “Hero Street” today, the title track from his upcoming album Hero Street, out June 26. The song is also featured in the PBS docuseries Hero Street, appearing in full during the episode The Last To Fall – The John Muños Story, premiering March 29 at 7… Continue reading David G Smith Releases “Hero Street” Single Ahead of New Album
Beth Lee, songwriter and MerleFest Chris Austin Songwriting Competition first-place winner, announces the release of her debut single, “Demons In The Wind.” The song marks a pivotal new chapter for the Black Mountain, North Carolina based artist, one who has spent decades honing her craft before stepping fully into the role of recording artist and… Continue reading Beth Lee Releases “Demons In The Wind” – Bluegrass Americana Debut
Photo: Courtesy of The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Something big, funky, and gloriously collaborative is brewing once again. The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown, the genre-defying collective known for bringing together musicians from across the musical spectrum, has announced that a new LP is currently in the works, with fresh music set to roll out in… Continue reading The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown Announces New LP Featuring All-Star Collaborators
Photo: Courtesy of The Deslondes The Deslondes return with Don’t Let It Die Vol. 1 May 22, 2026 via New West Records. The 12-track set was recorded on analog tape and features renditions of songs by Swamp Dogg, Shelby Lynne, Johnny Cash, Clifton Chenier, and more. It was produced by the band’s John James Tourville… Continue reading The Deslondes Announce Don’t Let It Die Vol. 1 Out May 22
Photo: Courtesy of Easy Eye Sound The James Hunter Six announced that the band will return to the U.S. for the first time since 2024 with a summer tour that begins July 1 in Denver and will take them through Nashville, Minneapolis, Chicago and more. This follows a duo of shows where Hunter supported Van… Continue reading The James Hunter Six Announce 2026 U.S. Summer Tour Behind Off The Fence
Photo Credit: Kenneth Bachor New York group Puzzled Panther just released their latest single “Strange Memory,” produced by Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hütz via Casa Gogol Records (more via Rolling Stone). The band – Victoria Espinoza, Kay Bontempo, Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello), and Rob Mellinger (Casa Gogol’s Crazy & The… Continue reading Puzzled Panther Release “Strange Memory” Produced by Eugene Hütz
Armed with a bass, a kick drum, and a foot tambourine, Gregory McLoughlin has spent years turning parking lots, sidewalks, and small rooms into spaces for connection – offering one-on-one performances that feel more like conversations than concerts. On Monday, March 30th, the New Jersey-based songwriter will mark a major milestone in that journey: the… Continue reading Gregory McLoughlin Celebrates 300th Episode of “TGIM” with Livestream and World Premiere of Mini-Documentary
Photo credit: Austin Britt Ruf Records is proud to announce the release of My Voice, the long-awaited debut solo album from acclaimed American blues, soul, and rhythm & blues guitarist, songwriter, and producer Laura Chavez. My Voice captures one of the most respected guitar voices in modern blues stepping forward with a project that is… Continue reading Laura Chavez Releases Debut Solo Album My Voice on Ruf Records
Gráinne Duffy continues her steady rise as one of modern blues and roots music’s most compelling voices with the release of her new single, “Streets of Love” off her forthcoming Spring release, recorded at 64 Sound Studio in Los Angeles and co-produced by Justin Stanley and Marc Ford (The Black Crowes.) “Streets of Love” has been… Continue reading Irish Musician Gráinne Duffy’s Modern Take on 70s Brit Blues Rock
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24 Feb 2026
