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Courtney Barnett Brings Creature of Habit to The Sylvee in Madison

Courtney Barnett | Maidson, Wisconsin | photos by Tony Mueller Courtney Barnett played The Sylvee in Madison on 05/15/2026, marking her first time at the venue, and it was exactly the kind of Friday night show we all needed. She opened with the first track from her new album Creature of Habit, “Stay in Your… Continue reading Courtney Barnett Brings Creature of Habit to The Sylvee in Madison

Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways Gets First Vinyl Reissue

Photo: Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Smithsonian Folkways Recordings will reissue the foundational album Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings on vinyl for the first time as a double LP on June 12. Since its 2003 release, this 26-track collection has been one of Folkways’ best-selling CDs, spanning songs recorded over a half-century, from 1942… Continue reading Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways Gets First Vinyl Reissue

Shakey Graves Releases New Album Fondness, Etc.

Shakey Graves Releases New Album Fondness, Etc.

Lonesome River Band reminisces on formative years in “Back When”

Listen to it now and in Dolby Atmos spatial audio After the raucous exuberance of “Pretty Little Widow,” bluegrass hitmakers Lonesome River Band are back with a new original. Written by the group’s guitarist, Jesse Smathers, along with LRB favorite Barry Hutchens and Virginia mandolinist Nick Goad, “Back When” is a laid-back meditation on the… Continue reading Lonesome River Band reminisces on formative years in “Back When”

South African Songwriter Steve Louw Releases Traces of the Flood

Photo: Courtesy of Steve Louw South African rock icon Steve Louw has released his powerful new studio album, Traces of the Flood, out today via BFD / The Orchard. Produced by acclaimed producer Kevin Shirley, the album further cements Louw’s legacy as one of South Africa’s most enduring and evocative rock storytellers. A member of… Continue reading South African Songwriter Steve Louw Releases Traces of the Flood

Spacey Jane to release new EP Exit Wounds on June 12

Exit Wounds, the new EP from Australian indie-rock sensation Spacey Jane, is set for release on June 12 via Concord. In conjunction, the band’s new track “I Never See Her” premieres today on FLOOD Magazine alongside an accompanying video. Of the track, FLOOD proclaims, “Spacey Jane gets caught in the middle of their feelings on… Continue reading Spacey Jane to release new EP Exit Wounds on June 12

Grace Potter Announces New Album Trespasser

Photo: Courtesy of Grace Potter Today, four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter announced her seventh studio album, Trespasser, due out August 21 via Thirty Tigers. Across 10 tracks, Trespasser introduces a beautifully unruly cast of characters who step into forbidden spaces with absolute abandon. Pre-order the album here. As the spiritual sequel to 2023’s critically acclaimed… Continue reading Grace Potter Announces New Album Trespasser

Willow Avalon Shares “Hypothetically Speaking” With Kaitlin Butts

Photo: Silken Weinberg Breakout vocalist, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon continues a landmark year with her new single, “Hypothetically Speaking,” featuring acclaimed country artist Kaitlin Butts. Listen here and watch the music video here. Of the track, Avalon states, “Hell hath no fury like two big haired southern women.” “Hypothetically Speaking” is the latest preview… Continue reading Willow Avalon Shares “Hypothetically Speaking” With Kaitlin Butts

Flying Mojito Bros Release Deluxe Edition of The Swamp Fox

Flying Mojito Bros Release Deluxe Edition of The Swamp Fox

Jack Johnson Announces SURFILMUSIC Cinema Release

JACK JOHNSON ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL RUN OF SURFILMUSIC, A NEW DOCUMENTARY TO HIT THEATRES BEGINNING JUNE 5 Jack Johnson has announced a cinema release of the new documentary SURFILMUSIC, beginning June 5, with screenings in more than 100 movie theatres throughout the summer, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Regal Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, Laemmle Theatres, Hoyts, Event Cinemas,… Continue reading Jack Johnson Announces SURFILMUSIC Cinema Release

Greensky Bluegrass Expands Summer Tour With New Dates

Photo: Courtesy of Greensky Bluegrass Bluegrass-Americana veterans Greensky Bluegrass have confirmed an expansion of their summer North American tour, with tickets on sale now. Newly announced cities include Fort Wayne, Columbus, Buffalo, and Stroudsburg. Full details on the new dates are below, and tickets are available now at greenskybluegrass.com/tour. Last month, the band released the… Continue reading Greensky Bluegrass Expands Summer Tour With New Dates

Ryan Bingham’s anticipated new album with The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones” out today

They Call Us The Lucky Ones Acclaimed Oscar and Grammy-winning musician Ryan Bingham shares They Call Us The Lucky Ones today, his highly anticipated new album with The Texas Gentlemen. The album is available now via The Bingham Recording Co./Thirty Tigers. In celebration of the new music, Bingham recently returned to PBS’ legendary Austin City… Continue reading Ryan Bingham’s anticipated new album with The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones” out today

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