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Martin Luther McCoy (The Roots, Across The Universe) Returns With First Album in 14 Years, ‘Welcome Back Love’

Martin Luther McCoy has spent decades building a body of work that resists easy categorization. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, producer, and multidisciplinary artist, McCoy has moved between worlds with unusual fluency – touring with The Roots, collaborating with artists including Erykah Badu and Saul Williams, appearing in Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, taking on the… Continue reading Martin Luther McCoy (The Roots, Across The Universe) Returns With First Album in 14 Years, ‘Welcome Back Love’

Old Crow Medicine Show Announce Union Made Out June 5

Photo: Courtesy of Old Crow Medicine Show Two-time GRAMMY-winning string band Old Crow Medicine Show has announced the June 5 release of their new album Union Made on Hartland Records via Firebird Music. Produced by longtime bandmember Morgan Jahnig and recorded in their own East Nashville studio, Union Made finds the group reflecting upon the… Continue reading Old Crow Medicine Show Announce Union Made Out June 5

13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz Fest Finalizes Series With More Special Guest Announcements

13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz Fest Finalizes Series With More Special Guest Announcements

Spafford Debut Bombay Bicycle Club Cover on Spring Tour

Photo: Tom Farr – IG @ringofarr Renowned improvisational rock band Spafford delivered a standout moment on their spring tour with the first-ever performance of “Lights Out, Words Gone” by Bombay Bicycle Club during their show at Pisgah Brewing Company on April 18. WATCH VIDEO OF “LIGHTS OUT, WORDS GONE” HERE Known for their fearless approach… Continue reading Spafford Debut Bombay Bicycle Club Cover on Spring Tour

Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce reissues of electrifying albums from Albert King and Eddie Kirkland

Bluesville Records, the blues hub from Craft Recordings, is back with two red-hot titles from Albert King and Eddie Kirkland. The first is King’s legendary 1972 masterpiece, I’ll Play the Blues for You, featuring the Blues Hall of Fame–worthy title track. The second is Kirkland’s 1962 debut, It’s the Blues Man!, featuring saxophonist King Curtis,… Continue reading Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records announce reissues of electrifying albums from Albert King and Eddie Kirkland

Reggae on the River 2026 Final Lineup Announced for Humboldt County Return

Reggae on the River 2026 Final Lineup Announced Humboldt County, CA — Reggae on the River has officially unveiled its full 2026 lineup, marking the final artist announcement for the iconic three-day music and camping festival taking place August 14 through 16 along the Eel River in Humboldt County, California. Founded in 1984 as a… Continue reading Reggae on the River 2026 Final Lineup Announced for Humboldt County Return

Cinema Stereo Announce November and December 2026 UK Tour

Photo: Courtesy of Cinema Stereo Cinema Stereo have announced their November / December 2026 UK tour. Tickets are available from The Gig Cartel and Cinema Stereo. To coincide with the news, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the band released their new single, “Lean On You.” The single is available on all streaming platforms, and the… Continue reading Cinema Stereo Announce November and December 2026 UK Tour

Couch Celebrate Boston Marathon Afterparty, Earth Day Partnership & Big Talk Momentum

Boston’s breakout band Couch returned home this week to mark a defining hometown moment—headlining the Boston Marathon’s Official Afterparty on Patriots’ Day and launching the return of their annual Earth Day partnership with local nonprofit Mass Audubon—combining a celebration of the city with a renewed commitment to giving back. The performance followed the band’s 40-city international headline… Continue reading Couch Celebrate Boston Marathon Afterparty, Earth Day Partnership & Big Talk Momentum

Gary Bartz Joins Forces With Your Brother’s Keeper On New Studio Album

Gary Bartz Joins Forces With Your Brother’s Keeper On New Studio Album

Flying Mojito Bros Add “Polk Salad Annie” to The Swamp Fox Deluxe Edition

Photo: Courtesy of Flying Mojito Bros Earlier this year, the desert disco DJ duo Flying Mojito Bros joined forces with the Tony Joe White estate for a remix album of the ages. Simply dubbed The Swamp Fox, Flying Mojito Bros’ new takes on White’s already funky catalog brought the legendary musician’s songs into a technicolor… Continue reading Flying Mojito Bros Add “Polk Salad Annie” to The Swamp Fox Deluxe Edition

Gary Brewer Returns with New Bluegrass Single “I’m Just Ramblin’”

Bluegrass mainstay Gary Brewer is back with his brand-new single, “I’m Just Ramblin’,” available now on all digital and streaming platforms HERE. Marking his first release with Pinecastle Records, the track finds Brewer leaning into a reflective groove that captures the spirit of a life spent on the road. Rooted in tradition yet deeply personal,… Continue reading Gary Brewer Returns with New Bluegrass Single “I’m Just Ramblin’”

Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Classic Rock Songwriter, Dies at 79

photos by moran Dave Mason, the gifted guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of Traffic, has died at the age of 79. News of his passing was confirmed this week by family statements. Mason leaves behind a long and respected career that stretched from the British rock explosion of the 1960s through decades of touring, recording,… Continue reading Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder and Classic Rock Songwriter, Dies at 79

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