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Selwyn Birchwood Releases Talking Heads Video From Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

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

Underground Springhouse Announces New Album A Noise Without A Name Out May 1

Album Art Credit: Garrett Cardoso and Cheyloe Martin On March 19, Underground Springhouse announced their second studio album, A Noise Without A Name, set for release on May 1. Built on their motto, “more of the good, less of the bad,” the band blends southern rock, indie, and reggae influences within a rock ‘n’ roll… Continue reading Underground Springhouse Announces New Album A Noise Without A Name Out May 1

MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances

MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances

Grateful Dead Unveils Workingman’s Dead (Rhino High Fidelity)

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 Announce Extensive Headline Tour In Support of Upcoming Album ‘Grateful’

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’

The Alarm Honor Mike Peters with Final Album Transformation and “Live Today”

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”

Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival Comes to Chicago’s Salt Shed

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

Minyo Crusaders Announce From Japan with Love Album

Photo: Courtesy of Minyo Crusaders On June 26, Minyo Crusaders will release From Japan with Love, a vibrant new album that reimagines traditional Japanese folk songs (min’yō) through the lens of global rhythms. The album was announced today with the release of the lead single “Hanagasa Ondo feat. Frente Cumbiero.” Listen to “Hanagasa Ondo feat.… Continue reading Minyo Crusaders Announce From Japan with Love Album

Dazzle Hosts City Park Jazz Fundraiser Brunch May 24, 2026

Dazzle Hosts City Park Jazz Fundraiser Brunch May 24, 2026

EVOLFO Release New Album Of Love via Food of Love Label

Brooklyn’s EVOLFO shares their new album Of Love via their own Food of Love label. Of Love being EVOLFO spelled backwards, the record stands in as a self-titled record; almost as if this is the debut of the band as its most present and progressive version. Their tour is underway, with Desert Daze-presented release shows in LA and NYC,… Continue reading EVOLFO Release New Album Of Love via Food of Love Label

Ghost Hounds Release Gimme Shelter and Justified Benefit Single

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

MTN Lion Shares Turning Up the Heat from Debut Album Stealth

Photo credit: Sean Brady MTN Lion is a powerhouse Denver-based funk quartet composed of drummer Adam Deitch and guitarist Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff of Lettuce, alongside keyboardist Joey Porter and bassist Garrett Sayers, both known for their work with The Motet. While their main projects were off the road in 2020 and 2021, the group met… Continue reading MTN Lion Shares Turning Up the Heat from Debut Album Stealth

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