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Cara Luft Returns With First Solo Album in 13 Years, My Heart Will Always Be

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — October 7, 2026 — Cara Luft, one of the folk world’s most beloved singer-songwriters, is making her long-anticipated return with a joyful new album—her first solo release in more than 13 years. A music veteran who has spent decades navigating the ever-shifting music industry landscape and battling the tug-and-pull between heart and… Continue reading Cara Luft Returns With First Solo Album in 13 Years, My Heart Will Always Be

Amsterdam Songwriter Bart van der Elst Launches Total Joy With “Shining Light”

Amsterdam songwriter Bart van der Elst has launched a new project called Total Joy with its first single, “Shining Light.” The song floats between ’60s and ’70s jangle, psych-folk and contemporary indie, drawing on Donovan, the warm colors of Californian baroque pop and the understated side of modern indie. Watch the official video for “Shining… Continue reading Amsterdam Songwriter Bart van der Elst Launches Total Joy With “Shining Light”

Ari Teitel Announces New Solo Album honest. and Shares “caught in the reflection”

Ari Teitel Announces New Solo Album honest. and Shares “caught in the reflection”

Backstage Organics Signs Pat Simmons Jr. as First Artist-Management Client

Backstage Organics, the artist hospitality and wellness company founded by Scott Franklin Manning, announced today that it has signed singer-songwriter Pat Simmons Jr. as its first artist-management client. Simmons, 36, the son of Doobie Brothers co-founder Patrick Simmons, is currently routing his first official national tour for summer 2027. “I like to say I’m a… Continue reading Backstage Organics Signs Pat Simmons Jr. as First Artist-Management Client

Rainbow Body, Ben Harper and Amos Lee at Irvine Bowl

photo courtesy of Coast Film and Music Festival LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — October 6, 2026 — Coast Film & Music Festival closes out with three nights of music under the stars at the historic Irvine Bowl, October 23–25, headlined by supergroup Rainbow Body, three-time GRAMMY winner Ben Harper and Amos Lee. Friday is a world… Continue reading Rainbow Body, Ben Harper and Amos Lee at Irvine Bowl

Lettuce Collaborates with Producer Drew Birch on Remix of “Cook”

Future funk stalwarts Lettuce have collaborated with Denver-based producer & multi-instrumetalist Drew Birch on a remix of the band’s title track off their latest album Cook. Available today, Birch’s “Cook” remix laces the band’s signature funk sound with his distinct guitar style and cross-genre production. Listen HERE. Since 2015, Drew Brich has collaborated with a… Continue reading Lettuce Collaborates with Producer Drew Birch on Remix of “Cook”

Howlin Rain Shares “Fall Away” From Deep-Cut Covers Album Watermelon

Photography by Kristy Walker Today, Howlin Rain shares “Fall Away,” the second single to be released from the band’s forthcoming deep-cut covers album, Watermelon. Originally written and recorded by the pioneering Inuit rock band Sugluk, the track was discovered by Howlin Rain founder Ethan Miller on the seminal Light in the Attic compilation, Native North… Continue reading Howlin Rain Shares “Fall Away” From Deep-Cut Covers Album Watermelon

Charley Crockett Brings “Texas in the Music City” to the Grand Ole Opry Tonight

photo credit: Jared Christopher Amid an extensive North American tour, Charley Crockett brings his signature sound back to the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage tonight. He’ll headline a self-curated “Texas in the Music City” concert alongside Jenna Paulette, Waylon Payne and Drake Milligan.  GET TICKETS HERE. The show comes on the heels of recent performances… Continue reading Charley Crockett Brings “Texas in the Music City” to the Grand Ole Opry Tonight

Nu-Blu Launches Music, Miles and Memories Fall Tour

Nu-Blu Launches Music, Miles and Memories Fall Tour

Jean-Michel Jarre Announces OXYGENE 50th Anniversary Edition

Jean-Michel Jarre has announced a special 50th anniversary edition of his landmark album OXYGENE, to be released on November 20, 2026, via BMG. Originally released in France in 1976 before its international release in 1977, OXYGENE helped bring electronic music to a global audience and established Jarre as one of the defining figures of the… Continue reading Jean-Michel Jarre Announces OXYGENE 50th Anniversary Edition

Backline Celebrates Seven Years of Mental Health Support for the Music Industry

Backline is celebrating seven years of making an impact in mental health support for the music industry. To mark the occasion, the nonprofit has shared seven reasons to celebrate seven years of connecting music professionals and their families with care. Reason #1: 4,151 People Received One-on-One Support Across Case Management and B-LINE, 4,151 music industry… Continue reading Backline Celebrates Seven Years of Mental Health Support for the Music Industry

Vote Yes on 7A and Bring Passenger Rail to Colorado’s Front Range

Conceptual rendering of the Colorado Connector passenger train. Courtesy of the Front Range Passenger Rail District. Colorado has talked about Front Range passenger rail for decades. Ballot Issue 7A gives voters an opportunity to stop talking and begin building the connected transportation system our growing state needs. Grateful Web encourages voters within the Front Range… Continue reading Vote Yes on 7A and Bring Passenger Rail to Colorado’s Front Range

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