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Kabaka Pyramid Brings 2026 Reggae Tour to Boulder

GRAMMY Award-winning Jamaican reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid is hitting the road this November for an exciting Fall 2026 U.S. tour, bringing his powerful lyrics, infectious rhythms, and signature blend of roots reggae and hip-hop to audiences across the country. Known for his thought-provoking messages, conscious lyrics, and dynamic live performances, Kabaka Pyramid has established himself… Continue reading Kabaka Pyramid Brings 2026 Reggae Tour to Boulder

Rhino’s Quadio Series Revives Hot Tuna, Gordon Lightfoot & More

Rhino’s Quadio series revisits the rich musical landscape of the mid-1970s with four new quadraphonic releases: Carly Simon’s Hotcakes/Playing Possum, Gordon Lightfoot’s Cold on the Shoulder, Hot Tuna’s Yellow Fever, and the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band’s self-titled debut and Trouble in Paradise. They arrive today on Blu-ray. Each disc pairs the original quadraphonic mix, sourced from the… Continue reading Rhino’s Quadio Series Revives Hot Tuna, Gordon Lightfoot & More

Randy Travis To Celebrate 40th Anniversary As A Grand Ole Opry Member December 11

Randy Travis To Celebrate 40th Anniversary As A Grand Ole Opry Member December 11

Tom Petty’s Early Years Celebrated in Origins 1971–1978 Box Set

The Tom Petty Estate today unveils Origins 1971-1978, a quintessential collection of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ earliest days, marking the band’s 50th anniversary, out now via UMe—order HERE. Digging into the vaults, this collection traces the sonic formation of the band in the white-hot ‘70s era and features collaborations with legendary artists Al Kooper,… Continue reading Tom Petty’s Early Years Celebrated in Origins 1971–1978 Box Set

Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Release First SatchVai Album

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and individual careers that helped redefine the possibilities of the electric guitar, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai release The Sea of Emotion, their first full-length studio album together as SatchVai, today via earMUSIC. The album brings together two of the most influential guitarists in rock, whose… Continue reading Joe Satriani & Steve Vai Release First SatchVai Album

Buffalo Traffic Jam shares new song “Barely Holding On”

Breakout folk band Buffalo Traffic Jam—Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross—unveils their new song, “Barely Holding On,” today via Arista Records; listen/share HERE. “2026 has been a crazy busy and hectic year for me,” shares Cassidy. “Not being home with friends and family has been a foreign concept to me until recently. At the end of… Continue reading Buffalo Traffic Jam shares new song “Barely Holding On”

Bob Dylan’s ‘The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings’ out today

Photo credit: Jerry Aronson Bob Dylan’s highly acclaimed The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings is out today on Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment—order/listen/share here. The 39 CD box set fully captures this tour alongside a stellar company of backing musicians and guest artists, yet another breakthrough… Continue reading Bob Dylan’s ‘The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings’ out today

“What’s Past Is Prologue”: Sylvie’s New Season

In this fragmented moment, where tastes and trends are fleeting and informed by forces beyond our control, many artists settle into a niche that appeases the algorithm and our attention spans: nostalgia. Nostalgia, from the Greek words nostos (“return home”) and algia (“pain or longing”), is often directly translated as “homesickness.” These nostalgic creative endeavors… Continue reading “What’s Past Is Prologue”: Sylvie’s New Season

Brandi Carlile Wins Two Anthem Awards, Begins Trio Tour

Brandi Carlile Wins Two Anthem Awards, Begins Trio Tour

Sylvie Releases New Season Featuring Sierra Ferrell and Courtney Marie Andrews

Photo: Courtesy of Katie Kupillas & Allyson Yarrow Pierce Today, Sylvie, the project of Los Angeles-based musician Ben Schwab, releases their full-length debut album New Season via Ghostly International. Featuring contributions from acclaimed artists Alex Amen, Courtney Marie Andrews, Sierra Ferrell, Kacy Lee Anderson, and Will Worden alongside an ensemble of both L.A.- and Nashville-based… Continue reading Sylvie Releases New Season Featuring Sierra Ferrell and Courtney Marie Andrews

This Frontier Needs Heroes: From America to Barcelona

Photo: Courtesy of Bradley Lauretti For singer-songwriter Bradley Lauretti, the journey from America to Barcelona has been about much more than changing addresses. As the creative force behind This Frontier Needs Heroes, Lauretti has spent years exploring the complicated relationship between personal experience, American identity, political upheaval, and the enduring traditions of folk music. On… Continue reading This Frontier Needs Heroes: From America to Barcelona

Vince Gill Nominated for 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame

photo credit: David McClister Nominees for the 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductions were announced today, and among the list of esteemed songwriters is music icon Vince Gill. Gill is nominated alongside such respected performers/songwriters as Lady Gaga, Jack White, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Pink, Bob McDill, will.i.am, and many others. Upon receiving the… Continue reading Vince Gill Nominated for 2027 Songwriters Hall of Fame

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