Further Ahead: Live in Finland (1964-1969), a stunning new collection of never-before-heard performances by the master jazz pianist Bill Evans, will arrive as a limited, 180-gram two-LP set on Record Store Day (April 12, 2025) from Elemental Music.

MAS invites music lovers to gather at The Savoy for an extraordinary evening of boundary-pushing sounds on Thursday, February 27. Award-winning banjoist, producer, and musical explorer Jayme Stone joins forces with the soul-stirring vocalist Alexa Wildish for a night of reimagined folk traditions, indie-pop originals, and global grooves that will transport you from Appalachia to Timbuktu.

Perth, Australia’s Psychedelic Porn Crumpets kick off 2025 with a blast of new music, unveiling the frenzied single “March On For Pax Romana.” This track comes hot on the heels of the band’s short break, during which they prepared their forthcoming seventh album (due out May 2025). The single’s pounding bass, ripping riffs, and thundering drums set the scene for frontman Jack McEwan’s signature call-to-action vocals, blending to create the unmistakable Psychedelic Porn Crumpets sound.

Rising American singer, songwriter and musician Ken Pomeroy will release her anticipated new album, Cruel Joke, May 16 via Rounder Records—her first in partnership with the label (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, her new song, “Stranger,” is out today. Listen/share HERE.

When it comes to younger generation musicians dedicated to preserving and advancing the fine art of mainstream jazz guitar culture, Pasquale Grasso has become part of the upper echelon of living practitioners. Through his precision-geared, clean-toned and tradition-steeped legacy in progress, the virtuosic Italian-born and NYC-based guitarist has gained due respect in the guitar scene--including high praises from Pat Metheny--and beyond.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has announced a thrilling lineup for its 2025 Labor Day Experience, taking place August 29 – 31, in Snowmass, CO. Headliners include Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz, and Luke Combs—some of the biggest names in contemporary music—making this year’s event a must-attend festival for music lovers nationwide.