The City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to announce that one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, will return to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2025. Presented by Design Essentials, this annual celebration of jazz, community, and culture invites music enthusiasts to gather from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day for a series of outstanding performances.

Cuervo®, recognized as the world’s number one tequila brand¹, proudly announces the return of the sixth annual Cuervo Akamba Festival on May 3rd in the historic birthplace of the spirit: the Cuervo agave fields in Tequila, Mexico. Timed to coincide with the official start of margarita season, the festival combines music, culture, and 100% blue agave tequila to create an unmatched experience for attendees—one that celebrates the timeless tradition of tequila production and the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture.

Irish singer-songwriter Sarah O’Moore and Italian producer BeatKilla are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, “Silence.” The track, a high-octane fusion of ethereal vocals and intricate drum & bass production, will be available on all major streaming platforms starting April 11th.

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Today, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson have shared “Going to Raleigh” from their upcoming album of North Carolina fiddle and banjo music What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow (April 18 / Nonesuch Records).

Black Thunder is the new album by Seattle-based artist Brittany Davis, arriving June 13 on Loosegroove Records, a label run by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. The album's first single, "Amid The Blackout Of The Night" is out today (listen/share here).

Shakedown Vegas burst onto the scene with a thrilling opening weekend, delighting attendees and vendors alike from start to finish. Everyone who made it out enjoyed a lively atmosphere filled with great music, mouthwatering food, and the warm camaraderie that defines the Shakedown community. There was even a special shout-out for Grilled Cheese Love, whose parking lot delicacies became the talk of the event.