CVCHE Releases New Single “Never Whatever”

Rural Canadian Techno supergroup CVCHE has released their new single “Never Whatever,” a bewildering symphony in a world where never meets whatever. PRESS HERE to listen to “Never Whatever,” which marks the fifth track from CVCHE’s forthcoming debut album Get Fluffy, out later this year as part of an ongoing quest to make releasing music… Continue reading CVCHE Releases New Single “Never Whatever”

Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro to Perform at Mishawaka Amphitheatre on July 15

The Mishawaka Amphitheatre is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro will be gracing its iconic mountain stage on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, for an unforgettable night of music under the stars. Hailed as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro has captivated audiences around the globe with his lightning-fast fingers,… Continue reading Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro to Perform at Mishawaka Amphitheatre on July 15

Spafford Debuts New Track “Dissociation Assist” During Electric Haze Two-Night Run

This past weekend, genre-bending rock band Spafford delivered a high-energy, two-night stand at Electric Haze, captivating fans with deep improvisation, playful transitions, and a major surprise on the second night.   On night two, the band opened the show with the live debut of a brand-new song titled “Dissociation Assist” — a moody, exploratory track… Continue reading Spafford Debuts New Track “Dissociation Assist” During Electric Haze Two-Night Run

LETTUCE ANNOUNCES “LETTUCE CRUSH” WINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AQUILA CELLARS

GRAMMY-nominated future funk band Lettuce has teamed up with Colorado-based natural winery Aquila Cellars to launch Lettuce Crush Vol. 1, a new line of wines debuting with two distinct blends, Red Crush and Orange Crush. Created with the same care and creative spirit that defines the band’s approach to music at one of the country’s… Continue reading LETTUCE ANNOUNCES “LETTUCE CRUSH” WINE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AQUILA CELLARS

BeachLife Festival Returns To Redondo Beach, CA May 1-3, 2026; Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

BeachLife Festival, Southern California’s premier live music, art, and coastal lifestyle event, is set to return to Redondo Beach’s scenic waterfront May 1-3, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the weekend celebration will once again bring an eclectic mix of legendary artists, emerging talent, and immersive cultural experiences to the heart of the South Bay.… Continue reading BeachLife Festival Returns To Redondo Beach, CA May 1-3, 2026; Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

John Lee Hooker’s GRAMMY-Nominated Boom Boom Gets First Wide Vinyl Release via BMG

BMG is proud to announce the upcoming release of Boom Boom, a revelatory album from blues legend John Lee Hooker, arriving July 25, 2025, with pre-orders beginning today. Originally released in 1992, the album captures Hooker in full creative stride following his 1989 comeback with The Healer,reinterpreting his most beloved tracks with a cast of… Continue reading John Lee Hooker’s GRAMMY-Nominated Boom Boom Gets First Wide Vinyl Release via BMG

Fruit Bats Announce Baby Man, a Stripped-Down Masterclass in Vulnerability, Arriving September 12 on Merge Records

Merge Records is proud to unveil Baby Man, the quietly stunning new album from acclaimed indie outfit Fruit Bats, set for release on September 12, 2025. Written and performed entirely by singer-songwriter Eric D. Johnson—also of the Grammy-nominated trio Bonny Light Horseman—Baby Man stands as the most intimate statement in the Fruit Bats catalogue: ten… Continue reading Fruit Bats Announce Baby Man, a Stripped-Down Masterclass in Vulnerability, Arriving September 12 on Merge Records

From Drum Throne to Thriller: Jam Pioneer Greg Anton Unleashes It’s About Time

Rare Bird Books today ushers drummer, attorney, and jam-band trailblazer Greg Anton onto the literary main stage with the publication of It’s About Time, a propulsive rock-and-roll mystery that puts the back-room drama of the music business under a bright, unflinching light.   Anton first introduced readers to gifted but socially awkward songwriter Woody Harper… Continue reading From Drum Throne to Thriller: Jam Pioneer Greg Anton Unleashes It’s About Time

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS RELEASE URGENT SINGLE AND VIDEO, “SLIPPING THROUGH (NO KINGS)”

5X Platinum-certified alternative rock mainstays THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS have released “Slipping Through (No Kings),” their latest single and video for Better Noise Music. The urgent and impassioned rallying cry—written by lead vocalist, guitarist and founding member Ronnie Winter with producer and songwriter Matt Squire—compellingly looks at the societal chaos gripping America right now.  … Continue reading THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS RELEASE URGENT SINGLE AND VIDEO, “SLIPPING THROUGH (NO KINGS)”

Northlands 2025 – What Once Was Old Is New Again

I’m old enough now that being told on Tuesday that I am going to cover the Northlands Music & Arts Festival on Friday feels rushed. Gone are the carefree days of the early ’00s. Back then, I went on tour with one day’s notice—without a tent. I woke up on crushed-oyster-shell gravel next to my… Continue reading Northlands 2025 – What Once Was Old Is New Again