Following the 50th anniversaries of Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ seminal albums Mona Bone Jakon, Tea for the Tillerman, and Teaser and the Firecat, 2022 will see the legendary singer-songwriter celebrate 1972’s Catch Bull At Four with a newly remastered 50th anniversary edition. The platinum-selling title, which marked Cat Stevens’ most successful chart album, will be… Continue reading Yusuf / Cat Stevens "Catch Bull At Four" 50th Anniversary Edition Announced
Soundwalk Collective with Patti Smith have announced news of a special deluxe box set release of The Perfect Vision, the triptych of acclaimed albums that encompasses The Peyote Dance, Mummer Love and Peradam. The box set, which includes a remix album featuring contributions from Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Brian Eno, Jim Jarmusch, Laraaji and more, will… Continue reading Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Brian Eno & More Contribute Remixes On Soundwalk Collective With Patti Smith’s Deluxe Box Release Of ‘The Perfect Vision’
GRAMMY-winning soul/R&B powerhouse Nigel Hall showcases his chops with a brand new live version of the track “Wake Me”, off his acclaimed 2021 record Spiritual. This rendition was recorded live at The Camel in Richmond, VA on November 27th, 2021, with an impressive Richmond-born backing band– featuring Devonne “DJ” Harrison, Marcus “Tennishu” Tenney, Corey Fonville,… Continue reading Nigel Hall of Lettuce Releases Live Version of “Wake Me”
Today, The Headhunters share “Rocking At The Mole House” (listen/share), the first single from the legendary jazz-funk quintet’s forthcoming album, Speakers In The House, out November 4 on Ropeadope Records. Opening with a New Orleans press roll beat, which nods to the home of four of the five current band members, it quickly transitions to… Continue reading The Headhunters To Release New Album 'Speakers In The House' – First Single "Rocking At The Mole House" Out Now
Amy Ray has released a new animated video for her Top 20 Americana Radio single, “Joy Train,” exclusively with Garden & Gun Magazine. The single appears on her 10th solo album, If It All Goes South, out now on Ray’s own Daemon Records. Ray enlisted a North Georgia artist, Julie Best, to provide the animation… Continue reading AMY RAY premieres a new animated video for her Americana radio single "Joy Train"
“This record is all about love and good lovin’ and other things that matter,” says The California Honeydrops’ frontman, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Lech Wierzynski of the band’s brand new LP, Soft Spot. Released today, Soft Spot finds the band drawing deep from the soulful well of the great rhythm and blues acts that came before… Continue reading The California Honeydrops’ New Album Soft Spot Is All Soul, All Groove, And All Love; All At Once
Just months before his death, the legendary Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong fired up his reel-to-reel tape recorder at his home in Corona, Queens, New York and recorded himself reciting Samuel Clement Moore’s beloved poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” popularly known as “The Night Before Christmas.” It’s unknown why exactly the ailing artist felt compelled to… Continue reading Louis Armstrong's Final Recording Featured On First-Ever Christmas Album, "Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule," Due This Holiday Season
John Mellencamp is debuting the new lyric video for “Carolina Shag;” watch/share it HERE. The track hails from his beloved album Scarecrow, which is being reissued via Mercury/UME and set for release November 4, featuring a wealth of bonus tracks, rarities and more. Pre-order HERE. Mellencamp recently confirmed at 76-night tour across North America kicking… Continue reading John Mellencamp shares "Carolina Shag" lyric video, 'Scarecrow' reissue coming on Nov 4
Today, Ghost Light is thrilled to share their sophomore studio album The Healing via Royal Potato Family. The new album sees the group at the top of their musical game. The record was co-produced by Hamilton and the band recorded everything live and without multiple takes. “Recording this album was not an easy, straight forward… Continue reading Ghost Light releases sophomore album 'The Healing'
Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz will ring in the New Year with a two-show run at JaM Cellars Ballroom in Napa, CA on December 30th and 31st. Joining Claypool, Skerik, and Mike Dillon is special guest Vinnie Colaiuta, a GRAMMY winning drummer who has toured and recorded with many artists, including Frank Zappa, having played drums… Continue reading Les Claypool announces NYE performances, comments on special guest dummer Vinnie Colaiuta
