Yusuf / Cat Stevens has shared a new music video for “Tea for the Tillerman” in a poignant message of hope and optimism for 2021. Watch Here The new video arrives following a 2020 that saw spectacular celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Cat Stevens’ classic era-defining album, Tea for the Tillerman. Reimagined, the newly… Continue reading Cat Stevens Offers Poignant Message Of Hope And Optimism For 2021
Passim has awarded $40,141 to 24 musicians through its Iguana Music Fund. The Iguana Music Fund awards gifts annually to musicians for career building projects and for projects that provide community service through music. Established in 2008 after an anonymous donor approached Passim with the idea to start a program to support local artists’ career… Continue reading Passim awards more than $40,000 in grants to New England musicians
Two legendary artists—Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton—join forces on a new version of the beloved Bee Gees’ song, “Words,” out today. Listen/share HERE. “Words” is the third and final song unveiled from Gibb’s anticipated new album, GREENFIELDS: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, which will be released next Friday, January 8 on Capitol Records (pre-order/pre-save). Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, the record finds… Continue reading Barry Gibb and Dolly Parton collaborate on “Words” out today
Jerry Castle honors the memory of legendary saxophonist Bobby Keys’ (The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Lynyrd Skynyrd) with his new single “With The Band feat. Bobby Keys,” which Rolling Stone calls “a loose, country-tinged, Keith Richards-esque ode to rocking out” Listen to the new single, here: youtu.be/nZhhxuXvqEA Castle talks to Rolling Stone about meeting his musical hero, re-writing the track around Keys’… Continue reading Jerry Castle releases new single, "With The Band"
George Porter Jr & his Runnin’ Pardners end the final week of 2020 with the official release of the timely single “Crying For Hope”, their first new studio recording since 2015. To listen, click HERE. George Porter Jr, the original Meters bassist and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient celebrated his 73rd birthday on December 26,… Continue reading George Porter Jr and his Runnin Pardners Release New Single "Crying For Hope
The New Mastersounds are wasting no time kicking off 2021 with lightning-fast momentum with the release of a new digital single “Fast Man” on January 1, 2021 via bandleader and guitarist Eddie Roberts’ music platform Color Red. The track was recorded 20 years ago as part of the band’s first record Keb Darge Presents: The… Continue reading The New Mastersounds to Release 20-Year-Old Digital Single "Fast Man"
On January 5th, 2021 the state of Georgia is voting in a Special Election that will determine the United States’Senate. #iVoted Festival is thrilled to announce the debut of #iVoted Festival Georgia – an Election Day digital concert that directly drives voter turnout featuring the top streaming artists in and from The Peach State. Fans… Continue reading #iVoted Festival Returns with #iVoted Festival Georgia on January 5th
Leslie Mendelson’s studio performance of “Happy New Year” celebrates this important benchmark while providing the optimism we desperately need after a whirlwind of a year. There is both simplicity and complicatedness in Mendelson’s tune. The piano which is the only supporting instrument is straightforward and gentle, creating an underlying, welcoming calmness whereas the intricately resides… Continue reading Leslie Mendelson | “Happy New Year” | Review
When I first heard John Hurlbut’s and Jorma Kaukonen’s acoustic album, The River Flows, my being instantly welled up to the sound, welcoming it like an ocean does a river. With tears filling my eyes, the quality of the music made me realize—There’s something about greatness that opens the soul to living. What was it… Continue reading John Hurlbut & Jorma Kaukonen | The River Flows | Review
The psychedelic, Hip Hop and Reggae genre-bending duo Space Kamp release their new single “Sunrays No Shade” on December 18th. The new single is the first release since their critically acclaimed and fan favorite album Electric Lemonade. The soulful warm song “Sunrays No Shade” was born during the summer months of COVID-19 between Space Kamp’s home base… Continue reading Space Kamp Releases "Sunrays No Shade"
