Nearly a decade ago, when sent photocopies of her late, wayfaring grandfather’s poetry and short stories, singer-songwriter Leslie Jordan knew that the treasure trove would eventually make its way into her musical story. He wrote short stanzas of evocative poetry, short stories of provocative men and women, and long journal entries about his love affair… Continue reading Leslie Jordan Gives Her Late Grandfather’s Words A New Life With Brand New Americana Concept Album, The Agonist
Joe Lovano and his Polish conspirators from the Marcin Wasilewski trio are in an especially adventurous spirit on their second joint endeavour for ECM. Building on the lyrical strengths that inhabited the group’s previous recording (Arctic Riff, 2020), on Homage the quartet moreover investigates the type of free-flowing interplay and expansive passages of improvisation that… Continue reading Saxophonist Joe Lovano and the Marcin Wasilewski Trio Are in an Especially Adventurous Spirit on Homage, Their Second Album for ECM
Canadian songwriter and instrumentalist Meredith Moon announces the release of her single “Sapphire Blue.” The track, produced by Colin Linden (Lucinda Williams, The Band, Bob Dylan) is a preview of her new album to be announced soon. Out today on all digital services via Compass Records, “Sapphire Blue” is an acoustic-based, mid tempo groover that… Continue reading Meredith Moon Teases Upcoming Album with New Single "Sapphire Blue"
In celebration of Earth Day, internationally revered folk-soul ensemble Rising Appalachia commemorates the tenth anniversary of their landmark album Wider Circles with a poignant and timely digitally remastered re-release, debuting an unreleased track “All Fence and No Doors,” new artwork ties into the full-circle aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and a bundle of local Appalachian-influenced merchandise… Continue reading Rising Appalachia Honors a Decade of Wider Circles with Digitally Remastered Re-Release, Bonus Track, and Appalachian-Influenced Merch Bundle
Today, BMG releases Simple Minds’ new live album, Live in The City of Diamonds, ahead of the band’s biggest North American tour in four decades. The album is available now in a variety of formats, including a 2 x CD Media Book featuring 24 tracks and a 24-page book including exclusive photos and tour notes… Continue reading Simple Minds Release New Live Album Ahead of Biggest North American Tour in 4 Decades
Fresh off the release of their genre-blurring live album Collabs: Live at Garcia’s at The Cap, indie-funk duo Twilight Muse sat down with Grateful Web to reflect on the spontaneous jam sessions that sparked the record, their unforgettable collaborations with legends like George Porter Jr., Robert Randolph, and G. Love, and the electric energy of… Continue reading Twilight Muse Talk Surprise Guests, Funk Explorations, and Finding Magic at Garcia’s
Missy Raines & Allegheny kick off an 18 date tour with the release of “Eula Dorsey,” the second single from their upcoming album Love & Trouble. Co-written by Missy and Tony Rackley, the song draws its inspiration from Appalachian ballad tradition and tells the fictional tale of a Scottish immigrant making her way in 1800s… Continue reading Missy Raines & Allegheny Kick Off Tour With Release of New Single "Eula Dorsey"
Following the announcement earlier this month of the band’s upcoming album, Let’s Party About It, Leftover Salmon is thrilled to release their latest song “Twisted Pine” featuring the legendary Del McCoury on vocals. “Del McCoury and the Del McCoury Band are very near and dear to our hearts, having toured and recorded together on several… Continue reading LEFTOVER SALMON SHARE NEW SONG “TWISTED PINE” FT. DEL MCCOURY
Alison Krauss & Union Station’s return to the stage on April 18 at the Louisville Palace was nothing short of a triumphant homecoming. Marking their first tour in a decade, the Arcadia 2025 Tour opened with a sold-out show that reminded fans why this ensemble remains a cornerstone of American roots music. The evening was… Continue reading Palace Magic: Krauss’s Ethereal Vocals Meet Union Station’s New Energy
Goose is celebrating today’s release of their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, Everything Must Go, by lifting the curtain on a visually arresting official music video for the LP’s deeply moving title track. Directed and designed by award-winning animator Chris Hopewell (known for his distinctive work with Radiohead, The Killers, Run The Jewels, Father John… Continue reading Goose Release New Album & Video Today; CBS Saturday Morning Performance and Interview Tomorrow
