Today, influential Los Angeles psych-punk torchbearers Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared another example of what to expect from their new album Trash Classic (June 6, 2025 // The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway Records). “Total Reset” arrives with an appropriately grimy lyric video in tow – watch HERE. The new track precedes this weekend’s release of the band’s earthshaking KEXP-presented in-store performance… Continue reading FRANKIE AND THE WITCH FINGERS SHARE NEW SINGLE “TOTAL RESET”
Today, Sawyer Hill – who many consider to be THE one to watch in indie rock – has released his highly anticipated Heartbreak Hysteria EP via (dis)harmony/AWAL. The seven track EP features three brand new songs including new fan favorite “One Shot”- written about that ‘last call’ moment at a bar when you are trying… Continue reading Sawyer Hill releases his next great chapter with 'Heartbreak Hysteria' EP out today
Every spring, Quiet Valley Ranch shakes off its winter hush and blossoms into a songwriter’s utopia—and this year will be no exception. Organizers of the storied Kerrville Folk Festival have confirmed the complete roster for the event’s 53rd annual gathering, running Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, June 8, 2025. Over the course of 18… Continue reading Kerrville Folk Festival Unveils Full Artist Line‑Up for Its 53rd Edition, May 22 – June 8, 2025
Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson’s collaborative new album What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, is out today via Nonesuch Records. The “extremely timeless” (NPR Music) eighteen-track collection draws directly from the Black string band tradition of North Carolina, where both artists were raised and musically shaped–and eventually became two-thirds of the Carolina Chocolate… Continue reading Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson Celebrate NC's Musical Legacy on New Album 'What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow'
Today, George Brown, beloved co-founder of Kool & The Gang releases his second posthumous project, Jazz in Paris, via Astana Music Inc/BFD/The Orchard. Inspired by the smoky jazz clubs of Paris and New York in the late 1950s and ’60s—a sound that shaped Brown’s musical world from an early age—the album reflects his passion for… Continue reading George Brown’s Jazz in Paris Pays Tribute to Miles Davis with a Modern Twist
On Saturday, May 3rd, Flushing Town Hall will bring the genre-defying sound of The Brandee Younger Trio to Queens. Known for her fusion of classical, jazz, soul, and funk, Younger has redefined the harp in contemporary music. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award… Continue reading Award Winning Harpist Brandee Younger to Perform at Flushing Town Hall
Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the 18th voyage of Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, a seven-night musical cruise vacation traveling March 13-20, 2026 from Miami, FL to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic aboard the opulent Norwegian Pearl. First Round Pre-sale Signups… Continue reading SIXTHMAN ANNOUNCES CAYAMO: A JOURNEY THROUGH SONG – 18TH EDITION
This June, WAR will release Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition), celebrating the multi-million-selling, blockbuster album that topped charts and left an indelible mark on music history. This deluxe 3CD and digital set commemorates 50 years of some of the band’s most iconic songs, including its timeless title track, “Why Can’t We… Continue reading WAR Celebrates 50 Years of Why Can't We Be Friends, Announces Collector's Edition With Unheard Tracks & More
Today, rising country artist Jesse Daniel releases new single “Time Well Spent For A Man” featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. A heartfelt reflection on taking stock of what’s important in life, the song reunites the two singer/songwriters after touring together last year. The track appears on Daniel’s upcoming LP Son of the San Lorenzo out June… Continue reading Jesse Daniel & Charles Wesley Godwin Team Up for "Time Well Spent For A Man"
The life and music of Richard Manuel will be given fresh context and never-heard perspective this June, with the release of author Stephen T. Lewis’ official biography of The Band’s visionary songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. A strong but quiet presence in the group, who did very few interviews during his own life, Manuel’s story is… Continue reading THE FIRST OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY OF RICHARD MANUEL – VISIONARY VOCALIST, SONGWRITER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST FROM THE BAND – ARRIVES JUNE 17
