Acclaimed jazz guitarist Dave Stryker is thrilled to present his latest project, Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies, and announce a series of electrifying performances in 2025. Known for his soulful sound and dynamic collaborations, Dave will showcase his artistry at Birdland from January 24–26, leading his Organ Trio alongside special guests. These appearances—part… Continue reading DAVE STRYKER ORGAN TRIO @ BIRDLAND JAN 24-26 + UPCOMING SHOWS
Sunny War returns with Armageddon in a Summer Dress on February 21, 2025, via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff) and features guest appearances by Valerie June, John Doe of X, Steve Ignorant of Crass, Tré Burt, Jack Lawrence of the Raconteurs, Kyshona… Continue reading Sunny War’s Armageddon in a Summer Dress out February 21 via New West Records featuring Valerie June, John Doe, Steve Ignorant, Tré Burt & more
Acclaimed Alligator Records recording artist JJ Grey & Mofro and multi-platinum selling southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) are coming together for the first time this spring for The Ramblin’ Rooster Tour. The seven-city joint tour includes stops in Nashville, TN, Cincinnati, OH, Athens, GA, Montgomery, AL and more. The tour, a… Continue reading JJ Grey & Mofro And The Marshall Tucker Band Team For The Ramblin' Rooster Tour
The storied Echo Hill Ranch, where Kinky Friedman lived for over 40 years, is now the birthplace of his final masterpiece, Poet of Motel 6. This posthumous album, set for release March 21, 2025 on Hardcharger/Blue Élan Records, showcases the wit, heart, and unflinching humanity that defined Kinky Friedman as one of America’s most iconic… Continue reading KINKY FRIEDMAN's Posthumous Album To Be Released March 21, 2025
In November, New Orleans-based guitarist and vocalist Steve Kelly announced his 8-track debut solo album Here’s The Thing available on February 21, 2025 via Regime Music Group. Coined as “Americana Soul,” Kelly’s songwriting navigates the complexities of life’s cycles, candid struggles with mental health; the perils and pitfalls of substance abuse and addiction, and the… Continue reading Steve Kelly Joins Forces with Members of Galactic and Naughty Professor on New Single “Hold On For Dear Life” Delivering a Message Believing in What You’re Fighting For
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductees and GRAMMY® Award-winning progressive rock pioneers Yes unveil a robust new Super Deluxe Edition of their massively influential classic fifth full-length album, Close to the Edge, on March 7, 2025. This definitive version comprises 5 CDs, 1 LP, and a Blu-ray. A newly remastered version of the original… Continue reading Close to the Edge: “the ultimate Yes album” Gets Super Deluxe Edition, Out March 7 Via Rhino
Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood has shared the second song, “The Pool House,” from his landmark new solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams, arriving via ATO Records on Friday, February 21, 2025. Pre-orders are available now. LISTEN TO “THE POOL HOUSE” WATCH “THE POOL HOUSE” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO PRE-ORDER EXPLODING TREES & AIRPLANE SCREAMS… Continue reading Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood Shares New Solo Song & Video; Album Out Feb 21
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s birthday earlier this week, renowned pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes has released a live recording of “I Believe in the Prince of Peace, Credo No. 5” on the Rising Sun label. This powerful work, which is the fifth movement of Margaret Bonds’ monumental Credo, is… Continue reading Pianist Lara Downes Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday With New Recording Of Margaret Bonds’ “I Believe in the Prince of Peace, Credo No. 5”
Today, South African cellist, composer, improviser, and vocalist Abel Selaocoe (pronounced Se-lau-chwe) unveils a new preview of his forthcoming album Hymns of Bantu (February 21 / Warner Classics). “L.B Files: Igiul” is Selaocoe’s interpretation of the Sicilian cellist Giovanni Sollima’s own cello concerto, L.B. Files. Selaocoe greatly admires Sollima’s open-ended exploration of the instrument, and… Continue reading Abel Selaocoe Shares Rhapsodic, Fresh Interpretation of Sicilian Cellist Giovanni Sollima’s “L.B. Files: Igiul”
LOLLAPALOOZA: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival (St. Martin’s Press; March 25, 2025) sees New York Times bestselling authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour (Nothin’ But A Good Time) telling the no-holds-barred history of the iconic music festival. Through hundreds of new interviews with artists, tour founders, festival organizers, promoters, publicists, sideshow freaks,… Continue reading "Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival" Out March 25
