Los Angeles–based folk artist Anna May will release her new single, Fireflies & Buffalo, on October 21, 2025. Produced by Steve Rizzo and recorded at Stable Sound Studios, the song blends lyrical poetry with gritty metaphors, exploring themes of love, identity, and loss. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Belle and Sebastian, and… Continue reading Anna May Announces New Single “Fireflies & Buffalo” Out October 21, 2025
World-class banjo extraordinaire Daniel Grindstaff has released his brand new single “The Death of John Henry,” now available on all digital retailers and streaming platforms. The gripping track features Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy award-winner Marty Stuart, adding his legendary touch to one of America’s most enduring well-known stories. Fans can download and/or… Continue reading Daniel Grindstaff Releases Powerful New Bluegrass Single “The Death of John Henry” Featuring Marty Stuart
Craft Recordings and O.A.R. are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stories of a Stranger, the band’s landmark fifth studio album, with a special expanded edition. Available December 5, Stories of a Stranger (20th Anniversary Edition) revisits a pivotal era in the multi-platinum band’s career, pairing the original 2005 album with rare bonus material:… Continue reading O.A.R. Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Stories of a Stranger With Expanded Reissue
Today, Candid Records and Chick Corea Productions announced the upcoming release of Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance. The album arrives digitally on October 17 on all DSPs. Starting today, fans can pre-order the CD and 2-LP vinyl set, available in stores on February 27, 2026. Recorded just four months before the NEA Jazz Master’s passing,… Continue reading Chick Corea’s Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance Out October 17
Jean-Michel Jarre will bring his world-renowned outdoor concert experience to Registan Square, Samarkand, on November 1, 2025. Presented in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Culture Development Foundation, this one-off event will mark Jarre’s first-ever live performance in Uzbekistan, transforming one of the world’s most iconic heritage sites with music, light and architecture. Tickets are available now.… Continue reading Jean-Michel Jarre Announces First-Ever Uzbekistan Concert At Registan Square, Samarkand On November 1, 2025
Fall tour is back, along with the indie-groove jam rock artist Goose. They returned to Chicago, IL for their twelfth performance in the Windy City on Saturday, September 20, 2025. They opted for the thirty-thousand-capacity Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, marking their first performance at the well-known, uncovered amphitheater flanked by the famous skyline.… Continue reading Goose Powers Through Rain and Thrills Fans at Huntington Bank Pavilion
The Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival has been on my radar for a few years. The festival is the only music event that promises “Every Jam Saves the Bay”. The annual festival is held at Sandy Point Park in Annapolis, MD, in the shadow of the Bay Bridge. The festival’s theme is a melding of a… Continue reading Every Jam Saves the Bay: Highlights from the 2025 Annapolis Baygrass Festival
Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre is known for eclectic performances. On September 17, it transformed into something closer to a music lab—or maybe a comedy club for musicians. Fred Armisen—comedian, actor, and lifelong drummer—brought his show Comedy for Musicians (But Everyone is Welcome) to town. The evening was a mix of music lessons, absurdist theater, and… Continue reading Fred Armisen Turns the Lobero into a Music Lab of Laughter
Today, acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriter Todd Snider shares the title track from his upcoming LP High, Lonesome and Then Some., due out October 17 via Aimless Records / Thirty Tigers. Chugging along like a freight train, the new song finds Snider on the other side of a breakup, reflecting on what went wrong. This week, Snider… Continue reading Todd Snider Shares Title Track from Upcoming LP High, Lonesome and Then Some. Out October 17 via Aimless Records / Thirty Tigers
Double-platinum artist Newton Faulkner has made a triumphant return with his eighth studio album OCTOPUS, released via Cooking Vinyl, climbing to No. 9 in the midweek charts. The album marks a powerful comeback for the beloved UK singer-songwriter after five years away. The impressive chart placement is fueled by innovative ChartBreaker bundles available at all… Continue reading Newton Faulkner’s OCTOPUS Soars to No. 9 in Midweek Charts
