After the lickety-split speed of his chart-topping “Everybody’s Got Their Nine Pound Hammer,” Mountain Home Music Company’s Ashby Frank dials back the tempo — and turns back the clock — with a new take on Jimmy Martin’s enduring classic, “Mr. Engineer.” Frank only rarely got to see the self-titled King of Bluegrass before his death… Continue reading Ashby Frank offers his take on the enduring classic, “Mr. Engineer”
A rolling backbeat, handmade instruments, voices lifted in harmony, a call to dance. The music of The Kasambwe Brothers is immediately captivating. The first artist on MASS MoCA Records, their self-titled album is out today October 24, 2025 on the new record label. A multi-generational band that has been making music together for almost 40… Continue reading The Kasambwe Brothers, debut album on MASS MoCA Records out now
When Junior Kelly first emerged onto the Jamaican scene in the mid-1980s, and across a string of singles released over the ensuing decade, few observers ever imagined just how great an impact he was destined to make. Those first 45s were fabulous, but he courted controversy too – 1995’s “Go To Hell” was actually banned… Continue reading Junior Kelly Takes A Walk Down Electric Avenue As His New Album Draws Closer
Photo by Alejandro Ayala On Friday, October 3rd, 2025, London based drummer/composer Tom Skinner performed in the auditorium of The Land School, marking the first event organized by International Anthem at their new Southside Chicago HQ inside artist Theaster Gates‘ and Rebuild’s latest space-based project. It was one week after the release of Skinner’s new album Kaleidoscopic Visions and two days after he performed… Continue reading Tom Skinner Releases International Anthem @ The Land School (Vol. 1) Live EP
9X JUNO Award winners Arkells release their infectious new track, “What Good?” out today via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Full of conviction and drive, “What Good?” marks the introduction to Arkells’ forthcoming new album, due in 2026. Following two weeks of social teasers, and MLB World Series bumpers, Arkells premiered the song… Continue reading ARKELLS RELEASE “WHAT GOOD?“ INTRO SINGLE TO FORTHCOMING ALBUM
Following the success of his debut single ‘1969’, Donegal singer-songwriter Seán Feeny returns this October 30th with ‘Western Roads’, a powerful folk-pop song inspired by his great-grandfather’s journey to the Rocky Mountains. Debut single, ‘1969’ (watch video here) released in August, received glowing reviews and support from Hot Press, RTÉ Entertainment, Irish News, Belfast Telegraph… Continue reading DONEGAL SINGER-SONGWRITER SEÁN FEENY ANNOUNCES SECOND SINGLE ‘WESTERN ROADS’
Celebrating Three Decades of Music, Community, and Connection with Massive 2026 North American Tour Celebrating three decades of music, community, and connection, legendary rock band O.A.R. has announced the O.A.R. Three Decades Tour, an expansive North American run marking the band’s remarkable 30-year journey. In celebration, O.A.R. has released a brand-new single, “Where We Are… Continue reading O.A.R. Announces “Three Decades Tour” with Gavin DeGraw & Phantom Planet
The Delta Wires celebrated longtime California Blues Hall of Fame inductees, continue their tribute to Chess Records’ 75th Anniversary with the Friday, October 31 release of ‘Devil Got My Woman.’ As with the band’s previous recent single, ‘Searching for a Woman’ (also a Chess tribute), ‘Devil Got My Woman’ will be available on Apple Music,… Continue reading Delta Wires Honor Chess Records’ 75th with “Devil Got My Woman”
deadmau5 Releases “Ameonna” To Announce New Studio Album To Arrive In 2026 deadmau5, world-renowned electronic music artist and continuous bastion of influence for studio producers everywhere, has announced he will release a new artist album in 2026 alongside the release of his latest single “Ameonna” today, October 24 on his label mau5trap. Now marks a… Continue reading deadmau5 Announces 2026 Album and New Single “Ameonna”
Unspoken Tradition returns with their first new music since this summer’s Resilience album. The band, like their western North Carolina home, is not finished with the turmoil of hurricane Helene, nor with the bigger trends that have shaped its mountain communities. That unfinished business finds reflection in their latest single, “Refugee,” released via Mountain Home… Continue reading Unspoken Tradition Release Powerful New Single “Refugee”