Photo credit: Leigh Cherry John Fogerty will celebrate one of his most beloved albums with the release of Centerfield (Hall of Fame Edition), a newly remastered version of his iconic 1985 solo record, arriving this summer via Concord. The announcement arrives in tandem with Major League Baseball’s Opening Day, honoring the enduring legacy of… Continue reading John Fogerty Announces ‘Centerfield (Hall of Fame Edition)’
Photo: Courtesy of Cleopatra Records William Shatner Teams with Rob Halford for New Heavy Metal Collaboration Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of age, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project — and has… Continue reading William Shatner, 95, Continues Work on Heavy Metal Album — Recruits Rob Halford for Powerful Collaboration
Photo: Courtesy of Down The Road Records Tony Trischka Revives Bluegrass History on Earl Jam 2 Some records arrive like news. Others feel more like recovery work—dusting off a hidden chapter of music history and letting it breathe again. With Earl Jam 2, banjo master Tony Trischka does exactly that, bringing a second round of… Continue reading Tony Trischka Brings Earl Scruggs Back to Life on Earl Jam 2
Photo: Courtesy of Tony Nelson Out now, “Misery” marks the first release from the upcoming MPLS Unplugged album from Soul Asylum, due later this summer. MPLS Unplugged celebrates the 30th anniversary of the band’s legendary MTV Unplugged performance in 1993, recorded live nearly 30 years later to the day at the State Theatre in Minneapolis… Continue reading Soul Asylum Release “Misery” from MPLS Unplugged
Craft Latino is pleased to announce a wide mono vinyl reissue for Ray Barretto’s 1968 masterpiece, Acid. Produced by the legendary Harvey Averne, this album is a cornerstone of the Nuyorican boogaloo sound and a seminal title in the evolution of salsa music, the album includes such classic tracks as “A Deeper Shade of Soul,”… Continue reading Ray Barretto’s 1968 tour de force ‘Acid’ returns with a wide mono vinyl reissue
Photo: Courtesy of Shakey Graves Shakey Graves, one of America’s most inventive DIY musicians and singer-songwriters, released the lush new single, “I Once Was an Ocean,” from his forthcoming full-length album, Fondness, Etc. Slated for release on May 15 on Secret Identity / Dualtone Records, the highly anticipated bedroom record is a masterclass in woozy,… Continue reading Shakey Graves Shares “I Once Was an Ocean” Ahead of Fondness, Etc.
Photo Credit: Karen Cox Rhiannon Giddens has announced free programming for the one-year anniversary of Biscuits & Banjos in Durham, North Carolina, anchored by a full day of community events on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Fruit. The anniversary weekend will culminate on April 27 with Biscuits & Banjos Presents: Rhiannon Giddens’ Beloved Community… Continue reading Rhiannon Giddens Announces Free Biscuits & Banjos Anniversary Programming
For more than six decades, David Porter has been writing the soundtrack of our lives. This spring, he tells his own story for the first time in his debut memoir, The Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter, out April 14, 2026. The Grammy-winning songwriter and producer, recently hailed as “the architect of the Memphis sound,”… Continue reading David Porter Announces The Soul Man: Life of a Songwriter Debut Memoir Out April 14
Third Man Records has announced The White Stripes Live in Tasmania as the 68th entry in its long-running archival audio series, The Vault. The historic 33-song performance will be collected on three LPs – expertly pressed on 180-gram black, white, and red vinyl at Third Man Record Pressing in Detroit, MI – alongside an additional… Continue reading Third Man announces Vault Pkg. #68: “The White Stripes Live in Tasmania”
The Bad Plus have added more dates to their upcoming 2026 Farewell Tour. The newly announced dates get underway September 20 at Tulsa, OK’s LowDown. A final run of farewell shows will be unveiled soon. For complete details and ticket availability, please visit www.thebadplus.com/tour. The Bad Plus’s current lineup – which sees founding bassist Reid… Continue reading The Bad Plus Add Dates to Farewell Tour
