When the Grateful Dead took a self-imposed hiatus in 1974 after their farewell run at Winterland, they left the road with no clear sense of when—or if—they’d return. A year later, the band surprised everyone when they reemerged with Blues for Allah, one of the most forward-thinking, sonically adventurous albums of their career. Blues for… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition): Remastered, Unreleased Recordings & More
Folk singer-songwriter Nathaniel Bellows has released his upbeat new single “Works For Me.” An anthem for introverts, “Works For Me” is a down-to-earth toe-tapper that declares loneliness as an empowered state. The song delves into the importance of personal boundaries and learning how to defend our space. PRESS HERE to listen to “Works For Me.”… Continue reading Nathaniel Bellows Releases New Single “Works For Me”
UK-based duo Sons of Sevilla released “Street Light Moon,” an eclectic piece that paints the tripped-out picture of a nighttime sky, whose moon has been replaced by a burning street light. It’s the second single and title track from their upcoming album, produced by GRAMMY-winning Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas. On “Street Light Moon,” the… Continue reading Sons of Sevilla Shares Eclectic New Single “Street Light Moon”
GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue, whose Alligator Records debut album Family continues generating massive amount of radio, press and popular acclaim, have announced dates for the second leg of the Family tour. Featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Tierinii Jackson (who can also be heard on the soundtrack for the hit film, Sinners), her… Continue reading SOUTHERN AVENUE ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF FAMILY TOUR
Buy Before You Stream has announced its latest artist partnership: the genre-defying Nashville trio DeeOhGee, whose new single “49-50” will be released August 29th as a limited-edition 7-inch exclusively on vinyl. This marks the first in a series of vinyl-first releases from the band under the Buy Before You Stream banner, with more to be… Continue reading DeeOhGee Joins Buy Before You Stream with Vinyl-Only Release of New Single "49-50"
“I think this song is about dropping into the beauty of the moment and allowing yourself to be present—and choosing to do that over and over and over again,” says Hillary Reynolds about “Changing Seasons,” her latest single and the title track of her debut solo album. That mantra of sorts winds throughout Changing Seasons,… Continue reading Songwriter Hillary Reynolds Wants Her Debut Solo Album Changing Seasons To Be A Grounding Companion Through Listeners’ Lives
With two strong 2025 singles for Mountain Home Music Company (“I’m On to You,” “Blues”) already racking up streams and airplay, bluegrass powerhouse quintet, Lonesome River Band keeps the year’s momentum going with “Square Dance Friday Night,” a joyously feel-good number that celebrates a still-vibrant country legacy. “‘Square Dance Friday Night,’ written by our bandmate… Continue reading Lonesome River Band nods to Appalachian culture with “Square Dance Friday Night”
British blues-rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor continues her acoustic series with today’s release of “Grayer Shade Of Blue (Acoustic)” – a sparse and soul-baring reimagining of one of the most personal tracks from her acclaimed studio album Black & Gold. Out now via Journeyman Records, the new version finds Joanne distilling the heartbreak and introspection… Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor Revisits Fan-Favorite “Grayer Shade Of Blue” With Soul-Stirring New Acoustic Single
DelFest, the premier annual bluegrass and roots music festival founded and hosted by bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his family, has announced 2026 dates and is now on sale with Super Early Bird tickets. Tickets are on sale now through August 15, or while supplies last. Returning to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland… Continue reading Limited DelFest 2026 Tickets On Sale, and a 2025 Retrospective on nugs.net
Marcie Campbell, wife of legendary American rock guitarist Mike Campbell, is out on tour with her husband this summer. And, just like his band The Dirty Knobs, she’s making some noise every night, all right. At the Columbus, Ohio, venue KEMBA Live! – where the Knobs made a Saturday night stop on August 2 –… Continue reading Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Makin’ Special Noises on Summer Tour
