Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog – the visionary post-fusion rock trio comprising guitarist/songwriter/activist Marc Ribot, bassist Shahzad Ismaily, and drummer/percussionist Ches Smith – are proud to unveil their eagerly awaited fifth album, Connection, available today via Knockwurst Records. Declared by Ribot to be “the best record we’ve ever done,” Connection sees Ceramic Dog furthering their long… Continue reading MARC RIBOT’S POST-FUSION ROCK TRIO CERAMIC DOG’S NEW ALBUM, CONNECTION
Shinyribs, the swamp-pop and soul band hailing from Austin, TX, release their highly anticipated ninth studio album, Transit Damage, out today. This marks their first collaboration with the esteemed Jesse Dayton-led Hardcharger imprint through Blue Élan Records. Bonding over their shared hometown of Beaumont, TX, as well as their love for a unique Texas-bred sound,… Continue reading SHINYRIBS ~ Austin’s Swamp-Pop, Soul Outfit ~ Release "Transit Damage"
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-bassist Karina Rykman has shared her latest single, “Beacon,” available everywhere today. The widescreen anthem heralds Rykman’s much-anticipated debut album, JOYRIDE, arriving via AWAL on Friday, August 18. Pre-orders are available now. “I played an instrumental demo to my childhood best friend and podcast co-host Isaac Slone, who said when he heard it, ‘You’re… Continue reading indie psych singer-songwriter Karina Rykman shares new song; debut album out Aug 18
Easy Eye Sound — the Nashville based label headed by Dan Auerbach and named Billboard’s 2022 Blues Label Of The Year — has spent the past six years not only preserving the blues, but uplifting unsung voices in the genre and, in the process, building a thriving, multigenerational community that has earned 16 GRAMMY® nods,… Continue reading Dan Auerbach releases never-heard solo track from Easy Eye Sound blues compilation out in August
Today, Duane Betts releases his long-awaited debut solo album Wild & Precious Life. A collection of songs that fuse swampy southern soul with SoCal cosmic country and dazzling guitar work, Wild & Precious Life has been met with early praise, performances and profiles with Garden & Gun, SiriusXM Outlaw Country, Q104.3, Guitar Player, Guitar World,… Continue reading Duane Betts’ Long-Awaited Debut Solo Album Wild & Precious Life
Brooklyn-based alt-rocker Moon Walker announces his experimental, timely third LP Apocalypticism due out October 20 and available for pre-order now here. Alongside the announcement comes an all new set of tour dates across the U.S. this fall with support from Nordista Freeze. Moon Walker’s continued debut tour will kick off with an official album release… Continue reading Moon Walker announces third LP 'Apocalypticism' and debut U.S. tour for Fall 2023
The Chapin Sisters make you long to return to a place you may have never been before. “Bergen Street” is the new single (Out Now, Lake Bottom Records) from Abigail and Lily Chapin, the sibling members of what looks like a folk music dynasty, but in reality, is a proud family that has been… Continue reading The Chapin Sisters — of famed folk family incl. father Tom, Uncle Harry — return to “Bergen Street.”
Andy Falco and Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters have teamed up to honor one of their biggest musical influences, Jerry Garcia, through a collaborative album Falco and Book Play Jerry Garcia available on August 4th via Americana Vibes. Today, they have released their rendition of the fan favorite “New Speedway Boogie” stripping the sound… Continue reading Andy Falco & Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters Announce Collaborative Album 'Falco & Book Play Jerry Garcia' & Release New Single "New Speedway Boogie"
Grammy-nominated band Hiss Golden Messenger releases the brand-new track “Shinbone” from their upcoming new album Jump for Joy (out August 25th via Merge Records). “Shinbone” is about taking chances to move forward, especially if what you have been doing prior has not had a positive result. As Hiss Golden Messenger bandleader, singer and songwriter M.C.… Continue reading Hiss Golden Messenger Releases New Track "Shinbone" from the Highly Anticipated Album JUMP FOR JOY – Out August 25th
For the past few months, veteran rocker and Foo Fighters six-stringer Chris Shiflett has been sharing new tastes of his signature honky-tonk-meets-rock-and-roll sound. “Dead And Gone” found the Southern Californian trading licks with Nashville pickers like Tom Bukovac and Charlie Worsham and “Black Top White Lines” put a rocking spin on the classic “murder ballad”… Continue reading Chris Shiflett Announces Release Date for Brand New Album "Lost At Sea"