Ah, the waning days of summer, when warm, sultry breezes warm the spirit. What could be better than a chilled glass of Chardonnay and putting on some relaxing jazz? Better yet? How about romping around with cold beer, cheering and singing along with the force of nature known as “Here Come the Mummies”!

Today, LA-based artist Carter Vail has officially announced his 2025 Coydog Tour, a highly anticipated 23-date run across North America. Known for his distinctive blend of dreamy guitars, clever storytelling and nostalgic energy, Vail will hit the road this fall to bring his fan-favorite tracks and new music to cities across the U.S. See a full list of dates below and at cartervail.com. 

Legendary funk sextet Lettuce is releasing a cover of Keni Burke’s “Rising to the Top,” along with an accompanying music video, out today on all platforms. The single comes in anticipation of Lettuce’s forthcoming LP, Cook, due December 3 via the band’s own Lettuce Records. Burke, the one-time Five Stairsteps member, released “Rising to the Top” in 1982, and Lettuce gives the R&B hit new life in their take on the track.

BRIT FLOYD—"widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience” (Rolling Stone)—have teamed up with Get the Led Out (who have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage) for a co-headlining collaboration August 20 at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. This very special show celebrates two of the world's most iconic rock bands, performed by two of the world's biggest live experience shows,

Independent alt-Americana band Buffalo Jones will release their fifth studio album, Celebrate, on September 26, 2025, marking nearly 20 years of heartfelt songwriting and high-octane performances across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Today I have the privilege of reviewing Dangermuffin’s seventh release, a self-titled collection of songs that speak to and rejuvenate the spirit. Longtime fans will find the release full of that Dangermuffin goodness that has made them popular on streaming services. For new fans, this album stands alone as a testament to the amazing songwriting and musicianship Dangermuffin’s fans have been enjoying for years.

Trey Anastasio will celebrate the fifth anniversary of his historic 2020 Beacon Jams residency with a very special three-night run at New York City’s legendary Beacon Theatre, set for November 28–30. The shows will feature Anastasio in a range of formats each night, including performances with the Trey Anastasio Band and the return of The Rescue Squad Strings. Proceeds from the shows will benefit the Divided Sky Foundation (DSF). Artist presales begin Wednesday, August 13, at 12 PM (ET).

Critically acclaimed Louisiana singer-songwriter Marc Broussard unveils new music as part of his latest charitable endeavor.  "Hallelujah, I Love Her So," a rousing and robust take on the Ray Charles classic, is the new single and first offering from his forthcoming album, S.O.S 5: Songs of the '50s, the fifth volume in his ongoing philanthropic S.O.S (Save Our Soul) album series, set for release this fall.

Improvisational rock band Spafford has announced a string of December Midwest tour dates, set to deliver their high-energy performances to fans across the region. Known for seamlessly weaving funk, rock, jazz, and electronic influences into a live experience that’s never the same twice, the band will kick off this run on December 2 in Lincoln, NE before making stops in Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan.

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2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings debuts his exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP today, which features new renditions of his songs “Be Your Man” (feat. Cory Henry), “Gild the Lily,” “Leaning on a Traveling Song” (feat. Jason Carter) and “Malfunction Junction” (feat. Sam Bush).