Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple-time GRAMMY nominee John Oates releases Oates—his long-awaited new solo album—today, August 29. The self-titled LP marks a return to the soulful, groove-driven sound that helped define a generation, while introducing a vibrant new chapter in one of music’s most celebrated careers. Oates is now available on DSPs.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Zach Top’s highly anticipated sophomore album, Ain’t In It For My Health, is out today via Leo33; stream/purchase HERE.

This week, the Gibson hosted a very special event to celebrate Tony Iommi, the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, and launch the return of his Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker™ out now from the Gibson Pickup Shop.

Dallas Burrow swaps harmonies with Kelly Willis on "Colorado Bound," the newest single from his upcoming release, The Way The West Was Won. Produced by Grammy winner Lloyd Maines, the track made its world premiere this week on Americana Highways, who dubbed it a "rich and vibrant" song rooted in "hushed and honest expressions of admiration for someone who really got away."

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has released “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window,” offering one more tease from their album Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) with Leon Russell, out September 12th via Fantasy Records. The new single features guest appearances from Warren Haynes on lead vocals and guitar and Anders Osborne on guitar.

Carín León and Kacey Musgraves are coming together for their new genre-blending duet “Lost in Translation.” Listen/share HERE.

The song tells a story of desire and connection between two people navigating a language barrier. “This really cute idea came about these people meeting and not being able to speak the same language, but love language and body language is universal and you don’t really need words for that,” says Musgraves.

It’s hard to pinpoint what genre of music encapsulates Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Jazz? Americana? Afro-Appalachian Jamgrass? No labels required. The audience at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA, on Tuesday night didn’t need no stinkin’ labels to appreciate the musical mastery of this beloved quartet. Whatever you call their oeuvre, it’s a brilliant groove.

Due to overwhelming demand, The Hua Momona Foundation is bringing the Maui Music & Food Experience to the mainland with a newly announced show in Chicago on November 7 at the Copernicus Center’s Gateway Theater — a beautifully restored, historic venue in the heart of Jefferson Park.

BOWL FOR RONNIE RETURNS NOVEMBER 13 TO BENEFIT THE RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND

Eddie Trunk hosts the annual celebrity bowling party at PINZ in Studio City; early-bird lane sponsorships available through October 1; spectator tickets on sale now.

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, is excited to announce the inaugural voyage of Live Loud Fest, sailing November 4-8, 2025, from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico on Norwegian Jewel. Limited cabins will go on sale to the public at 1pm on Friday, September 5 at liveloudfest.com. All cabins are being offered at a reduced rate, and all booked guests will receive a complimentary beverage package.