Rising American folk singer, songwriter, and musician Ken Pomeroy’s anticipated new album, Cruel Joke, is out today—her first in partnership with Rounder Records. Stream/purchase here.

In celebration of the release, Pomeroy recently sat down with The Line of Best Fit and Rolling Stone to discuss the project, which is already receiving critical acclaim:

Globally acclaimed music phenomenon Africa Express is back with a new studio album. Africa Express Presents… Bahidorá, recorded in Mexico, is set for release on July 11 via World Circuit Records.

Regina Spektor has reissued five of her acclaimed albums on limited edition color vinyl, all available everywhere today. More info/purchase HERE. Ahead of these reissues, she has earned a host of new RIAA certifications—Begin to Hope is now RIAA Platinum-certified, Far is RIAA Gold-certified, amongst other notable achievements. Further below.

Monday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show gave fans a rare treat: Sierra Hull on acoustic guitar performing “Spitfire” from her latest album, A Tip Toe High Wire. Rare in that she’s most known for her mandolin playing, as she was the first woman to win Mandolin Player of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards (IBMA), a category she’s won six times to date.

Austin-based Americana folk-rock band Briscoe share their take on “Hold On” by Alabama Shakes and the Blaze Foley classic “Clay Pigeons” which was made famous by legendary singer-songwriter John Prine. The songs are accompanied by a behind the scenes look at the recording process of “Hold On” live from the studio.
 

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and musician Brent Cobb and his band The Fixin’s debut their new song, “Even If It’s Broke,” today. Listen/share HERE and watch the visualizer HERE.

Singer-songwriter Jesse Welles has earned a reputation as one of modern music’s most fearless troubadours. After announcing a single Ogden Theatre date for October 29, 2025, 97.3 KBCO is thrilled to add a second night on October 30, responding to overwhelming fan demand.

The festivities returned for Day Two at Viva El Gonzo, Goose's first international festival that was held in San Jose Del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico on May 9, 2025. The weather was picture perfect in this tropical paradise located about twenty driving hours south of San Diego. Festival goers had grown their sea legs, and were also treated to a number of exciting collaborations.

Acclaimed Irish bluegrass artist Danny Burns teams up with American bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski on “Brother Wind,” a riveting reimagining of Tim O’Brien’s beloved folk anthem. The track is a haunting and reflective ballad that captures themes of restlessness, resilience, and the search for peace. Infused with Burns’ Celtic soul and Tyminski’s Appalachian fire, the track soars with longing and quiet redemption.

The sun cast a warm glow over the Fair Grounds on Sunday as the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival drew to a close with a day packed full of legendary performances, heartfelt collaborations, and electrifying moments that reaffirm why this festival remains the soul of music. The Main Stage kicked off appropriately with a brightly costumed Cha Wa. Drummer and bandleader Joe Gelini—who has performed with Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles, The Wild Magnolias, and Alvin Youngblood Hart—founded Cha Wa over a decade ago.