America's only South Asian wedding band Red Baraat fires on all cylinders with its blistering new studio album, Bhangra Rangeela (Sinj Records) -- the band's first release since 2018 -- as dhol drummer Sunny Jain and his cast of NYC's finest multi-instrumentalists bring bombastic beats and fiery horns to dance floors in North American venues this spring 2025.

The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, the only NFL-sanctioned multicultural and inspirational event of Super Bowl weekend, is set to captivate audiences with a special performance by the legendary Isley Brothers. The celebration will premiere in primetime on FOX on Saturday, February 8, at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT.

CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) maintains a rich history of classic country and bluegrass albums and is honoring several of these legacy releases by remastering them and making them available in new formats for the first time ever. Out February 21 for the first time ever on CD and digital, the 1981 classic title The Clayton McMichen Story features a star-studded cast of musicians–country and bluegrass legends Merle Travis, Mac Wiseman and Joe Maphis, alongside Jackson D.

Last week, celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH announced their Summer Tour 2025 alongside John Butler (with band) + special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light on select dates. The mammoth 35-date outing is on sale now - PRESS HERE for tickets and more information. The tour kicks off June 3 in St.

The personality and talent that is William Apostol, also known as the illustrious Billy Strings, is nothing short of striking, surprising, and one hell of a good time.

Artistic curiosity drives Sierra Hull’s creative spirit. The singer, songwriter, and award-winning mandolinist constantly finds herself on stages and in recording studios with artists from her world of bluegrass music and well beyond—recently Hull and her band joined Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds in Mexico for a string band version of “Ants Marching”—and her new single, “Come Out of My Blues” was born of the same curious ilk.

Following the success of a musical transcription book, John Hartford’s Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes, and the subsequent, star-studded album of some of those same songs, The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Volume 1, the late patriarch of “Newgrass” music has had somewhat of a revival in the past few years.

Last night, Philadelphia’s Fillmore pulsed with the unmistakable energy of Greensky Bluegrass, as the progressive string band delivered a set packed with their signature improvisational prowess. The evening hit another level when Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead stepped on stage, adding his firebrand guitar to the mix for two unforgettable songs.

The Tom Petty Estate has partnered with GoFundMe to provide relief for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, with individual donations of $15,000 going to vetted residents who desperately need help rebuilding their lives. The Estate continues to amplify fundraising efforts across social media, encouraging fans to participate.

Record Store Day—known worldwide as the annual celebration of independent record stores—returns on April 12, 2025, and this year’s lineup features an incredible array of special releases that are sure to excite fans of classic rock, jazz, and, of course, The Grateful Dead.