Songwriter, producer, and indie label founder Mike DeSorda releases his new single “Bygones My Love” on October 10, a song that found its home in the timeless traditions of bluegrass. With heartfelt lyrics, warm acoustic textures, and emotive vocals, DeSorda captures the serendipity of discovering a story perfectly told through song.

Epiphone is proud to continue its decades-long signature relationship with blues-rock legend Joe Bonamassa. Today, Epiphone has released an attainable version of Bonamassa’s pristine and rare, vintage 1959 Black Beauty Les Paul™ Custom, bringing this remarkable instrument—offering vintage tone, elegant craftsmanship, and the unmistakable spirit of Bonamassa in a guitar built to inspire—to a wider audience.

Fiddle player Kate Gregory and cellist Brendan Hearn will release their debut duo album, One Year Since, on Adhyâropa Records on November 14, 2025. The record will be preceded by two singles, “Goodbye Ruby” and “Little Bird.”

Global superstar Luke Combs will return to the road this spring with his massive My Kinda Saturday Night Tour, which includes stadium shows across North America and Europe. Newly confirmed stops include Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, London’s Wembley Stadium, Ireland’s Slane Castle, Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA and Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium among others.

On Saturday, October 18, Chicago will rise up in unity and resistance as the Hands Off Chicago protest takes over Butler Field in Grant Park. Beginning at 12 PM CST at East Jackson Drive & South Columbus Drive, the rally is part of a nationwide day of action calling for democracy, civil rights, and community solidarity in the face of authoritarian attacks.

Two decades ago, Jake Owen made a life-changing decision. He traded a future in professional golf for a guitar and a one-way ticket to Nashville. Now, with 10 No. 1 hits to his name, Owen is embracing a new chapter as he prepares to release his first independent studio album, Dreams to Dream, on Friday, November 7.

Billy Strings is the rare artist who can honor tradition while fearlessly reshaping it. Over the past decade, he has built a reputation as one of the most vital and visionary musicians of our time, blending technical mastery with unbridled energy and a spirit that feels both timeless and brand new. Now, Third Man Records, in collaboration with Reprise Records, proudly presents Billy Strings Live in Rosemont + The Self-Titled EP as the 66th installment of the Vault series.

At just 18 years old, Bella Rayne is already making waves across the jam and rock communities with her fearless guitar tone, raw emotion, and natural stage presence. Entirely self-taught, Bella’s journey began when she discovered an old guitar in her garage during lockdown. She “fixed it all up” and started learning by ear, gravitating toward Tom Petty and Nirvana. That grunge-rooted edge still informs her style today, even as she channels the expansive spirit of jam and Americana.

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Two nights ago, newly formed jam quartet Night Zero premiered their debut live recording, Night Zero – Live at Park City Music Hall. The virtuosic, Vermont-based collective features the musical stylings of Rob Compa (Guitar, Dopapod/Neighbor), Zdenek Gubb (Bass, Twiddle), Adrian Tramontano (Drums, Reprise/Twiddle/ Kung Fu) and Leon Campos (Keys, Dwight & Nicole.)

Captured in Bridgeport, CT by acclaimed videographer MKDevo and mixed by Chris DeAngelis (The Machines/Kung Fu), the performance debuted Tuesday, October 7th on the MKDevo YouTube channel.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee Jorma Kaukonen — legendary guitarist and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna — has announced an intimate and career-spanning U.S. tour in celebration of his 85th birthday this fall. He will perform shows in four major cities across the country, headlining The Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. on November 1, Carnegie Hall in New York City on November 29, the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on December 5, and finally the Paramount Theatre in Denver on December 13.