That expression working its way across your face, furrowing your brow, scrunching up your nose, and inducing a slight head bob? That’s called “stank face” and it's a direct byproduct of ingesting music from the greasiest, funkiest band on today’s music scene, Lettuce. But don’t worry, the Boston-formed group has been having this effect on listeners and concertgoers for going on three decades with zero cases of permanent damage.

On May 6, UMe/Republic Records is set to reissue both Deluxe Edition and Standard Edition LP versions of Eddie Vedder’s acclaimed second solo album, May 2011’s Ukulele Songs, the first time this record has been pressed on vinyl since its initial LP release a decade ago.

49 Winchester will release Fortune Favors The Bold on May 13th, 2022 via New West Records. The 10-track set was co-produced by the band and Stewart Myers (O.A.R., The Infamous Stringdusters) with additional recording & production by Kenny Miles (Wayne Graham).

Today Petaluma Records released the official video for “New Orleans Girl” featuring PJ Morton, Cheeky Blakk, and Rebirth Brass Band. The new recording is the fifth single unveiled from the upcoming soundtrack release Take Me To The River: New Orleans.

TREY ANASTASIO's first-ever solo acoustic album, MERCY, is out today. Below are the complete album liner notes written by David Fricke:

The Pure Imagination Festival has added multi-award-winning country music superstar Wynonna Judd to its eclectic and multi-faceted lineup. The one-of-a-kind concert experience will take place in a breathtaking setting: Watson Lake in Prescott, Arizona on May 21, 2022.

Today, California-based, Americana sibling duo The Coffis Brothers announce their fifth studio album, Turn My Radio Up, due April 29 on Blue Rose. They've also shared the 11-track collection's first single "Ramona" (listen/share) along with 20 West Coast tour dates to support the album's release.

On Saturday March 12th, B Chord Brewery presents a night of psychedelic jams, upbeat rock, New Orleans funk, and deep blues featuring Born Cross Eyed ("Northern Virginia's #1 Grateful Dead Tribute Band"), world traveled guitarist/vocalist Sol Roots, and more. The scenic B Chord Brewery is located in Round Hill Virginia, and the live music entertainment will be provided from 5:30pm until 11pm.

Portland, Maine's genre-bending indie group SeepeopleS have officially released their latest single & video "Two Silhouettes," out everywhere today. "Two Silhouettes" is an emotive indie/freak-folk track that finds songwriter/bandleader Will Bradford examining moments of love and the way they ripple outward into something omnipresent.

Today, MerleFest, presented by Window World®, announced its updated safety protocol for this year’s festival, as well as the Band Competition participants.   
 
Safety Protocol: The festival’s top priority has always been and will continue to be to provide a safe and family-friendly environment for musicians and music fans of all ages. MerleFest will continue to follow guidelines for health and safety as directed by Governor Roy Cooper, the CDC, and state and local health officials.