Don McLean’s beloved hit “American Pie,” makes its way into the new AppleTV+ sci-fi movie Finch starring Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Tom Hanks. Hanks plays “Finch Weinberg,” a robotics engineer who builds an AI sidekick to take care of his companion canine after he’s gone. Finch’s relatable and vulnerable side is revealed as he sings “American Pie” to himself when he is lonely and while making his way through a dust storm that might lead to his death.

Today, The Mother Hips share "I Don't Want To Drive You Away"—the second single to be released from their new studio album, Glowing Lantern, out December 3 on Blue Rose (Listen/Share). It becomes the first cover song The Mother Hips have recorded on a studio album in their 30-year history.

Acclaimed indie-folk singer/songwriter John Craigie is gearing up for his third KeepItWarm Tour, the biggest tour of his career, beginning November 10th & 11th with back-to-back shows in Arcata, CA. In the tradition of past KeepItWarm tours, Craigie has partnered with nonprofits for these shows to help the communities he plays for, with $1 from each ticket sold going to a regional charity.

Virginia’s jam and alt-rock outfit Kendall Street Company have teamed up with toe-tappin’ bluegrass quartet The Dirty Grass Players to announce a slew of co-headlining winter tour dates this December. The two bands will each perform a set of original songs before collaborating under the name “The Dirty Street Grass Company” for a super jam at the end of each show.

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Gibson has teamed with the vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter for My Morning Jacket, Jim James whose music fuses rock and country with experimental touches. Jim collaborated with Gibson to create his first-ever signature guitar, the Gibson Jim James ES-335.

At this year’s Ohana Festival, Eddie Vedder performed his single "Long Way” for the first time during his festival headlining set. 

The song is the first track from his highly anticipated album Earthling. Be sure to check out the amazing performance which was shot and edited by Pearl Jam video director Blue Leach.

Noise Pop Festival, San Francisco Bay Area’s premier independent music and arts festival, is proud to reveal the initial lineup of music performers slated to perform at next year’s event taking place February 21-27, 2022. Festival badges are on sale now with individual concert tickets available tomorrow, Friday, November 5 at 10 a.m. PT. Here. 

I met Doug Eyink nearly 15 years ago when he called me to help present and promote a Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver concert at Centerville, Ohio High School. He said, “I’m a banjo player who teaches music and orchestra to over 600 students, and I want them learn about bluegrass." I was immediately excited!

The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA—co-founders GERRY BECKLEY and DEWEY BUNNELL—are set to perform at Town Hall in New York City on Friday, December 10 as part of their 50^th anniversary tour.

If you’ve never listened to Jake Beck’s music, now is the time to immerse  yourself in his rocky, indie vibes. Fit for party nights or chilled evenings, his electric-sounding tracks such as "Northern Sky" set a captivating atmosphere for any group of guests.