British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has officially released her highly anticipated new album Black & Gold today via Journeyman Records. To mark the occasion, she’s also sharing the album’s latest single, “Love Lives Here”—a soulful reinterpretation of the classic Faces track and a fitting final chapter in the album’s rollout.

One of Monterey Bay’s most eccentric and stimulating local projects, eight-piece reggae fusion ensemble Sensory Tribe has been treating their creative process like a family affair since forming almost a decade ago. Their unique worldly sound onstage juxtaposed with a relentless commitment to their work and a level of determination to promote their movement in their personal lives culminates in an experience that few bands ever dream of.

Today, San Diego, CA based musical outfit Slightly Stoopid unveils their new single “Step Into The Sun,” a radiant feel-good summer anthem celebrating life, love and the uplifting sentiment of understanding. Recorded at the famed Sonic Ranch studios in El Paso Texas, the track captures the band’s unmistakable chemistry and the infectious energy that’s earned them a devoted global following over the course of 3 decades of creating music.

Florida/Georgia Americana artist Nate Currin returns on August 1 with Ghost Town, a road-worn exploration of heartbreak set against folk-rock, bluegrass, honky-tonk blues and shimmering cosmic country. Written in the aftermath of a massive breakup, the album chronicles a cross-country journey through sorrow and renewal—where every highway mile unearths memories that linger like ghosts in the rearview.

Staci Gruber, the Boston-based singer-songwriter whose work bridges the emotional nuances of personal experience and the stories of others, today unveils her new country-Americana single, “Be Kind With My Heart.” Recorded in Nashville and produced by Erik Halbig (Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal), the emotive ballad addresses the aftermath of betrayal or infidelity and the universal need for kindness in the wake of heartbreak.

From the Dirt, the harmony-soaked Americana quartet from central Maryland, will officially release their sophomore album, Colored Edge of Memory, on June 27, 2025. Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Jerry Brown (Doc Watson, Lucinda Williams, Watchhouse, Steep Canyon Rangers) at Chapel Hill’s Rubber Room studio, the ten-track collection melds Bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, and rock ’n’ roll influences into vivid narratives of heartache, addiction, love, loss, and loneliness.

Representing the islands of Orange County, as they so playfully put it, powerhouse reggae act Common Kings has grown from humble beginnings to the biggest stages in the world, becoming one of the most recognizable Polynesian acts in recent memory. Defined by their high energy and community values both on and off the stage, they have earned their good reputation across the globe.

Alternative folk artist Anna May today unveils her newest single “Elegy,” a stirring meditation on grief set against the sun-baked landscapes of Southern California. Accompanied by a raw, handheld-camera video shot by Taylor Hungerford in Sherman Oaks, “Elegy” follows Anna’s acclaimed release “The Show,” which earned KUTX’s Song of the Day honors in August 2024.

This June, the Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns for its 28th year, transforming Arlington’s vibrant Columbia Pike corridor into a weekend-long celebration of America’s greatest musical art form. Presented by the Columbia Pike Partnership in collaboration with Arlington Arts, the festival remains the largest blues gathering in the D.C. metropolitan area, drawing thousands of residents and visitors for an unforgettable day of live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun.

Punk In The Park, North America’s premier outdoor punk rock and craft beer festival, returns to Southern California Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 for two epic days of punk rock at the edge of the Pacific. Punk In The Park Los Angeles will take over Berth 46 at the Port Of Los Angeles in San Pedro, CA with 40+ bands on 3 stages, along with a Craft Beer Festival, Punk Rock Swap Meet and Vinyl Village.

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