The 38th Annual Old Settler’s Music Festival April 24-27 just 45 minutes south of Austin Texas, and 12 miles southeast of Lockhart welcomes an outstanding musical lineup and single-day tickets now on sale at https://oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Rising country artist Tanner Usrey released his new song, “These Days,” today via Atlantic Records. Listen to the song HERE and watch the official music video HERE.

Over the past decade, Australian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts has forged a distinctive path through indie-folk, captivating listeners with his deeply personal lyrics and grassroots spirit. Known for blending emotive storytelling with a minimalist, soulful sound, Ziggy’s music invites listeners to look inward and embrace life’s simplest yet most profound moments.

You wake up to soft gray skies and the electrifying thought that M3F Fest kicks off today. A light drizzle taps against your window—just enough to remind you to toss a rain poncho and an extra sweater into your bag. You stretch, throw on your favorite band tee, and can practically hear the distant bass lines pulling you toward Margaret T. Hance Park (300 E Indian School Rd).

The rowdy, piano-playing front man Andy Frasco, along with his skilled band known as the UN, graduated to Irving Plaza on February 28, 2025. After multiple stints at the smaller Brooklyn Bowl, Frasco and the UN sold out this well-known venue near Union Square in New York, New York, with a 1,200-person capacity. There was no shortage of guests on this stop of Frasco's Try Not To Die 2025 tour.

St. Martin’s Press is pleased to announce the release of Sharing in the Groove, the new oral history by Mike Ayers that delves into the extraordinary 1990s jam band scene.

Cherokee Pioneer, the eagerly awaited debut album from Pitney Meyer, is set to release on April 18, 2025, via Curb Records. This groundbreaking project features the duo’s new single, “Blue Water,” a touching, spiritual ballad in an 11-song collection that captures the heart and soul of the musical brotherhood formed between Mo Pitney and John Meyer. Pre-orders for the album are available now, with “Blue Water” on streaming services and out to radio today.

Melanie, the beloved and trailblazing artist who made history as the first solo performer to have three singles simultaneously on the Billboard chart, and known for her songs including 1971’s “Brand New Key,” her appearance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival and an extensive catalog of works released over the course of an uncompromising five-decade career, had always wanted to release an album of children’s songs.

GRAMMY-nominated Nashville songwriter Adam Wright has announced Nature of Necessity, an epic four-part solo project that brings his “richly crafted melodies” (Billboard) and intricate storytelling to the forefront, marking the culmination of years spent sharpening his craft. Out today is Side One, which features album opener “Yellow Bird,” a haunting ode to a poet lost in verse and bourbon, with delicate vocal accents from Shannon Wright and Anna Lise Liddell.

Acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Matt Andersen has released a stunning version of J.J. Cale’s timeless song “Magnolia.” The track is the lone cover that appears on his forthcoming studio album, The Hammer & The Rose. Listen to “Magnolia” on your preferred DSP HERE.