Prader-Willi Homes of California is thrilled to announce ALIVE AND KICKING, a benefit concert on Sunday, October 6, at the iconic Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. This special evening will feature a stellar lineup of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass favorites, including Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chuck Prophet and Cumbia Shoes, Bill Kirchen, Austin de Lone, and the legendary Lost Planet Airmen — five original members of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. It promises to be an unforgettable night of lively music and unexpected collaborations.

Today, the Kentucky-based band Wayne Graham releases their ninth studio album, Bastion, via Hickman Holler Records/Thirty Tigers. Rooted in the coal-mining region of eastern Kentucky, the indie rock band blends genres, using folk and country as a foundation for fearless explorations of jazz, punk, soul, noise, classic rock, and modern classical music, while exploring what it means to no longer feel at home in a small town.

Project 2025, a sweeping 900+ page blueprint, proposes a radical restructuring of the federal government, aiming to dismantle longstanding environmental protections and the federal agencies responsible for safeguarding wildlife, natural habitats, and the shared resources of air, land, and water. The comprehensive plan threatens to undo decades of conservation work, endangering the environment and the biodiversity that depends on it.

Key elements of Project 2025 include extreme measures that would:

Modern blues-rock trio The Cold Stares have released their highly anticipated seventh album ‘The Southern’ via Mascot Records. Delving deep into their Southern roots for the first time on record, the album embodies a true reflection of their heritage. “Being Southern, for me, is more than an accent,” shares singer-guitarist Chris Tapp.

New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Connor Donohue is excited to announce the release of his new single, "Elephants," now available on all major streaming platforms. This track marks the second single from his highly anticipated album, Stray Dogs, set for release on October 11, 2024.

Today, Fancy Hagood announces the October 25 release of his anticipated sophomore album American Spirit. Featuring guest vocals from Michelle Branch and Nickel Creek’s Sean and Sara Watkins, the community-forward project is a testament to his journey towards resilience, healing and growth. Along with the announcement, Fancy shares his latest single “Losing Game,” a delicate country love song about the rush of jumping headfirst into romance with someone you know isn’t quite right.

Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson releases "So Alive," a defining track from his upcoming album ELECTRIC, today!

Just three months after the release of their acclaimed album Never Better, platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers—Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver—will return with a new companion album, Better Now, on October 18 via Nettwerk Music Group (pre-order/pre-save available here). Ahead of the release, their new track, "What Kind of Song," debuts today. Listen/share HERE.

A new report from The New York Times has shed light on the mounting consequences of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year plan for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) — a plan that has led to slower mail delivery, higher costs for consumers, and a staggering $6 billion deficit. Amid growing concern over DeJoy’s management of the USPS, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has taken a stand, pressing DeJoy to “fully resolve disastrous performance failures” after significant mail delays in the Atlanta area.

The Western Arctic Reserve, also known as the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, spans a breathtaking array of landscapes—from frozen tundra and boreal forests to pristine lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This vast region is not only a testament to the raw beauty of nature but also home to iconic wildlife, including caribou herds, polar bears, and millions of migratory birds.