Renaissance, the legendary symphonic rock band featuring Annie Haslam, will be back in the US playing select dates from October 17th through October 31st. This will mark 54 years since the formation of the band and its 16th consecutive year of touring since its reactivation in 2009.

Renaissance leader and vocalist Annie Haslam remarked that “We are very proud but sad to announce our ‘In Gratitude’ Farewell Tour. Where did the time go? Looking back over the years, I believe we have made history in the worlds of Progressive and Symphonic Rock.”

Country traditionalist Alex Miller made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Thursday (June 27), fulfilling a lifelong dream with a magical two-song set. With his 1944 Martin D-18 in hand, Alex performed his hit “Puttin’ Up Hay” and his latest single release, the poignant “My Daddy’s Dad.” Miller made the most of his time on stage, engaging the audience with a lively between-song patter, thanking fans who traveled from multiple states and sharing a special moment with emcee Bill Cody.

Jo Dee Messina performed a full set at the City of Houston’s official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas on Thursday. Performing her biggest hits, fan favorites and some All-American cover songs, the country music icon captivated the audience prior to the largest land-based Fourth of July fireworks celebration in the nation. Shell Freedom Over Texas was broadcast live across ABC affiliates throughout Texas and streaming platforms including Hulu. The entire broadcast can be viewed on ABC News' YouTube Here.

The old saying "records are made to be broken" fortifies the notion that any achievement, no matter how great, can be exceeded. That is exactly what Goose did in terms of ticket sales at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY, on June 29, 2024, their relative home turf.

During his sold out ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5’ shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Brooklyn Mirage in NYC this past spring, globally renowned electronic music artist deadmau5 dazzled his audiences for the finale with a debut of his new single “Quezacotl,” and is continuing to play it in all sets from Bali to Helsinki. Now “Quezacotl” makes its official release today (July 5) via mau5trap.

Listen to “Quezacotl” here:

In an effort to honor and preserve seminal classic country and bluegrass albums, CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) has remastered and is rereleasing The Osborne Brothers’ classic title From Rocky Top to Muddy Bottom. First released on CMH Records in 1977, this extensive 20-track collection has been out-of-print for more than 45 years.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Joseph Shipp, known for his critically acclaimed debut album "Free, for a While," is set to release his sophomore album, "Dig Deep," on October 4th, 2024. The title track, "Dig Deep," is a spellbinding song that delves into themes of mysticism, longing, and the search for meaning. This analog track, recorded directly to tape with an open-tuned acoustic guitar, evokes a sense of wistfulness and magic. Despite its cosmic ponderings, there is a grounding undercurrent that reminds listeners to find solace in the present moment.

Dark Star Orchestra, the ultimate Grateful Dead experience, spent a little time on the mountain last night. The hills were alive with the sweet sounds of the Grateful Dead’s music at the majestic Mishawaka Amphitheatre. The band's triumphant return to the Poudre Canyon coincided with our nation's birthday, and believe me, it was the place to be.

After a well-deserved break, The Mystery Lights are back with their most ambitious album to date. With Wayne Gordon returning as producer, the band, along with long-time label Wick Records, is set to release their third full-length album, Purgatory, this September.

Known for their mesmerising blend of classic songwriting with sensual guitars and introspective lyrics, Club Kuru release the highly anticipated new album Before the World. The London-based psych rock project led by Laurie Erskine will be released 21st June 2024 via Absolute and you can pre-save the full album here.