Today, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announces international singer-songwriter, actor, and activist Angélique Kidjo as the special guest for the fundraiser, RALPH PUCCI 9th Annual Jazz Set, The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian®, on March 6, 2025.

It’s a new day at Old Settler’s Music Festival. The 38th annual gathering of music, camping, and picking circles will take place April 24–27, 2025, just 45 minutes south of Austin, Texas, and 12 miles southeast of Lockhart. Pre-Sale Early Bird tickets are on sale today, with the lineup to be announced soon.

Nearly one year since its release, The Kings’ single “A Rose for Your Stone” continues to resonate with AAA/Americana radio. The western-inspired track, part of the band’s ongoing project The Longest Story Ever Told, has been championed on regional and international radio stations and continues to build momentum.

A Timeless Story, a Western Twist

Hold on to your hats (and your beers), folks! Grateful Web is thrilled to spread the love about SweetWater 420 Fest 2025, rolling into the heart of Atlanta at Pullman Yards from April 18–20, 2025. If you’re ready for three blissed-out days of stellar tunes, mouthwatering brews, and downright groovy times, then mark your calendars and get ready to head on down South for one of the year’s most vibrant music gatherings.

WXPN’s World Cafe invites listeners to explore Boston’s vibrant and diverse music scene with its latest Sense of Place series. From January 21 through January 31, host Raina Douris and the World Cafe team spotlight the city’s deep musical history, innovative voices, and community spirit that have shaped its sound.

In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, KC Turner, HopMonk, and an incredible lineup of Bay Area musicians are joining forces on Sunday, January 26, at HopMonk Novato for the L.A. Fire Department Foundation Benefit Concert. The event will raise vital funds for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation, supporting the purchase of essential equipment and funding critical programs to help the LAFD save lives and protect communities.

Today, John Splithoff, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and enigmatic musical collaborator announced he will release his much-anticipated sophomore album, Far From Here on March 21 via Virgin. Pre-save and order HERE. John will be donating 100% of the proceeds from any music purchased on Bandcamp page (including 'Tangled' & 'Magenta') to Musicares for the next month, to assist artists and musicians affected by the Los Angeles fires.

New Jersey Americana artist Dave Murphy releases stripped-down, acoustic folk single "One More Time" (featuring Mark Erelli) today. Americana Highways writes that it's "good, resonant solid acoustic guitars, reflective tones and an easy flowing style characterize the music, and the message asks if there’s still enough hope, or 'is it time for this old man to walk down the dusty path?'”
 

Renowned actress and award-winning recording artist Dawnn Lewis has earned a well-deserved nomination for the 2025 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) for her portrayal of Captain Carol Freeman in Star Trek: Lower Decks. This recognition underscores her extraordinary vocal talent and her continued ability to bring compelling characters to life across various mediums.
 

With the third installment, Let the World In, Forecast offers a compelling exploration of time and connection, challenging us to view life not as a linear progression but as an ever-expanding continuum. The album unfolds like a lush, instrumental narrative, drawing listeners into vivid, almost cinematic landscapes—sunlight filtering through trees, warm tides rolling ashore, and the hum of unseen life beneath the soil.