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.

Folk Alliance International (FAI), the premier global nonprofit dedicated to folk music, is thrilled to announce GRAMMY Award-winner and eight-time nominee Allison Russell as the Keynote Speaker for its 37th annual conference. Russell, who recently made her Broadway debut as Persephone in Hadestown, will be interviewed by acclaimed author and NPR Music journalist Ann Powers.

The Blues Foundation proudly celebrates the conclusion of the 40th International Blues Challenge (IBC), which brought together thousands of blues enthusiasts from across the globe to Memphis last week. This landmark event, held on Beale Street, spotlighted exceptional blues talent and reaffirmed the genre’s enduring influence.

The Blues Foundation is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 International Blues Challenge:

2025 IBC Winners

Prepare for an unforgettable evening as legendary bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his acclaimed Del McCoury Band headline the Farm and Fun Time stage on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the historic Paramount Bristol. Joining the festivities are Seth Mulder & Midnight Run, along with host Kris Truelsen and the Farm and Fun Time House Band.

In the aftermath of the horrific wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles, guitarists Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol) have postponed the January 25 “ABOVE GROUND” benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The fourth iteration of the event was again set to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide prevention.

For more than five decades, the legendary Telluride Bluegrass Festival has been a bucket-list destination for live music devotees all over the world. Fans and artists alike come together in a shared appreciation for music, with jam sessions springing up spontaneously in the festival grounds, on nearby hiking trails, and in the town itself. This could be your year—tickets are still available!

It’s been said that all the years combine and melt into a dream. This can be true for any entity as it passes into history, and no doubt it applies in particular to the Grateful Dead. The story of this beloved band has been chronicled in numerous books by band members, insiders and close friends, and music journalists. After a while, it all rolls into one.