Across the vast expanse of our universe, as revealed by telescopes like the James Webb and its discoveries of massive galaxies dwarfing our own, we’re reminded that humanity occupies just a tiny corner of an unimaginably vast cosmos. Yet, for millennia, religion has confined itself—and millions of believers—to narrowly defined stories originating from small geographical regions, ultimately dismissing or overshadowing the profound scientific truths that continuously reshape our understanding of reality.

Today, MonoNeon - the bass virtuoso and funk originalist teams up with comedian Katt Williams, the legendary George Clinton and the GRAMMY winning producer, songwriter and rapper James Fauntleroy (Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, SZA) to release “God Reason” - an interstellar journey out today via Floki Studios (Color Red). Listen HERE and watch the animated visualizer directed and created by Cody A. Banks.

Whether on archaeological digs or translating medieval poetry, the past has always been a north star for banjo player, songwriter, and author Max Wareham. So, when it came time for Wareham to record his debut album of banjo-forward tunes, commitment to the early innovators of the instrument shone front and center. Out now, Wareham’s new LP DAGGOMIT! not only features a tracklist of soulful original songs, but a cast of Nashville’s preeminent bluegrass pickers steeped in the same musical traditions Wareham holds so dear. 

The brand new 2025 remaster of the iconic opening track, “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway,” is available to hear for the first time across streaming platforms. Listen HERE.

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to share two new faculty hires in the Jazz & Contemporary Media (JCM) department, as well as a newly endowed concerts series, all serving to enhance the stellar reputation and offerings of Eastman jazz.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Crucial Reggae Sundays returns for its highly anticipated 5th season of free reggae music at the historic Bandshell in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Running most Sundays from March through mid-November, the series is family-friendly and offers an unforgettable afternoon of live performances and DJ sets, all at no cost to attendees.

Violinist, vocalist, and composer Joe Deninzon and his band Stratospheerius are excited to announce the release of their latest music video, “Voodoo Vortex (Part I).” Available now on YouTube, the track pays homage to the classic 1970s prog-rock and fusion era. Deninzon cites legendary violinists Jean-Luc Ponty, Mahavishnu Orchestra's Jerry Goodman, Didier Lockwood, and Eddie Jobson as key inspirations, merging their fiery virtuosity with Stratospheerius’ own brand of modern rock energy.

CMH RECORDS (Country. Music. Heritage.) maintains a rich history of classic country and bluegrass albums and is honoring several of these legacy releases by remastering them and making them available in new formats for the first time ever. Out today, February 21, for the first time ever on CD and digital, the 1981 classic title The Clayton McMichen Story features a star-studded cast of musicians–country and bluegrass legends Merle Travis, Mac Wiseman and Joe Maphis, alongside Jackson D.

Today, acclaimed guitarist and Wilco member Nels Cline released “Slipping into Something,” the third single from his upcoming album Consentrik Quartet, out March 14 via Blue Note Records. The release is the eponymous debut of the guitarist’s band comprising saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Tom Rainey.

Canadian blues sensation Sue Foley is set to electrify Boulder with her high-energy, Texas-style blues on Sunday, March 16, at the Roots Music Project.