Sam Outlaw's new wave-inspired record 'Popular Mechanics' is due on November 12th, and today (10.8), he's sharing another preview of what to expect from the ambitious project with the release of "Sun Ain't Set." Written solely by Outlaw and produced by Cheyenne Medders, the song is a prime example of Outlaw's creative evolution.

Giraffe Aftermath, a reggae/rock outfit from Vancouver, BC, are set to release “Trying to Change”, a brand new single, on November 13th, 2021. The single sees the band returning from a hiatus of almost seven years. The song oozes with reflection and acceptance, admitting to our faults and shortcomings while committing to make proper adaptations moving forward.

Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, Vol. 2, the anticipated new John Prine tribute record from Oh Boy Records, is out today. Stream/purchase HERE.

Today, the forward-thinking Americana/alt-bluegrass torch bearers Greensky Bluegrass have shared “Monument,” the first sampling from Stress Dreams, the band’s eighth studio album, due out on January 21 via Thirty Tigers.

If you recognize the voice of Ben Larsen, you are not mistaken. Larsen headed up the popular band Crow and the Canyon before going solo. Crow and the Canyon were more of an old timey, folk, bluegrass band, where his solo project has a lot more depth to the production. You still are treated to his unique brand of lyrics, but the vocals take an entirely new soulful characteristic. His new EP titled Drop will be out October 29th via Dutch Records. When asked the meaning behind the single here is what Ben had to say:

The Painted Turtle, a camp for children with serious medical conditions and their families welcome longtime supporter, George Lopez as he hosts CAMP-A-THON, a virtual celebration of Camp and familia, on Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer and New York Times Best Selling author Brandi Carlile returned to “The Howard Stern Show” earlier this week for an in-depth interview and performance of two songs: “Right On Time,” the lead single from her widely acclaimed new album, In These Silent Days, and a cover of Elton John’s “Madman Across The Water.”

Acclaimed Texas-based singer-songwriter and musician Al Staehely (Spirit, the Staehely Brothers) has released 'Post Spirit Vol. 1 (1974-1978)' - a fourteen-track album of rare solo recordings written over 40 years ago during Staehely's days in Los Angeles in the 1970's.

Acclaimed Reggae-Rock group Roots of Creation (A.K.A. RoC) fun funded full length studio album “Dub Free or Die Vol. 1” has impressively debuted at #1 on the sales-driven U.S. Current Reggae Albums chart reported by the Jamaica Observer.
 

Today, Robert Finley, has announced additional upcoming fall tour dates that will include headline shows at venues across the US, including New York’s Mercury Lounge on October 18 and Philadelphia’s City Winery on October 19. Finley will also make a two-day festival appearance at Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival on October 16 & 17. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.robertfinleyofficial.com/