Noah Gundersen’s fifth solo LP and first new album in more than two years, A Pillar of Salt is heralded by today’s live version of the latest single, “Sleepless In Seattle,” available now at all digital platforms HERE. A Pillar of Salt arrives via Cooking Vinyl on Friday, October 8; pre-orders are available now HERE.

Festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have announced onsite experiences and food and beverage offerings for the sold out Aftershock, October 7-10 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. The 9th edition of West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival expands to four days this year and features an incredible lineup with headlining performances from Metallica (two nights / two unique sets), The Original Misfits and Cypress Hill.

CMT today announced country music legend Randy Travis will be honored with the “Artist of a Lifetime” award presented by The Ram Truck Brand at this year’s “CMT Artists of the Year” event. Travis will join the illustrious ranks alongside previous “Lifetime” honorees including Reba McEntire (2019), Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015) and Merle Haggard (2014).

The So Cal powerhouse reggae-rock band Fortunate Youth has released their fifth full length studio album Good Times (Roll On) today on Controlled Substance Sound Labs. Bringing a fresh sound dotted with influences of blues, ska, rock, world, and soul, while they reunite once again with their fans on tour. The new album is out now and available everywhere you stream music, stream + download Good Times (Roll On): https://moremusic.at/GoodTimesRollOn.

As they prepare to release their self-titled debut album next month, emerging Philadelphia-based outfit Clockwise On Fire has dropped their latest single “What Will You Forget” featuring Anthony Green of Circa Survive. The track hinges on a quirky circus-ready rhythm ripe for a Looney Tunes montage before an off-kilter guitar races alongside a cathartic vocal fit from Green, who penned the lyrics. PRESS HERE to listen.

Solo rock act Dan Cahill—DC Wolves—takes a bold stance in his new music video, “No Alarm,” off his latest EP, Nighthawk.

When LPT emerged with their debut album Sin Parar (2018), it was met with critical acclaim (Billboard, Sounds & Colours, PopMatters, and more), leading them to win the “Best Latin Album at the 18th Annual Independent Music Awards” and resulted in a very busy touring schedule. Then their momentum came to a crashing halt when COVID-19 hit, making it all disappear.

Ripping guitar riffs, hot-as-hell horns, plus a torqued, musclebound rhythm section with firestarter vocals and the swagger of rhythm and blues masters delivering the goods with confidence and precision... These key ingredients combine and react for the Izzo Blues Coalition’s explosive new single, “Take It or Leave It” — available now!

The song serves as the title-track for the Montreal-based band's forthcoming sophomore release; Take It or Leave It is set to land this Fall.

Tré Burt is announcing a run of home state shows coming off of his buzzing week at Americanafest in Nashville. Burt will be playing Gold Digger’s in L.A. and Amado’s in San Francisco ahead of his tour with Katie Pruitt later this year, which will cover the Midwest and east coast. Find those tour dates below and check out Burt’s conversation with Adia Victoria on today’s episode of Call & Response.

Tré Burt Tour Dates 2021

Joel Cummins and Kris Myers from Umphrey's McGee will combine forces with Marcus Rezak on Friday, October 1st for an "after hours" gig proceeding the Afterburner Music Festival in Huntington Beach, Ca at My Place Sports Bar & Grill.