Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country is set to release their highly-anticipated third LP, Horizons, on August 22nd (Retrace Music). Led by acclaimed singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso Daniel Donato, Horizons finds the group injecting a bolt of lightning into a wealth of American music with their signature brand of cosmic country and fearless musical explorations. The album is steeped in a foundation of country, rock, bluegrass, funk and more, with no walls or boundaries in sight.

Dark Star Orchestra, in partnership with Island Gigs, is thrilled to unveil Jam in the Sand XIII, set for January 10 – 14, 2026 at the newly appointed Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters resort, just outside Montego Bay. The beachfront gathering features four nights of music headlined by Dark Star Orchestra—three full, two-set concerts beneath the Caribbean stars plus an extended daytime “Sunshine Set” on day three.

Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, will unveil the new Gibson Marcus King ES-345™ tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17, with a special in-store celebration at the Gibson Garage Nashville (209 10th Avenue South, Ste 209). The event will feature a live performance by GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and guitar phenomenon Marcus King, followed by an on-stage Q&A with King and Mat Koehler, Gibson’s Vice President of Product.

As they continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their debut album, acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced the Back In The Saddle Tour. The late summer and fall dates – the band’s first big tour run since February 2024 – will make its way throughout the East Coast and Midwest from August 27th through October 28th.

Spafford kicked off their summer tour with an electric performance at the Arrow @ Archer Music Hall in Allentown, an exclusive and intimate companion stage for the brand-new Archer Music Hall. The evening was a testament to the band’s improvisational prowess, crafting an experience that felt both expansive and deeply personal.

Today, the Colorado-based alt-country rock band Gasoline Lollipops release their new album Kill The Architect via ALP Recordings. Produced by longtime Los Lobos member Steve Berlin, the album tackles our struggle for balance and connection in the midst of political turmoil. Earlier this week, the band also released the semi-autobiographical video for “Tennessee Nights,” which charts frontman Clay Rose’s brief rendezvous with a couple of drug-running hopeless romantics in the hills of Tennessee.

On Thursday, June 5th, 2025, WAR was honored by The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, with a dedicated star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Receiving their star in the category of Recording, the beloved Long Beach-founded band-turned global hitmakers’ ceremony featured a reunion of original band members Lonnie Jordan, Howard Scott, Harold Brown, Lee Oskar and founding producer Jerry Goldstein, and were joined by emcee Jimmy Jam, guest speaker George Lopez, and more.

Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner, 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Rochester native, will make a special guest appearance at this summer’s Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival on Saturday, August 9.

Today, Caamp shares the official video for "Ohio's Ugly" -- the Ohio natives' tongue-in-cheek nod to their home state.

“It’s a song about falling in love with a girl and wanting to pull her back to Ohio,” Caamp's co-founder and frontman Taylor Meier explains. “People don’t understand why we’re still here, but anybody from the Midwest will tell you there’s a magic to it. I travel all over the world now, but nothing beats coming home.”

The Lonesome River Band has long been a seminal force in the bluegrass world. From groundbreaking albums to a lineup of alumni who’ve gone on to shape bluegrass, country, and roots music, their influence runs deep. Now, more than 40 years into their storied career, the band continues to evolve—adding fresh elements to their sound while staying rooted in the tradition that built their legacy.