Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Bob Dylan’s Bootleg Series Volume 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963 on October 31, 2025. Preorders begin today here. A preview of the album, “Rocks and Gravel,” is available here.

It’s Friday night in the Chicago suburbs. Traffic crawls along Interstate 290, creating a river of steel as workers head home, hoping to get out tonight and blow off a little steam after a hard week’s work. The Great American Struggle, the newest release from the Broken Robots, is set to debut tonight at a bar in the very suburbs where it was inspired.

Rooted in the thriving music communities of Boone and Asheville, North Carolina, Jacoozy has carved out a reputation for groove-driven jams, heartfelt storytelling, and undeniable live chemistry. Out today, September 17, the five-piece unveils Still Afloat, their debut full-length album, now streaming everywhere. The release embodies the band’s signature sounds.

Live-electronic pioneers Big Gigantic return to their home state for the 13th annual edition of Rowdytown, set for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Fresh off the release of their new album FLUORESCENCE, Big G promises one of their most dynamic performances yet—featuring three unique sets, a massive production upgrade, and special appearances from fan-favorite collaborators.

Sixth-generation San Franciscan Essence Goldman, now performing as Essence & Gold Country, will celebrate the release of her new album, Father’s Daughter, with a special record release show at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Joining Essence & Gold Country for a roots-rich evening of Americana and country are Andres Cervantes, Jenny Kerr Band, The Dogweeds, Jacob Aranda, and Barry Sless.

Nashville-based Americana rocker Sophie Gault returns October 3rd with “Pocket Change”, a fiery reinterpretation of acclaimed songwriter Mando Saenz’s track—this time with Saenz himself stepping in on guest vocals. Produced by Alex Torrez (Torrez Music Group) and David Dorn, and engineered/mixed by Grammy-winner Brandon Bell (Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings), the single pulses with grit, attitude, and outlaw swagger.

Phish returns to New York City on Sunday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 31, for a four-night New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden. A much-loved New Year’s tradition that has supplied some of the most surprising and legendary moments in the band’s 40-plus-year history, this year’s run will bring Phish's total number of shows at The Garden to 91. 

Award-winning folk singer and songwriter Halley Neal returns with her most personal project to date, Letter For a Friend. Written as a collection of letters to the people who have shaped, influenced, and inspired her, the album was recorded in Nashville and shines with Neal’s signature warmth, positivity, and heartfelt storytelling.

Florida-based blues-rock guitar ace Sean Chambers is on tour with the famed Savoy Brown Rhythm Section, performing locally at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road, on Sunday, October 12. Show: 8:00 pm. Tickets: $20 (advance); $25 (day of show). Info: (201) 833-0011 or visit debonairmusichall.com.

Acclaimed pianist and composer Emmet Cohen brings a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to two of the greatest icons in jazz history—Miles Davis and John Coltrane—as both would have celebrated their 100th birthdays in 2026. The performance, titled Miles and Coltrane at 100, will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Boulder Theater.