The Cactus Blossoms - Minneapolis-based brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum - have shared their new album Every Time I Think About You via their own Walkie Talkie Records. Across the collection, the brothers evoke “pure Americana dream pop” (No Depression) and “a sound that’s like rain in the desert” (Bluegrass Situation) as they defy easy categorization - jumping from freewheeling rockers to gentle pop ballads.

Get ready for a year of unforgettable performances as Dazzle unveils its highly anticipated 2025 Touring Shows Lineup. Featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned artists, rising stars, and jazz legends, this year's lineup promises to captivate audiences with diverse musical styles and extraordinary talent. From the virtuosic sounds of Julius Rodriguez to the soulful rhythms of Kent Burnside, Dazzle is set to be the epicenter of live music in 2025.

Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera takes to the stage for the first time as the all-star cast sings the story of a battle against evil to save the planet October 10 + 11 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. Featuring 18 songs, Beasties tells of an epic alien encounter at a concert in Central Park to try to save the Earth from climate destruction and corporate political corruption.

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy has announced a new studio album Portrait, set for release on October 11th via Verve Records. Emerging from the crucible of an unrelenting global touring schedule, the recording finds Joy channeling her success into the pursuit of musical exploration.

Today, Austin-based singer/songwriter Jesse Daniel shares the official music video for “Restless” from his critically-acclaimed LP Countin’ The Miles, which came out earlier this summer via Lightning Rod Records. Inspired by the years Daniel spent struggling with addiction, “Restless” is a song about wanting to break free from the chokehold (and the comfort) of habits that no longer serve you.

Another year rolls by, and as the calendar flips to August 31st, we at Grateful Web pause to celebrate a man whose music has traversed the decades with the grace of a river winding its way through a lush, timeless landscape. Van Morrison, the Belfast Cowboy, has been at the forefront of the musical journey, from his early days with Them to his expansive solo career, which has made its mark on generations of listeners.

Rhino invites you to rediscover classic albums reimagined in Dolby Atmos with the next wave of immersive releases. Today, Rhino has unveiled four classic albums making their Atmos debut on Blu-ray, including Chicago’s Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits, '69-'74, Carly Simon’s No Secrets, Seal’s self-titled debut, and Live Evil by Black Sabbath. Chicago IX and No Secrets will also feature quadraphonic mixes. The No Secrets quad will be available for the first time in over 50 years.

As the fog turned to rain and then back to fog, the ominous tone set by the weather created a fitting mood for a climactic end to the festival. The third day of Outside Lands largely focused on genres born in our own backyard. From living legends with decades of experience revolutionizing their genres to fresh faces who have seemingly appeared out of nowhere to define this year’s summer soundtrack, there was an undeniable spotlight on artists representing their roots in the American Midwest and South.

As fans eagerly rushed into Golden Gate Park for the second day of Outside Lands, anticipation was at its peak. With the fog beginning to fade as the music started, the stage was set to prove that San Francisco’s music community is still alive and well. Even the recent change of headliners in the weeks leading up to the festival couldn’t dampen spirits, as the audience crowded the barricades from the moment the gates opened and packed the venue well into the night.

2024 has officially become the hottest year on record, with every single month surpassing previous temperature highs. That's right—12 consecutive months of unprecedented heat, shattering all previous records. The alarming trend of rising temperatures shows no sign of slowing, and the consequences are being felt across the globe.