“There's a lot of Cajun music, swamp pop, and New Orleans flair down there,” says songwriter and recording artist Pug Johnson of his southeastern Texas hometown. “There's Mexican music, Texas swing, and honky tonk, too. It's a real vibe.” Known as a Country singer first and foremost, Johnson listened to the world around him when writing his latest album, El Cabron, reshaping his influences into something brand new and finding room for Tejano, barroom boogie-woogie, and southern soul, too.

Susto Stringband released their debut album, Susto Stringband: Volume 1, today via New West Records. The 9-track set was produced by Ryan Stigmon and recorded at Mitch Easter’s Fidelitorium Recordings in Kernersville, NC. The debut album is a collaborative work between Justin Osborne, frontman of the acclaimed rock outfit Susto, and the Asheville-based Americana band Holler Choir.

ODESZA have today announced the release of ‘Music To Refine To: A Remix Companion to Severance’. The three-time Grammy-nominated duo have teamed up with the hit Apple TV+ show Severance across a new 7-track EP, adding their unique signature to the unmistakable sounds of Theodore Shapiro’s Emmy Award-winning compositions. The first track, "Entering Lumon", is available for streaming now. Listen HERE.

Boston’s original jazz fusion quartet, City of Four, is proud to announce its “New Vistas” tour this spring, featuring five high-energy performances across the Northeast from April 24 to April 28, 2025. The tour is made possible with support from Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The Ain’t Sisters are proud to announce the release of their second full-length album, Atomic. The highly anticipated record officially dropped on March 29, accompanied by a major hometown album release show at Terminal West in Atlanta. The band celebrated with support from Josh Roberts and the Hinges and Danielle Howle. Atomic is now available in a first-ever double-vinyl format—a testament to The Ain’t Sisters’ dynamic sound and the depth of their thought-provoking lyrics.

Today, as Eric Clapton turns 80, we at Grateful Web tip our hats to the man whose fingers speak fluently in blues, rock, and soul—a musician whose life's soundtrack echoes loudly through generations. Born on March 30, 1945, Clapton's guitar playing swiftly transcended mere notes, becoming an emotional language that captivated listeners worldwide.

Celebrated guitarist and songwriter Tyler Grant proudly announces the release of his seventh album, aptly titled Flatpicker, available today. Renowned for his extraordinary skill as one of bluegrass music’s finest guitar players, Grant showcases both his acclaimed guitar artistry and poignant lyrical storytelling throughout the album.

Jeremy Garrett, fiddle player & vocalist of The Infamous Stringdusters has announced the release of Storm Mountain, the seventh solo album of his career and first album release off of the band’s imprint Americana Vibes.

Random Rab, the renowned multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, will bring his immersive electronic experience to Meow Wolf Denver for an extraordinary two-night performance on May 9th and 10th, 2025. Known for his captivating presence and distinctive contributions to the West Coast electronic music scene, Random Rab intricately blends diverse musical influences, including trip-hop, classical, Arabic, jazz, and more, creating mesmerizing sonic landscapes.

Three Fourteen, the dynamic Philadelphia-area quintet known for their high-energy, blues-driven jams and eclectic original compositions, proudly announce the release of their vibrant new live album, "Out Yonder Vol. 1." Captured from some of the band's most memorable recent performances, this collection showcases their powerful synergy, dynamic improvisations, and seamless blend of blues, reggae, soul, and psychedelic influences.