Mark Knopfler’s voice never sounded young. The Dire Straits frontman was in his late twenties when the timeless hit “Sultans of Swing” took over the airwaves in England and the U.S. in 1978. It was easy then to imagine the singer was himself a member of the storied bar band of which he sang; a time-tested musical soul-blowing Dixie double four time in a local dive bar decade after decade.

Approaching nearly two decades together, it might still surprise many that Chris and Oliver Wood only began their musical collaboration shortly before forming their band. The Wood Brothers, comprising Chris, Oliver, and drummer/keyboardist Jano Rix, delivered an electrifying performance at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood last Thursday evening, showcasing a chemistry that suggested a lifetime of collaboration.

Amidst the wintry chill of Crested Butte, Colorado, the energy of Spafford warmed the sold out crowd at The Public House, marking the commencement of their four-night residency with a blaze.

The evening unfolded with a cascade of mesmerizing jams, highlighted by an epic second set featuring an uninterrupted 58-minute journey through "Diesel Driver," Shelter in Place," and "Windmill."

Gangstagrass — trailblazers in a distinct musical genre of their own design — announce that their new 10-track album, The Blackest Thing on the Menu, will be released on Friday, June 14. The Blackest Thing on the Menu marks the band’s seventh full-length album, and embodies the zest and flavor that Gangstagrass infuses into the realms of bluegrass and hip-hop as they delve into the foundational elements of each genre.

In an empowering return, The Georgia Thunderbolts have unveiled their latest single, "Rise Above It All," out today on all digital platforms. This new anthem, steeped in the band's signature blend of rock and roll, Southern rock, Americana, Rock Country, and raw, heartfelt energy, serves as an early taste of their eagerly awaited new studio album, due out this fall. "Alone we can do wonderful things. Together? We can reach immeasurable bounds,” comments vocalist TJ Lyle.

Grammy-award honoree, Songwriters Hall of Fame member, and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean is excited to announce his next studio album, American Boys, which will be released on May 17th by BFD/Audium Nashville and distributed exclusively through The Orchard.

Body of Work, released today, is Albert Hammond’s first album of new music in almost 20 years. Critics are calling it “his most rooted, reflective work to date” (Record Collector UK), which is quite a feat for the songwriter behind “The Air That I Breathe” (The Hollies), “I Don’t Wanna Lose You” (Tina Turner), and his own “It Never Rains in Southern California” (among many other global hits).

Acclaimed archival label Light in the Attic (LITA) proudly announces The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed.

Blues-rock icon Walter Trout, today releases his brand new studio album, Broken, via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. The album features performances from Beth Hart, Twisted Sisters’ Dee Snider and harmonica virtuoso, Will Wide.To celebrate, he has also revealed a video for the song, Talking to Myself, which you can watch HERE.

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Guitarist Julian Lage's virtuosic new album, Speak To Me, is out today via Blue Note Records. To celebrate, he is sharing a live performance video of the title track, which is highlighted by a tricky corkscrew of a surf-rock theme.

WATCH "SPEAK TO ME" LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO

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