The UCLA Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) is thrilled to announce an evening of transcultural musical brilliance featuring the collaborative genius of four global music icons: Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and Rakesh Chaurasia. This prestigious event will take place at the historic Royce Hall on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 8 pm.

Fusion legends Consider the Source released a psych rock single from their re-issued “Are You Watching Closely” album with a brand new video. “Kashyyyk” is a song the band played live in their early days but never recorded before, so decided to bring it back for this re-release. The song and video are a journey through the Eastern elements of the band's sound mixed with their signature blend of musical styles. Tune in, and blast off!

Renowned singer, songwriter and artist JJ Grey has unveiled plans for his highly anticipated new Alligator Records album, Olustee. The release is set for February 23, 2024 on CD, LP and at all digital services. JJ Grey & Mofro have also announced a massive, months-long tour to follow. Today, Grey premiered the album's lead track, The Sea, on all digital services. Grey previously released five groundbreaking, wildly successful albums on Alligator between 2007 and 2013.

Today, Our Man In The Field, the musical pseudonym of British singer/songwriter Alex Ellis, releases his sophomore album Gold on the Horizon. Gold on the Horizon finds Ellis musing on life and all its nuances. Ellis drops the new track “Feel Good” on release day as well. Listen to “Feel Good” HERE and Gold on the Horizon HERE.

“Even confirmed cynics might be persuaded to hold out for true love,” says lead singer Kristen Grainger, True North’s chief songwriter about the brand new single from Kristen Grainger & True North, “The Avalanche.” A joyful, medium-tempo love song with folk-pop sensibilities, “The Avalanche” features interlocked mandolin and guitar interplay, soaring solo vocals, and a fresh, heartwarming message: “Of all the beauty I have seen / Wide awake or in my dreams / Nothing moves me like you do.”

As unveiled on their debut single “Should’ve Known Better,” Rob Fleming and James Sedge’s new band KillerStar weaves modernist touches into the classic harmonies and exemplary musicianship of classic rock and art-rock from the ‘70s. And they’ve joined forces team of musicians known for their work with David Bowie: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass, Emm Gryner on backing vocals, and Donny McCaslin on saxophone.

The first portion of the lineup for ‘A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis’ has been announced! Clay Walker, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Neal McCoy, War Hippies, Braxton Keith, Jacob Tolliver, Whey Jennings, Casey Chesnutt, Garrett Miles and the Original Randy Travis Band will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame legend Randy Travis. The tribute show is coming to Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Today, Jaime Wyatt releases a genre-defying work of healing and self-love, produced by Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada, her new album Feel Good via New West.

The Caverns has announced dates for the taping of the next season of The Caverns Sessions on PBS, which will be Season XIII of the long-running subterranean musical series formerly known as Bluegrass Underground. From March 22nd through March 24th, The Caverns Sessions PBS taping will treat music fans to performances by the finest in roots and Americana music today.

The spellbinding synergy of 80’s pop music icon Howard Jones and indie singer-songwriter Rachael Sage has crystallized in the form of a brand-new duet, “I Made a Case,” accompanied by a visually striking music video that is available for viewing today.