California-based husband-and-wife duo Andrew Stern and Laura Arias of 3 Pairs of Boots share a vast musical history as well as a talent for pairing catchy melodies with heartfelt messages. Married within a year of their first encounter, both artists experimented in a variety of different genres before solidifying their distinctive, Americana-leaning blend of folk, rock, and country as 3 Pairs of Boots.

Acclaimed Minnesota sextet Trampled By Turtles has released a video for their brand-new track “Burlesque Desert Window.” The song appears on the band’s upcoming release Alpenglow, their first album since 2018’s celebrated Life Is Good On The Open Road. Alpenglow was produced by Jeff Tweedy and recorded at Wilco’s Chicago studio, The Loft.

Sweet dreams are made of this, as Relentless Beats is giving one of its marquee festivals a plugged-in upgrade with the announcement of Goldrush: Neon Dreams, October 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2022, at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, AZ, just 20 minutes west of Downtown Phoenix. The three-day experience will build beyond past, kitschy, wild, west incarnations of Goldrush, creating a neon utopia complete with branded activations such as the Beatbox Silent Disco and the Roller Disco powered by White Claw.

Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light make music steeped in tradition, with modern, lyric-forward songs and snaking chord progressions; their version of Joanna Newsom’s “Colleen” is no exception. Noted for its commentary on identity and feminism, the mystical folk ballad has earned a fandom of its own, with examinations of its fascinating lyrics throughout the far corners of the internet.
 

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kendell Marvel’s new song, “Hell Bent On Hard Times,” is debuting today. Watch a live performance video HERE.

Of the song, Marvel reflects, “I wrote ‘Hell Bent On Hard Times’ with Dean Alexander in the height of the pandemic via Zoom. We wrote it through the eyes of a man who has accepted who and what he is and is content with it. It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve had a hand in writing in a long time.”

Today, Kenny Roby shares "New Day" (listen/share), the second single from his forthcoming self-titled album due August 5 on Royal Potato Family. Founding member and principle songwriter/frontman of legendary alt-country band 6 String Drag, Roby celebrates second chances on this folk rock, gospel-tinged rave-up. He's come through the other side, playing the cards he was dealt—content with being more content and at peace with finding peace.

Breckenridge Brewery, has long been known for its epic live concerts and support of the local music scene. This summer in celebration of the season’s favorite IPA, Hazy IPA Juice Drop, Breck Brewery is introducing the Juice Drop Ticket Drop – giving  fans the chance to “drop” into good times at Denver’s most iconic concert venues and be the life of the party all year long.

The Company Stores independently releases The Family Album, their third full-length album, on September 23. The powerful and sultry voice of lead vocalist Ileana Ille captivates the audience with her ability to express raw emotion, while the band unites many influences to lay down bold grooves amidst dynamic crescendos. “This album is about family,” says Matthew Marks, the primary lyricist for the band.

Chicago is excited to host the inaugural Sacred Rose Festival on August 26 - 28, 2022. A big reason for that excitement is that Lettuce will be bringing the funk. After the release of their new album Unify, Meagan Panici caught up with Adam Deitch from Lettuce to talk about the funk, the origin of Funkateer and how the last few years have gone for them in their artistic pursuits.

Climate Control Projects, presenters of The Big Climate Thing: Concert for People and the Planet announces the on-sale of SINGLE DAY tickets for the three-day concert event that aims to raise awareness, accountability, and action and inspire real-time solutions surrounding the global climate crisis. The line-up is below.

WHEN: September 16-18, 2022.

WHERE: Forest Hills Stadium, NYC

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