Today, the rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. released a poignant official video for “Grief is Only Love,” an emotional centerpiece to his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad out now via Big Loud Records. At its core, søn of dad is a tribute to Stephen Wilson Sr., and was released on September 15, 2023, five years to the day that his father passed away.

Today, Jett Holden announces the October 4 release of his debut album The Phoenix as the first official release on Black Opry Records. Launched in partnership with Thirty Tigers, the new label continues the mission of The Black Opry, an organization and touring collective focused on celebrating and supporting Black roots and country artists.

Today, GRAMMY-Nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jontavious Willis announced his new album West Georgia Blues, out August 16th via Strolling Bones Records.

When his bandmate and lead singer fell ill before a music festival in early 2024, Ryan David Green faced a pivotal decision: perform solo or cancel the set. He chose to step on stage alone, offering the audience something unexpected by leaning heavily on his original solo guitar compositions. The final notes were met with a standing ovation. “That’s when I had this great feeling,” Green recalls, “that there were others out there like me, who were moved by this kind of music too.”

Sugaray Rayford is thrilled to announce the release of his new album, Human Decency out now on Forty Below Records. Listen to Human Decency here.

Human Decency's message is a simple reminder that our similarities are more substantial than our differences, and in the end, there is no black or white or left or right; there are only hearts and minds.

Today, Philly-based psychedelic rock duo Echo Kid proudly announces the release of their latest project, “Leaving (You’re Immortal In My Mind).” Following the rollout of three captivating singles throughout the spring, the album’s release will culminate in a highly anticipated show at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 29th.

Today, GRAMMY Award-Winning bassist and experimental musician, MonoNeon, treats listeners to a new track from his upcoming album, Quilted Stereo, with his high-energy new single, “Jelly Roll,” released via Court Square Recordings.

The New York Society for Ethical Culture and Music on The Inside (MOTI) are proud to present our annual Juneteenth celebration, a benefit concert that unites formerly incarcerated musicians with top jazz artists for a powerful tribute to emancipation through music. This event underscores the ongoing fight for criminal and social justice in the United States.

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A live recording of a concert can preserve one powerful moment indelibly in time. Coming June 14, 2024, Smithsonian Folkways will release The Complete Friends of Old-Time Music Concert by Bessie Jones, John Davis & The Georgia Sea Island Singers with Mississippi Fred McDowell and Ed Young, presenting a riveting, historic look at the intersection of Black folk traditions and civil rights activism.

Today, we tip our hats and raise our glasses to Waylon Jennings, the outlaw country icon born on June 15th. His voice, deep as the Texas night, carried the stories of rebels and dreamers, painting pictures of heartache, freedom, and the wild frontier. Here at Grateful Web, we honor the legacy of this musical maverick and his storied connection with the Grateful Dead.