Today, The Philly Specials – Jason, Lane, and Jordan – unveil their third and final holiday album, A Philly Special Christmas Party, via Vera Y Records. This celebratory release is accompanied by the announcement of their ambitious new initiative, Operation Snowball, which aims to ensure every student in The School District of Philadelphia feels seen and celebrated this holiday season.

Today, legendary West Coast boogaloo revivalists The Greyboy Allstars release their eighth studio album, Grab Bag: 2007-2023. Issued via the band's own Knowledge Room Recordings, the quintet—featuring saxophonist Karl Denson, keyboardist Robert Walter, guitarist Elgin Park (aka Michael Andrews), bassist Chris Stillwell, and drummer Aaron Redfield—gathered nine previously unreleased recordings from the past decade and a half of their illustrious 30-year history.

From the free playing attitude of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Lights On A Satellite lands with a full groove right in the heart of swing. The recording is a tribute to the life‘s work of Marshall Allen, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 25, 2024.

Chicago, the City of Big Shoulders, is home to great food, iconic sports teams, and some of America's greatest music. These cultural touchstones exist thanks to one common factor: the fans. That’s why Chicago remains a prime destination for bands launching their careers or releasing new albums. If you make it in Chicago, you gain fans for life.

Following the release of their brilliant third studio album, Waving From A Sea, Michigan Rattlers will return to the road this winter for an intimate set of club dates kicking off in Columbus, OH on February 12 with 40+ stops in major markets including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Nashville, Boston and more. Tickets are on-sale now – PRESS HERE for more information.