In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures.

Osiris Media launches The Jam Season 3, hosted by Grammy Award-winning music industry leader Jonathan Shank. Known for deep-dive conversations into the heart of jam music and beyond, the podcast’s new season premieres with acclaimed California rock band Dawes and Grammy winner Eric Krasno reflecting on their deep and diverse music influences as well rebuilding their homes, lives, community, and creative spirit after the devastating LA wildfires.

Ashley Monroe announced her sixth studio album Tennessee Lightning will be released August 8. Recorded in the wake of Monroe’s transformative bout with cancer, the 17-song collection documents her remarkable journey as a celebration of life, love and the healing power of music. Along with the announcement, the 3x GRAMMY nominee shares her new single “The Touch” (feat. Marty Stuart), a smoldering love song complete with a dreamy guitar riff from Stuart on guitar and Shelby Lynne on bass.

Hans Zimmer Presents today announced details for The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension (www.worldofhanszimmer.com), a 24-city arena tour debuting in North America this fall after a tremendously successful European run in 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2.

Music Factory Records announces the April 25 release of “Blurry Face,” a raw, exhilarating trio performance by guitarist-composer Ari Joshua alongside John Medeski (organ, clavinet) and Billy Martin (drums), the storied rhythm team of Medeski Martin & Wood. Tracked live at Applehead Recording Studios in New York, the piece distills the crackling spontaneity that defines great improvisational music.