New England folk songwriter Dan Pallotta has a new single out entitled, “Working Man’s Son,” a powerful, upbeat and introspective folk track that captures the emotional tension of gratitude and guilt in a son’s relationship with his father.

The inspiration for the song came from Pallotta’s relationship with his father, who passed away three years ago. Pallotta reflects on the complex feelings that come with being the son of a working-class father.” Pallotta explains.

Today, acclaimed vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap, two of the most highly respected figures in the world of jazz, announced their collaborative new recording, Elemental, to be released on June 13 through Mack Avenue Records. On the album Bridgewater and Charlap curate a repertoire that only they can present: exploring a deep understanding of jazz tradition alongside impeccable phrasing and a once-in-a-generation dynamic range.

Singer-songwriter, actor and Latin GRAMMY® nominee Leslie Grace, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Muni Long, musician and author Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, as well as longtime Santana band member Andy Vargas have been added to the lineup for the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®’s 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala taking place May 16 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Today, Little Feat – criminally underrated pioneering rock band – released their 17th studio album, Strike Up The Band, out now, via Hot Tomato. LISTEN HERE

Today, Jack Van Cleaf released his critically acclaimed sophomore album JVC via Dualtone Records. Planting its flag halfway between the worlds of indie rock and Gen Z folk, the album asks big questions about identity, home, and adulthood. The album is the culmination of a journey that began during his teenage years. "This album is all about the vertigo of growing up, It's about re-defining and re-understanding yourself." Listen to JVC  HERE

Sugarshack Sessions has released a new acoustic video featuring improvisational rock band Spafford performing their original track “Levilan Shores.” This intimate session, filmed on January 13, 2025, captures the band's dynamic energy in a stripped-down setting.

Fans can watch the special performance on Sugarshack's YouTube channel: 

WATCH SPAFFORD PLAY "LEVILAN SHORES" HERE