This Sunday July 13,  listen live as Philadelphia-based AAA public radio station, WXPN commemorates the 40th anniversary of the transcontinental Live Aid concerts by playing performances from the day when the power of music unified the world from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.  WXPN will play back highlights and sets of music in chronological order matching the event that changed pop forever.

Naya Records, in association with Flóki Studios, today announces “Words of Wisdom,” the newest single from the forthcoming album Higher Education. The track unites the mighty Naya Rockers with Trinidadian-born roots-reggae luminary Queen Omega for a stirring meditation on mindful speech and collective uplift. “Words of Wisdom” arrives on all digital platforms July 11 2025 (UPC 199350837715, ISRC QMBZ92511095).

After nearly a year away from the road, Trey Anastasio Band will step back into the spotlight on Friday, August 1 for a one-night-only performance at The Bellwether in downtown Los Angeles. The appearance marks the beloved octet’s first live set since September 2024 and promises a joyous reunion of Trey Anastasio’s exuberant guitar work with the group’s dynamic horn section and locked-in rhythm duo.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer Kathleen Edwards will continue her headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed stops at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall, Chicago’s Lincoln Hall, Ottawa’s Bronson Centre, Minneapolis’ Fine Line, Lexington’s The Burl, St. Louis’ Off Broadway, and Milwaukee’s Vivarium, among others. See below for the full tour routing.

The GLIDE Young Professionals Committee is proud to present the 17th Annual GLIDE Summer Gala—an inspiring and unforgettable night of poolside dancing, connection, and purpose—on Friday, August 22, 2025, at San Francisco’s legendary rock and roll hotel, The Phoenix Hotel, where icons like David Bowie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and The Killers have stayed.

This year marks a major milestone for Gibson: 50 years of handcrafting guitars in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. To honor this journey, Gibson introduces the Les Paul™ Music City Special – 50th Anniversary, a modern tribute to the creativity, heritage, and player passion that defines Music City. Available now at Gibson.com and Gibson Garage locations, this limited-edition model is capped at just 650 guitars per finish, worldwide.