Today, September 16th, 2025, marks what would have been the 100th birthday of B.B. King, the man whose very name is synonymous with the blues. Born Riley B. King in Itta Bena, Mississippi, in 1925, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential guitarists and performers of the 20th century. With his beloved guitar “Lucille” in hand, B.B. King carried the blues from Southern juke joints to the world’s biggest stages, forever shaping the sound of American music.

Meredith Moon announces the release of her new studio album From Here To The Sea. Moon’s third album, and first for Compass Records, finds the Canadian-born songwriter and instrumentalist taking a slight detour from the Appalachian old-time roots of the album's predecessor, Constellations.

Multi-platinum UK rock legends THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor -announced the North American leg of their headlining Dreams On Toast Tour  in support of their new album Dreams On Toast released on March 28th via Cooking Vinyl.

Austin’s own Jonathan Terrell returns this fall with DOVE, his fifth and most dynamic studio album yet, out September 26, 2025, on all platforms. A lenticular 3D vinyl edition, designed by the creative collective Preacher Austin, will follow.

Celebrate early autumn at the 9th Suwannee Roots Revival from Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12, at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. This family-friendly music festival includes four days and nights of camping and performances by some of the best in American roots music. There will be artist workshops, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, campground pickin’, and daily yoga.

Goose launched their highly anticipated 2025 Fall Tour last night with a celebratory performance at Burlington, VT’s scenic Waterfront Park. The evening held special resonance, marking drummer Cotter Ellis’ return to his home state and bassist Trevor Weekz’s alma mater city, where he attended the University of Vermont. Against the backdrop of a Lake Champlain sunset, Goose ignited the tour with a jam-heavy two-set journey. 

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced the details for their annual New Year’s Run, the quartet’s venerable commitment of bringing together the Mule community to ring in the new year since 2002.

When Heavy Metal hit theaters in 1981, it wasn’t just a movie, it was a stoner fever dream splashed across the big screen. Born from the cult magazine of the same name, this animated anthology stitched together sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and psychedelia into one long strange trip. It was the kind of thing that didn’t need to make perfect sense — it just had to feel like a late-night cosmic ride soundtracked by the loudest stereo in town.

The skies were a hand-painted blue as fans arrived for this year’s Miracle in Mundelein, a two-day festival on the grounds of Rise Dispensary in Mundelein, Illinois. DJ Papa G set the tone early with hopping tunes and a cheery welcome as vendors prepared for a wild weekend of music, cannabis, and celebration. This is an “all adult” gathering, with merchants dedicated to the culture and enjoyment of cannabis.

Brooklyn-based jazz-rock innovators Alex Skolnick Trio (AST) return this fall with PROVE YOU’RE NOT A ROBOT, the group’s sixth LP, arriving November 7, 2025. The album’s first single, a wildly inventive take on Tom Petty’s “Breakdown,” is available today. Listen here.