British blues-rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor has announced a brand-new run of U.S. tour dates for Fall 2025, to follow the release of her upcoming album Black & Gold, out June 6th via Journeyman Records.

On the heels of his soulful lead single “Bye Bye Blues,” celebrated blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray returns today with “Bright Side,” the second release from his upcoming album Heartbreak City, due out June 13 via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa.

Rising American folk singer, songwriter, and musician Ken Pomeroy’s anticipated new album, Cruel Joke, is out today—her first in partnership with Rounder Records. Stream/purchase here.

In celebration of the release, Pomeroy recently sat down with The Line of Best Fit and Rolling Stone to discuss the project, which is already receiving critical acclaim:

Globally acclaimed music phenomenon Africa Express is back with a new studio album. Africa Express Presents… Bahidorá, recorded in Mexico, is set for release on July 11 via World Circuit Records.

Regina Spektor has reissued five of her acclaimed albums on limited edition color vinyl, all available everywhere today. More info/purchase HERE. Ahead of these reissues, she has earned a host of new RIAA certifications—Begin to Hope is now RIAA Platinum-certified, Far is RIAA Gold-certified, amongst other notable achievements. Further below.