Black Thunder is the new album by Seattle-based artist Brittany Davis, arriving June 13 on Loosegroove Records, a label run by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard. The album's first single, "Amid The Blackout Of The Night" is out today (listen/share here).

Crucial Reggae Sundays returns to the historic Golden Gate Park Bandshell, bringing free, family-friendly reggae vibes to San Francisco every Sunday from 4:20 pm to 7:30 pm through mid-November. Hosted by residents Irie Dole (Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi), Guidance (Infinite Guidance Sound/Nice Up Radio), and DJ Sep (Dub Mission), this weekly celebration features special guest performances and DJ sets. The April lineup includes DJs Ted Shred and O’Snap of Shogun Sound (April 6), DJ Mr.

 Multiple IBMA Award-winners Special Consensus announce their upcoming 50th anniversary release with the lead single and title track "Been All Around This World" out today. The two-time GRAMMY nominees are celebrating their golden anniversary with the upcoming release of Been All Around this World, a stellar set of contemporary bluegrass featuring a cast of prior band members, due June 6th.

Effy Harvard, the Texas-based country artist with an old soul, is set to captivate listeners once again with her emotionally charged new single, “Without You Loving Me,” released today. Cowgirl Magazine exclusively announced the release of the single, applauding Effy Harvard for her “soulful voice, authentic storytelling, and unwavering passion,” and noting that she is “breathing new life into honky-tonk while staying true to its roots.”

Creating the lucid moment in music is the goal of Seattle singer, songwriter and cellist Ollella. The scope and ambition you hear expressed with such musical and lyrical force on Ollella’s second full-length, Antifragile, comes from a fierce commitment to creating modern folk-pop-rock in the grand tradition.

GA-20 is dropping the third single, “Stranger Blues”, from their upcoming EP, VOLUME 2. The new track is available NOW worldwide.

Linda Imperial has released a personal tribute song, "Tulsa Rose." A heartfelt tribute to the resilient women of Native American ancestry, specifically the Muscogee Nation. This song captures the strength, determination, and pride that flows through generations, inspired by the experiences of the artist’s heritage. It reflects on these women's hardships and the fortitude they exhibited through times of unimaginable adversity.

Vermont-based singer-songwriter Reid Parsons (they/she) announces the release of their debut full-length album, Back to Back, arriving April 25th, 2025. Deeply inspired by architecture, Parsons has created an evocative and emotionally eloquent musical universe on this highly anticipated orchestral-folk record, showcasing their ability to weave elements of jazz, blues, classical, soul, and funk into emotionally rich narratives.

Joanne Shaw Taylor continues the electrifying rollout of her forthcoming album Black & Gold with the release of her powerful new single, “What Are You Gonna Do Now?”—available now via Journeyman Records. A song born from personal experience, it finds Joanne at her most fearless and unfiltered, turning past pain into a searing blues-rock anthem of defiance and closure.
 

Rising Denny Shiffler and Twisted Livin', Jersey's newest blues contenders, make a special appearance at Southern New Jersey's premier sit-down live music venue, Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main St., on Saturday, March 22. Show: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 (advance), $40 (door). Info: (609) 276-6758 or visit lizzierosemusic.com. Also performing that evening: Bees Deluxe.