The Music Sustainability Alliance (MSA), the industry’s green association, has announced the program and speakers for its upcoming summit, to be held April 15, at Solotech Studios in Hollywood, Calif.

Rising country artist Tanner Usrey released his new song, “These Days,” today via Atlantic Records. Listen to the song HERE and watch the official music video HERE.

Melanie, the beloved and trailblazing artist who made history as the first solo performer to have three singles simultaneously on the Billboard chart, and known for her songs including 1971’s “Brand New Key,” her appearance at the 1969 Woodstock Festival and an extensive catalog of works released over the course of an uncompromising five-decade career, had always wanted to release an album of children’s songs.

The Musical Beginning Foundation (501c3)—a newly created organization for which Grammy Award-winning musician Micki Free and fashion designer Heather Roberts serve as the Founders/Directors—aims to provide musical instruments to children in underserved communities, helping them develop skills that foster creativity, social connection, and emotional well-being.

In the Bleak Midwinter, snow has fallen—snow on snow—and the sun hides behind the grey clouds for days at a time. The mind wanders to tropical coasts with warm sunshine and green vegetation, preferably with calm waves lapping on the shore. Bands have been putting on winter concerts in the sunnier climes for years, but what about the rest of us? We forlorn fans who do not possess the time or considerable funds to attend such a show—are we destined to trudge through the snow wanting for spring? And what of our favorite bands confined to cramped indoor venues till the sun returns to the sky?

There are certain bonds in life—deep, unwavering connections—that call us back no matter how far we roam. For Ross Flora, that bond is with his dog, Sadie Mae, whose unconditional love inspired his latest single, “Home Bound,” out March 7. Drawing influence from the radiant optimism of “Blue Sky” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Home Bound” is about finding solace, joy, and purpose in the embrace of those who ground us. It’s more than a melody; it’s a heartfelt meditation on what it truly means to belong.

Mattie Schell is at the forefront of Americana music's new crop of artists. An equally powerful singer and songwriter, Mattie deftly blends the lived-in honesty of roots music with the raw, emotional power of soul, creating a sound that has roots in tradition but is proudly and uniquely her own. A frequent performer with the Allman Betts Family Revival and a founding member of the beloved St.

Sonic wanderer and time traveler Luke Tyler Shelton today releases his fifth single “Hell Of A Ride” via Concord Records. Recorded with a full band at Sound Studios in Hollywood alongside Shooter Jennings and Jonathan Wilson, Shelton set out to create a sound that is less produced and more authentic. The result is soul-soothing rock-and-roll at a windows-down, cruising pace.

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to share two new faculty hires in the Jazz & Contemporary Media (JCM) department, as well as a newly endowed concerts series, all serving to enhance the stellar reputation and offerings of Eastman jazz.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Crucial Reggae Sundays returns for its highly anticipated 5th season of free reggae music at the historic Bandshell in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Running most Sundays from March through mid-November, the series is family-friendly and offers an unforgettable afternoon of live performances and DJ sets, all at no cost to attendees.