Asheville’s Holler Choir has announced it will deliver its debut record, Songs Before They Write Themselves on January 12. An addendum to its widely-celebrated 2022 EP, Mountain Air, the fast-rising string band is poised to reach the masses with the unveiling of its first full-length collection. Ahead of the forthcoming release, the group has shared its bluegrass-tinged take on Nirvana’s hit song, “Heart Shaped Box,” out today on all digital streaming platforms.

Indie singer/songwriter/poet Amelia White is back with Love I Swore, out February 23rd on 31 Tigers. Love I Swore finds the East Nashville road warrior navigating loneliness, relationships, hard work and the challenges of life as a touring musician.

The innovative ensemble Chess Club has officially dropped their highly anticipated debut EP, "They Wanted A Demo," in collaboration with some of the music industry's most talented artists. The project promises an electrifying blend of skill and humor, recorded live at the acclaimed Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC.

Denver-based band Dragondeer is headed to the Ivy Ballroom (TOMORROW) Friday, November 17th! You can expect a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll. Dragondeer can be heard across radio waves, and through the trees at festivals like Electric Forrest, Firefly, and Telluride Blues. Dragondeer recently performed for a sold out Red Rocks audience supporting Steve Miller Band, so don't miss the chance to experience them at the Surf Hotel!

“I think most of us have happy memories of Christmas and other holidays. Hearing holiday songs that are ingrained in your memory can engage your mind in a way that creates a roadblock for thoughts that cause us pain and stress. Holiday songs and music in general can provide a respite from the turmoil in the world. I believe that music, more than anything, can help us find a common denominator amid all the polarization that poisons our minds and souls. So with that in mind, I want to wish everyone happy holidays!”

–MICKEY THOMAS, 2023

Gibson--the iconic American-made, and leading instrument brand--has a legacy of making world-class instruments. Gibson is proud to announce the next evolution in the Custom Color Series with the addition of the SG™ Standard and SG Standard ‘61. The Gibson Custom Color Series SG’s make a bold statement with an exciting array of new aesthetic options while maintaining the quality, tone, and playability players have loved for generations.

Today, Petaluma Records has announced the upcoming release of Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music - VOL. 1, a compilation of both classic and previously unreleased tracks from Abdallah Oumbadougou, the Saharan-born Tuareg guitarist and originating architect of the “Desert Blues” genre.

New artist The Wheel’s self-titled debut album is out now on Lakeshore Records. Based in Portland, OR, The Wheel is the musical alias of longtime producer and session guitarist Avram Brown who tapped his good friend Raymond Richards (Local Natives, LCD Soundsystem) to co-produce and engineer the entire project. Fans can now listen to the album on all streaming platforms and purchase the new record on vinyl and CD here.

Five-Time Grammy® Nominee David Arkenstone’s new album Winterlüde has hit #1 on the NACC Chill Charts. Composed, performed, and produced by the multiple Grammy® nominee, whose music has been described as “soundtracks for the imagination,” Winterlüde evokes feelings of the winter season. This album releases just in time for the holiday season and 3-state tour of Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer treatment center, has announced the release of Christmas 4 The Kids, a digital music compilation album containing 22 holiday music tracks.