Today, acclaimed vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap, two of the most highly respected figures in the world of jazz, announced their collaborative new recording, Elemental, to be released on June 13 through Mack Avenue Records. On the album Bridgewater and Charlap curate a repertoire that only they can present: exploring a deep understanding of jazz tradition alongside impeccable phrasing and a once-in-a-generation dynamic range.

Today, the Colorado-based alt-country rock band Gasoline Lollipops release their new single “Holy Rebel” from upcoming LP Kill The Architect, out June 13 via ALP Recordings. Produced by longtime Los Lobos member Steve Berlin, the album tackles our struggle for balance and connection in the midst of political turmoil.

Omnivore Recordings and Seeker Music will release an expanded edition of GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross’s iconic self-titled debut album on Digital, with the CD and double-Vinyl arriving June 20. The new edition features never-before-heard material for the first time ever, including previously unreleased demos and bonus tracks recorded during the album’s sessions.

Today, acclaimed Detroit singer-songwriter Ethan Daniel Davidson released “Your Old Key,” the latest single to be shared from his forthcoming album Cordelia, which will be released on May 30. Glide Magazine featured the track saying it’s “an easygoing work of pedal steel-laden folk-rock that showcases Davidson’s penchant for writing thoughtful songs in a literary vein… it serves as a reminder that Davidson continues to be a talented and perhaps underrated songwriter.”

Today, GRAMMY-nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin released “Beautiful Day” featuring R&B legend Lalah Hathaway, the final single from their album Full Circle (out this Friday). Produced by Phil Beaudreau (Dr. Dre, Justin Bieber, The Game), the album marks a bold new chapter for the genre-defying duo. Today the duo also announced an extensive fall US tour, full list of dates are below. 

Today, New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones releases his new single “Car Crash,” which appears on his upcoming sixth studio album Radio Waves, out June 20 via Tone Tree Music. Offering a bittersweet embrace of life’s imperfections, the tender new song arrives with a dreamy live performance video that was shot inside a car driving through New York’s scenic Catskills.

Ashley Monroe announced her sixth studio album Tennessee Lightning will be released August 8. Recorded in the wake of Monroe’s transformative bout with cancer, the 17-song collection documents her remarkable journey as a celebration of life, love and the healing power of music. Along with the announcement, the 3x GRAMMY nominee shares her new single “The Touch” (feat. Marty Stuart), a smoldering love song complete with a dreamy guitar riff from Stuart on guitar and Shelby Lynne on bass.

Today, the Grateful Guitars Foundation announces the Dark Star Orchestra - Grateful Guitars Foundation Benefit, an exclusive pre-show VIP reception before Dark Star Orchestra’s performance at the iconic Rooftop at Pier 17 on Friday August 15. This intimate benefit event will support GGF’s mission to commission world-class musical instruments for talented players who seek to carry on the tradition of jam band music and to fund music education programs.

Omnivore Recordings has announced Vince Guaraldi’s Oh, Good Grief! will be getting a reissued released on CD and yellow vinyl on May 30. 

Today, rising country artist Jesse Daniel releases new single “Time Well Spent For A Man” featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. A heartfelt reflection on taking stock of what’s important in life, the song reunites the two singer/songwriters after touring together last year. The track appears on Daniel’s upcoming LP Son of the San Lorenzo out June 6 via Lightning Rod Records.