“Adios AIRBEAT ONE!” drifted across the Mecklenburg night sky at dawn on Sunday, the last bassline fading as the sun inched over Neustadt-Glewe. For four luminous nights and three thumping days, more than 200,000 revelers—drawn from every corner of Germany and over 50 nations—turned the sleepy airfield into the third-largest “city” in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Prague-based Australian guitarist, singer and noise-maker Jack Phemister tears the lid off a year of continental upheaval with Sleeping Dogs, a three-song jolt of garage-punk adrenaline arriving worldwide on 8 August 2025.

Red Rocks always feels half-alive when the sun slips behind Ship Rock, but on July 6th the famous sandstone seemed to breathe in unison with Jerry Garcia’s music.

Registration is now officially open for the 22nd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards), the world-renowned competition that celebrates excellence in acoustic performance and songwriting. From emerging soloists to seasoned ensembles, musicians working in any acoustic-driven style are invited to submit their work and compete for more than US $11,000 in prizes, extensive radio promotion, and worldwide recognition.
Eight Award Categories and a Grand Prize

On Friday, June 20, Denver’s own indie-jam quartet Sqwerv headlined Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, supported by Casey Russell (of The Magic Beans) and the DJ Williams Band. Doors opened at 7 PM for the two-set evening, with Sqwerv taking the stage to a eager bunch for the band’s blend of psychedelic rock, funk grooves, and expansive improvisation.

Coinciding with Dead & Company’s 2025 Dead Forever residency at Sphere Las Vegas, a special art and photography exhibition celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead is now open at A