Spafford announced their release of Live Wax, Vol. 5, with pre-orders beginning today, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A limited number of vinyl and poster bundles will be offered alongside standard vinyl.

Texas-based Bluegrass and Country Roots outfit The Grass Daddies have released their debut album, Missin’ That Drawl, alongside its title-track single on August 25, 2024. The record is a heartfelt twelve-song collection written or co-written by band founder Garre LaGrone, whose deep connection to traditional Bluegrass, Country Gospel, and family heritage shines through every note.

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has captured the imagination of music lovers with their unique fusion of the Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. The group is comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar, Matt Abear on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Teifer on keys – whose collective energy and chemistry have earned them a devoted following across the country.

Samuel J and Shawn Heinrichs have created a deeply moving, state-of-the-art live visual and music concert dedicated to the oceans. The next iteration of this breathtaking series arrives at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with new ocean stories and stunning visuals that promise to be the most beautiful and inspiring yet.

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Trey Hensley has officially unveiled his brand-new solo single, “Can’t Outrun The Blues,” now available on all digital and streaming platforms via Pinecastle Records.

“Decay,” out September 26th, began in a country home in the western Catskills, where Mike Cyril sat at the piano on a quiet hilltop, letting notes ring through the empty house. With the sustain pedal pressed to the floor, his voice echoed against bare walls in a pattern that felt familiar, recalling the looping structure of Bach’s Prelude in C. The chorus, repeating the word “Decay” without preamble, summoned images of deterioration and impermanence.

Philadelphia trumpeter Paul Giess and his quartet Untethered are turning heads in the jam community with a sound born of jazz improvisation and live-wire interplay. Their new album, Grasping for the Moon, has been drawing strong notices for its elastic grooves and collective fire.

Los Angeles–based folk artist Anna May will release her new single, Fireflies & Buffalo, on October 21, 2025. Produced by Steve Rizzo and recorded at Stable Sound Studios, the song blends lyrical poetry with gritty metaphors, exploring themes of love, identity, and loss. Inspired by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pearl Jam, Belle and Sebastian, and Lana Del Rey, the track juxtaposes the fragility of fireflies with the grounded weight of a buffalo—an allegory of fleeting beauty colliding with permanence.

World-class banjo extraordinaire Daniel Grindstaff has released his brand new single “The Death of John Henry,” now available on all digital retailers and streaming platforms. The gripping track features Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy award-winner Marty Stuart, adding his legendary touch to one of America’s most enduring well-known stories.

Double-platinum artist Newton Faulkner has made a triumphant return with his eighth studio album OCTOPUS, released via Cooking Vinyl, climbing to No. 9 in the midweek charts. The album marks a powerful comeback for the beloved UK singer-songwriter after five years away.