Rising blues-rock band Ghost Hounds has returned with their intoxicating new single, “Dirty Angel,” out now via Gibson Records. The song is the first single off their upcoming album, which is set to release this June - listen HERE.

The infectious track, written by guitarist Thomas Tull and Kevin Bowe, is an ode to a one-of-a-kind romance. The song is brought to life by lead singer Tré Nation’s powerhouse vocals with electrifying guitar riffs from Thomas and Johnny Baab, while bassist Bennett Miller and drummer Blaise Lanzetta give the track its thundering pulse.

“Dirty Angel is a high-octane, high-energy song that is one of our favorite cuts to play from our new album that will be released this summer. We all got in the same room and tracked this live to really capture the raw energy happening in the moment. It felt like the right move to lead with this as our first single as an appetizer for what’s to come,” explains guitarist Johnny Baab.

Ghost Hounds’s fourth album will be released this June. The album will continue to build out the gritty world the band has painted with “Dirty Angel.”

Today, Nashville indie folk band Judah & the Lion (Judah Akers and Brian Macdonald) unveil new tracks “Son of a Gun (feat. K.Flay)” and “Starting Over” (a good old fashioned B-side).

Listen to “Son of a Gun” (feat. K.Flay) and “Starting Over” HERE.

“Son of a Gun” melds sanguine melodies with irreverent lyricism exploring how one sustains hope while inundated with anger while “Starting Over” is a poignant ode to heartbreak. Both tracks optimistically tackle themes of anger and dealmaking either with oneself, higher power or perhaps the devil.

On “Son of a Gun,” Judah says, “This song has a lot of bounce, but below the bounce is quite a bit of anger. Anger for me comes with a good dose of pettiness as well - what can I say?! I’m human. The anger is very much a part of the foreshadowing of the new record. This song was written with my friend, Kristine, during the onset of the pandemic - so we were writing over zoom with a lot of different emotions swirling so the song exemplifies that time period for us. Kristine is the light of this song though. She is truly one of my favorite songwriters.”

K.Flay adds, “This song feels like letting go of things, having a sense of humor when the world gets dark. I remember Judah and I riffing as we wrote the verses, really going back and forth in a natural, playful, exuberant way. And I hope that spirit shines through.”

K.Flay released her fifth full-length studio album MONO this fall via Giant Music and will be touring throughout 2024, including a sold out March headline run.

Judah & the Lion is currently on a North American tour. The first leg runs through November 18, 2023, and the second leg will kick back up in April 2024. For tickets, go HERE.

Since the band’s debut EP in 2012, Judah & the Lion have put out genre-bending music to widespread acclaim, with more than 910 million career streams, infusing their Americana/Folk songwriting with elements of hip-hop, pop, and alternative. Never a stranger to vulnerability, the band’s previous albums addressed themes of heartache and addiction (2019’s Pep Talks), as well as resilience, and reclaiming their innocence after years of chaotic success (2022’s Revival).

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.

Additional collaborators on the album include violist/arranger Kyleen King (Brandi Carlile, The Decemberists), recording engineer Larry Crane (Elliot Smith) and the late great Ralph Carney (Tom Waits, The B-52’s) whose contributions on baritone saxophone and bass clarinet are sadly the last tracks he ever recorded.

The official music video for The Wheel’s lead single “Coyote Mask” can be found here.

The recording process of Brown’s self-titled album initially stuttered in fits and starts. After laying down some skeletal tracks in at least three studios, it took parking his own recording gear and a mountain of guitar pedals at B-Side Studios in southeast Portland to finally get his stride. Brown set up shop as a resident producer at B-Side where he worked with artists ranging in styles from bluegrass to dub reggae. Inspired by the studio’s blue knotty pine wood paneling and the endless burning of incense, Brown created the body of work that inevitably became his debut record under his new moniker, The Wheel. Combining melodic vocally-driven lyricism with lush kaleidoscopic production, The Wheel spins open a portal that weaves indie folk-rock into psychedelic dreamscapes on this new LP.

Of the album, Brown notes, “I have a significant backlog of songs that I’ve written over the years, but I also had some fresh ones born from the transformational pain of splitting up with my life partner of 14 years. It took some discipline, but I was able to narrow the focus to a cohesive body of work with its own sound and feel. This is definitely a record that wants to be listened to as a complete piece of work and I’m grateful to anyone who takes the time to experience it as such.”Avram Brown grew up between New York City and Rochester, NY where his earliest musical inspiration stemmed from his parents’ ‘60s and ‘70s-heavy record collection. With folk music roots that ran deep, poetry and songwriting came early, giving way to a fascination with improvised music. Ultimately, The Wheel has come full circle to blend the elegant simplicity of a lyric with the never-ending sparks of reverb-drenched electric melodies.

THE WHEEL
TRACKLIST
Wintered Wanderlust
Clearing Ground
Crashing Down
Coyote Mask
Love & Truth
River Is Up
Speak Like Droning
Can't Find You
Almuerzo Con Carney
Northern Lights

On the final episode of What Would Dolly Do? Radio, Dolly and Kelleigh let their hair down and turn the music up, taking listeners through the rock-n-roller-coaster ride that is her new album, Rockstar; Dolly’s first rock album in her celebrated catalog and career. It’s a star-studded-leather affair with a who’s who of heavy hitters from the world of rock, from Sting to Steven Tyler, Joan Jett to John Fogerty.

What Would Dolly Do? Radio is also available on Apple Podcasts. Apple Music subscribers can follow the show on Apple Podcasts to automatically download and get notified of new episodes when they’re available on-demand.

Dolly Parton’s new album 'Rockstar' is out everywhere on Nov 17th. Pre-add it now on Apple Music HERE. Dolly’s new book 'Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones’ is available to read or listen to on Apple Books.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music Why Her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Prompted Her to Create a Rock Album

There are more people out there that spent their whole life in rock and roll that I felt deserved it more than me. I thought, "Well, I didn't understand all the reasons they give it to you," but I still say, "If you're going to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, you need to earn it," which is what prompted me to go ahead and do the rock and roll album. I think it's some of my best work, but timing is everything. I've often talked about doing it but, at my age, chances are I would not have done it. When they wanted to put me in the Hall of Fame, I didn't want to go. They put me in anyway, so then I'm like my daddy, I don't want nothing that I don't earn. That's when I thought, "Well, it's now or never.”

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music Why Her Husband, Carl, Doesn’t Accompany Her to Any Events

Carl has never been in the limelight and all, never wanted to be in it. He don't like it. He went to one thing with me early on when we first married to a BMI Song of the Year [event], and he came out there taking off his tuxedo, his tie and all that and said, "Don't ever ask me to go to another one of these damn things because I ain't going." I never asked him and he never did.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music She Doesn’t Ask For Carl’s Opinion If She Doesn’t Want an Honest Answer

I had done a couple of things in the past, just some rock things. He said, "It's okay. It's okay.”… He’s very honest. We have such a great relationship. I know not to ask him if I don't want an honest answer.

Dolly Parton Recalls, to Apple Music, Carl Not Liking Her Cover of “Stairway to Heaven” Years Ago

He loves the song “Stairway to Heaven” [by] Led Zeppelin. That was his favorite group. [It’s] one of Carl's favorites, if not his favorite. Years ago, I was doing covers of some of these rock albums in a more bluegrass country way, and I told him I was doing Stairway to Heaven. He said, "I don't think you need to do that," and I said how I was going to do it. He said, "Honestly, I don't because that's a classic and you don't want to mess with that stuff.” And so, I did it anyway, and then I played it for him and he said, "It's okay." He said, "Are you sure that's Stairway to Heaven or Stairwell to Hell?”

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music About Carl’s Reaction After Hearing ‘Rockstar’ for the First Time

I played him the whole album and he said, which to me was the greatest compliment in the world, he said, "You know, it's pretty good." That would be like anybody else saying, "Oh, that's best I ever heard. That's just so fantastic." But for Carl to really say, "You know, that's pretty good.”

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music About Writing and Performing “Rockin’” for Her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction

I'm not a fool. I'm not a hard person. I just honestly didn't think I deserved it… But I thought, "Well, I've got to do something to make this right," so I wrote a song about the whole thing. I wrote a song about being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and so I thought, "Well, if I can do it my way because what am I going to sing? I don't have a rock and roll song to sing." I thought, "Well, I'm going to have to write one." I think that's the first time anybody's been allowed to do an original song on the Hall of Fame. But that was my deal. If I'm going to come, I've got to do the song to make myself feel worthy.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music About Recording “Long as I Can See the Light” with John Fogerty

I always loved his writing so when he came down, we did it like the old days, and it was such a thrill. We got the band in that day and he said, "We're going to do this live.” He was in his booth right there. I was in my booth right here, so we could literally hear, through the headphones, each other breathing. And so, we sang the song… boy, you talk about a thrill. It was like the old days when you could do a whole album in a day.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music She “Busted [Her] Gut” Singing Notes While Recording Songs for ‘Rockstar’

I didn't really know how I was going to sing all those songs… I live by my gut and I think I busted my gut on some of them, but I have a good range… I’m such a stylist that everybody just knows my voice and you don't know if I can sing or not because I just sing different. You don't know if I'm a real singer. But then, when you sing a song that other people know and you can reach some of the notes that you didn't think anybody but that person could reach, it was fun for me. It was a challenge and I wanted to do good.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music Why She Used Her Country Producer, Kent Wells, for Her Rock Album

He’s been with me for 30 some years. He's been my country producer, and I knew he was a closet rocker. And so, when I started to do the rock album, different people were saying, "Oh no, you've got to get the biggest rock person. Anybody would want to [produce] this album." I said, "Well, I'm going to get the biggest rock person that I know. I'm going to give Kent the opportunity," because I knew in my heart that he was the one and, boy, he did a great job.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music She Loves Hearing How People Cover and Interpret Her Songs

I really kind of like it because everybody knows what the original is. They know, for instance, say, “I Will Always Love You.” They know my version. And then, to hear Whitney's version, it makes it almost like two different songs. It's the same song. But, for me, to hear my little country heartbreaking song to be done in the way that she did it makes me proud. But by the same token, I hear other people's version of “Jolene” or “I Will Always Love You,” and I love how they interpret it. Because I don't have to worry about whether or not they're going to make me money. The song's already in the catalogue and it's already done stuff. But I find it fascinating all the different ways that you can take the same song and make it your own, because a good song is still going to be a good song no matter how you do it.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music Why She Called the Album ‘Rockstar’

I did that totally tongue in cheek. I thought, "Now, what am I going to call this album?" I thought, "Here I am, 77 years old, I'm going to be a rockstar," just being funny and silly and stupid. I thought, "Well, that is what I'm going to call it. I'm going to call it ‘Rockstar,’” so I just did it to be fun.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music How She Chose Songs and Artists to Collaborate with on ‘Rockstar’

I just picked the songs that I knew Carl loved and some songs that I loved that I thought I could sing well. And then, some of it, I wanted certain artists to be on it. For instance, I love Elton John. Every time we've ever done anything together or been on the same show, we are backstage singing old-timey country songs. He loves country music, and I love “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me.” And so, I was going to record that. I didn't even know when I recorded the album that I was going to have all these artists. I pretty much had recorded and picked the songs before I thought, "I could get so-and-so. What if I did this? What if I did that?”… And so, I just thought maybe I'd get, if anything, one or two people. Then, all of a sudden, it just kept growing.

Dolly Parton Tells Apple Music She Wants to Record a Gospel-Inspired Album Next

One of the things I want to do next and to leave for my legacy is that ultimate great gospel album, and done up in the same way that I've done this rock album. Really great productions, whether they be small or large, and to bring in some of the great people that have grown up in the gospel field or some of the people that are famous in the gospel field. To do that great uplifting album… gospel might not be the right word, although we will do gospel in it, but more uplifting, inspirational songs. I want to leave that behind. Well, who knows if it'll be the last one, but I definitely want to have that one as one of the last things that I do. In fact, I may start on that one before I do anything else

Today, Nashville’s beloved alt-folk duo Judah & the Lion release the deluxe version of their fifth studio album The Process. This expanded edition includes five additional tracks, offering a deeper exploration of the album's themes. The Process was born from a place of profound emotional turmoil and is inspired by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Each stage is reflected in the album’s interludes and song suites, creating a deeply introspective and cathartic musical journey.

Listen to The Process Deluxe HERE

Listen to “What A Time To Be Alive” HERE

The band on the release of this deluxe album: “Our latest album, The Process, is a record about the process of grief, moving through the traditional five stages of Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance and welcoming the pain that accompanies each stage. Facing pain head-on allows us to be more human with ourselves and each other. The five additional deluxe songs are an important part of the whole story of The Process, adding more depth and detail to our personal story of grief. We are excited to see how it creates deeper connections with our fans as they are navigating through their own processes of grief.”

Judah & the Lion have also announced The Process Tour - the 17-city tour kicks off on October 4 at The Tulsa Theater in Tulsa making stops across the U.S. in Denver, Boston, Philadelphia and more before wrapping up in Nashville at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on October 26. Tickets are available HERE.

Since their 2012 debut EP, Judah & the Lion have earned widespread acclaim for their genre-bending music, received Platinum/Gold certifications, amassed over one billion career streams and sold over 500 million tickets. Six of their hit singles have gone Top 15 on Alternative radio and the band won an iHeart Music Award for Best New Alt Rock Band of 2018. The Process is the follow-up to 2022’s Revival, which hometown paper The Tennessean praised as “The sound features synths, catchy mandolin licks and powerful vocals that act as a vector for "The Process," a through-between that elevates it beyond a typical indie-alternative pop album.”

The Process Deluxe Tracklist:

1.   DENIAL

2.   Heartbreak Syndrome

3.   F LA

4.   New Tattoo

5.   ANGER

6.   Floating in the Night

7.   Great Decisions

8.   Son of a Gun (feat. K.Flay)

9.   BARGAINING

10. Starting Over

11. Body and Soul

12. Is What It Is

13. DEPRESSION

14. Sad Eyes

15. Self-Inflicted Wounds

16. S.I.S

17. Only Want the Best

18. ACCEPTANCE

19. Long Dark Night

20. What A Time To Be Alive

21. Heart Medicine

22. Leave it Better Than You Found It (feat. Ruston Kelly)

23. Measure of a Man

24. Sweet Surrender

Judah & the Lion – The Process Tour – Fall 2024

Fri Oct 04 — Tulsa, OK — The Tulsa Theater

Sat Oct 05 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater

Sun Oct 06 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse Omaha

Tue Oct 08 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center

Wed Oct 09 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium

Fri Oct 11 - Minneapolis, MN - The Filmore Minneapolis

Sat Oct 12 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave

Sun Oct 13 — Grand Rapids, MI — GLC Live at 20 Monroe

Tue Oct 15 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!

Thu Oct 17 — Boston, MA — Citizens House of Blues

Fri Oct 18 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring

Sat Oct 19 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia

Sun Oct 20 — Raleigh, NC — The Red Hat Amphitheater

Weds Oct 23 - Charleston, NC - The Refinery

Thu Oct 24 — Birmingham, AL — Avondale Brewing Company

Fri Oct 25 — Atlanta, GA — Coca-Cola Roxy

Sat Oct 26 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Today, Steve Earle and City Winery announced the 10th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit concert, which will take place on Monday, November 4, at The Town Hall in New York City. Hosted by Steve Earle, the event will feature performances from Earle, Jackson Browne, Margaret Glaspy, and Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. These five singer-songwriters will perform together in a guitar pull format, taking turns on guitar.

Limited VIP packages will be available at https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/wine-series/steve-earle-vip ($250-$8,500), and will include orchestra seating at Town Hall, as well as admission to the After Party immediately following the show and various experiences with Steve.

Steve Earle said, "Jackson Browne suited up and showed up for our very first John Henry's Friends concert. We are thrilled to announce that, in celebration of our 10th anniversary, Jackson will return as our special guest."

VIP Packages ($250-$8,500) are now available for pre-sale, giving VinoFile members, past Town Hall VIP and GA ticket holders, as well as Steve Earle’s and the lineup’s fanbases, and Town Hall members early access. VIP packages will go on sale to the public on Monday, September 16, at https://citywinery.com/new-york-city/wine-series/steve-earle-vip.

General Admission tickets ($75-$150) will go on sale on Monday, September 23, at The Town Hall.

As with previous John Henry’s Friends Benefit concerts, all proceeds will be donated to The Keswell School, an educational program for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Keswell School is founded on the belief that children diagnosed with ASD can live full and productive lives as integrated members of their communities, and it provides educational, therapeutic, and supportive services for these children and their families.

Past performers include Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, David Byrne, Rosanne Cash, Graham Nash, Shawn Colvin, Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter, Amanda Shires, Terry Allen, and others.

Steve Earle's live album, Alone Again (Live), was released digitally on July 12th and is available to stream now. The 15-song record features live recordings from his 2023 tour, including hits like "I Ain't Ever Satisfied," "The Galway Girl," "Copperhead Road," and more. Vinyl and CD editions will be released on October 11th.

About Steve Earle

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. His 1986 record Guitar Town shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Earle’s 1988 hit “Copperhead Road” was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. Subsequent releases, including The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009), received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. Alone Again (Live), featuring live recordings from Earle’s 2023 tour, was released digitally on July 12, 2024, with vinyl and CD editions set for release on October 11.

Earle has published two books and produced albums for other artists. As an actor, he has appeared in several films and had recurring roles in the HBO series The Wire and Tremé. In 2017, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara, for which he also wrote the score, described by The New York Times as “exquisitely subliminal.” More recently, he wrote the music for and appeared in the off-Broadway play Coal Country, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.

Earle is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2023, he was also honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

About Jackson Browne

Over the course of more than five decades, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music. With classic albums including Late for the Sky, The Pretender, Running on Empty, and For Everyman, Browne has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion, and personal politics. A member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Browne has been nominated for seven GRAMMY® Awards, released 15 studio albums and four collections of live performances, and sold more than 22 million albums worldwide. As a producer, his work includes David Lindley’s debut El Rayo-X and Warren Zevon’s Excitable Boy. In 1979, Browne co-founded Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) and was instrumental in organizing the legendary “No Nukes Concerts” at Madison Square Garden. Empathy has been at the core of his work for over 50 years, and he has regularly threaded activism into his life and songs, raising funds and awareness for various social, political, and environmental efforts.

About Margaret Glaspy

Originally from Northern California, Margaret Glaspy began writing songs at age 15 and quickly developed a powerful balance of sensitivity and incisiveness. As a product of the New York music scene, she has released three full-length albums with ATO Records, toured the world, and shared the stage with artists like Spoon, Wilco, Sara Bareilles, and Norah Jones. Glaspy has a rare gift for rendering the most nuanced aspects of the human experience with equal parts primal emotion and intellectual depth. She cites influences like Tom Waits, Sonic Youth, Vivienne Westwood, and Aretha Franklin. Of her latest album Echo The Diamond, Paste Magazine called it “a revelation of intimacy and confidence,” while Rolling Stone named her “one of the most relatable songwriters in recent years.”

About Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams

Acclaimed Americana musicians Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are celebrated for their vocal and instrumental virtuosity. Initially, the duo made their marks separately—Larry as a multi-instrumentalist with Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Keith Richards, and Emmylou Harris, and Teresa as an actor in productions like Keep On the Sunny Side, where she portrayed Sara Carter. Their performing partnership was forged while recording and touring with Levon Helm, the iconic drummer and voice of The Band. Together, they have released three studio albums, along with the live recording Live at Levon’s. Of their latest album, All This Time, the Associated Press wrote: “All This Time is the best [of four duet albums] yet, a rousing and romantic testament to the power of love, both enduring and fleeting.”

About City Winery

City Winery, founded in 2008 by Michael Dorf, offers a high-end combination of culinary and cultural experiences for urban wine enthusiasts. With locations in Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City (Pier 57), City Winery also manages City Vineyard at Pier 26, City Winery Chicago at the Riverwalk, City Winery Greenway in Boston, and City Winery Hudson Valley. Michael Dorf outlines his career and business success in his book Indulge Your Senses: Scaling Intimacy in a Digital World. For more details, visit www.citywinery.com.

Today, Body Count releases their powerful rendition of "Comfortably Numb" featuring David Gilmour—a fresh take on the classic Pink Floyd track that explores themes of detachment and introspection. Gilmour's seminal guitar work adds a haunting, authentic touch, seamlessly blending with Body Count's signature intensity and Ice’s profound new lyrics, making the track a fusion of rock history and raw, modern energy.  Body Count has also revealed the release date for their new album, Merciless, set to drop on November 22.

Listen to “Comfortably Numb” HERE

Watch Visualizer HERE

Pre-order Merciless HERE

Ice T on the track: " For me “Comfortably Numb" is an introspective song—it's me acknowledging that I'm older now. I'm telling the younger generation, you've got two choices: you can keep the fire burning or you can give up. It's me trying to make sense of what's happening, but also pointing out that we're all in a place where we don’t have to face reality. We've got flat-screen TVs and popcorn, and we can just sit back and watch the chaos of the world like it’s a TV show. It doesn’t feel real until it shows up at your door. I’m a little numb, too—we all are.”

David Gilmour on the track: “Body Count's version of Comfortably Numb is quite radical, but the words really struck me. It astonishes me that a tune I wrote almost 50 years ago is back with this great new approach. They've made it relevant again. The initial contact from Ice-T was for permission to use the song, but I thought I might offer to play on it as well. I like the new lyrics, they're talking about the world we’re living in now, which is quite scary. Ice-T and Body Count played in London recently, sadly I couldn't make it, but if another opportunity came up to play with them, I'd jump at it.”

Body Count’s last release, Carnivore, came out in 2020 and earned the band a Grammy for Best Metal Performance. The band recently finished their EU/UK Merciless Tour, and will headline at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY, and the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA. this fall. Tickets are available HERE.

For Body Count, it’s been a career of being both respected and feared – a barbed-wire thread that stretches back to the band’s origins as a project between Ice-T and Crenshaw High friend, Ernie C. Their first shot fired, the song, “Body Count,” was a mission statement on Ice-T’s 1991 O.G. – Original Gangster.

They touched a nerve with their first, self-titled 1991 album and its divisive track, “Cop Killer,” which inspired generations of bands to follow. What they took from growing up with Black Sabbath and being inspired by fellow L.A. legends like Slayer and Suicidal Tendencies has only upped the ante for generations of hardcore fans. Body Count’s current line-up includes surviving OG’s Ice, Ernie C. and Sean E Sean joined by bassist Vincent Price, drummer Will “Ill Will” Dorsey, Juan “Juan of the Dead” Garcia and backing vocalist Little Ice.

Live sensations and Boone, North Carolina natives Rainbow Kitten Surprise are collaborating with the PLUS1 Rapid Relief Fund to provide aid for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, totaling more than $50,000.

Purchase tickets to the livestreams HERE

Purchase tickets to the tour HERE

Through their ongoing collaboration with PLUS1, the band is pledging $50K of funds raised through fall tour ticket sales to the PLUS1 Rapid Relief Fund. This fund supports both immediate aid and long-term recovery efforts for communities impacted by the hurricane, ensuring that resources reach those most in need.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise, along with support The Brook & The Bluff, are broadcasting their shows in Charlotte (October 25) and Raleigh (October 26) on Nugs.net as a pay per view, with net proceeds also going to the PLUS1 Rapid Relief Fund.

The band is currently on the road in support of their first full-length release in six years, LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX, out now via Elektra - listen HERE. Regarded as some of the band’s most vulnerable work to date, the album ponders life’s ups and downs, and traces the turbulent trajectory of relationships, painted out loud in hues of pop, electronic, rock, and hip-hop.

Love Hate Music Box Tour:

October 16 - Washington, DC - The Anthem

October 18 - Atlanta, GA - Gas South Arena

October 19 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater

October 20 - Huntsville, AL - Orion Amphitheater

October 22 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live

October 23 - St Augustine, FL - The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre

October 25 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center

October 26 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena

November 8 - Houston, TX - 713 Music Hall

November 9 - Dallas, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

November 11 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre

November 12 - San Diego, CA - The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

November 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium

November 15 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Palladium

November 18 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Great Saltair

November 19 - Boise, ID - ExtraMile Arena

November 20 - Portland, OR - Theater Of The Clouds

November 22 - Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

November 23 - Seattle, WA - WaMu Theater

November 25 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

All treats and no tricks here! Visionary composer and recording artist Danny Elfman is treating fans to a surprise new track, “Monkeys on the Loose” just in time for Halloween. Listen to the song, produced by Elfman and Nick Launay, HERE.

On releasing the track, Elfman shared, “Halloween has obviously been a huge part of my life, and I’d been working on a big batch of new songs for my upcoming album. Nick [Launay] had taken on the task of trying some arrangement/production ideas on this crazy song ‘Monkeys on the Loose’, and while working on it, we thought…wouldn’t it be wild to work up a version for a special Halloween release (even though it was barely over a week away!).  We decided to just jump in and go for it and the band was rehearsing it already for the upcoming shows. They were more than game to record it. So…here it is!”

Nick Launay added, “Sometimes the Universe conjures up the wildest of things…imagine stepping into Danny Elfman’s magical world, during your absolute favorite time of the year: HALLOWEEN! Well that just happened! Only weeks ago Danny played me some new songs, each of them transporting me into a different scene of characters. The song ‘Monkeys’ came up, but these seemed like no ordinary monkeys, they were mischievously ghoulish. I felt some of them might even have bat wings. One thing became obvious: the song had to be captured and released to the world by Halloween night…but could it be done? Well, when crazy goons get together, crazy things happen! Happy Halloween everyone!”

The song comes shortly after the release of BEETLEJUCE BEETLEJUICE (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) via WaterTower Records, the highly anticipated follow-up to Elfman’s iconic score for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice more than 30 years ago.

Elfman will be performing tracks from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, along with countless legendary songs from throughout his film and television catalog this weekend for his final two shows of the year: Danny Elfman: From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond! These larger-than-life performances will journey through Elfman’s prolific career as an artist, composer, and trailblazer, featuring songs from Oingo Boingo, his solo career, including his 2021 album Big Mess; as well as a plethora of his film scores and television themes from Alice in Wonderland, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, The Simpsons, Wednesday, and more. Complete with a full rock band, choir, and orchestra, the shows will transport audiences into the magical world of Danny Elfman like never before.

The all-star band that performed on “Monkeys on the Loose” will be joining Elfman once again for his Los Angeles and Mountain View performances this weekend. Band members include Stu Brooks on bass (Dub Trio, Lady Gaga), Nili Brosh on guitar (Dethklok), Robin Finck on guitar (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses), and Ilan Rubin on drums (Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves). The orchestra will be conducted by Steve Bartek (Original Guitarist Oingo Boingo).

The shows will be taking place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, on Saturday, November 2, and the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA, on Sunday, November 3. Tickets are available HERE.

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced additional dates to his extensive 2025 tour with his Acoustic Group. Tickets for the newly added shows will be available this week, with pre-sale starting today, December 11 at 10:00AM local time, followed by general on-sale this Friday, December 13 at 10:00AM local time. For tickets, go to www.lylelovett.com/tour.

Lovett’s 2025 tour kicks off overseas on January 19 in Glasgow at Royal Concert Hall, followed by stops in Dublin, Belfast, and London. Lovett will also receive the Trailblazer Award on January 23 in London at the UK’s Americana Music Association Awards.  The U.S. leg begins shortly thereafter on February 4 at The Grand 1984 Opera House in Galveston, TX, and makes 38 stops across the country The full tour itinerary is listed below.

Whether touring as a 'Duo' or with his 'Acoustic Group' or his 'Large Band,' Lovett's live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend's deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music's most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association's inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician. In January 2025, he will be honored with the International Trailblazer Award at the UK Americana Music Awards. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.

2025 Tour Dates:

January 19—Glasgow, UK—Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

January 20—Dublin, IRE—Dublin National Concert Hall

January 21—Belfast, UK—Belfast Ulster Hall

January 24—London, UK—London Cadogan Hall

January 25—London, UK—London Cadogan Hall

February 4—Galveston, TX—The Grand 1984 Opera House

February 5—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall

February 6—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall

February 7—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall SOLD OUT

February 8—Kerrville, TX—Arcadia Live Theatre SOLD OUT

February 11—Colorado Springs, CO—Pikes Peak Center

February 12—Greeley, CO—Union Colony Civic Center

February 13—Aspen, CO—Belly Up Aspen

February 14—Breckenridge, CO—Riverwalk Center

February 15—Steamboat Springs, CO—Strings Music Pavilion SOLD OUT

February 16—Grand Junction, CO—The Historic Avalon Theatre

February 19—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre

February 20—Bellingham, WA—Mount Baker Theatre SOLD OUT

February 21—Olympia, WA—Washington Center for the Performing Arts

February 22—Salem, OR—Elsinore Theatre

February 23—Astoria, OR—Liberty Theatre SOLD OUT

February 25—Carmel-By-the-Sea, CA—Sunset Cultural Center

February 26—Folsom, CA—The Harris Center

February 27—Vacaville, CA—Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre

March 2—Palm Desert, CA—McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts

March 3—Thousand Oaks, CA—Fred Kavli Theatre at Bank of America Performing Arts Center

March 5—Del Mar, CA—The Sound at Del Mar

March 6—Cerritos, CA—Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

March 7—Ivins, UT—Tuacahn Amphitheatre

March 8—Presscott, AZ—Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center

March 10—Scottsdale, AZ—Arizona Musicfest at Highlands Church SOLD OUT

March 11—Tucson, AZ—Fox Tucson Theatre SOLD OUT

April 3—Nashville, TN—Schermerhorn Symphony Center#

April 4—Nashville, TN—Schermerhorn Symphony Center#

April 5—Nashville, TN—Schermerhorn Symphony Center#

April 22—Lynchburg, VA—Historic Academy Theatre

April 23—Greensburg, PA—The Palace Theatre

April 24—Wilmington, DE—The Grand Opera House

April 25—York, PA—Appell Center for the Performing Arts

April 26—Tarrytown, NY—Tarrytown Music Hall

April 27—Concord, NH—Capitol Center for the Arts - Chubb Theatre

April 29—Portsmouth, NH—The Music Hall

April 30—Brownfield, ME—Stone Mountain Arts Center

May 1—Cranston, RI—The Park Theatre

May 2—Lexington, MA—Cary Hall

May 3—Rockport, MA—Shalin Liu Performance Center

May 4—Rockport, MA—Shalin Liu Performance Center

#with the Nashville Symphony
More dates TBA

The GRAMMY Museum® announced today that on Jan. 25, 2025 it will begin offering free general admission for ages 17 and under. The new policy is anticipated to more than double the number of youths who visit the Museum’s galleries each year, which feature three floors of interactive exhibits and exclusive collections that showcase music’s biggest moments throughout the years.

Free admission for 17 and under was generously made possible by the Stengaard Gross Family Education Initiative through a donation made to the Campaign For Music Education, a fundraising campaign launched in 2022 whose primary objectives are to eliminate the financial burden to access music education and foster the next generation of music’s creators and leaders. The Campaign For Music Education has recently surpassed its fundraising goal of $5 million, and with this initial milestone now achieved, the GRAMMY Museum is announcing that it has doubled its fundraising goal to $10 million, which it hopes to reach in 2026.

Additional funds raised through the Campaign For Music Education will greatly expand the Museum’s education and community programs, which have served more than 550,000 students through programs such as GRAMMY Camp®, GRAMMY In The Schools® and the Quinn Coleman Scholarship Fund. The Campaign For Music Education is co-chaired by some of the biggest names in music, including Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, and Rosalía.

“The GRAMMY Museum has always been committed to increase access to music education by reaching underserved communities where access to our Museum and programming could make a huge impact,” said Michael Sticka, GRAMMY Museum President and CEO. “Waiving admission for kids 17 and under will go a long way towards achieving that goal.” Sticka, who has been leading the Museum since 2018, just renewed his contract to serve in this role until 2029.

Additionally, as a result of the Campaign For Music Education, the Museum will unveil Sonic Playground, a new hands-on permanent exhibit opening next month. Featuring 17 music-making interactives, Sonic Playground is a groundbreaking space designed for visitors of all ages, regardless of their skills or knowledge, to be playful and creative through music. The interactive space allows visitors to play different roles in the music industry, from rapper, singer, and producer to performer, music supervisor, and voice actor, and discover the myriad ways they could pursue a career in the music industry. Sonic Playground is made possible by a generous donation from Deborah DeBerry Long, dedicated to the legacy of Jim Long. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Additional donors to the Campaign For Music Education include the Ray Charles Foundation, Deborah DeBerry Long, the Living Legacy Foundation, the Natalie Cole Foundation, and BeatHeadz.

ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM

The GRAMMY Museum, currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds and music’s many genres, telling stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.

Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2025 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®. This year’s additions include eight albums and five singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings will be honored at the GRAMMY Museum® and Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala on May 16, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. The Gala will also pay tribute to this year’s label honoree, Republic Records, with performers to be announced at a later date. Tables and seats are now available for purchase HERE.

The 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings range from JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt to Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman to Santana’s Supernatural. Others include recordings by Big Star, Clara Ward, Eddie Floyd, Emmylou Harris, Fela Kuti & Afrika 70, Geeshie Wiley, Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Linda Martell, and Luther Vandross. 

“It’s a privilege to recognize these eclectic recordings as the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inductees,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “Music has the unique power to shape culture and mark moments in time. Each inducted recording reflects that spirit, and we’re excited to celebrate these impactful works, ensuring their legacies continue to inspire generations to come.”

“The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame serves as a vital bridge between music’s past and present, honoring recordings that have left a lasting mark on our cultural landscape,” added Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. “We’re proud to preserve and share these influential works at the annual GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala this spring.”

Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy. For a full list of 2025 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, see below or visit here.

The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy’s National Trustees in 1973. The inducted recordings are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the Recording Academy’s National Board of Trustees. With 13 new titles, the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame currently totals 1,165 inducted recordings. The full list of past inducted recordings can be seen here.

2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings

#1 RECORD

Big Star

Album

“COLOR HIM FATHER”

Linda Martell

Single

“CONGA”

Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine

Single

“HOW I GOT OVER”

Clara Ward

Single

J.D. CROWE & THE NEW SOUTH

J.D. Crowe & The New South

Album

“KNOCK ON WOOD”

Eddie Floyd

Single

“LAST KIND WORDS BLUES”

Geeshie Wiley

Single

NEVER TOO MUCH

Luther Vandross

Album

REASONABLE DOUBT

JAY-Z

Album

SUPERNATURAL

Santana

Album

TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN

Cat Stevens

Album

WRECKING BALL

Emmylou Harris

Album

ZOMBIE

Fela Kuti & Afrika 70

Album

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced new tour dates to his extensive 2025 tour – this time with his Large Band. Tickets for the shows with his Large Band will be available this week, with pre-sale starting today, March 18, at 10:00AM local time, followed by general on-sale this Friday, March 21, at 10:00AM local time. For tickets, go to www.lylelovett.com/tour.

Lovett is currently on tour with his Acoustic Group which wraps on May 4 in Rockport, MA, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. He will then kick off the 39-date run with his Large Band on June 19 at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, CA. The full tour itinerary is listed below.

Whether touring solo or with his Acoustic Group or his Large Band, Lovett's live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend's deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music's most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, Lovett was given the Americana Music Association's inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician. Earlier this year, he was honored with the International Trailblazer Award at the UK Americana Music Awards. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.

2025 Tour Dates:

April 3 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center#

April 4 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center#

April 5 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center#

April 22 – Lynchburg, VA – Historic Academy Theatre*

April 23 – Greensburg, PA – The Palace Theatre*

April 24 – Wilmington, DE – The Grand Opera House*

April 25 – York, PA – Appell Center for the Performing Arts*

April 26 – Tarrytown, NY – Tarrytown Music Hall*

April 27 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center for the Arts - Chubb Theatre*

April 29 – Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall*

April 30 – Brownfield, ME – Stone Mountain Arts Center*

May 1 – Cranston, RI – The Park Theatre* 

May 2 – Lexington, MA – Cary Hall*

May 3 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu Performance Center*

May 4 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu Performance Center*

June 19 – Highland, CA – Yaamava' Theater

June 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Orpheum Theatre

June 21 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre Napa

June 22 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery

June 25 – Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

June 26 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live - Sacramento

June 27 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater

June 28 – Carnation, WA – Remlinger Farms

June 29 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

July 2 – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden

July 3 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center

July 4 – Bozeman, MT – The ELM

July 5 – Ketchum, ID – The Argyros Performing Arts Center

July 8 – Jackson, WY – Jackson Hole Center for the Arts - Center Theater

July 9 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater

July 11 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen

July 12 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center

July 13 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre^

July 16 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

July 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

July 18 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

July 19 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium

July 20 – Bay Harbor, MI – Great Lakes Center for the Arts

July 23 – Richmond, KY – EKU Center for the Arts

July 24 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre

July 25 – LaGrange, GA – Sweetland Amphitheatre

July 26 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts

July 27 – Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Center

July 29 – Lowell, MA – Lowell Memorial Auditorium

July 30 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent

July 31 – Sidney, ME – Bowl in the Pines

August 1 – Shelburne, VT – The Green at Shelburne Museum

August 2 – Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts - Venetian Theater

August 3 – Hammondsport, NY – Concerts At Point of the Bluff

August 5 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall

August 6 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion

August 7 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap!

# with the Nashville Symphony

* with Acoustic Group

^ support from The Blind Boys of Alabama

! support from Asleep at the Wheel

Today, Steve Earle announces his Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, a solo acoustic tour sprawling journey across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Marking half a century since he began writing songs and stories, this solo acoustic tour will take fans on a chronological exploration of his extensive discography. Along the way, Earle will share personal anecdotes from his legendary career, offering an intimate look at the moments that shaped his music. In addition to his solo acoustic dates, Earle will also perform select shows with Reckless Kelly, co-headline dates with Taj Mahal, and open for Parker McCollum.

Kicking off on May 25 at the Princess Theater Centre for the Performing Arts in Decatur, AL, the tour will make stops at renowned venues such as The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL; Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX; Calgary Folk Festival in Calgary, Alberta; and the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, UT, before concluding at the Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI, on August 31.

Tickets are available HERE.

In regards to the tour Steve said “Awhile back I was interviewing John Hiatt on my radio show and we realized that we had known each other for fifty years. I met John in 1975, my first full year in Nashville and it occurred to me that the oldest songs that I still play (there are 3) were written that year. Now, I live to follow creative rabbits down holes and Im old enough, now, that the idea of legacy comes up now and then, so, I decided that a more or less chronological live songbook might make for an interesting evening of music.”

ABOUT STEVE EARLE:

Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right, with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, The Pretenders, and countless others. 1986 saw the release of his record, Guitar Town, which shot to number one on the country charts and is now regarded as a classic of the Americana genre. Most recently, Earle’s 1988 hit Copperhead Road was made an official state song of Tennessee in 2023. Subsequent releases like The Revolution Starts...Now (2004), Washington Square Serenade (2007), and TOWNES (2009) received consecutive GRAMMY® Awards. Jerry Jeff, released in 2022, consisted of Earle’s versions of songs written by Jerry Jeff Walker, one of his mentors. Earle has published both a novel, I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011), and Dog House Roses, a collection of short stories (Houghton Mifflin, 2003). Earle produced albums for other artists such as Joan Baez (Day After Tomorrow) and Lucinda Williams (Car Wheels on a Gravel Road).

As an actor, Earle has appeared in several films and had recurring roles in the HBO series The Wire and Tremé. In 2009, Earle appeared in the off-Broadway play Samara, for which he also wrote a score that The New York Times described as “exquisitely subliminal.” Earle wrote music for and appeared in Coal Country, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Earle is the host of the weekly show Hard Core Troubadour on Sirius Radio’s Outlaw Country channel. In 2020, Earle was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And in 2023, Steve was honored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Steve’s latest album, Alone Again (Live), was released on July 12th, 2024.

Tour Dates:

May

May 25, 2025 – Decatur, AL – Princess Theater Centre for the Performing Arts

May 27, 2025 – Rocky Mount, VA – Harvester Performance Center

May 29, 2025 – Richmond, VA – Tin Pan

May 30, 2025 – Richmond, VA – Tin Pan

May 31, 2025 – York, PA – Appell Center for the Performing Arts – Capitol Theatre

June

June 1, 2025 – Norfolk, VA – Attucks Theatre

June 3, 2025 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere

June 5, 2025 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Universal Preservation Hall

June 6, 2025 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel

June 7, 2025 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer

June 8, 2025 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall

June 10, 2025 – Waterville, ME – Waterville Opera House

June 12, 2025 – Plymouth, MA – The Spire Center for the Performing Arts

June 13, 2025 – King of Prussia, PA – Concert Under The Stars

June 14, 2025 – Great Barrington, MA – Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

June 15, 2025 – Buffalo, NY – Asbury Hall

June 17, 2025 – Wheeling, WV – The Capitol Theatre

June 18, 2025 – Lafayette, IN – The Long Center

June 20, 2025 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre

June 21, 2025 – Anderson, IN – The Paramount Theatre Centre + Ballroom

June 22, 2025 – Three Oaks, MI – The Acorn

June 24, 2025 – Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre

June 26, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater

June 27, 2025 – Clear Lake, IA – Surf Ballroom

June 28, 2025 – Wisconsin Dells, WI – Crystal Grand Music Theatre

June 29, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads Saloon

July

July 3, 2025 – Gainesville, GA – Boot Barn Hall

July 5, 2025 – Marion, VA – Songs of the Mountains – Lincoln

July 6, 2025 – Cincinnati, OH – The Ludlow Garage

July 8, 2025 – Baton Rouge, LA – Manship Theater

July 10, 2025 – Catoosa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (with Reckless Kelly)

July 11, 2025 – Newkirk, OK – 7 Clans First Council Casino Hotel (with Reckless Kelly)

July 12, 2025 – Shawnee, OK – The Firelake Arena (with Reckless Kelly)

July 13, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Empire Theater

July 15, 2025 – Tomball, TX – Main Street Station

July 16, 2025 – Lake Charles, LA – Southlake Theater

July 17, 2025 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theatre

July 19, 2025 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion (with Parker McCollum)

July 21, 2025 – Boulder, CO – Chautauqua Auditorium

July 25, 2025 – Enoch, Alberta – River Cree Casino (with Reckless Kelly)

July 26, 2025 – Calgary, Alberta – Calgary Folk Festival (with Reckless Kelly)

July 27, 2025 – White Sulphur Springs, MT – Red Ants Pants Music Festival (with Reckless Kelly)

July 30, 2025 – Stateline, NV – Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Casino

July 31, 2025 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion (with Taj Mahal)

August

August 3, 2025 – Mammoth, CA – Mammoth Bluesapalooza Festival (co-headline with Robert Cray)

August 4, 2025 – Grass Valley, CA – The Center for the Arts

August 9, 2025 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Casino

August 14, 2025 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre

August 15, 2025 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre

August 16, 2025 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre

August 17, 2025 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre

August 20, 2025 – Colorado Springs, CO – Phil Long Music Hall

August 21, 2025 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral

August 22, 2025 – Fort Yates, ND – Prairie Knights Casino & Resort

August 23, 2025 – Walker, MN – Northern Lights Casino

August 25, 2025 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater

August 26, 2025 – Kent, OH – Kent Stage

August 28, 2025 – Amagansett, NY – Stephen’s Talkhouse

August 29, 2025 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall

August 30, 2025 – Brownfield, ME – Stone Mountain Arts Center

August 31, 2025 – Charlestown, RI – Rhythm and Roots Festival – Ninigret Park

Building on its long-standing relationship with the Ray Charles Foundation, the GRAMMY Museum® announces the creation of the Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award, an annual honor presented at the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum’s GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala. The inaugural recipient, multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Jon Batiste, will receive the award at the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala on May 16, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Inspired by the boundless genius of Charles—whose legacy as a performer, pianist, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur forever transformed the musical landscape—the “Architect of Sound” Award recognizes an artist whose influence echoes across generations. This award celebrates those who, like Charles, transcend genre, redefine creativity, and leave an indelible mark on music and culture. Whether through innovation in sound, groundbreaking artistry, or an unwavering commitment to musical excellence, the recipient embodies the pioneering spirit of one of music’s greatest architects. A 17-time GRAMMY winner with 10 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame and a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Ray Charles was one of the most influential artists of all time.

Batiste, a visionary artist, composer, and cultural force, will be the first recipient of this prestigious honor, which celebrates an artist whose impact on music echoes the pioneering spirit of Charles. As a genre-defying pianist, singer-songwriter, and bandleader, Batiste’s contributions to music and culture have been both innovative and timeless, making him the perfect artist to receive this inaugural award.

Jon Batiste said, “Ray Charles is a beacon for me, a blueprint. He is a singular example of musical genius, artistic freedom and craft of the highest level that will continue to inspire humanity for generations and stand the test of time. I am honored to receive this award. It is vitally important to me to carry on our cultural legacy of true artistic greatness and lead the way for generations to come.”

Michael Sticka, GRAMMY Museum President/CEO, said, “Ray Charles was a trailblazing artist whose influence knows no bounds, and Jon Batiste is a true reflection of that legacy. Beyond his immense talent, Jon has been a dedicated partner in advancing the GRAMMY Museum’s mission to make music education more accessible. Honoring him with the inaugural Ray Charles ‘Architect of Sound’ Award is not just fitting—it’s a celebration of two artists who have shaped the sound of generations."

Valerie Ervin, President of The Ray Charles Foundation, said, “Ray Charles was always pushing music forward—blending genres, breaking barriers, and inspiring generations. He would be deeply honored to have his name attached to an award that celebrates artists who share his fearless creativity and dedication to their craft. Jon Batiste embodies that spirit, and The Ray Charles Foundation is proud to join the GRAMMY Museum in recognizing his extraordinary contributions to music."

Batiste will take the stage for two special performances during the evening, which will also feature one-of-a-kind musical moments from a lineup of artists to be announced soon. The event will additionally honor this year’s label honoree, Republic Records.

Returning as host is esteemed CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. The show will be produced by former GRAMMY Awards® Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan, with musical direction by GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, producer, and conductor Cheche Alara.

The Gala will celebrate the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings, which include iconic recordings such as JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman, Santana’s Supernatural, and classics from Big Star, Clara Ward, Eddie Floyd, Emmylou Harris, Fela Kuti & Afrika 70, Geeshie Wiley, Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Linda Martell, and Luther Vandross.

The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy’s National Trustees in 1973. The inducted recordings are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the Recording Academy’s National Board of Trustees. With 13 new titles, the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame currently totals 1,165 inducted recordings. Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy. For a full list of 2025 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, see below or visit here.

Tickets for the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala are on sale now. For more information, visit: https://grammymuseum.org/programs/hof-gala/.

OK Go returns with And the Adjacent Possible, the band’s ambitious fifth studio album and first full-length release since 2014’s Hungry Ghosts.  Even for a band known for pushing boundaries, the album is wildly eclectic—postmodern and genre-dissolving, with nods to Phil Spector, Toni Visconti, and Nile Rodgers sandwiched between the fuzzy, psychedelic opener, “Impulse Purchase,” and the meditative, Zen-like closer, “Don’t Give Up Now.”  Glued together by the distinctive mixing of the band’s longtime collaborator Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Spoon, Tame Impala, MGMT), the twelve tracks collectively paint a portrait of a band comfortable in its own chameleon skin.

Listen to And the Adjacent Possible, released today via Paracadute, HERE.

The band will deliver an extra special performance of  “Love,” its new single, on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, April 15. Like the album’s first track, “A Stone Only Rolls Downhill,” “Love” is written from a father’s perspective, but the weighty concerns of the first song give way to wonder and joy on this soaring new anthem.

Damian Kulash says, “You know that dream where you’re somewhere familiar, maybe your childhood home, but there’s a door, one that was never there before, leading to some impossible magical place? Having children did that to my understanding of love. Suddenly, a huge new ballroom opened up off of the little apartment I’ve inhabited so long: a whole new wing of love, grand and soaring and utterly overwhelming. It is endlessly amazing that we exist — little, conscious clusters of stardust occurring, apparently by chance, in the vast emptiness of the universe. And we get to experience love. It is unbelievable.”

And since this is OK Go, of course there is a mind-melting music video. It always seems like the band can’t possibly top themselves, but with today’s release of the video for “Love," they’ve done it again. The single-take video features complex choreography between the band, 29 robots, and upwards of 60 mirrors to create a dazzling — and this time deeply moving — spectacle of infinite reflections and human-scale kaleidoscopes. Shot in the faded glory of a Budapest train station, the clip was concepted in partnership with creative agency SpecialGuest, co-directed by Damian Kulash, Aaron Duffy, and Miguel Espada, and produced by 1stAveMachine, with technology integration by SpecialGuestX. 

View the video for “Love” -  HERE.

Always looking for new ways to document their elaborate videos, OK Go’s Damian Kulash, Timothy Nordwind, Andy Ross, and Dan Konopka wore Ray-Ban Meta glasses throughout the production to capture behind-the-scenes footage - watch HERE. Learn more about the Universal Robots in the video HERE. For a more in-depth behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the video courtesy of Project Management Institute - please view HERE.

“We’re always drawn to spectacle and wonder,” says Kulash, “and the goal, this time, was to take them somewhere more heartfelt and emotional than we have before. This song is so personal for me, and the infinite reflections bouncing between two mirrors are a perfect metaphor for the kind of overwhelming, reality-shifting love that I’m singing about. Two simple things come together, and new dimensions burst from them into existence. Magic unfurls endlessly.  It’s the impossible, right there before you. That’s the kind of wonder that can bring me to tears.”

Combined views of OK Go’s previous video, the stunning moving mosaic for “A Stone Only Rolls Downhill” that features 64 videos playing across 64 phones, has already surpassed five million.  Directed by Kulash and Chris Buongiorno (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew), it required more than a thousand takes, and over two hours and twenty minutes of single-take clips which are condensed into the final frame. Filmmaking magazine Shots marveled, “Whenever a new OK Go video drops, the creative community's mixture of anticipation and professional jealousy is palpable."

The album packaging also demonstrates boundless creativity and meticulous attention to detail. The first vinyl pressing, limited to 3,000, is a two-LP set on 180-gram, 45RPM discs in a foil-stamped gatefold with full-color inner sleeves. A 3-dimensional sculpture pops up when listeners open it. The packaging was designed by Yuri Suzuki and Claudio Ripol from Team Suzuki with 3D sliceform design and popup structure by Wombi Rose, Hà Trịnh Quốc Bảo, and Emilio LaTorre for Lovepop.

To listen to And the Adjacent Possible is to be taken on an emotional rollercoaster… in the best way possible. While the music is largely upbeat, the lyrics can be dark. OK Go’s sardonic wit drives “Impulse Purchase,” a playfully direct address to the algorithms that will choose its audience: “Now, as a practical matter it’s pointless/to address you directly here/Any probabilistic adjustments/will dissolve in the sea/of the everything-everyone-everywhere-ever-has-done that you swallowed before.” Even the brightly titled “A Good, Good Day at Last” features lines like, “Anger, she’s more loyal/than her fickle sister Hope.” Yet rays of hope (“Love,” “Don’t Give Up Now”) also abound.

With numerous dates on its North American headline tour already sold out, OK Go has added second shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, BC as well as added show in Salt Lake City. See below for itinerary. Tickets are available HERE. OK Go will also perform at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan on July 25.

Track Listing – And the Adjacent Possible

Impulse Purchase
A Stone Only Rolls Downhill
Love
A Good, Good Day at Last 
Fantasy Vs. Fantasy
This Is How It Ends
Take Me with You
Better Than This
Golden Devils
Once More with Feeling
Going Home
Don’t Give Up Now

OK Go – 2025 Tour Dates

4/23 – South Bend, IN – Morris Performing Arts Center

4/24 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom – SOLD OUT

4/25 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

4/26 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre – SOLD OUT

4/27 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater & Ballroom

5/14 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound

5/16 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether – SOLD OUT

5/17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether

5/18 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore – SOLD OUT

5/19 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom 

5/28 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel

5/30 – Boston, MA – Royale – SOLD OUT

5/31 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer – SOLD OUT

6/1 – Washington, DC – 9L30 Club – SOLD OUT

6/19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom – SOLD OUT

6/20 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre – SOLD OUT

6/21 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom – SOLD OUT

6/22 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

7/25 – Niigata, JP – Fuji Rock Festival

9/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden

The performer lineup has been revealed for the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum’s® 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala, taking place Friday, May 16, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Fourteen-time GRAMMY® winner Emmylou Harris will be joined by GRAMMY-winning producer Daniel Lanois and acclaimed jazz drummer Brian Blade for a rare collaboration, while additional performers include celebrated percussionist and wife of Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman; soul legend Eddie Floyd; drummer of iconic power-pop band Big Star, Jody Stephens; powerhouse vocalist and GRAMMY-winner Ledisi; GRAMMY-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr.; and guitar virtuoso Orianthi; as well as previously announced performer, Grammy-winning composer and bandleader Jon Batiste. Notably, Harris, Floyd and Stephens all have recordings that are being newly inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. Each performance will celebrate one of this year’s GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inductees, with more performers and details surrounding specific tributes to be announced soon.

As previously revealed, the evening will also include the presentation of the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award, created in partnership with The Ray Charles Foundation. This new annual honor recognizes an artist whose creative legacy reflects the visionary innovation of Ray Charles. The first recipient is multi-GRAMMY Award winner Jon Batiste, who will also perform during the Gala. The event will additionally honor this year’s label honoree, Republic Records.

Returning as host is esteemed CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. The show will be produced by former GRAMMY Awards® Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan, with musical direction by GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, producer and conductor Cheche Alara.

The Gala will celebrate the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings, which include iconic recordings such as JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman, Santana’s Supernatural, and classics from Big Star, Clara Ward, Eddie Floyd, Emmylou Harris, Fela Kuti & Afrika 70, Geeshie Wiley, Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Linda Martell, and Luther Vandross.

Tickets for the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala are on sale now. For more information, visit: grammymuseum.org/programs/hof-gala

Singer-songwriter and voice of his generation Conan Gray and legendary GRAMMY® -winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp will perform at the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum’s® 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala as part of a special tribute to this year’s label honoree, Republic Records. The music industry’s most successful label of the past decade, Republic has earned Billboard’s Hot 100 Label of the Year 10 of the past 11 years among countless other accolades, a reflection of its chart dominance, groundbreaking artist development, and culturally defining releases. From breaking global superstars to shaping genre-defying movements, Republic continues to set the standard for excellence across the music industry. The Gala will take place on Friday, May 16 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Monte Lipman, Chairman and CEO of Republic Records, said, “We are forever grateful for the incredible artists, songwriters, and storytellers that we’ve had the privilege of supporting over the years. Anytime you’re recognized by your peers, it’s always a humbling moment—and in this case, the significance of this award is truly exceptional.”

“Republic Records has consistently shaped the sound of popular music and launched some of the most influential artists of our time,” said Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. “Their sustained success and cultural impact make them a fitting honoree at this year’s GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala, where we celebrate the recordings—and the industry visionaries—whose legacies continue to inspire.”

Previously announced performers include celebrated percussionist and wife of Carlos Santana, Cindy Blackman; soul legend Eddie Floyd; 13-time GRAMMY® winner and Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Emmylou Harris, joined by multi-GRAMMY Award-winning producer Daniel Lanois and acclaimed multi-GRAMMY Award-winning jazz drummer Brian Blade for a rare collaboration; drummer of iconic power-pop band Big Star, Jody Stephens; multi-GRAMMY Award-winning composer and bandleader Jon Batiste; powerhouse vocalist and GRAMMY-winner Ledisi; GRAMMY-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr.; and guitar virtuoso Orianthi. Notably, Harris, Floyd and Stephens all have recordings that are being newly inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. Each performance will celebrate one of this year’s GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inductees, with more performers and details surrounding specific tributes to be announced soon.

The Gala will celebrate the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings, which include iconic recordings such as JAY-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, Cat Stevens’ Tea For The Tillerman, Santana’s Supernatural, and classics from Big Star, Clara Ward, Eddie Floyd, Emmylou Harris, Fela Kuti & Afrika 70, Geeshie Wiley, Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Linda Martell, and Luther Vandross.

As previously revealed, the evening will also include the presentation of the inaugural Ray Charles “Architect of Sound” Award, created in partnership with The Ray Charles Foundation. This new annual honor recognizes an artist whose creative legacy reflects the visionary innovation of Ray Charles. The first recipient is multi-GRAMMY Award-winner Jon Batiste.

Returning as host is esteemed CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. The show will be produced by former GRAMMY Awards® Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan, with musical direction by GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, producer and conductor Cheche Alara.

Tickets for the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala are on sale now. For more information, visit: grammymuseum.org/programs/hof-gala.

Today, the Silverlake Conservatory Of Music proudly unveils Our Loving Tribute to the Pretenders—an EP featuring three iconic Pretenders covers performed by the SCM All-Stars, an ensemble of the Conservatory’s exceptional youth musicians. Executive produced by Flea, bassist and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, alongside Merck Mercuriadis, founder of Hipgnosis Songs, the project showcases the passion and skill of the Conservatory’s talented students. The EP’s three covers (“The Wait,” “Show Me,” and “Talk of the Town”) are available to stream and download beginning today HERE. Recognition Music Group / Hipgnosis Songs has kindly agreed to waive all of Chrissie Hynde’s Mechanical Royalties so that they are donated to SCM. All proceeds from Our Loving Tribute to the Pretenders will directly benefit the Silverlake Conservatory Of Music.

“Music education! From the lesson room, to the practice at home, to the band rehearsal, to letting it all out in the recording studio. And now, to your earholes! The kids at the Silverlake Conservatory Of Music have recorded something incredible, and the first three songs, an homage to The Pretenders, are out today,” shares Flea. “Please support the kids, support music education, listen to it and cheer them on. Thank youuuuuuuu!”

“Flea’s passion, commitment to music education, the Silverlake Conservatory Of Music and the kids it serves is contagious for good reason,” adds Merck Mercuriadis. “Seeing these amazing young people benefit from learning an instrument and start making records in tribute to their favorite artists and songwriters is truly special. All proceeds will benefit SCM so please listen to these amazing performances of songs you know and love and support these amazing kids!”

Our Loving Tribute to the Pretenders serves as the first release in a trio of EPs that the Silverlake Conservatory Of Music will release this year. In July, the SCM All-Stars will unveil an EP featuring interpretations of Neil Young’s work. In September, the group will conclude the series with a collection of Red Hot Chili Peppers covers.

Silverlake Conservatory Of Music was founded in 2001 by longtime friends and musicians Michael “Flea” Balzary and Keith “Tree” Barry.  After severe cutbacks to arts education programming throughout Los Angeles public schools, the two enlisted the help of their friend Peter Weiss and founded SCM to fill that void and bring music education to the community. SCM first opened its doors with a location at Sunset Junction. Initially offering private music lessons and scholarships to students in need, they expanded their programming to include ensemble classes, summer camps and workshops. In October 2016, after outgrowing their Sunset Junction location, they moved into their forever home at 4652 Hollywood Blvd.  The music school now exists in a 1930s brick building featuring 13 state of the art lesson studios, a recital space and retail store all beautifully redesigned by Barbara Bestor.

Our Loving Tribute To The Pretenders Tracklisting

1. The Wait - Chloe Haack (lead vocals, bass), Zaiel Felix (keys), Oscar Ellsworth (guitar), Jose Medina (guitar), Lucca Medina (drums), SCM Masters* (background vocals)

2. Show Me - Stella Kaino (lead vocals), Morgan Hubbard-Bennett (background vocals), Zaiel Felix (piano), Chloe Haack (bass), Jose Medina (guitar), Lucca Medina (drums)

3. Talk of the Town - Pippa Mahmood (vocals), Alani Rey (vocals), Kaeliana Littlejohn (vocals), Chloe Haack (keys), Ashley Stoneburner (bass), Brady Yip (guitar), Luca Tolot (guitar), Dominic Sadeghi (drums)

*SCM Masters are: Frida Gerhardt, Emma Fairbrother, Imogen Schwartz, Pippa Mahmood, Stella Kaino, Blu Kuhn, Kaeliana Littlejohn, Anahit Matevosyan, Madilyn Droddy, Matilda Knauff, Mahrynn McLaughlin, Harper Bibring, Alice Dunlevy, Emi Erentreich, Cyprienne Virgil Vierset, Rory Metzler, Alani Rey, Chloe Haack, Bono Stevens, Morgan Hubbard-Bennett, Daniel Kang, Brady Yip, Julian Selby, Dean DelCampo, Clark Dunlevy, Serafin Nasatir, and Zaiel Felix. 

Produced by SJ Hasman and Marc Rey

Artistic Consultant - Phillip “Fish” Fisher

Mixed by Andrew Scheps at Punkerpad UK, Titton

Mastered by JJ Golden at Golden Mastering 

Vocals recorded and mixed by Gabe Moffat

Recorded by Ian Rosales

Recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs (Los Angeles, CA)

Photographs by Gary Leonard

Cover Artwork Design by Kelsey Kay

All rights administered by Hipgnosis Songs

About Silverlake Conservatory Of Music

Our mission at Silverlake Conservatory Of Music, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is to facilitate a dynamic music education and to teach beginning and accomplished musicians of all skill levels. Our primary focus is on the youth of the community, but all are welcome and encouraged to participate. We offer private music lessons on all orchestral and band instruments including voice, as well as a variety of ensemble classes at a reasonable cost. We grant scholarships to children who qualify, providing free lessons and instruments. Performances and recitals put on by the Conservatory are a fulfilling experience for the students and a beautiful outreach to the community. Our goal is to keep our standard of teaching at the highest level while maintaining a friendly, fun and nurturing environment. The study of music enriches not only the lives of the student and teacher, but the community and society as well.

Singer-songwriter, actor and Latin GRAMMY® nominee Leslie Grace, GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Muni Long, musician and author Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, as well as longtime Santana band member Andy Vargas have been added to the lineup for the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®’s 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala taking place May 16 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Previously announced performers include celebrated percussionist Cindy Blackman; soul legend Eddie Floyd; 13-time GRAMMY winner Emmylou Harris with producer Daniel Lanois and acclaimed multi-GRAMMY Award-winning jazz drummer Brian Blade; drummer of iconic power-pop band Big Star; multi-GRAMMY Award-winning composer and bandleader Jon Batiste; powerhouse vocalist and GRAMMY-winner Ledisi; GRAMMY-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr.; and guitar virtuoso Orianthi. Notably, Harris, Floyd and Stephens have recordings being inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.

Performances will pay tribute to the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings: Blackman and Orianthi, joined by Vargas, will perform Santana’s “Smooth”; Floyd and Stephens will perform “Knock On Wood”; Harris, Lanois, and Blade will present selections from Wrecking Ball; Ledisi will perform Clara Ward’s “How I Got Over”; Leslie Grace will deliver Gloria Estefan’s “Conga”; Odom Jr. will interpret Luther Vandross’ “Never Too Much”; and Susanna Hoffs will take on Cat Stevens’ “Wild World.” Additional performances include a set by Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award recipient Jon Batiste, along with Conan Gray, John Mellencamp and Muni Long, who will perform as part of a tribute to this year’s label honoree, Republic Records.

An online auction is currently underway, featuring a vast collection of guitars signed by an array of major artists including Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Chris Martin, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, Platinum tickets to the 68th GRAMMY Awards®, and more. Proceeds will benefit the GRAMMY Museum’s education programs. Click HERE for more info. 

Returning as host is esteemed CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. The show will be produced by former GRAMMY Awards® Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan, with musical direction by GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY Award-winning composer, producer and conductor Cheche Alara.

Tickets for the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala are on sale now. For more information, visit: grammymuseum.org/programs/hof-gala.

Today, Australian indie rock sensation Spacey Jane’s highly anticipated third studio album, If That Makes Sense, is out now via Concord. In conjunction, the Perth natives unveiled a new music video for album track “Whateverrrr.”

LISTEN TO IF THAT MAKES SENSE HERE

WATCH THE “WHATEVERRRR” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

If That Makes Sense is Spacey Jane’s most ambitious record to date, seeing the band explore new facets of their sound and dive deeper into themes of falling in and out of love, overcoming trauma and learning to pick up the pieces. Produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Wolf Alice), the band also collaborated with songwriters Jackson “Day Wave” Phillips and Sarah Aarons (Childish Gambino, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Li) to bring this project to life.

On the album, frontman Caleb Harper shares, “This album means the world to us. It was born and built far away from home and we poured three years of our lives into it. I’m still figuring out what it’s about, maybe someone can tell me. We’re so proud of it and grateful that it now belongs to you."

Earlier this week, the band announced their forthcoming run of worldwide tour dates to celebrate the new music. Kicking off September 3, the extensive run of shows will take the band across North America, UK and Europe, which includes a two weekend run at Austin City Limits Music Festival in October. The forthcoming run of shows follow the band’s massive Australia and New Zealand headline tour that has already sold over 50,000 tickets. Tickets are on sale now at spaceyjane.com.au/#live. Full tour routing can be found below.

The new album follows 2022’s Here Comes Everybody and 2020’s Sunlight. The band became a hometown sensation after the release of Sunlight, topping Triple J’s annual album poll with breakout single “Booster Seat” and earning the ARIA for Song of the Year. Inspired by the success of their debut album, Spacey Jane got to work on their sophomore album, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts and earned them the title of Triple J’s most played artist in 2022. 

IF THAT MAKES SENSE

TRACKLIST

Intro
Through My Teeth
Whateverrrr
All the Noise
Impossible to Say
How to Kill Houseplants
I Can’t Afford to Lose You
So Much Taller
The More That it Hurts
Estimated Delivery
Falling Apart
Ily the Most
August

SPACEY JANE LIVE

Wednesday, September 3 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre*

Thursday, September 4 - Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl*

Saturday, September 6 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia*

Sunday, September 7 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club - Music Hall*

Tuesday, September 9 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club*

Thursday, September 11 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Steel*

Sunday, September 14 - Montréal, QC - Studio TD*

Monday, September 15 - Toronto, ON - Danforth Music Hall*

Wednesday, September 17 - Chicago, IL - Metro*

Friday, September 19 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue*

Sunday, September 21- Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre*

Tuesday, September 23 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex*

Thursday, September 25 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox*

Friday, September 26 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom*

Saturday, September 27 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom*

Monday, September 29 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore*

Tuesday, September 30 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda Theatre*

Thursday, October 2 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre - Tucson*

Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 5 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Music Festival

Wednesday, October 8 - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer City Music Hall*

Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Music Festival

Wednesday, October 15 - Dublin, IE - 3Olympia^

Sunday, October 19 - Glasgow, UK - Barrowland Ballroom^

Monday, October 20 - Newcastle, UK - University^

Tuesday, October 21 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City^

Thursday, October 23 - London, UK - O2 Academy Brixton^

Friday, October 24 - Manchester, UK - The Academy^

Saturday, October 25 - Sheffield, UK - The Leadmill^

Sunday, October 26 - Bristol, UK - Beacon^

Tuesday, October 28 - Paris, FR - Alhambra^

Wednesday, October 29 - Amsterdam, NL- Melkweg Max^

Thursday, October 30 - Berlin, DE - Hole 44^

Saturday, November 1 - Cologne, DE - Club Bahnhof Ehrenfeld^

Sunday, November 2 - Ghent, BE - Wintercircus^

*w/ support from The Belair Lip Bombs

^w/ support from Mia Wray

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor Lyle Lovett has unveiled new dates for his 2025 tour—this time with his Acoustic Group. The 14-city trek will kick off on September 23 in Rocky Mount, VA, and wrap on October 1 in Lufkin, TX. Tickets will be available starting this week, with an exclusive pre-sale beginning tomorrow, June 25, at 10:00 AM Central Time, followed by the general on-sale Friday, June 27, at 10:00 AM Central. For tickets, visit https://tour.lylelovett.com/.

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band are currently on the road in the U.S. The trek kicked off in April with three special performances with the Nashville Symphony, and will conclude on August 7 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA. Tickets for the run’s remaining dates are available HERE. Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will return to the road this October for a run of Texas dates.

Whether performing solo, with his Large Band, or alongside his Acoustic Group, Lyle Lovett’s live shows reflect his proud Texas roots and showcase his wide range of musical influences. His blend of authenticity and versatility makes him one of the most compelling and multifaceted artists in music today.

Lyle Lovett has expanded the boundaries of American music throughout a remarkable career and 14 albums. Lovett is known for his masterful storytelling, and the Texas native combines country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues into a singular, genre-defying sound that constantly defies expectations. Since releasing his self-titled debut album in 1986, Lovett has consistently been celebrated as one of the most influential musicians of this century.

A 4x Grammy-Award winner, Lovett has earned widespread recognition, including the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award and the title of Texas State Musician. Most recently, he received the prestigious International Trailblazer Award at the UK Americana Music Awards. With a catalog as rich as it is diverse, Lovett’s work continues to resonate with audiences and remains among the most enduring in contemporary music.

Lyle Lovett 2025 Tour Dates:

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band

June 25, 2025 – Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

June 26, 2025 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live - Sacramento

June 27, 2025 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater

June 28, 2025 – Carnation, WA – Remlinger Farms

June 29, 2025 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

July 2, 2025 – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden

July 3, 2025 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center

July 4, 2025 – Bozeman, MT – The ELM

July 5, 2025 – Ketchum, ID – The Argyros Performing Arts Center

July 8, 2025 – Jackson, WY – Jackson Hole Center for the Arts - Center Theater

July 9, 2025 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater

July 10, 2025 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen

July 11, 2025 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen

July 12, 2025 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center

July 13, 2025 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

July 16, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion

July 17, 2025 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater

July 18, 2025 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

July 19, 2025 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium

July 20, 2025 – Bay Harbor, MI – Great Lakes Center for the Arts

July 21, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI – Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater

July 23, 2025 – Richmond, KY – EKU Center for the Arts

July 24, 2025 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre

July 25, 2025 – LaGrange, GA – Sweetland Amphitheatre

July 26, 2025 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts

July 27, 2025 – Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Center

July 29, 2025 – Lowell, MA – Lowell Memorial Auditorium

July 30, 2025 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent

July 31, 2025 – Sidney, ME – Bowl in the Pines

August 1, 2025 – Shelburne, VT – The Green at Shelburne Museum

August 2, 2025 – Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts - Venetian Theater

August 3, 2025 – Hammondsport, NY – Concerts At Point of the Bluff

August 5, 2025 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall

August 6, 2025 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion

August 7, 2025 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap

October 15, 2025 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre#

October 16, 2025 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre#

October 17, 2025 – Fort Worth, TX – Bass Performance Hall 

#On sale June 27

Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group - JUST ANNOUNCED

September 23, 2025 – Rocky Mount, VA – The Harvester

September 24, 2025 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Gaillard Center

September 25, 2025 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center

September 26, 2025 – Greenville, SC – Peace Concert Hall*

September 27, 2025 – Chattanooga, TN – Walker Theatre

September 28, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall

September 29, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – Knight Theater

October 1, 2025 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

October 2, 2025 – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

October 3, 2025 – Augusta, GA – Bell Auditorium

October 4, 2025 – Decatur, AL – Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts

October 5, 2025 – Boone, NC – Appalachian State University^

October 8, 2025 – Metairie, LA – Jefferson Performing Arts Center+

October 9, 2025 – Shreveport, LA – Strand Theatre+

October 11, 2025 – Lufkin, TX – Temple Theater&

+On sale now

*On sale July 11

& On sale August 4

^On sale August 27