Norway’s Experimental – Folk – Avant Artist Sturle Dagsland Releases New Track “Whispering Forest Echoing Mountains”

Sturle Dagsland is a highly acclaimed genre-bending artist from Norway. With a wild and unique performance he captivates the audience and takes the listeners on an adventurous journey. Together with his brother Sjur they have toured extensively at festivals all across the world, from Shanghai to New York, Greenland and all the way to the …

Ashley Monroe Releases Official Video for “Moth” from Critically-Acclaimed New Album Tennessee Lightning

Video Features Appearances By Lukas Nelson and her Pistol Annies’ Bandmate Angaleena Presley17-Song Album Features Special GuestsT Bone Burnett, Marty Stuart, Brittney Spencer, Karen Fairchild and More On Friday, 3x GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Ashley Monroe released her sixth studio album Tennessee Lightning. Co-produced with GRAMMY-winning producer/engineer Gena Johnson (John Prine, Jason Isbell), the 17-song collection was recorded in the wake of Monroe’s …

Joshua Josué Brings ‘Beneath the Sand’ to Life at the Mission Theater, by Zach Putnam

All photos by Zach Putnam On Friday night, the Mission Theater crowd stepped into Joshua Josué’s world, a place of dusty highways, bilingual ballads, and music born from survival. Chicano rocker Joshua Josué, fresh off the release of his debut full-length Beneath the Sand, delivered a set that was equal parts intimate storytelling and electrified …

Metalheads unite! Let’s start a grassroots movement to put Metallica onstage at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, by Mark Erickson

Before officially becoming Metallica, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich jammed together, bounded by leather, denim, and the new wave of British heavy metal (often abbreviated as NWOBHM), in Los Angeles circa 1981.  They recruited bassist Cliff Burton while visiting and playing in San Francisco.  If they wanted Burton, he demanded the group base itself in …

Elliot Greer Feels Like The “Richest Man Alive”

Today Scotland born, New York based, singer songwriter Elliot Greer releases his new single “Richest Man Alive”  out now via Arista Records.  Listen to “Richest Man Alive” Here Charisma pours out of Elliot Greer’s groovy vocals as he reconciles internal despair, sharing his journey to find purpose and intangible wealth through the love of another. Lost and convinced he was …

Megan Nadin’s “Bittersweet” Reckoning: Breaking Silence On Love’s Quiet End

Fresh off opening for country music legends Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis, on their ‘Grits and Glamour’ tour in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Megan Nadin continues to make her mark with “Bittersweet”—a soul-stirring new single that explores the quiet complexities of longing, heartache, and acceptance. Known for her hippie-chic, glam style and raw sincerity, Megan is more than a performer; she’s a storyteller, healer, and …

KATIE SCHECTER EFFORTLESSLY EMERGES AS THE ‘EMPRESS’ — ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM SET TO ARRIVE ON OCTOBER 17— ARTFULLY SIDEWINDS LIFE’S TRIALS ON NEW SINGLE “RUN RIVER RUN”

Press photo by CJ Harvey Today, Nashville’s Katie Schecter announces her new album Empress will be released on October 17. Recorded live to tape at New York City’s legendary Diamond Mine Studio while she was pregnant with her daughter, Schecter feels transcendent in her femininity, knowing she is safe to cherish her imperfections. Holding life within her while creating this album, she …

Don’t Worry, John Witherspoon says, “You’re Alright”

Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon continues to build anticipation for upcoming album One of Them (October 31st) with new single ‘You’re Alright’ (August 8th).  The sharp-witted yet hopeful track tackles everyday struggles with genuine warmth, anchored by a deceptively simple hook. The song is a precursor to an excellent album blending candid lyricism with bright, live-recorded instrumentation—indie music with both heart and …

Twinnie Takes the Reins with New Country-Pop Crossover “Giddy Up”

Hot off the viral success of her top-shelf single “Back To Jack,” international country-pop sensation Twinnie returns in fine form with her latest release, “Giddy Up,” available now on all streaming platforms. Written by Twinnie, Autumn Marie Buysse, and Nicole Alexis, “Giddy Up” is a fierce, feel-good track that blends unapologetic swagger with irresistible melodies. Equal parts breakup anthem and dance floor …

KATSEYE DROPS “GABRIELA” (KATSEYE WITH YOUNG MIKO REMIX)

Following the top five debut of its new EP, BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, on the Billboard 200, and the instant sell-out of its first-ever tour, global girl group KATSEYE returns with a new take on one of the EP’s standout tracks, “Gabriela.” On the remix, rising artist Young Miko – hailed by Rolling Stone as “the Puerto Rican star everyone wants to work with” – has some …

JOSIAH QUEEN SHARES NEW SINGLE, “I’LL FLY AWAY” (FEAT. BENJAMIN WILLIAM HASTINGS)

L-R: Benjamin William Hastings, Josiah Queen Twenty-two-year-old Josiah Queen has a full-circle moment with his new single, “I’ll Fly Away,” which finds him trading vocals with Benjamin William Hastings, singer and writer of “So Will I (100 Billion X)” – a song recorded by Hillsong UNITED that was a huge inspiration for Queen as he was growing up. A jubilant celebration of the sweet hereafter, the two artists …

“WHO CARES IF I’M ALONE”: LAVENDINE’S CALLING, FORGED IN FIRE, TURNS ISOLATION INTO POWER

Mark Needham’s Gritty Production Fuels Lavendine’s Boldest Chapter Yet NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pop-rock duo Lavendine—made up of sisters Jacy and Jana Ayers—August 8 releases their most commanding single yet: “Who Cares If I’m Alone,” accompanied by a visually stunning lyric video. This isn’t just a song—it’s a reckoning. Born from betrayal and forged on grit, the track is a defiant stand …

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ROBERT FINLEY: NORTH LOUISIANA SINGER/SONGWRITER RETURNS WITH ‘HALLELUJAH! DON’T LET THE DEVIL FOOL YA’

EAGERLY AWAITED NEW ALBUM SEES FINLEY’S POWERFUL BLEND OF BLUES, SOUL, AND R&B INFUSED WITH SACRED SOUNDS OF GOSPEL PRODUCED BY LONGTIME COLLABORATOR DAN AUERBACH INTERNATIONAL LIVE DATES SET THROUGH OCTOBER HALLELUJAH! DON’T LET THE DEVIL FOOL YA ARRIVES VIA EASY EYE SOUND ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 PRE-ORDERS/PRE-SAVES AVAILABLE NOW North Louisiana singer/songwriter Robert Finley has announced his …

WOODY AT HOME – VOLUME 1 & 2, 1951-1952 WOODY GUTHRIE HOME RECORDINGS, TO BE RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME AUGUST 14 VIA SHAMUS RECORDS (LABEL SUBSIDIARY OF WOODY’S LONGTIME PUBLISHER TRO ESSEX MUSIC GROUP)

Photo Credit: © Sid Grossman TWENTY-TWO TRACKS PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED AND 13 SONGS THAT GUTHRIE NEVER RECORDED ELSEWHERE SHAMUS RECORDS SHARES ANTI-FASCIST SINGLE “I’M A CHILD TA FIGHT” RECORDINGS PAINSTAKINGLY RESTORED USING VINTAGE TAPE MACHINES AND DE-MIXING & RESTORATION SOFTWARE OUTLETS FROM NY TIMES TO PITCHFORK SPOTLIGHT LANDMARK RELEASE “Treasure trove.” – NY Times “Historically significant.” – Washington Post Home recordings by …

Kassa Overall Drops “C.R.E.A.M. (CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME)” (Original by Wu-Tang Clan)

Photo Credit: Erik Bardin  Today, GRAMMY-nominated jazz visionary and Doris Duke Artist Award winner Kassa Overall unveils “C.R.E.A.M. (CASH RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME),” a Coltrane-esque exploration of Wu-Tang Clan’s rap anthem that dissolves the boundary between spiritual jazz and golden age hip-hop. The track is the second single off of his eponymously titled forthcoming album CREAM, out digitally and on CD and vinyl September 12 via Warp …

Badlands takes you where “Nobody Dies”

Photo Credit: Joel Ståhl Releases “Nobody Dies” Single + Video Today, Badlands – also known as transboundary Swedish producer, composer and sound designer Catharina Jaunviksna – announced her fourth studio album Nobody Dies, set for release on October 10 via RITE. Inspired by a longing for human primitive musicality, the project embraces a raw sound using old string instruments and electronic scrap; thus exploring our need …

‘Revolución Diamantina’ from GABRIELA ORTIZ, LA PHILHARMONIC & GUSTAVO DUDAMEL is brilliant and beautiful

Acclaimed Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz unveils Revolución Diamantina, her first full orchestral album, performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel. Inspired by Mexico’s 2019 feminist uprising, this powerful ballet score gives voice to the urgent fight against gender-based violence through an emotionally charged and deeply resonant musical narrative. “Gabriela Ortiz’s evocative …

Between Dream and Dread: Yndling’s ‘Fences’ Unfolds the Darker Side of Time

Photo by Lena Nordfjord In anticipation of her upcoming sophomore album Time Time Time (I’m in the Palm of Your Hand), Oslo dream-pop artist Yndling (her name means “favorite” in English) has released a new single “Fences.” An insightful reflection on self-isolation and inner struggle, ‘Fences’ considers how rumination can be a hurdle on the …

RISING R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER TA THOMAS DROPS NEW SINGLE “OUTSIDE MAN”

Turning heads with swagger, style, and substance, rising R&B singer-songwriter TA Thomas uncovers a soulful new single entitled “Outside Man” available now via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings. Listen HERE. The upbeat track revolves around steady handclaps, booming horns, and a head-nodding bassline. It’s the perfect backdrop for TA Thomas to flaunt his impressive vocal range. He tips his hat to classic Motown …

UK-born, Dubai-based artist Lexie, fuses blue-eyed soul, infectious pop, and rich country on “Plane Jane”

Photo Credit @bubbasellars  “Plane Jane” is part of Lexie’s “Sassy Soft Girl Era” for the dream chasers, adventurers, and the people reaching for something new. Inspired by The Staple Sisters’ song, “I’ll Take You There”, the track was created after an exhaustive run of traveling and a broken heart. Lexie shares, “home is a feeling, not a place, if you are always on the move. It got to …

Disclosure Teams Up With Anderson .Paak For Summer Dance Floor Heater “NO CAP”

Today, multi-platinum duo Disclosure unleash their monumental new collaboration “NO CAP” featuring multi-hyphenate superstar Anderson .Paak, out now via Disorder / Capitol Records. Listen HERE. The swelteringly funky cut has massive summer-night energy and arrives ahead of Disclosure’s Fall 2025 North American Tour, launching September 19, which will find brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence returning to their epic, acclaimed live show format. Full routing and tickets available HERE. “NO CAP” returns to Disclosure’s …

Concert Review: Fishbone Still Sounds Like the Future We Forgot to Catch Up To, by Zach Putnam

All photos by Zach Putnam It’s always strange to see musical pioneers warming up the stage for bands they accidentally made possible. But there’s something deeply satisfying about watching those pioneers remind the room whose footsteps everyone’s been moshing in. That’s exactly what happened Monday night at Revolution Hall, when Fishbone, the architects of genre …