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Review: Gentle Giant “In a Glass House” Remaster Makes Clear Break with the Past

The Gentle Giant album In a Glass House begins – so fittingly – with the sounds of breaking glass. The jarring sound clip quickly becomes an echoey, accelerated percussive loop that leads into the electronic miasma of the rollicking kick-off track, titled “The Runaway”. Defying usual rock conventions, it features a snappy marimba solo over… Continue reading Review: Gentle Giant “In a Glass House” Remaster Makes Clear Break with the Past

Keb’ Mo’ Shares Stripped-Down New Album The Breakdown

5x GRAMMY-winner Keb’ Mo’ released his new album The Breakdown via Concord Records. The 10-song collection is his most stripped-down and personal album to date, marking a first in his celebrated career as he pares each recording down to just his guitar, voice and carefully selected vocal contributions from the Soweto Gospel Choir and gospel… Continue reading Keb’ Mo’ Shares Stripped-Down New Album The Breakdown

Whozyerman? Announces Sophomore Album Belly of the Beast

Whozyerman? Announces Sophomore Album Belly of the Beast

Lyal Strickland Shares New Single “Birds” Featuring Rachel Laven

Lyal Strickland has released “Birds,” the second single from his upcoming album, Shooter of Truth, due October 16. The stripped-down duet features San Antonio songwriter Rachel Laven, with Strickland on acoustic guitar and a cello part from Molly Healey of The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The new track follows the album’s title song, “Shooter of Truth,”… Continue reading Lyal Strickland Shares New Single “Birds” Featuring Rachel Laven

Scott Cook Releases New Album Troubadourly Yours

After seven previous albums and two decades spent touring the world, Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Cook has hit his stride with his latest collection, Troubadourly Yours, out today via Release Guru. Born in West Virginia but raised on the Canadian prairies, Cook’s socially conscious songs are rooted in the spirit of Woody Guthrie, and have created… Continue reading Scott Cook Releases New Album Troubadourly Yours

Chris Johnson Shares New Single “Live to Ride” Ahead of Tales From The Cowboy Palace

Country songwriter and music veteran Chris Johnson is stepping back into the spotlight with his powerful new single, “Live to Ride,” due out August 28, the first release from his forthcoming album, Tales From The Cowboy Palace, arriving December 11. Johnson has built an impressive behind-the-scenes career, running sound for legendary venues including the Whisky… Continue reading Chris Johnson Shares New Single “Live to Ride” Ahead of Tales From The Cowboy Palace

Mark Isham Releases First Solo Album in 15 Years, At the Carousel Club

Photo Credit: Jake Isham GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning artist Mark Isham released At the Carousel Club, his first solo album in 15 years. Having built its foundation on three uninterrupted weeks of experimentation with his collection of analog synthesizers, the Academy Award-nominated composer draws from the disciplines that have defined his multi-faceted career – jazz,… Continue reading Mark Isham Releases First Solo Album in 15 Years, At the Carousel Club

Foy Vance Announces Eighth Studio Album IF and Shares “Feel The Cold”

Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Foy Vance announces his eighth studio album, IF (coming April 30, 2027) with the release of its first single, “Feel The Cold.” In many ways an autobiography in album form, IF will be released in three parts, with each part arriving as a separate EP as the album unfolds: IF: WE (part 1… Continue reading Foy Vance Announces Eighth Studio Album IF and Shares “Feel The Cold”

Jack Johnson, Lake Street Dive and the Fine Art of Surviving a South Florida Summer Night

Jack Johnson, Lake Street Dive and the Fine Art of Surviving a South Florida Summer Night

Angine de Poitrine’s Sold-Out First U.S. Tour Rolls On Through December

Photo Credit: Constantin Monfilliette Microtonal cardboard duo Angine de Poitrine are following their United States live concert debut at last month’s Newport Jazz Festival with their completely sold-out, first-ever US tour. The run, now underway, includes multiple shows in a number of cities due to overwhelming popular demand and continues into December. Upcoming highlights include… Continue reading Angine de Poitrine’s Sold-Out First U.S. Tour Rolls On Through December

Sarah McQuaid Continues Marathon Year of Touring With Autumn USA & UK Runs

Photo by Phil Nicholls With her new recording and rehearsal studio nearing completion, Sarah McQuaid is once again heading out on the road — this time for a 9-week, 36-show coast-to-coast US tour beginning on the 11th of September. The short UK run that follows it will bring her 2026 total to 118 concerts between… Continue reading Sarah McQuaid Continues Marathon Year of Touring With Autumn USA & UK Runs

Andy Leftwich Shares New Instrumental “Cliffhanger”

Back with his first new music since the release of his acclaimed Aced collection — and celebrating his first IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year award nomination — Andy Leftwich serves up “Cliffhanger,” another intricate yet catchy instrumental that’s liable not only to underline his claim to the title, but to leave a listener feeling… Continue reading Andy Leftwich Shares New Instrumental “Cliffhanger”

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