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Mike Richmond Shares New Single “How Many More Times”

Inspired by the economy used by classic blues songwriters, Mike Richmond comes up with something completely his own on his new single “How Many More Times,” out on streaming services today. The third single from his eclectic June 12 debut, Without An Audience, “How Many More Times” has a languid, cyclical feel that, even though… Continue reading Mike Richmond Shares New Single “How Many More Times”

Summer’s Last Dance Unveils 2026 Phase 1 Lineup

Photo: Courtesy of Summer’s Last Dance Summer’s Last Dance, Chicago’s acclaimed independent and philanthropic music festival, has officially unveiled the Phase 1 lineup for its 2026 return. The one-day festival comes back September 19 in Bridgeview, IL, led by nationally Grammy-lauded live electronic duo Big Gigantic, viral saxophone sensation Saxsquatch, bass house heavyweight Henry Fong,… Continue reading Summer’s Last Dance Unveils 2026 Phase 1 Lineup

Women’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Returns to Los Angeles in 2026

Women’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Returns to Los Angeles in 2026

Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden 1988: Dead Drops Nights 7 & 8

ticket stub: Mike Moran / Grateful Web Archive The Grateful Dead’s September 22, 1988 show at Madison Square Garden was part of the band’s nine-show fall run at the Garden, three of which yours truly caught before heading off to Air Force basic training that November. New York always brought its own charge to a… Continue reading Grateful Dead Madison Square Garden 1988: Dead Drops Nights 7 & 8

Remembering Sonny Rollins, The Saxophone Colossus

Photo: Sonny Rollins in 2011 by Tom Beetz, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Sonny Rollins, the towering tenor saxophonist whose sound could move like thunder through a city street and then curl into a whisper as intimate as a late-night confession, has passed away at the age of 95. Known to the world as… Continue reading Remembering Sonny Rollins, The Saxophone Colossus

Miles Davis’ Centennial Met With Historic Global Celebrations Across Music, Art, Fashion & Beyond

Photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Miles Dewey Davis III was born 100 years ago today, May 26, in Alton, Illinois, destined to become one of the most transformative figures in modern culture. A visionary trumpeter, composer, bandleader, painter, and style icon, Davis spent five decades redefining sound and reshaping the boundaries of creative expression.… Continue reading Miles Davis’ Centennial Met With Historic Global Celebrations Across Music, Art, Fashion & Beyond

In & Out of the Garden We Go Returns to Snipes Farm June 4-6

Photo: Courtesy of In & Out of the Garden We Go Calling all Philly-area Dead Heads: the 18th annual In & Out of the Garden We Go Music Festival will return to Snipes Farm in Morrisville, PA, with music, camping, and fun from Thursday, June 4 through Saturday, June 6, 2026. The independent festival showcases… Continue reading In & Out of the Garden We Go Returns to Snipes Farm June 4-6

Stella Prince Releases Gen-Z Folk Take on “For What It’s Worth”

Photo: Courtesy of Stella Prince Stella Prince, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter renewing folk music for a new generation, has released her interpretation of Buffalo Springfield’s 1966 protest anthem “For What It’s Worth,” out now via Anzie Blue Records. Listen to Prince’s delicate yet powerful remake here: youtu.be/Fi70FwI9d0c. “I wanted to record my own version of For… Continue reading Stella Prince Releases Gen-Z Folk Take on “For What It’s Worth”

David James Allen Shares New Single “The Moonlight Waltz”

David James Allen Shares New Single “The Moonlight Waltz”

Jobi Riccio Performs Climate Anthem “Wildfire Season”

Photo: Courtesy of Jobi Riccio Jobi Riccio made her debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show with a performance of “Wildfire Season,” the acclaimed protest anthem from her new album Face The Feeling, out now via Yep Roc Records. Written after devastating wildfires swept through Colorado in 2020, “Wildfire Season” confronts the grief, anger, and urgency… Continue reading Jobi Riccio Performs Climate Anthem “Wildfire Season”

Spafford Releases New Single “High Beams” Ahead of Cat Shop

Photo: Courtesy of Spafford Spafford has officially released their newest single, “High Beams,” the latest preview from the band’s forthcoming studio album Cat Shop, arriving June 19, 2026. “High Beams” is now available on all major streaming platforms. Start here: linktr.ee/Spafford. The new track highlights another side of Spafford’s evolving studio sound, blending layered psychedelic… Continue reading Spafford Releases New Single “High Beams” Ahead of Cat Shop

Matt Jones and The Bobs Share “Weight Of The World”

Photo: Courtesy of Matt Jones and The Bobs Matt Jones and The Bobs share “Weight Of The World,” a relatable working-class folk rock song about burnout, the seductive trap of chasing wins, the consequences, and the friends who show up for you. “Weight Of The World” is a refreshing and honest reckoning that life is… Continue reading Matt Jones and The Bobs Share “Weight Of The World”

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