As Grateful Web, we commemorate the extraordinary life and lasting legacy of Syd Barrett, born on January 6, 1946. Today, on what would have been his 78th birthday, we honor a musician whose innovative spirit and profound artistry left an indelible mark on the world of music.

On January 6, 2021, a significant event in American history unfolded at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was a day marked by unprecedented violence and chaos, deeply shaking the foundations of American democracy.

Asheville’s Holler Choir will deliver its debut record, Songs Before They Write Themselves on January 12. An addendum to its widely-celebrated 2022 EP, Mountain Air, the fast-rising string band is poised to reach the masses with the unveiling of its first full-length collection.

Mountain Fever Records is excited to release the new single from Junior Sisk, featuring Dan Tyminski, “A Man Like Me.” This is the first release from his upcoming album, If There’s a Will There’s a Way, set for release in March. Sisk mixes a clever rhythmic pattern with a story about a man with the blues to create a modern sound, aided by Tim Crouch’s fiddle accents and vocals from Dan Tyminski. This is sure to be a classic among bluegrass musicians and guitar pickers everywhere.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu is kicking off the new year with the release of his new single “End Of The World,” the latest taste of what’s to come from his forthcoming EP, Hold The Fire. PRESS HERE to listen to “End Of The World.” Hold The Fire, due out February 2nd via Matisyahu’s own label Fallen Sparks Records, is now available to pre-save on DSPS – PRESS HERE.