May 2024

Starting May 18, as Dead and Company settle into Sphere for 24 nights over 8 weeks, PhanArt Presents: In All Good Company, a gathering of Grateful Dead artists and vendors at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, creating a true indoor Shakedown!

Part of DEAD BOWL, PhanArt will be held on Saturdays in May, June, and July. In All Good Company will feature Grateful Dead-inspired art and goods, including posters, clothing, memorabilia, and much more.

Monsters of Folk – the acclaimed band comprised of Jim James (My Morning Jacket), M. Ward, Conor Oberst, and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes) – are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their self-titled, one-and-only album with an expanded new edition, arriving Friday, June 14 via ATO Records on clear vinyl and digital download. Pre-orders are available now. In addition, a number of multi-colored vinyl options will also be offered exclusively via Barnes & Noble, Vinyl Me Please, and Rough Trade.

Today, Connecticut Americana trio Orebolo is thrilled to unveil their inaugural studio single, "Rockdale." The song, a catalog staple that has already captured the hearts of fans in its live performances, offers a taste of the captivating acoustic magic that Orebolo is celebrated for. The release is the first offering from the band’s debut studio album The Chateau, arriving everywhere June 7th via No Coincidence Records.

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May 14th, 2024, marks the celebration of a true original—David Byrne. His journey through the soundscape of music has been nothing short of extraordinary, blending the eccentric with the profound, the whimsical with the enlightening. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, David Byrne began his musical odyssey with a quirky voice and a guitar that spoke languages no one else could understand.

Genre-bending singer-songwriter Kyra Gordon is back with her latest track, “Traveler,” an indie folk anthem for the free of heart, out May 15th through Starita Records. The song helps to showcase the versatility of her sophomore album ‘Traveler’ as its title track. ‘Traveler,’ the four-track masterpiece, is scheduled for release in June 2024. Through a melodic journey, poetic lyrics, and compelling, down-to-earth vocal delivery, listeners are invited into a deeper connection with their authentic selves.