On this somber September day, we turn our thoughts to the legend who cast a long shadow upon the fields of country music—Hank Williams, born on this day in 1923. Like a melancholic refrain echoing through the cold, misty hollows of the South, Hank’s music lingers in the hearts of all who hear it, leaving an indelible mark on the soul. His voice, at once sorrowful and sweet, beckoned like a ghostly whisper from the midnight winds, stirring a deep longing in the human spirit.

GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has teamed up with singer-songwriter Crys Matthews and the Resistance Revival Chorus—a collective of women and non-binary singers—for a reimagining of folk icon Peggy Seeger’s “How I Long for Peace.” Released today, the new recording is timed to coincide with tomorrow’s National Voter Registration Day. Seeger's "How I Long for Peace," originally penned over two decades ago and released in 2021, resonates deeply with its call for a more just and peaceful world.

Casey Russell, best known as the keyboardist of tour circuit mainstays, The Magic Beans, has released "Hit the Ground Running," the debut single off of his solo record Patience due out on Color Red on November 8, 2024.

FIDLAR, the irreverent surf-punk trio, has made their highly anticipated return with the announcement of their fourth studio album Surviving the Dream, set for release on September 20, 2024. This marks the band’s first full-length record in over five years. Alongside the album announcement, FIDLAR has released a scorching double-single, “GET OFF MY WAVE” and “FIX ME,” the latter of which features a chaotic new music video starring Sosie Bacon in an unhinged karaoke performance.

Americans for Ben-Gurion University (A4BGU) today announced that the world-renowned Jewish reggae artist, Matisyahu, will perform at the organization’s annual benefit in New York City on September 22nd.

Legendary progressive and psychedelic rock pioneers Gong are set to release a special edition of their critically acclaimed 2023 album Unending Ascending on September 20, 2024, via Kscope. This new release, available as a CD digipak with an 8-page booklet, will feature 6 exclusive live bonus tracks, recorded at the band’s 2024 performance at Edinburgh’s Summerhall during the "Gong + Ozric Tentacles UK Tour."