Casey Russell, best known as the keyboardist for tour circuit mainstays The Magic Beans, has released his debut solo record, Patience, now available via Color Red. Russell takes the lead on keyboards and vocals, supported by a star-studded cast, including Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool) and Kim Dawson on background vocals, Eric “Benny” Bloom (Lettuce) on trumpet, Nick Gerlach on tenor sax, Jeff Franca (Thievery Corporation) on drums, and Taylor Frederick on guitar.

GRAMMY-nominated psychedelic funk band Lettuce will kick off 2025 with The Get Up Tour, an expansive 17-date run at prominent venues throughout the U.S. Joining Lettuce on seven of these performances is legendary hip-hop artist GZA (of Wu-Tang Clan), presenting his iconic 1995 album Liquid Swords in full with The Phunky Nomads Band. On these nights, GZA will play the first set of the evening, followed by Lettuce, marking a full night of music and inevitable collaboration.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s recent nomination as Secretary of Homeland Security by Donald Trump has sparked both anticipation and controversy. Known for her alignment with Trump’s policy views, Noem is now poised to oversee key federal agencies, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Yet, amid discussions of her suitability for the role, another aspect of her record is raising red flags—one that sheds light on her approach to leadership, accountability, and empathy.

OMAD Records is excited to announce the release of Make a Joyful Noise, a festive new compilation of holiday tracks featuring a range of OMAD artists, including Moby Grape co-founder Peter Lewis and Academy Award-winning songwriter John DeNicola, out November 22, 2024. This unique collection captures the season’s heartfelt warmth with an eclectic mix of indie, alternative, folk, and soul sounds.

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The Recording Academy has announced the 2025 GRAMMY® Award nominees, and Sue Foley has earned a coveted nomination for “Best Traditional Blues Album” for her critically acclaimed solo acoustic album, ONE GUITAR WOMAN, released on Stony Plain Records. Setting aside her renowned “Pinky” Telecaster, Foley crafted a unique, intimate tribute with a single nylon-stringed Flamenco guitar, her powerful voice, and an undeniable passion for honoring the influential women who paved the way for her musical journey.

Craft Recordings is proud to unveil the next installment in its acclaimed Small Batch series—a meticulously crafted reissue of the Bill Evans Trio’s final studio LP, Explorations. Arriving December 13, Explorations marks the seventh installment in the series, which has previously spotlighted jazz luminaries such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Thelonious Monk.