Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas for over two decades, is credited with bringing Afrobeat to a global audience and leading it to become a genre of itself. Today Amayo has announced his solo album debut: Lion Awakes will be released January 17. Inspired by his Kung Fu practice as a Lion Dancer - and honoring his indigenous Nigerian Edo customs and heritage - the 5-track album of fierce afrobeat energy unfurls over a series of movements that tell a story where myth meets reality.

Legendary composer David Arkenstone returns to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona with his ever-popular and captivating holiday concert tour, A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends. This lively winter celebration features multi-instrumentalist David Arkenstone and his band of virtuoso musicians performing holiday classics reimagined, as well as original fan favorites of the season.

Renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter Orianthi is set to release her electrifying new single, “Some Kind of Feeling,” on Friday, November 15th, via Woodward Avenue Records. The single, which serves as the title track of her upcoming 2025 album, is now available to pre-save across all streaming platforms at https://orcd.co/orianthisomekindoffeeling.

Purity still exists in modern-day music. There’s the purity of real instruments – violin, acoustic guitar, upright bass, percussion, and even cello – coupled with homespun harmonies that seem to float effortlessly into the ether. Then, there’s the purity of songs written from the soul, filling a human void. None of that ever goes out of style.

88.5 KGNU is thrilled to present Railroad Earth at the iconic Boulder Theater on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Join the celebrated New Jersey septet for an unforgettable evening of eloquent songcraft, bluegrass soul, and rock ‘n’ roll spirit.

About Railroad Earth

Grateful Web is thrilled to sit down with LVNDR.SOUND, the critically acclaimed livetronica trio making waves with their sophomore album, In The Dark. Released via Perception Records, this project marks a transformative chapter for the band, pushing the boundaries of their sound with immersive production, emotive storytelling, and a fresh, vocal-centric approach.