Dark Shadow Recording is thrilled to announce the release of Laura Orshaw’s new single, “Red Bandana”, a bluegrass reimagining of Merle Haggard’s classic hit. The single features a remarkable collaboration with the acclaimed Canadian bluegrass band, The Slocan Ramblers, marking a milestone moment in both their careers.

Wryn (they/them) is an avant/folk singer-songwriter based in Lompoc, a small city north of Santa Barbara, CA. During a period of deep transformation that began four years ago, Wryn embarked on a journey that brought outward changes to their moniker, sound, and gender identity. This reinvention, both in sound and spirit, became the ethos of their new album, aptly titled Shapes, set for release in 2025 on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records.

Veteran Los Angeles bassist and composer Derek Frank, widely recognized for his work with Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, and Air Supply, will bring his instrumental band back to the NAMM Show on January 24th in Anaheim, CA; The Alibi on March 2nd in Telluride, CO; The Baked Potato on March 27th in Studio City, CA; and the Liberty Bar in Mammoth, CA, on March 28th and 29th. These performances are in support of his highly-praised third album, Origin Story. 

97.3 KBCO proudly announces a night of electrifying music featuring The Motet, joined by Cool Cool Cool, live at the Ogden Theatre (935 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218) on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 24, at 10:00 AM MT, with prices starting at $32.50 plus applicable service charges. Ages 16+ are welcome to this unforgettable evening of funk, soul, and groove.

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Ely announced his new album, Love and Freedom, set for release on February 7 via Rack ‘Em Records / Thirty Tigers. With nearly 25 albums under his belt, the prolific Texas native returns with a timely collection of songs written by Ely and some of his musical heroes, including Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Woody Guthrie. Along with the announcement, Ely released a new single, “Shake ‘Em Up,” which he describes as “an ode to dice games in the Wild West.”

Craig Finn has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new album, Always Been, arriving via Tamarac Recordings/Thirty Tigers on Friday, April 4. Pre-orders and pre-saves are available now.