Sweetwater Music Hall, the storied Mill Valley nonprofit that has welcomed the Grateful Dead family since Jerry himself first took the stage decades earlier, rolls into mid-summer with a calendar tailor-made for Deadheads. While the venue continues to present every shade of live music, July and August lean heavily into psychedelic roots, improvisation, and the communal spirit that defines the Dead’s enduring legacy.

Following five-years of quiet evolution, Icelandic indie-folk icons Of Monsters and Men break their creative silence with “Television Love.” Written and recorded in their studio in Iceland, “Television Love” is an ongoing conversation that keeps picking up where it left off; layered with time, emotion, and the kind of honesty that only comes with reflection. 

Listen to “Television Love” HERE

New York City saxophonist and composer Alison Shearer releases a coming-of-age musical testament with her sophomore studio album, In The Garden (Pinch Records), set for release on Friday, October 10, 2025. The rising star jazz saxophonist dwells In The Garden of sound and self to discover what's been waiting to be unearthed.

Rural Canadian Techno supergroup CVCHE has released their new single “Never Whatever,” a bewildering symphony in a world where never meets whatever. PRESS HERE to listen to “Never Whatever,” which marks the fifth track from CVCHE’s forthcoming debut album Get Fluffy, out later this year as part of an ongoing quest to make releasing music as fun as creating it.

The Mishawaka Amphitheatre is proud to announce that internationally acclaimed ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro will be gracing its iconic mountain stage on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, for an unforgettable night of music under the stars.

This past weekend, genre-bending rock band Spafford delivered a high-energy, two-night stand at Electric Haze, captivating fans with deep improvisation, playful transitions, and a major surprise on the second night.

On night two, the band opened the show with the live debut of a brand-new song titled “Dissociation Assist” — a moody, exploratory track that leaned into the band’s more experimental side while still anchored by their signature groove.

GRAMMY-nominated future funk band Lettuce has teamed up with Colorado-based natural winery Aquila Cellars to launch Lettuce Crush Vol. 1, a new line of wines debuting with two distinct blends, Red Crush and Orange Crush.

BeachLife Festival, Southern California’s premier live music, art, and coastal lifestyle event, is set to return to Redondo Beach’s scenic waterfront May 1-3, 2026. Now in its seventh year, the weekend celebration will once again bring an eclectic mix of legendary artists, emerging talent, and immersive cultural experiences to the heart of the South Bay.

BMG is proud to announce the upcoming release of Boom Boom, a revelatory album from blues legend John Lee Hooker, arriving July 25, 2025, with pre-orders beginning today.

Merge Records is proud to unveil Baby Man, the quietly stunning new album from acclaimed indie outfit Fruit Bats, set for release on September 12, 2025. Written and performed entirely by singer-songwriter Eric D.