James McMurtry will release The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy on June 20 via New West Records. The 10-song collection was co-produced by McMurtry & Don Dixon (R.E.M., The Smithereens) and is his first album in four years.

On 16-Apr, the latest episode of Podsongs was released featuring Reverend Peyton’s insightful conversation with the legendary American actor and director LeVar Burton. This moving interview explores Burton’s transformative influence from his iconic roles in *Roots*, *Reading Rainbow*, and *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, as well as his reflections on storytelling and the inspirational impact of figures such as Fred Rogers and Gene Roddenberry.

“No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” sang The Clash in 1977 - but that was a long, long time ago. Today, at least two of those names are even bigger than they were back then, and the punks have thoroughly changed their tune.

Last year brought Punk Me Up, a star-studded punk tribute to the Rolling Stones (and the successor to perhaps an even more audacious offering, a punk tribute to Pink Floyd that utterly brutalized the sentiments behind Johnny Rotten’s most famous T-shirt).

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Sweetwater Music Hall will pulse with the high‑energy fusion of Afro‑Mexican rhythms, cumbia, rock, hip‑hop, and son jarocho when celebrated Los Angeles collective Las Cafeteras takes the stage at 8 p.m. All ages are invited to gather at 19 Corte Madera Avenue for an electrifying evening that reimagines folk traditions for a new era.

Sacred Acre, Alaska’s largest electronic music festival, returns for its fourth year, blending world-class music, immersive storytelling, and a mission-driven call to protect our oceans. Hosted in Ninilchik from September 5–7, this year’s festival promises to be a sanctuary for those seeking both adventure and tranquility amidst Alaska's breathtaking landscapes.

Backline, a nonprofit organization connecting music industry professionals and their family members with mental health and wellness resources, has been named Tour Services Company of the Year at the 36th Annual Pollstar Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on April 16, 2025.

Denver psych‑rock provocateurs Sour Magic invite listeners into a realm of temptation and transcendence with their seductive new single “Chocolate & Shrooms,” available everywhere on April 18. The groove‑laden track arrives as the first taste of the band’s forthcoming concept album The Hive, due June 13, 2025, and showcases Sour Magic’s talent for marrying sexy, dance‑floor rhythms to kaleidoscopic sonic textures.

Independent firebrand Talia Keys has never been one to follow the crowd—and with the release of her new album From The Ashes, she’s lighting a new path for indie musicians everywhere. As the first artist to release music through the Buy Before You Stream initiative, Keys is doubling down on a message she’s championed for years: artists deserve to be paid fairly for their work. 

The Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee, Michigan, is one of those hidden gems that harkens back to a time when a beautifully executed architectural landmark was a source of civic pride. It’s the perfect setting to experience another American gem, the exceptionally talented Sierra Hull. West Shore Community College Director of Performing Arts, Ted Malt, chose this historic venue for the concert, a choice that feels perfectly fitting. 

Friends of Jerry Garcia Amphitheater today announce the 23rd Annual Jerry Day, San Francisco’s civic and cultural celebration of native son and one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, founding member of The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, on Saturday, August 2 at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in San Francisco’s Excelsior District.