Today, on October 21st, 2024, we at Grateful Web raise our voices and hearts to honor the birthday of the one and only Dizzy Gillespie. A man whose music wasn't just heard but felt, Dizzy was a whirlwind of creativity that swept through the jazz world and left it forever changed.

Imagine, if you will, a world without the soulful slide guitar of Elvin Bishop—it's not a world I'd fancy. Today, October 21st, 2024, we at Grateful Web raise a glass to celebrate the birthday of this blues maestro who's been coloring our world with his music for decades.

Today, electronic music innovator LP Giobbi releases her sophomore album, Dotr, via Ninja Tune / Counter Records. This kinetic and thoughtful body of work aims to capture a sense of home while constantly in motion, creating a 54-minute musical journey that radiates the comfort and warmth many seek.

Rhino excitedly presents a brand new collection of high-quality quadrophonic releases, extending its QUADIO series of premier reissues beloved by audiophiles everywhere.

Friko, man. Fucking brilliant.

Friko’s 2024 album Where We've Been, Where We Go From Here is one of the most interesting, emotional, and exciting albums of 2024. It’s everything rock is supposed to be. Anthemic, loud guitars? Check. John Lennon-ish angst and introspection? Check. Earwormy, Paul McCartney-ish melodies? Check. Youthful passion, poetry, and poignancy? Check.

After a string of singles that range from the jittery opening grooves of “Barnyard Funk” to a tranquil instrumental take on Reno & Smiley’s “I’m Using My Bible for a Road Map”; the straight-ahead grass of “Slice and Dice”; the moody yet propulsive “Curious Times,” and the contemplative new focus track, “Hutchins Creek,” mandolinist Mark Stoffel fills in the gaps with the release of a new solo collection for Mountain Home Music Company,

Unlike the legendary story of blues icon Robert Johnson and his iconic "Cross Road Blues," widely acclaimed blues guitarist Terry Robb and the highly lauded blues pianist David Vest have individually crossed clubs, cities, and countries performing their rich and illustrious discographies to blues fans from north to south, east to west. Now the two musicians have joined forces for CrissCross, the debut album from the duo featuring the almost criminally short but terribly sweet instrumental single "Long Gone Home."

Canadian blues, soul, and rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Marcus Trummer is pleased to announce his new single “Holding Out For You” released Friday 18th October. The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE.

Watch the official “Holding Out For You” music video on YouTube HERE.

Imagine a world where the heartland meets the highway, where every chord strummed tells a story of freedom and resilience. That's the world Tom Petty crafted for us—a world we all got to live in, even if just for the length of a song.

Tom was the kind of bloke who made you feel like you were riding shotgun in his beat-up car, windows down, wind in your hair, chasing the American dream down endless roads. His music wasn't just sound; it was an invitation to be part of something bigger, something real.