Back in 1980, the beloved Louisiana singer-songwriter and guitarist Tony Joe White recorded an album called The Real Thang.

We all wrestle with life. From a minor inconvenience to heartbreaking tragedy, we all feel disconnected at times from the rest of humanity. Music soothes the pain as we are brought together with others who have dealt with similar issues and realize we are all one tribe. Broken Robots has released a new CD with 10 songs that explore the trials and tribulations of modern life, aptly titled The Great American Struggle.

Today, the lauded Americana quintet Fruition has released their new song, “I Dare You,” co-written by Willy Tea Taylor of The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, Rainbow Girls, and Anna Moss of Handmade Moments. Listen to “I Dare You” HERE.

NYC’s psych-jam heavyweights Escaper release their long-awaited studio album Still Time today via Ropeadope Records. Following the fiery singles “Chance” and “Sleepin’,” released this summer, the eight-track journey captures the journey from chaos to clarity, offering an expansive statement from a band revered for transforming stages into ecstatic, communal celebrations.

LISTEN | Escaper – Still Time

Boulder is about to get a whole lot funkier. On Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, the heart of downtown Boulder will pulse with music, movement, and meaning as YJR Events proudly presents the 3rd Annual Melanin Funk Festival. Held on 13th Street beside the iconic Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302), this free, open-air celebration promises an unforgettable evening of cultural expression, community connection, and pure joy.

On July 25th, Colorado was once again treated to an incredible night of music at the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, serving as the backdrop for living folk-rock legends Melissa Etheridge and The Indigo Girls.

Larry Keel and Jon Stickley—two master guitarists with distinct, complementary personalities—join together to independently release their eponymous debut EP today, September 5.

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and genre-blending musician Matisyahu has released his new single “Son Come Up” and announced his eighth full-length studio album, Ancient Child, will be released on Friday, October 3rd via SoundOn.

Last Thursday, in front of a sold-out, in-person crowd—and a host of viewers streaming online—Buc-ee’s Presents Robert Earl Keen & Friends: Applause For The Cause raised 3 million dollars for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country in the wake of the region’s devastating July 4 floods.

Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma combined forces — mighty forces indeed! — for an appearance at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre on Saturday night. This extraordinary collaboration is part of the duo’s current “Sarabande Africaine” tour. The performance delivered on its promise to explore and illuminate the times and places where classical and African music intersected.