On this day, September 6th, 2024, we turn our gaze to the enigmatic Roger Waters, the architect of so many soundscapes that have twisted and turned through the minds of listeners for over half a century. From the moment Pink Floyd first whispered its name into the ether, Roger’s voice—sometimes a roar, sometimes a murmur—has been there, guiding, provoking, questioning.

The days are getting shorter, and the weather is cooling down. This can mean only one thing: both football season and fall tour are about to begin. Goose, the indie-groove jam rock band from Connecticut that has solidified itself as a heavy hitter in the music industry, kicked off its Fall Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, on September 1st, 2024. This Labor Day show had all the feels, including two new song debuts and a rare three-song second set.

Music Factory Records is proud to announce the release of "Praysue," a groundbreaking composition by acclaimed guitarist and composer Ari Joshua. This evocative piece, featuring the legendary talents of Billy Martin on drums, John Medeski on electric organ, and Jason Fraticelli on upright bass, is a transcendent journey through memory, place, and emotion.

In celebration of Tina Turner’s debut album Tina Turns The Country On!'s 50th anniversary, it will be reissued with a brand new half-speed mastered vinyl and CD on 15 November. Alongside this celebratory release, Tina’s subsequent three albums, Acid Queen, Rough and Love Explosion, are also being reissued on vinyl and CD for the first time in over 20 years. All four albums came during and after Tina's exit from the Ike & Tina Turner Revue and helped her find her own voice leading up to her ‘Private Dancer’ breakthrough album.

Celebrated Nashville-based artist Lindsay Lou has announced new tour dates extending through the end of 2024 in support of her acclaimed Kill Rock Stars debut, Queen of Time. The additional dates include headlining performances in the Pacific Northwest this September, with support acts Maya de Vitry and Emma Rose. Lou will also make appearances at high-profile festivals such as CaveFest in Pelham, TN, and San Francisco's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter David Shaw has announced the upcoming release of his second solo album, Take A Look Inside, arriving Friday, October 4 via his own Yokoko Records. Pre-orders are available now. The album – which follows 2021’s eponymous solo debut, David Shaw – is preceded by today’s premiere of the fearlessly optimistic, “Arms of the River,” available everywhere now.

Theo Travis, renowned for his work with Soft Machine, Steven Wilson, Robert Fripp, Gong, Porcupine Tree, and many others, presents his latest project, Aeolus. This one-hour duduk meditation CD/Blu-ray, featuring production and soundscapes by Steven Wilson, will be available on September 6th, 2024. This release is a highly anticipated offering for fans of both artists.

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The Beach Boys, the timeless masters of surf music, returned to the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on August 29th as part of their annual summer concert tour of California. This time, they were joined by actor and guitar virtuoso John Stamos, who added an extra layer of excitement to the evening by sitting in with the band.

Electric Kif, Miami’s genre-defying powerhouse, continues to captivate audiences with their dynamic sound and bold experimentation as they celebrate a decade of pushing musical boundaries. Blending jazz, rock, and electronic drum & bass into their self-described ‘post-nuclear music,’ Electric Kif has garnered critical acclaim for their rhythmic intricacy and fearless creativity.

Five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross returned to his former hometown of Santa Barbara to perform at the Lobero Theatre on August 28th. The singer-songwriter brought with him an international band of talented musicians and backup vocalists for an extended set, made all the more special as it preceded a sold-out performance with the rock band Toto at the massive Hollywood Bowl on September 1st.