Those who have followed Ruthie Foster’s eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. And when Grammy Award-winning producer John Chelew suggested she record an album in New Orleans — with support handpicked from the Crescent City’s overflowing pool of talent — it was an opportunity for Ruthie to infuse fresh spices into her already rich sonic gumbo.

Contrary to the rumored explanations that abound like urban myths about one Los Angeles collective's peculiar name, there is no 'Edward Sharpe.' Frontman Alex Ebert insists that the moniker is not an alter ego, that he's not playing a character.

First Aid Kit's sophomore album The Lion's Roar is available exclusively via iTunes now, a week ahead of release in brick and mortar stores.

Reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum earned DOUBLE PLATINUM certification by the RIAA for their No. one single “Just A Kiss,” selling more than two million downloads of the song while simultaneously earning GOLD certification for “We Owned The Night” after tallying over 500,000 digital downloads."We're planning a big party to celebrate both of these songs going No.

Over 70 bands, most of which are en route to SXSW, will fill Savannah’s small clubs and venues with the best up and coming indie acts for this year's Savannah Stopover Music Festival. Bands have been hand-curated across multiple genres to represent an ideal microcosm of emerging excellence.

Produced by Songwriter Hall of Fame member John Oates and the Wheeler Opera House, the third annual 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival will take place March 21-25 in Aspen, CO.  The 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival is the nation's most intimate musical weekend where legendary writers perform side by side with the next great generation of songwriting talent. The 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival returns to the mountain town with 13 perform