In 2012, on the dawn of a new era commemorated by the end of the Mayan calendar, a tradition was born in the jungles of Tulum. Tribes of party people from all corners of the earth set out to gather in a new way - bringing with them their own unique perspectives, all seeking an opportunity to reflect on the year past and renew a shared energy born from the collision of ancient and modern, creative and hedonistic. The result was Day Zero, a party for the ages bred from the mind and team of Damian Lazarus.

On Monday, August 19, Alligator Records artist Chris Cain will premiere the new video for his song, Blues For My Dad. The song is from Cain's celebrated new release, Good Intentions Gone Bad. The new album finds Cain operating at the absolute peak of his powers, with producer/studio whiz/multi-instrumentalist/video producer (and guitarist for Rick Estrin & The Nightcats), Christoffer "Kid" Andersen pushing him to new heights every step of the way.
 

Fruition, the dynamic five-piece American Roots band from Portland, Oregon, is gearing up for an exciting chapter. With their new album How to Make Mistakes on the horizon, an extensive American tour, and a special appearance at the Musical Sojourn in Buenos Aires—all kicking off in August—the band is poised for a busy and exhilarating stretch ahead. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mimi Naja, the band's co-founder, singer, and songwriter, to discuss the new record and the upcoming tour.

A party ten years in the making, Decadence Arizona: Age of Indulgence celebrates a 'Decade of Decadence,' the iconic New Year's Eve music festival celebration, with the release of its phase 01 lineup.  As one of the country's most notable New Year's Eve festival celebrations and Arizona's largest New Year's events, Decadence Arizona's indulgent lineup- and a hint of the decadent dance lineup still to come include electro house godfather and dance music royalty collaborator Deadmau5; Aussie house music producer Dom Dolla; du

The Infinity Music Hall in Hartford, CT hosted Spafford for a high-flying night of jams on Saturday. This weekend marked the start of Fall Tour and the return of guitarist and lead member Brian Moss to the stage, and what a return it was with some incredible improvisational performances by the band.