Acclaimed California rock band Dawes have shared their epic new single, “Surprise!,” available everywhere now. Co-produced by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith alongside longtime friend Mike Viola, the not-quite-center centerpiece about life not going as expected, written as Taylor was settling into fatherhood, marks the latest single from Dawes’ upcoming ninth studio album, Oh Brother, arriving on Dead Ringers via Secretly Canadian Distribution on Friday, October 11. Pre-orders are available now.

Pianist & Synthesizer legend Don Preston will be touring Europe starting in September (tour dates below). Don Preston leads a life filled with music, innovation, and experimentation in acoustic and electronic music. “Groundbreaking” is a phrase that is clearly overused. With Don it rings true. One of the first performers to drag a pile of oscillators and filters onstage, he brought his classical training to the Avant Garde. In the early 60s Frank Zappa would come to see Don’s “electronic music with films of bacterial life” shows in Los Angeles.

Today, Folk Alliance International (FAI), the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to serving, strengthening, and engaging the global folk music community, unveiled the lineup of Official Showcases for its thirty-seventh annual conference, scheduled for February 19-23, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Featuring over 175 artists from 38 countries, 19 U.S. states, and all 13 Canadian provinces, the 2025 showcase slate is among the largest in the conference’s history.

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, or any other, Suzanne Vega is sharing a new single, "Rats," along with a music video directed by acclaimed animator and filmmaker Martha Colburn. You can stream/share the video HERE and the track HERE.

To coincide with National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, and Citizenship Day, R.E.M. has today released We Are Hope Despite The Times, a digital compilation of songs aimed at encouraging their listeners to stay informed, engaged, and vote during this critical election season. The playlist brings together tracks from the band’s catalog that resonate with themes of activism and social responsibility. Fans can listen on their preferred music platform here.

Regina Spektor confirms that her beloved second album, Songs, will be formally released for the first time, after previously being sold exclusively at her live shows. Songs will be widely available on November 29. Pre-order HERE.

Those chilly winds are blowing us back to Mexico for another unforgettable experience! Dead Ahead Festival returns to the breathtaking Riviera Cancun from January 9-13, 2025, offering five nights of music in paradise. The centerpiece of the event will be three incredible nights of collaboration as Dead Ahead Fest featuring a powerhouse lineup: Sturgill Simpson, Rick Mitarotonda, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, Don Was, and Jay Lane, along with special guests Brittney Spencer, Grace Bowers, and the incomparable Brandi Carlile.

Following the unexpected cancellation of Ween’s highly anticipated tour, including the landmark 30th-anniversary tribute to Chocolate and Cheese at the Mann Center, devoted Ween fans are invited to come together in celebration of the iconic experimental rock band. Learn 2 Ween Live, a rising two-man Ween tribute group, will take the stage at the World Cafe Live on Friday, September 27, 2024, for a night of nostalgia, deep cuts, and all things Ween.

The London Roots Festival is back for its tenth year, showcasing a rich mix of established and rising stars in the world of Roots music. Spanning from Thursday, October 3rd to Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, this year's festival promises twelve live shows across London, bringing together diverse musical genres and legendary performers.

America, the iconic band with a half-century of music history, is set to release a Deluxe Limited Edition Triple Vinyl LP of their legendary Live at the Palladium performance, recorded at the famed London venue on October 19, 2018. This special edition will be available from October 25, 2024, and will transport listeners back to an unforgettable evening of timeless music.