Today, the legendary jazz group The Bad Plus releases their new album Complex Emotions via Mack Avenue Records. The album is the boundary-defying quartet’s second LP with its current lineup of founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) along with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (saxophone and clarinet) and its first with Mack Avenue Records.

Congratulations to Sierra Ferrell on earning her first-ever GRAMMY nominations today. Named "one of country and roots music's most fascinating and fastest-rising artists" (Rolling Stone), Ferrell earned a total of four nominations for the following categories: Best Americana Album (Trail of Flowers), Best American Roots Performance (“Lighthouse”), Best Americana Performance (“American Dreaming”), and Best American Roots Song (“American Dreaming”). 

Albert Hammond, celebrated performer and songwriter known for hits like "It Never Rains in Southern California" and "One Moment in Time," today releases his first holiday collection, Christmas, on earMUSIC and debuts the video for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

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Today, The Greyboy Allstars unveil "Boxes," the third and final single from their highly anticipated album Grab Bag: 2007-2023, set for release on November 22. This nine-track collection, curated from the band’s archives, spans 16 years of rare and unreleased material, including an instrumental soul-jazz take on Michael Jackson’s "The Way You Make Me Feel." With Grab Bag, The Greyboy Allstars continue their legacy as pioneers of West Coast boogaloo, blending jazz, funk, and soul in their unique style.

From the free-spirited playing of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Lights On A Satellite lands squarely in the groove of swing. This recording is a tribute to the life’s work of Marshall Allen, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 25, 2024. Recorded in Studio A at New York’s Power Station on June 16, 2024, the album honors this exceptional musician as a multi-instrumentalist, arranger, bandleader, teacher, and keeper of Sun Ra’s legacy.

Today, acclaimed band Lake Street Dive celebrates a career milestone with their first-ever GRAMMY nomination for Good Together, recognized in the “Traditional Pop Vocal Album” category at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Known for their genre-blending sound that spans pop, soul, rock, and jazz, Lake Street Dive has captivated audiences for nearly two decades, and Good Together has garnered critical acclaim as their most refined and resonant work to date.

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry’s new album, Flatland Forever, is out today, celebrating their past ten years together and looking ahead to the next phase of their career. Stream or purchase HERE.

Join WBCM Radio Bristol as we commemorate ten incredible years on the air with a special live performance of the Farm and Fun Time show, coming to the Paramount Bristol on Thursday, January 30, 2025. This milestone event will showcase the legendary Dan Tyminski Band, supported by rising star Zach Russell, along with host Kris Truelsen and the Farm and Fun Time House Band. Get ready for an evening of electrifying music, storytelling, and community spirit that captures the heart and heritage of Appalachia.

Today, 13x GRAMMY® Award-nominated jazz fusion icons Spyro Gyra share Jubilee, a 50th anniversary collection of songs that showcase the band’s ever-expanding palette in roughly its first decade of recording (1977-87). The release is available now on 2CD and 2LP gold and purple via Amherst Records/Reservoir Recordings. Both editions include never-before-seen photos from the band’s early days and more recent world tours plus exclusive liner notes from veteran music journalist Jonathan Widran.

Portland’s beloved indie duo, Wonderly — comprising Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk — unveils the video for “Plaid Pantry,” a humorously dark single from their forthcoming album, Wolves, set to released on November 1. The 11-track album, recorded at Brunberg’s farm studio outside of Portland, delves into the dual nature of human experiences, from lighthearted mischief to soul-searching depth.