As summer fades and autumn begins to settle in, music lovers from all over the world will set their sights on Austin, Texas, for the annual Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival. Set to take place over two weekends, October 4-6 and October 11-13, this year’s festival promises to be one of the most memorable yet, featuring an eclectic mix of genres, iconic headliners, and emerging artists.

From the backroads of Northern Michigan, Silver Creek Revival (SCR) emerges as a dynamic force in the Americana/Indie Folk scene. Founded on the principle that songs come first, SCR crafts music that is simple, profound, and accessible. Their unique sound is characterized by the use of banjo, saxophone, lush harmonies, and an intuitive rhythm section, telling stories through both their songs and their performances.

Following the overwhelming positive reaction to the video for “Shine On”, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks today premiere the second video from their forthcoming album TRUE for the song “True Messenger”.  “True Messenger” along with “Shine On” and album track “Thank God” have been part of the live set since the first date of the current summer tour. Additionally, one of the album’s epic tracks, “Counties And Countries” is played nightly during the intermission of the show over the venue’s PA system.

Music Votes, the groundbreaking coalition of the music industry’s leading nonprofits in the voting and activism spaces, is proud to announce their first wave of partners participating in Music Votes’ 3-steps to solve voting for all that music touches: registration, ensuring the correct voter I.D. where applicable and turning out.

Determined to end on the highest note possible, organizers are pulling out all the stops for the last two weekends. New Exhibits, Flash Mob Performances, and bands from as far away as Seattle and Florida are scheduled to perform.

For the final two weekends bands from Seattle, Tuscan, Los Angeles and Florida will make the journey to join in on the fun. Back by popular demand two California bands Token Rhyme and Shakedown String Band are returning for another go around. Complete daytime and late night music schedules are listed below.

Plan your strategy for the 23rd annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival! The event's free mobile app has dropped, along with the full schedule, and single day passes are on sale now! The three-day event is slated for Sept.

Connecticut's own lespecial is pushing the boundaries of what a three-piece band can achieve, both live and in the studio. Renowned for their genre-defying sound, the multi-instrumentalists are set to release their latest album, “Odd Times,” showcasing their signature blend of “heavy future groove.” This unique mix combines headbanging metal riffs, surgical rhythmic precision, bone-shaking 808s, sub synths, and ethereal vocal stylings, creating a dance floor experience that welcomes moshing, dancing, and hip swaying alike.

From the furthest depths of the galaxy, Chicago-based funk phenomenon Hot Like Mars has been sending shockwaves across the music scene lately. Possessing a refined blend of soul, funk, and high-octane dance music, Hot Like Mars puts on a masterclass of musical patience, excellence, and enthusiasm, carefully curating their sounds into an explosive array of musical prowess.

E-LEV-EN, LEV-IT-ATE! Number 11 for the win and still feelin’ great while we marinate on Levitate (aaand exhale yes it was that good) two weeks after it all began. This July 5-7, 2024, Levitate Music and Arts Festival (LMAF) leveled up on the quintessential New England 4th celebratory vibes with a swell of serious talent!

Roots rockers Yarn return with Born, Blessed, Grateful, & Alive, out today via 333 Entertainment/Symphonic Distribution, and a slew of new tour dates. Blending alt-country and Americana with thoughtful, sometimes wry lyrics, frontman/songwriter Blake Christiana grapples with aging, loss and change. American Blues Scene writes, "The words and music on 'Born, Blessed, Grateful & Alive' reflect the arc of human experience.