“We all fell under the spell of a guttural melancholy love song,” says Australia-raised, Nashville-based songwriter and guitarist, Jedd Hughes.

Today, S.G. Goodman announces her third studio album, Planting by the Signs, due out June 20 via her very own Slough Water Records / Thirty Tigers. Her first album in three years, it is a reminder of the Kentucky born and raised singer-songwriter’s razor-sharp lyricism, singular voice and seamless blend of indie rock and subtle rural influences. Pre-order Planting by the Signs here. 

ECM’s audiophile vinyl-reissue series Luminessence continues with Chick Corea's Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 and Bennie Maupin's The Jewel in the Lotus.

Dark Shadow Recording is proud to announce the release of “Ride On By,” the new single from Becky Buller’s forthcoming album of cover songs that have shaped her celebrated career. This dynamic rendition, penned by songwriter and wildlife biologist Dick Kimmel, is a longtime staple of Buller’s live shows and now makes its official debut on record.

Prepare yourself, Denver—two unforgettable nights of soulful grooves, vibrant jams, and legendary JGB tunes are coming your way! Melvin Seals & JGB, carrying the spirit and sound of the beloved Jerry Garcia Band, are hitting Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom with special guests, the critically-acclaimed California rockers, The Mother Hips, on Thursday, April 24th, and Friday, April 25th.

The Lil Smokies’ high-energy acoustic music has evolved into its own distinctive sound. Since their last album, Tornillo (2020), the band returns with two new members, bassist Jean Luc Davis and banjo player, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, adding to the core trio of dobro player Andy Dunnigan, lead guitarist the Reverend Matthew Rieger, and fiddler Jake Simpson. To showcase the new sound and augmented quintet lineup, the band has released a brand new album Break of the Tide, available now via Americana Vibes.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile release their acclaimed collaborative studio album, Who Believes In Angels?, out now via Interscope Records. Listen here. The highly anticipated album comes the week after Elton and Brandi debuted several tracks live during a magical evening of music and conversation at The London Palladium. The show, which received widespread 5-star reviews from critics, will air on CBS on Sunday, April 6 and ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player on Saturday, April 19.

In a mostly male genre still known as much for its reticence about contemporary subjects as for its powerful harmonies and virtuosic picking, bluegrass music’s Sister Sadie have stood out ever since the all-female group’s founding more than a dozen years ago.

ALO, once and sometimes still known as Animal Liberation Orchestra, released their latest album Frames (Brushfire Records) today, April 4. The 10-song collection is either the sixth or the ninth album by the NorCal quartet, depending on whether one counts three late-90s records that can’t be found anywhere on the internet.

The Marin Irish Festival returns to Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds on May 3-4, 2025, bringing a lively celebration of Irish music, dance, and heritage. Hosted by Red Barn Productions, producers of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire, the festival (formerly Ceili On the Lake) promises a weekend of traditional entertainment, hands-on cultural experiences, and family-friendly fun.