Another year rolls by, and as the calendar flips to August 31st, we at Grateful Web pause to celebrate a man whose music has traversed the decades with the grace of a river winding its way through a lush, timeless landscape. Van Morrison, the Belfast Cowboy, has been at the forefront of the musical journey, from his early days with Them to his expansive solo career, which has made its mark on generations of listeners.

Rhino invites you to rediscover classic albums reimagined in Dolby Atmos with the next wave of immersive releases. Today, Rhino has unveiled four classic albums making their Atmos debut on Blu-ray, including Chicago’s Chicago IX: Chicago's Greatest Hits, '69-'74, Carly Simon’s No Secrets, Seal’s self-titled debut, and Live Evil by Black Sabbath. Chicago IX and No Secrets will also feature quadraphonic mixes. The No Secrets quad will be available for the first time in over 50 years.

As the fog turned to rain and then back to fog, the ominous tone set by the weather created a fitting mood for a climactic end to the festival. The third day of Outside Lands largely focused on genres born in our own backyard. From living legends with decades of experience revolutionizing their genres to fresh faces who have seemingly appeared out of nowhere to define this year’s summer soundtrack, there was an undeniable spotlight on artists representing their roots in the American Midwest and South.

As fans eagerly rushed into Golden Gate Park for the second day of Outside Lands, anticipation was at its peak. With the fog beginning to fade as the music started, the stage was set to prove that San Francisco’s music community is still alive and well. Even the recent change of headliners in the weeks leading up to the festival couldn’t dampen spirits, as the audience crowded the barricades from the moment the gates opened and packed the venue well into the night.

2024 has officially become the hottest year on record, with every single month surpassing previous temperature highs. That's right—12 consecutive months of unprecedented heat, shattering all previous records. The alarming trend of rising temperatures shows no sign of slowing, and the consequences are being felt across the globe.

RITVALES, the largest outdoor electronic music festival in the country, presents the daily lineup for its 2024 edition, which will be held on November 2 and 3 at El Parque Norte, in Medellín. RITVALES promises two days of incredible music and experiences, featuring the best electronic music talent on the planet.

Singer/songwriter Randy Lee Riviere, pronounced (“Re-VEER”), announces a September 13 release date for his new blues/roots-rock album, Concrete Blues, produced by Grammy-winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy), on Wilderness Records.

Each year, as the Bay Area prepares to say goodbye to summer, Outside Lands consistently softens the blow with one final, spectacular send-off. As the crown jewel of San Francisco’s musical community, the August celebration draws artists and fans from all over the globe for one last hoorah in the city’s historic Golden Gate Park. This year’s festival proved to be an incredible addition to its legacy, showcasing a full range of talents across genres and styles.

Today, on modern jazz pioneer Charlie Parker’s heavenly birthday, Verve Records announces Bird in Kansas City, an album featuring a new set of rare recordings dating from between 1941-1951, to be released globally this October 2024 on vinyl, CD, and digitally and available to pre-order now.

Denver-based folk and Americana songwriter Carolyn Shulman is set to release her highly anticipated second full-length album, Heart on a Wire, on September 20th, 2024. This new collection of ten original songs showcases Shulman's growth as an artist since her 2021 debut, Grenadine & Kerosene. The album delves into character-driven narratives, social issues, and deeply personal themes, offering listeners a richer, more nuanced sound.