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.

Craft Recordings is proud to announce the wide vinyl debut of The Best of Ronnie Milsap from six-time GRAMMY®-winning artist, Ronnie Milsap. The 12-track collection features such favorites as “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It for the World,” “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me,” and “Smoky Mountain Rain”—and spotlights Milsap’s accomplishments as a crossover star in the ’70s and ’80s with singles that not only topped Billboard’s Country Chart but also found success on the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts, among others.

Legendary progressive and psychedelic rock pioneers Gong are set to release a special edition of their critically acclaimed 2023 album Unending Ascending on September 20, 2024, via Kscope. This new release, available as a CD digipak with an 8-page booklet, will feature 6 exclusive live bonus tracks, recorded at the band’s 2024 performance at Edinburgh’s Summerhall during the "Gong + Ozric Tentacles UK Tour."

In the midst of a breakout year touring across four continents, Australian singer and musician Angie McMahon (she/her) today releases Light Sides - a five-song companion EP to her critically acclaimed album Light, Dark, Light Again. Stream Light Sides HERE.

Last night, country music duo The Reeves Brothers debuted their new song, “She Don’t Want a Cowboy,” during a special performance with Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan at the Grand Ole Opry. The night proved to be a special one for the real-life musical brothers, and the sentiment wasn’t lost on them. The song, which features Morgan, will be released on Friday, September 27 and is available to pre-save now here: https://linktr.ee/reevesbrospresave

“Shout Over Silence” by Zoongde`e is the latest single released through the Culture to Wellness project, a collaboration between Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS) in Toronto and the Canadian NGO Make Music Matter (MMM). This initiative aims to deepen holistic healing models for Indigenous communities.

Reggae powerhouse Naya Rockers have teamed up with legendary reggae icon Sister Nancy to release ‘Teach The Youths,’ an empowering new single that stresses the importance of educating the next generation. Rooted in Rastafari principles, the track is a timely reminder of the need to guide young minds, encouraging them to live righteously and steer clear of negativity.

Listen to Teach The Youths – here

Award-winning singer-songwriter Billy Coulter returns with his signature blend of Americana roots and melodic British power pop in his latest EP, 5INGLES. Known for his dynamic performances and fearless storytelling, Coulter's music delivers a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new. The EP features a collection of his latest digital single releases, showcasing his best work to date.

Cherry Red Records is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Bill Nelson's Quit Dreaming & Get On the Beam Deluxe Box Set, available on December 6, 2024. This limited-edition collection celebrates one of Nelson's most groundbreaking works with a lavish 3CD + 1 Blu-ray box set, featuring a wealth of previously unreleased material and a new 5.1 surround sound mix.

Spend "An Intimate Evening with Victor Wainwright & Friends," featuring acclaimed American Roots artist/producer Victor Wainwright, known as 'The Piana From Savannah,' at The Original Pittsburgh Winery (The Cellar), 2809 Penn Ave., on Friday, September 20. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $45.