Stax Records and Craft Recordings are proud to announce the release of multiple new titles paying homage to the iconic Wattstax Benefit Concert which took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20th, 1972.

It’s been seven strange years since The Veils’ last studio album Total Depravity, and Finn Andrews has a new double LP to show for it. …And Out Of The Void Came Love is the result of this tumultuous period of injury, isolation and new life...

“Time is a tempest tearing you apart

Time has a well-known distrust of the heart.”

Nicholas Jamerson has shared a new single from his forthcoming album release, Peace Mountain, arriving in full on May 19, 2023. The single, “I Love Blue,” performed with Maggie Noelle of Magnolia Boulevard, is available today on all digital streaming platforms. Yesterday, Holler premiered the track, lauding Jamerson “among an esteemed group of today's artists who have shaped, redefined and expanded the notions of Appalachian and Southern music.”

City Winery Boston presents Will Evans & Barefoot Truth live in back-to-back concerts to ring in the New Year on Saturday December 31 at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. Tickets for both shows for this holiday treat are on sale now at citywinery.com/boston.

Sol Chase was born into a tribe of hippies and musicians and learned to play folk songs in the fields and forests of Europe during early years on the road. The family band would venture into towns for regular busking sets, and street performing became Sol’s primary medium of musical expression for many years. After moving to Colorado, Sol fell in love with the bluegrass tradition of jams and festivals that rings through the Rocky Mountains.

Having graced the world of Soul (as either a singer, songwriter, or producer,) Sidney appears on over 150 various CDs and album compilations worldwide, Sidney Barnes is no ordinary name. The 81-year-old prodigy has led an inspirational career, keeping the uniqueness of original Soul music alive with his beautiful and moving tracks.

Gulf Coast Records announces the signing of acclaimed Chicago blues guitar great Joanna Connor, and will release her label debut CD in the Spring of 2023. Connor will be going into the studio in December to record the new album.  She’ll be recording with her “Wrecking Crew 22” band that includes: Joanna Connor - guitar and vocals; Shaun Gotti Calloway – bass; Dan Souvigny – guitar and keys; Curtis Moore Jr. – keys; and Jason J Roc Edwards - drums and vocals.

Fresh off the heels of his debut EP release, Hector Roots Lewis is once again in the international music spotlight.

After more than a decade living in Music City, critically-acclaimed banjo player, songwriter, and community builder Justin Hiltner has independently released his solo, full-length debut, 1992 today. The project can be downloaded or streamed digitally everywhere, or purchased directly at this link.

Independent singer/songwriter JD Clayton will release his debut full length album Long Way From Home on January 27th, 2023. Following the September release of his Side A EP and multiple talked-about appearances at this year’s AmericanaFest in Nashville, the Arkansas native is building a strong foundation that this 10-song offering will continue to solidify. Listen to the moving title track HERE.