The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tenn.-Va., has been honored with the Award for Excellence for its exhibit I've Endured: Women in Old-Time Music by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in their 79th year, are the most prestigious recognition for achievements in preserving and interpreting state and local history in the United States.

At this stage in his multifaceted career, funk keyboardist DeShawn “DVibes” Alexander abides by a few ground rules.

First, he’s all about albums, not advance singles. “I don’t want to show all the cards in my hand,” he says. “I want people to hear the whole thing.” Second, he insists on being in a band, not running a nebulous solo project: “As fun as a game of 21 is, it’s way more fun to play five-on-five. That way, you can pass the ball and build camaraderie.” Third, and perhaps most importantly, he wants to “hydrate your soul.”

Hitting shelves this November, Gratefully Tattooed is an extraordinary new coffee table book that celebrates the enduring bond between the Grateful Dead’s iconic artwork and the fans who have immortalized it in ink. Produced by acclaimed San Francisco tattoo artist Salem Ofa, owner of Eye of the Tiger Tattoo, this stunning 208-page hardcover volume showcases hundreds of tattoos inspired by the legendary band’s imagery, bridging the worlds of music, art, and fandom.

High Moon Records is pleased to announce The Nest, the first-ever anthology from enigmatic 1960’s San Francisco vocalist Jeannie Piersol.

Telling tales from their roots in the Rust Belt and the bayou, The Wholesome Boys bring a fresh yet timeless sound to the forefront with their highly anticipated debut album, Adelphi. Blending echoes of Bruce Springsteen’s heartland grit with the anthemic flair of Brandon Flowers, the album encapsulates a journey both personal and universal, wrapped in propulsive backbeats and soaring guitars.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary Fania Records: one of the most significant Latin labels in the world, musically and culturally, with an influence that continues to reverberate today. To honor the New York label’s enduring contributions—as well as its powerhouse roster of legendary artists—Craft Latino proudly presents a new compilation, Fania Records: The Latin Sound of New York (1964–1978).

New York-based instrumental groove band Planetary People have released their first studio album, Brace for Impact. The record, a dynamic blend of their odyssey-like live compositions and expanded pieces from their acclaimed “Transmissions” project, marks a milestone in the band’s creative journey.

Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas for over two decades, is credited with bringing Afrobeat to a global audience and leading it to become a genre of itself. Today Amayo has announced his solo album debut: Lion Awakes will be released January 17. Inspired by his Kung Fu practice as a Lion Dancer - and honoring his indigenous Nigerian Edo customs and heritage - the 5-track album of fierce afrobeat energy unfurls over a series of movements that tell a story where myth meets reality.

The Sound of Muscle Shoals, Grammy-winner Mike Farris’ first album since 2018’s Silver & Stone, marks a pilgrimage to the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Overseen by award-winning executive producer Rodney Hall (son of the iconic producer and record man Rick Hall), the album is a culmination of Farris’ musical influences and life lessons.

The latest release of Bear’s Sonic Journals, You’re Doin’ Fine by John Hammond, is a classic document of American music, recorded over two nights in June 1973 at the Boarding House in San Francisco. The official release date is November 22.