Hailing from the melting pot of New Orleans, Shawn Williams makes music that's every bit as diverse and hauntingly soulful as her hometown. Williams approaches Americana with a punk attitude, carving out an atmospheric sound that blends amplified guitars, rawly honest lyrics, and nocturnal arrangements into her own brand of Americana-noire. Wallowin' in the Night, her fourth full-length record, adds a new dimension to that musical mix, unfolding like a soundtrack to the long, lonely hours after midnight.
 

A new band of multi-award-winning not-so-new blues players are set to make their musical mark: The Hogtown Allstars have released their debut album today, Hog Wild, via Stony Plain Records.

Los Angeles area based Yacht Rock band Yächtley Crëw have set sail on their 2022 ‘Anchors Up’ Tour and have ALSO released their very first ORIGINAL song, “Sex On The Beach.”

Los Angeles radio station, 95.5 KLOS, debuted the song this past weekend as the band performed it live on the very same day during their sold out show at the world famous Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles on April 23rd.

Award-winning trio Stillhouse Junkies are celebrating the release of their latest single, “Colorado Bound,” on Dark Shadow Recording. The 2021 IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and two-time Telluride Bluegrass band contest finalists are comprised of Alissa Wolf, Cody Tinnin, and Fred Kosak. Produced by label head Stephen Mougin and written by the band’s Fred Kosak, the single seamlessly blends their eclectic influences, from folk and Americana, to roots.

The Bombadils, comprised of husband and wife Luke Fraser and Sarah Frank, are known for creating music with poetic lyrics, fresh metaphors, scene-setting details, and clever turns of phrase. “Bicycle,” out today, is no exception: on the bright track, The Bombadils sing of adventure, perseverance, and what it is that keeps us going despite life’s challenges.

Today, Jam Cruise announces its highly anticipated artist lineup and complete event details for the 19th edition of the beloved music cruise. This concert vacation at sea brings an eclectic community of first-time performers, Jam Cruise veterans, super-groups and master guests onboard an intimate cruise across the Caribbean. The complete lineup is included below.

For so many songwriters and musicians, especially those who have made their way as independent artists, the pandemic-induced shutdowns of 2020 unexpectedly led to fruitful months where both time and inspiration were readily abundant. 

On May 6th 2022 two-time Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman returns with her bluesy new single ‘Hey Girl’, her first new music in over four years, and the first taste of her upcoming 15th album, CrazyTown, out this autumn on Cooking Vinyl (Pre-order)

Nashville-based folk-pop singer-songwriter Lauren Balthrop announced this morning the August 12 release of her sophomore album, Things Will Be Different via Olivia Records - [album presave]. With the news, she shares the first single, “Piece of Shit” with an accompanying animated lyric video - watch/share via YouTube.

This year marks the 20th Year Celebration of PORTFOLIO, originally released in 2002, and available for the first time for digital downloads and streaming. Produced by RONNIE RENO, PORTFOLIO is a snapshot of the career of RONNIE RENO dating back to his days as a youngster with Bluegrass legends RENO & SMILEY, moving on to another Bluegrass legend duo the OSBORNE BROTHERS, then many years with Country legend MERLE HAGGARD and finally a family gathering with THE RENO BROTHERS.