Today, Philly-based psychedelic rock duo Echo Kid proudly announces the release of their latest project, “Leaving (You’re Immortal In My Mind).” Following the rollout of three captivating singles throughout the spring, the album’s release will culminate in a highly anticipated show at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 29th.

The New York Society for Ethical Culture and Music on The Inside (MOTI) are proud to present our annual Juneteenth celebration, a benefit concert that unites formerly incarcerated musicians with top jazz artists for a powerful tribute to emancipation through music. This event underscores the ongoing fight for criminal and social justice in the United States.

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A live recording of a concert can preserve one powerful moment indelibly in time. Coming June 14, 2024, Smithsonian Folkways will release The Complete Friends of Old-Time Music Concert by Bessie Jones, John Davis & The Georgia Sea Island Singers with Mississippi Fred McDowell and Ed Young, presenting a riveting, historic look at the intersection of Black folk traditions and civil rights activism.

EarthTone Records proudly announces the release of The New Quintet's debut single, "Mississippi John," a joyful and energetic composition that pays homage to the legendary guitar picker Mississippi John Hurt. This single is a precursor to their forthcoming full-length album, Some Ya Do. Some Ya Don’t., which will be released on December 6th.

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Today, Rainy Eyes shares “A Little Dream,” the third song released in advance of her forthcoming album, Lonesome Highway, due July 12 on Royal Potato Family. The 11-track collection was produced by Dirk Powell and features appearances by Sam Grisman, Ric Robertson and Eric Adcock among an exceptional cast of guest musicians.

A coalition of the music industry's preeminent nonprofits have joined forces to increase voting participation while seamlessly integrating advocacy into the busy lives and careers of artists and music business professionals.

The new coalition, MUSIC VOTES, has designed a low-lift, high-impact nonpartisan program that's customizable and easily deployed at scale by artists, music companies, venues and record stores with the goal of turning out all who music touches to vote in November’s U.S. elections.

Blackwater Railroad Company has experienced many iterations since its inception more than a decade ago. The group first began as a community band in Seward, Alaska, a deep-water harbor, port city, and gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. As members have come and gone, they've evolved from an Alaskana string band to a full-on American roots-rock outfit.

The much-anticipated Lewes Concert Series is set to make its grand return starting Wednesday, June 12, promising more music and breathtaking sunsets! This 10-week concert series features a mix of nationally touring artists and some of the best tribute bands in the country. Excitement is already building for the return of fan-favorites, The Amish Outlaws.

Kicking off the series is the Rolling Stones Tribute Band – The Classic Stones, followed by a special Thursday night performance by Baltimore, Maryland native Cris Jacobs, and local sensation Sweet Leda.

Rob Leines, a Texas–based triple–threat in songwriting, southern storytelling, and modern–day guitar prowess, is set to unveil his third studio album, Headcase, on June 14. The 10–track collection follows the enduring success of Leines’ 2021 breakout release, Blood Sweat and Beers, holding stories that occupy the intersection of blue–collared rock n’ roll and outlaw country.

Inspired by the renegade spirit of Pirate Radio with over 20 years on the airwaves, “Little Steven” Van Zandt is hoisting the Jolly Roger and joining forces with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, for Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise, a full-throttle, four-day Rock ‘N’ Roll adventure sailing May 9-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem, that is sure to be “The Coolest Cruise in the World.”