Asheville’s Holler Choir will deliver its debut record, Songs Before They Write Themselves on January 12. An addendum to its widely-celebrated 2022 EP, Mountain Air, the fast-rising string band is poised to reach the masses with the unveiling of its first full-length collection.

Mountain Fever Records is excited to release the new single from Junior Sisk, featuring Dan Tyminski, “A Man Like Me.” This is the first release from his upcoming album, If There’s a Will There’s a Way, set for release in March. Sisk mixes a clever rhythmic pattern with a story about a man with the blues to create a modern sound, aided by Tim Crouch’s fiddle accents and vocals from Dan Tyminski. This is sure to be a classic among bluegrass musicians and guitar pickers everywhere.

Dive into the mesmerizing world of Michel Montecrossa and his band The New Chosen Few with Episode 23 'MAGIC CIRCLE' of the Virtual Spirit of Woodstock Festival, streaming from the enchanting lands of Mirapuri, Italy. This Infinity Season episode brings to life the vibrant spirit and artistic brilliance of the Spirit of Woodstock Festival Concert 2021 and the soul-stirring melodies from The House Of Time, Courage & Love Climate Change Musical.

Danielle Nicole is pleased to share her new single & video for "Love On My Brain". The track boasts an emotionally charged, dynamic performance, a potent hybrid of vintage R&B and driving blues with booming drums, haunting guitar and an increasing sense of urgency. It's a flirty track that builds, turning into undeniable desire. Listen to "Love On My Brain" HERE, watch the video HERE.

Petaluma Records has announced the upcoming release of Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music - VOL. 1, a compilation of both classic and previously unreleased tracks from Abdallah Oumbadougou, the Saharan-born Tuareg guitarist and originating architect of the “Desert Blues” genre.

Pugnacious Records announces a March 8th release date for Stone Cold Hands, the new album from singer/songwriter/guitarist Sean Riley. Based in New Orleans, Riley is a familiar face in the New Orleans music world, playing frequently throughout the city, from the Bywater to the French Quarter and Uptown, as well as regional shows in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Riley also tours extensively in Europe and Australia.

Fresh off a 2024 GRAMMY nomination and a stunning NPR Tiny Desk performance, Wild Up — the contemporary music ensemble that has been called “a raucous, grungy, irresistibly exuberant … fun-loving, exceptionally virtuosic family” by The New York Times — have announced a packed slate of performances for early 2024, featuring a dozen World and West Coast Premieres and workshops of three large-scale new works.

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Tune into NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, for a star-studded entertainment special hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated artist Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE on Sunday, Dec.

This spring marks the release of "AnceStars," a family-focused album by Grammy-nominated mother-and-son duo Nnenna and Pierce Freelon. "AnceStars" is a distinctive recording that delves into the wonder and mystery of the ancestral spirit world. It comprises 13 original songs, each thoughtfully crafted to appeal to all ages. These songs foster a healthy curiosity about life, the afterlife, transformation, healing, and legacy.

The first time I heard Laura Lauda sing was at Boulder’s Porchfest ‘22. Quite literally, my jaw dropped and I found myself leaning in. But as quickly as she appeared toward the front of the stage, she tucked herself back behind her gigantic Bass and off on the sidelines. I mentioned to a mutual friend immediately after, that she had a voice like a fairy tale and ought to use it more often. Wish fulfilled! With some professional voice coaching under her belt, she’s up there owning the stage.