From the ancient Greeks to medieval court jesters to modern late night talk show hosts, taking comedic jabs at those in power can be as persuasive as a sword. Retired legendary rodeo clown and now musical satirist Sloppy Scales has assembled a world-class band of musicians to create his debut album This Machine Mocks Fascists: The Sloppy Scales Songbook that's released today. It's a hilarious Latin countrypolitan blues-rock bulldogging of America’s far-right politics. It’s refreshingly incendiary in its raw condemnation of injustice.

The Philly Specials – Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata – delivered holiday cheer to Philadelphia students and teachers in an unforgettable way with Operation Snowball, a citywide gift-giving initiative that brought joy to over 1.1 million students and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia.

One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on March 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM, with Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson at the helm. Now in its 38th year, the benefit concert promises an evening of extraordinary performances, camaraderie, and one-night-only collaborations.

Pat Fulgoni has earned a reputation as a powerhouse vocalist who channels the very essence of the blues. From electrifying performances at SXSW in Austin, Texas—lauded by Billboard Magazine—to a storied career that has seen him cross multiple genres and global stages, Fulgoni now brings his soulful artistry home with the eponymous debut of the Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience.

Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day weekend as Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk In The Park proudly present Lucky Punks!, a one-day craft beer and music festival featuring an iconic punk lineup and exceptional craft beer tasting. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California.

Today, “guitarist extraordinaire” (Nashville Scene) Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears announces a special album release show at The Blue Room in Nashville on Thursday February 6 and a Grimey’s in-store performance on Friday February 7 in support of upcoming LP Head In The Sand, out the same day via Ears Over America/Missing Piece Records.

Omnivore Recordings has announced a reissue of Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg’s No Resemblance Whatsoever, to be released on January 24. Mastered by multiple Grammy-winner Michael Graves and with lacquers cut by Jeff Powell at Take Out Vinyl/ Sam Phillips Recording Service, No Resemblance Whatsoever returns for its 30th anniversary on CD and, for the first time, on vinyl.

On January 10, 2024, lifelong bluegrass singer and bandleader Audie Blaylock passed away unexpectedly at his home in Auburn, Indiana, at just 61 years old. Blaylock’s final role was as lead singer and guitarist with his own band, Redline. On the first anniversary of Blaylock’s passing, a very special song will be released to fans and radio.

The Philly Specials—Jason, Lane, and Jordan—are excited to announce their global partners, including retailers and toy companies, who have donated 200,000 age-appropriate toys, apparel, cosmetics, and more to help achieve Operation Snowball. Operation Snowball is their ambitious goal of delivering a gift to every student in the School District of Philadelphia this December, in collaboration with The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia.

British songwriter Julian Gardner, alongside co-writers J.O.Y. and Paddy Hunt, has won the coveted Overall Grand Prize at the 29th Annual USA Songwriting Competition. Hailing from Wales, UK, Julian is the first British artist to achieve this remarkable honor, marking a historic moment for the competition. Previous winners have hailed from the USA, Canada, and Australia.