Today Björk and Rosalía have joined forces to release a powerful new single “Oral.” Produced by the artists alongside Sega Bodega, “Oral” marks the first collaboration between Björk and Rosalía. It aims to shed light on the alarming cruelty, and severe environmental and ecological consequences of open-pen ocean salmon farming in Björk’s native country, Iceland.

Listen to “Oral” here.

“It’s kind of about getting a little older, moving from hard drugs and hookups to bedroom sex and pharmaceuticals,” says folksinger Willi Carlisle of his latest single “When The Pills Wear Off.” “It’s an amalgam of queer stories that I’ve heard, lived, and seen.” Devastating and gorgeous, Carlisle’s fingerpicked ballad serves as the penultimate tune from his upcoming album Critterland—out January 26th via Signature Sounds—and a flawless example of the songcraft that’s garnered fans like Tyler Childers and BJ Barham.

The Brooklyn Conservatory Community Orchestra will present a world premiere of Vicente Gomez’s Concierto Flamenco on November 18, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Brooklyn Museum. World-class artist and prize-winning classical guitarist Virginia Luque will perform the concierto accompanied by the orchestra.  

Percy Howard, a NorCal based singer-songwriter and product of the New York no-wave avant-garde, has performed and or toured with members of Living Colour, King Crimson, Swans, Guns N’ Roses (Buckethead), Oxbow, Henry Cow, This Heat, and Brand X. Percy has also shared European festival stages with Brazilian music legend Caetano Veloso and ambient pioneer Stephan Micus.

Open Studio, renowned for its pioneering role in online jazz education, unveils the second single, "Gratitude in Motion," from the much-anticipated album ‘Peter Martin & Generation S,’ set for release on December 1st. This release is more than just a new track in the jazz catalog; it represents an inventive fusion of music creation and educational engagement. Captured live at Open Studio's headquarters in St.

Asheville’s Holler Choir has announced it 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. Ahead of the forthcoming release, the group has shared its bluegrass-tinged take on Nirvana’s hit song, “Heart Shaped Box,” out today on all digital streaming platforms.

Indie singer/songwriter/poet Amelia White is back with Love I Swore, out February 23rd on 31 Tigers. Love I Swore finds the East Nashville road warrior navigating loneliness, relationships, hard work and the challenges of life as a touring musician.

The innovative ensemble Chess Club has officially dropped their highly anticipated debut EP, "They Wanted A Demo," in collaboration with some of the music industry's most talented artists. The project promises an electrifying blend of skill and humor, recorded live at the acclaimed Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC.

Denver-based band Dragondeer is headed to the Ivy Ballroom (TOMORROW) Friday, November 17th! You can expect a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll. Dragondeer can be heard across radio waves, and through the trees at festivals like Electric Forrest, Firefly, and Telluride Blues. Dragondeer recently performed for a sold out Red Rocks audience supporting Steve Miller Band, so don't miss the chance to experience them at the Surf Hotel!

“I think most of us have happy memories of Christmas and other holidays. Hearing holiday songs that are ingrained in your memory can engage your mind in a way that creates a roadblock for thoughts that cause us pain and stress. Holiday songs and music in general can provide a respite from the turmoil in the world. I believe that music, more than anything, can help us find a common denominator amid all the polarization that poisons our minds and souls. So with that in mind, I want to wish everyone happy holidays!”

–MICKEY THOMAS, 2023