For their latest album, Someone’s Monster, New Orleans-based Americana outfit Loose Cattle moved their creative process completely in-house; focusing their efforts on the craft of songwriting itself.

After nearly two decades of sonic innovation, Soulganic returns with their much-anticipated fifth studio album, Phosphene. Drawing its name from the phenomenon where individuals perceive light without a visual stimulus, Phosphene takes listeners on a profound journey through soundscapes that delve into the unseen, the unheard, and the unknown.

The album will be available for exclusive early access on Bandcamp on October 25, 2024, before launching on all major streaming platforms on November 15, 2024.

World-renowned reggae legend Clinton Fearon will headline the second annual UNDERTONE Benefit by the Sea on Friday, November 15th, 8:00 PM at The Cut in downtown Gloucester, MA. UNDERTONE Benefit By The Sea is a series of music events that convene cultural influencers, organizations, community leaders, and citizens making a positive impact. Fearon will be backed by The Naya Rockers. Mike Francis of Soul Rebel Project is opening the show. Tickets are on sale now at thecutgloucester.com.

Celebrating 30 years since the release of her cosmic debut Galactica Rush, Jhelisa has released a newly reissued vinyl of the cult-classic album that was hailed as “a potent brew of jazz, funk and soul, with style and substance” by i-D Magazine when it first debuted in 1994. The LP houses a reimagined version of the complete record, freshly remastered and cut at half speed at Abbey Road studios by the album’s original mastering producer Miles Showell.

3Below features three extended range instruments played by Michael Manring (Jaco Pastorius alumni, creator of the Hyperbass), Trey Gunn (Warr Guitarist with King Crimson), Alonso Arreola (Mexican bassist, writer and poet).

Their latest release, “Live in Mérida”, was recorded on November 5, 2023 at the Palacio del La Música de Mérida in the Yucatan in Mexico. During this performance, they were joined by special guest Emmanuel Pina on the oud.

“It’s Christmas Time (In Cleveland Heights),” the first single from the upcoming A Philly Special Christmas Party -- featuring performances from Jason and Travis Kelce duetting alongside Boyz II Men -- is now available on all streaming platforms via Vera Y Records.

After select fan and festival screenings this year, the 4K remastered version of Daft Punk & Leiji Matsumoto’s 2003 anime masterpiece Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem will be screened in cinemas globally for one night only on December 12, 2024 in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing.

Create Records is thrilled to announce the addition of Greg Koch to its roster. Devon Allman shares, “We are excited to sign Greg Koch to Create Records! He is loved and respected by rock stars and gear nerds worldwide, and we look forward to taking his recording career to new heights!” Greg adds, “Partnering up with Devon Allman and Create Records has me pumped. Devon’s belief in me as an artist and his broad vision for spreading the word far and wide really inspires me. I can't wait to see where this journey takes us!”

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina (WNC) faces a significant recovery journey. To ensure ongoing support for those impacted, the WNC Long Haul - Recovery and Resilience Fund has been established to deliver sustained assistance to key areas central to the region’s identity: Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Individual Support.

Dive deep into the Denver music scene with season three of Underground at the Showcase, the official youth-produced podcast of the Underground Music Showcase (UMS). New episodes launch on October 29 on all major podcast platforms.

Season 3 Highlights: