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Grace Bowers Will Release Debut Single 'Tell Me Why U Do That' on April 22 Photo Grace Bowers Will Release Debut Single 'Tell Me Why U Do That' on April 22
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers is set to release her debut single, “Tell Me Why U Do That,” with her band The Hodge Podge on April 22....

BLONDSHELL Releases New Single 'Docket (Feat. Bully)' Photo BLONDSHELL Releases New Single 'Docket (Feat. Bully)'
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024

Discover BLONDSHELL's latest single, 'Docket (Feat. Bully)'. This exciting new release follows their self-titled debut album, available now via Partisan Records. The vocal pairing between Blondshell and Bully and the tongue-in-cheek lyrics about risk-taking on tour make for a tasty, spirited collabo...

Chestnut Grove to Perform 'Ta-Ta For Now' Tour In Novemver Photo Chestnut Grove to Perform 'Ta-Ta For Now' Tour In Novemver
by Michael Major - October 30, 2023

Pennsylvania rockers, Chestnut Grove have announced their “Ta Ta… for Now,” string of tour dates including a headlining show at Ardmore Music Hall on November 24th alongside the release of their upcoming newest LP in early 2024, Can’t Stand the Music, before they go on a planned hiatus. ...

Allison Russell Releases New Spotify Singles Photo Allison Russell Releases New Spotify Singles
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023

Allison Russell has released her Spotify Singles, an incredible new rendition of “Stay Right Here” from her new album, The Returner, along with a beautiful cover of Hozier's “Take Me To Church” featuring the Resistance Revival Chorus, both recorded at the Power Station in NYC this summer....

Leyla McCalla Covers Kendrick Lamar's 'Crown' Photo Leyla McCalla Covers Kendrick Lamar's 'Crown'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023

Artist and activist Leyla McCalla has released the second in a series of singles which collectively serve as a meditation on the struggle for freedom in our society. McCalla says she felt compulsively compelled to record this new track–a solo cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Crown”-- due to the power of i...

Allison Russell Shares New Single 'Demons' Photo Allison Russell Shares New Single 'Demons'
by Michael Major - September 05, 2023

It features Russell’s “Rainbow Coalition” ensemble: Elenna Canlas, Elizabeth Pupo-Walker, Ganessa James, Joy Clark, Kerenza Peacock, Larissa Maestro, Mandy Fer (Sway Wild), Megan Coleman, Meg McCormick , SistaStrings (Chauntee & Monique Ross) , Wendy & Lisa (Wendy Melvoin & Lisa Coleman aka The Revo...

Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You' Photo Bobby Rush Releases New Album 'All My Love For You'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

On Friday, the two-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 16-time Blues Music Awards winner Bobby Rush released his new album All My Love For You via Deep Rush Records / Thirty Tigers. Also on Friday, Rush spoke with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly on All Things Considered where he discussed growing u...

Old Crow Medicine Show Release New Single 'One Drop' Featuring Mavis Staples Photo Old Crow Medicine Show Release New Single 'One Drop' Featuring Mavis Staples
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

“One Drop” follows the release of “Belle Meade Cockfight” (feat. Sierra Ferrell) and the album’s debut single “Miles Away,” a sweetly reflective song co-written by Secor and bluegrass virtuoso Molly Tuttle, with guest vocals from Old Crow Medicine Show co-founder Willie Watson. Plus, check out upcom...

Two-time GRAMMY Winners Old Crow Medicine Show Join Forces with Sierra Ferrell for Two-time GRAMMY Winners Old Crow Medicine Show Join Forces with Sierra Ferrell for "Belle Meade Cockfight"
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023

Old Crow Medicine Show shares their new single “Belle Meade Cockfight” featuring singer/songwriter Sierra Ferrell. Accompanied by a campy old-school-hoedown music video directed and produced by band member Morgan Jahning, “Belle Meade Cockfight” is the latest track from the band’s new album Jubilee....

Old Crow Medicine Show Announces New Album 'Jubilee' Photo Old Crow Medicine Show Announces New Album 'Jubilee'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023

Arriving as the two-time GRAMMY award-winning band gears up to celebrate their 25th anniversary, Jubilee finds the group once again co-producing with Matt Ross-Spang (Drive-By Truckers, St. Paul & the Broken Bones) and recording at their own Hartland Studios. The album features appearances from Mavi...

Low Cut Connie Releases 'SLEAZE ME ON' From New Album 'ART DEALERS' Photo Low Cut Connie Releases 'SLEAZE ME ON' From New Album 'ART DEALERS'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

he South Philadelphia-based rock ‘n’ roll artist Low Cut Connie released “SLEAZE ME ON,” the second song to be released from his forthcoming album ART DEALERS via Contender Records. “SLEAZE ME ON” finds Adam Weiner writing with a gender-fluid voice as he belts the refrain “Treat me like a modern gir...

Allison Russell Announces New Album 'The Returner' & Shares Title Track Photo Allison Russell Announces New Album 'The Returner' & Shares Title Track
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

The Returner was written and co-produced by Allison along with dim star (her partner JT Nero and Drew Lindsay) and was recorded in December 2022 at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA. It features Russell’s “Rainbow Coalition” band with special guest appearances from the legendary Wendy & Li...

Old Crow Medicine Show Announces 'Live At Third Man' LP Photo Old Crow Medicine Show Announces 'Live At Third Man' LP
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023

Entering their 25th year, the GRAMMY Award-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show merges profound introspection with the rapturous string band revival sound that has made them one of the most influential and respected groups. Their critically acclaimed seventh studio album Paint This Town released last...

Low Cut Connie Announce New Album 'ART DEALERS' with Single 'ARE YOU GONNA RUN?' Photo Low Cut Connie Announce New Album 'ART DEALERS' with Single 'ARE YOU GONNA RUN?'
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023

The record depicts a grimy modern urban landscape, a soulful but damaged place that Weiner and his band (including guitarist Will Donnelly, in his 9th year with Low Cut Connie) has gravitated towards throughout the band's history. Weiner grew up amidst the lawns and strip malls of suburban New Jerse...

Valerie June Releases Cover of Gillian Welch's 'Look At Miss Ohio' Photo Valerie June Releases Cover of Gillian Welch's 'Look At Miss Ohio'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2022

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June has shared a stunning cover of Gillian Welch and David Rawling’s masterful character study, “Look At Miss Ohio.” Watch the visualizer here!...

The Dip Confirm Fall Headline Tour Photo The Dip Confirm Fall Headline Tour
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022

The Dip will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ The Belasco, Charlottesville’s Jefferson Theater, Louisville’s Headliners Music Hall, among many others. The band will also join Lake Street Dive and The California Honeydrops for select dates this...

The Suffers Announce New Album 'It Starts With Love' Photo The Suffers Announce New Album 'It Starts With Love'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2022

The Houston-based band shared the official video for their album opener “Don’t Bother Me,” an electrifying declaration of independence and empowerment. Crafted in collaboration with Swedish writer/producer and longtime friend Johan Karlberg, the new single sets the stage for an album that refuses to...

The Suffers Release New Song 'How Do We Heal' Featuring Son Little and Bryce The Thir Photo The Suffers Release New Song 'How Do We Heal' Featuring Son Little and Bryce The Third
by Michael Major - February 16, 2022

The Suffers released “How Do We Heal” featuring Son Little and Bryce The Third, their first release for Missing Piece Records. The band is Kam Franklin (vocals), Juliet Terrill (bass), Kevin Bernier (guitar), Michael Razo (trombone), Jon Durbin (trumpet), Nick Zamora (drums) and Jose 'Chapy' Luna (p...

Dawes Announce 'Nothing Is Wrong (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)' Photo Dawes Announce 'Nothing Is Wrong (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 13, 2021

The deluxe edition comes with four bonus B-sides from the original recording session - “Strangers Getting Stranger,” “All My Failures,” “Rest Easy,” and “Don’t Send Me Away.”...

New NPR Documentary From WXPN/Philadelphia Explores Haiti's Influence On New Orleans Photo New NPR Documentary From WXPN/Philadelphia Explores Haiti's Influence On New Orleans Music
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2021

A new year-long project that explores and celebrates the influences of Haiti on New Orleans' famed music, culture and community is being launched today by Philadelphia public music radio station WXPN....

Dave Hause Releases Patty Griffin & Paddy Costello Covers EPs Photo Dave Hause Releases Patty Griffin & Paddy Costello Covers EPs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 26, 2020

Philly-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause is excited to announce the release of his two brand new EPs, Patty and Paddy....

Gregory Alan Isakov Confirms Fall Tour Photo Gregory Alan Isakov Confirms Fall Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019

Gregory Alan Isakov will continue his extensive touring this fall with over twenty new shows spanning the U.S. The performances kick off October 31 at New Haven's College Street Music Hall and run through December 15 at Cheyenne's Cheyenne Civic Center. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, August 16 at 1...

Guster Covers Labi Siffre's CRYING, LAUGHING, LOVING, LYING Photo Guster Covers Labi Siffre's CRYING, LAUGHING, LOVING, LYING
by Tori Hartshorn - July 18, 2019

In 1972, London-born musician, poet and openly gay singer-songwriterLabi Siffre released “Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying,” a tender love ballad that deals squarely with homophobia and racism.  While never having an international hit or labeled a “superstar”, the multi-talented Siffre built a cult f...

Gregory Alan Isakov's SOUTHERN STAR Music Video Premieres at Paste Photo Gregory Alan Isakov's SOUTHERN STAR Music Video Premieres at Paste
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019

Gregory Alan Isakov's music video for “Southern Star” is premiering today at Paste. The live video was filmed and directed by Bryan Dos Reis while Isakov and his band were recently passing through Boston....

Ruston Kelly's MOCKINGBIRD Nominated For Song of the Year At 2019 Americana Awards Photo Ruston Kelly's MOCKINGBIRD Nominated For Song of the Year At 2019 Americana Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - May 15, 2019

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Ruston Kelly's song “Mockingbird” is nominated for Song of the Year at the 2019 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The annual awards ceremony will take place on September 11 at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium....












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