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Grammy-nominated bluegrass, folk, Americana artist Valerie Smith has announced the January 1 release of her long-awaited, career-defining project that has been 12 years in the making. Maggie’s Journal (Bell Buckle Records) is more than an album—it is a monumental act of remembrance and artistic devotion. This profound 30-track musical narrative breathes life into the raw, emotional story of …

Rachel Chinouriri today shares her new track “Little House,” one final addition to her EP of the same name, released earlier this year. The track is available everywhere HERE. The intimate, raw feel of “Little House” captures the vulnerability and openness found in the spirit of the whole EP: a …

An Ahead-of-its-Time Fusion of Guitar, Rap, and DIY Ambition, the Collection is Reborn for Streaming Audiences Restlessly inventive artist goodie has announced that he is revisiting the roots of his creative identity with the release of goodie: The Early Years pt I, a newly re-mixed and remastered collection drawn from the first two albums he …

Virtuoso US guitarist and Vulfpeck member to release new solo album featuring guests including Benny Sings, Cody Fry, Taylor Hanson, Theo Katzman and more. Cory Wong has announced his new studio album Lost In The Wonder, an electrifying new collection released on Tuesday February 3rd 2026 which spotlights the GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, …

Honoring the Roots of Jazz While Pioneering New Collaborations Founded in 2025 by esteemed jazz advocate Gail W. Boyd and her visionary son Arif Gursel, ESJR Records is proud to announce its arrival as a groundbreaking force in the jazz world. The label is dedicated to honoring jazz’s rich history …

Dive into Al Cron’s jazz journey—stream his bold new album featuring vibrant renditions and dynamic collaborations today. ‘It is inspiring to hear one of my favorite jazz trombone players going DEEP into improvised music, and deeper still into the horn. Congratulations Al, to you and to this extra-musical band for …

The Platinum-Selling Gypsy Jazzsters will Perform the Record in its Entirety During “In the Afterlife” Tour Dates  When Hotfirst hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta blues, and Southern storytelling, Hot rocketed the Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground …

Chaye Alexander, a native of Brooklyn, is a dynamic entrepreneur, radio host, and advocate for jazz and soul music. Growing up in New York City, she was surrounded by the rhythms of classic R&B, jazz, and soul, sparking a deep-rooted passion for music. As a teenager, she started DJing alongside …

WAITIKI 7, a modern exotica band, presents their album Exotica Reborn: In Studio and Live at House Without A Key. The album blends studio sessions recorded in Honolulu with live performances from Waikiki’s House Without A Key, celebrating the timeless appeal of exotica music. The group’s members include flutist and …

The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth, Manfredi’s Second Book, will be Unveiled September 9 Lindsay Manfredi, bassist for the rock band Cold and author of the empowering book, Unfuckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery, is set to release her most vulnerable and empowering work yet — The Girl Who …

The Poignant Vignette Weaves Themes of Family, Community, and Remembrance, Honoring Both Those Who Have Stood Beside the Band and Those No Longer Here Hard rock heavyweights KILLCODE have unleashed the official video for “One Trick Pony,” a fierce new anthem for anyone who’s ever been counted out, underestimated, or overlooked. Available …

In its dynamic fall 2025 season,New England Conservatory (NEC) celebrates the legacy of visionary composer and educator Gunther Schuller. In 1967, Schuller began a decade as president of NEC, establishing the first fully accredited Jazz Studies Department at an American conservatory and launching the Third Stream Department. “Nothing like that …