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2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Belly’s record KING. They have announced that 4AD is honoring King’s 30th with a limited-edition, remastered vinyl reissue for Record Store Day 2025 on April 12th. Pressed on limited green vinyl, remastered by Kevin Vanbergen, and featuring original sleeve design by Chris Bigg (v23). The reissue will be Read more
Beautiful Woman, Sarah Klang’s upcoming album, comes out this Friday (February 7th) and Associated Press has given a glowing review. “Sarah Klang’s ‘Beautiful Woman’ Is Stunning” – Associated Press “If wistfulness had its own voice, it might sound like her. Klang manages to convey pain even when she is singing about finding happiness, as she Read more | Associated Press Review of "Beautiful Woman"
Black Country, New Road announced their Forever Howlong tour and Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman will join them on the following six dates in May: May 13 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed May 19 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory May 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern May 22 – San Read more
In her interview with 1883 Magazine, Sarah Klang opens up about the inspirations behind her album, her two Swedish Grammy wins, and more. Read the full interview HERE. Beautiful Woman will be released on February 7th, 2025. For more info and upcoming tour dates for Sarah Klang visit her artist page here. Read more
Last night, Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform “Driver 8,” a cut from R.E.M.’s seminal 1985 album Fables Of The Reconstruction. Watch the performance here: The duo were accompanied on stage by Jon Wurster (drums), John Stirratt (bass), and Dag Juhlin (guitar), all three of whom Read more | "Driver 8"
Jax Hollow’s new album Come Up Kid is out now! Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jax Hollow just released her new critically acclaimed album Come Up Kid. In it are 11 originals written by Jax. Recorded at Sienna Studios on Music Row in Nashville the album was mixed and mastered by Jonathan Roye at Peter Frampton’s Studio. One of the album’s Read more
To wrap up 2024, Boston Globe music writers compiled their 50 favorite albums of the year; Kyshona’s Legacy being one of them. Victoria Wasylak writes, “A marvel of respect, research, and roots, Kyshona’s April album, “Legacy,” is where care meets family lore. The Nashville artist cradles five generations — culled straight from The Smithsonian Institute’s Read more
Rosanne Cash is being celebrated at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in an exhibit titled “Time Is a Mirror.” The exhibit features manuscripts from songwriting sessions, outfits she wore on stage, and even instruments from her time on the road. The exhibit will take fans on a journey through Rosanne’s career in Read more | American Songwriter on Rosanne Cash
Alison Brown and Steve Martin joined The Kelly Clarkson Show on November 11 to premier their single “Wall Guitar” featuring Vince Gill. Watch the clip of the two playing banjo from “Wall Guitar” HERE. For more info and upcoming tour dates for Alison Brown visit their artist page here. Read more | Alison Brown & Steve Martin on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Sarah Klang chatted with FAULT about her upcoming album Beautiful Women, her songwriting, and the complexity of womanhood. Read the full interview HERE. For more info and upcoming tour dates for Sarah Klang visit her artist page here. Read more