(May 17, 2024) With the release of her new recording TIME AND AGAIN, internationally renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias proves once more she is a multi-faceted, groundbreaking artist who continues to reach new heights in a brilliant career spanning decades. Straight off of her last two albums which earned GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY Awards plus multiple nominations, TIME Read more
Les Savy Fav on Late Night with Seth Meyers
On Wednesday night, Les Savy Fav took to the Late Night with Seth Meyers stage to perform “World Got Great” off their new album, OUI, LSF. Watch their performance here: For more info and upcoming tour dates for Les Savy Fav visit their artist page here. Read more
Booker T Jones featured in HBO Original Documentary Series titled Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.
Booker T. Jones to be featured in HBO Original docuseries, Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. The HBO Original four-part documentary series STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A., an official selection of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival and winner of the TV Premiere Audience Award, is produced and directed by filmmaker Jamila Wignot. The series debuts MONDAY, MAY 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Read more | Official Trailer
Bette Smith Announces New Album, ‘Goodthing,’ Slated for July 12 Release
Bette Smith announced her new album, “Goodthing,” produced by Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, Sia). “Goodthing” is slated to be out via Kartel Music Group on July 12. Bette states on the album, “‘Goodthing’ is a project that is near to my heart. It’s a personal album. Each song tells its own story and reflects elements Read more | 'Goodthing' Video
Rhiannon Giddens to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 30th
Tomorrow, April 30th, Rhiannon Giddens will appear as the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The show will air on ABC at 11:35pm EST/10:35pm CT. For more info and upcoming tour dates for Rhiannon Giddens visit her artist page here. Read more
Amythyst Kiah Releases Captivating Recording of Lead Belly’s “In The Pines”
Amythyst Kiah released a haunting rendition of Lead Belly’s “In The Pines.” Her version, produced by Butch Walker, can be listened to here: Kiah shared, “Before I fully embraced a career as a songwriter, I rearranged old time songs in college while studying American roots music. My arrangement of ‘In The Pines’ is a callback Read more
NEW SIGNING: LAURA CANTRELL
She is well-known as a recording artist, host of “Dark Horse Radio,” and as a performer curating “States of Country,” her monthly live series exploring regional diversity in country music. This June Cantrell will release “Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions,” an album of original music celebrating her first 20 years in these endeavors. Read more
Rolling Stone Shares Photos from Rhiannon Gidden’s Beacon Theatre Performance
Rhiannon Giddens performed at New York City’s Beacon Theatre and today Rolling Stone shares a collection of beautiful shots by Sacha Lecca from her set. For a glimpse into the performance, see the photo gallery here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-pictures/rhiannon-giddens-beacon-theatre-new-york-concert-1234990168/rhiannon-giddens-at-beacon-theatre-march-16th-2024-16/ For more info and upcoming tour dates for Rhiannon Giddens visit their artist page here. Read more | "Rhiannon Giddens’ Mesmerizing Beacon Theatre Gig"
Man Man Announces New Album, Carrot On Strings, and 2024 Tour Dates
Man Man has a new album on the way; Carrot On Strings will release June 7th worldwide through Sub Pop Records. Watch the long-form video trailer for the first single “Iguana” below: Man Man also announces headlining North American dates supporting Carrot On Strings, starting May 30th and stretching to July 20th. See the full Read more
NPR Promotes Kaia Kater’s Upcoming Album, Strange Medicine
The NPR staff shared their excitement for 50 albums that will be released this Spring; one of those albums being Strange Medicine by Kaïa Kater. They wrote: “One of Americana’s most thoughtful and inventive artists returns after six years with a meditation on those who’ve survived and thrived against marginalization and oppression. Guests include Taj Read more | NPR "Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and 50 more albums coming out this spring"