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2ŁØT steps into a new chapter with the release of “Favorite Star,” the first glimpse into their second album, RE/SOLVE, arriving July 31st. After a year that expanded their reach into the global electronic scene, the genre-defying collective returns with something more intimate and inward-facing. Rather than spelling out answers, RE/SOLVE lives in that in-between space. It’s an album about transition – about what surfaces when the version of yourself that carried you this far no longer fits.
The result is a body of work that feels more stripped back, more reflective, and quietly confident in its evolution. The album will feature appearances from three Grammy Award-winning artists, including Jon Batiste, underscoring the growing creative orbit around 2ŁØT. “Favorite Star” is about being loved for the light of who you used to be while privately knowing that version has already faded.
Built on atmospheric textures and Rudy Love Jr.’s contemplative vocal delivery, the track captures the quiet tension between who the world remembers and who you’re becoming. It’s reflective without being defeated – honest about change without trying to overstate it. The release follows a landmark year for 2ŁØT. In 2025, 2ŁØT crossed into the global electronic arena in a meaningful way.
Two collaborations with Steve Aoki – including a Dim Mak release – introduced their sound to festival audiences worldwide, while multiple singles have reached the dance charts, signaling sustained momentum beyond the live stage. 2ŁØT also debuted live on KTLA and brought their immersive live experience to stages like the Treefort Music Fest, building momentum as a band equally at home in concert halls and club spaces.
Baron von FrankenPaul
With a sound that bridges jazz, rock, soul, and improvisation, Baron von FrankenPaul channels the raw emotion of classic American music through a cinematic, groove-driven lens. Their songs pulse with grit and grace — music for listeners who crave musicianship with heart, storytelling with edge, and the thrill of a live band in full flight. Baron Raymonde (saxophone), Frank Osgood (guitar), and Paul ILL (bass/production) are the kindred spirits behind this powerhouse trio.
Together, they conjure a potent sonic brew that fuses Jazz, Rock, and Funk into something both fearless and deeply musical. Their self-titled debut album showcases a collective passion for songwriting, adventurous harmony, and instrumental firepower — featuring a “Who’s Who” of world-class drummers and percussionists, including James Gadson, Steve Ferrone, Matt Abts, Wally Ingram, and Jeremy Colson. Adding yet another dimension to the mix are the pedal-steel explorations of Andrea Whitt and Greg McMullen, while vocalist Olivia Morreale lends her soulful, mellifluous power to the standout track “Tall Shoes Mary.”
The album’s repertoire stretches from bold reinterpretations of Coltrane, Miles Davis, Alice in Chains, and The Doors to richly melodic, harmonically daring originals. What you get with Baron von FrankenPaul is universal music for lovers of jam bands, rock, and jazz alike. When they swing, they swing. When they rock, they rock. And when they roll — hold on tight. Recording began at The Loft Studio in Bronxville, NY, engineered by Al Hemberger and featuring Greg McMullen (pedal steel), Victoria Berdy (percussion), and Ricardo Belletta (drums).
The trio later continued sessions in Los Angeles, officially adopting the name Baron von FrankenPaul — a playful merging of identities that mirrors their sound: part structure, part freedom, all soul.
Bumpin Uglies
BUMPIN UGLIES’ latest album, Crawling Up the Wall, marks a significant chapter in the band’s evolution. Following the celebrated release of their previous album, Lyrics Over Everything, this latest record showcases the band’s enduring commitment to authenticity, bold storytelling, and their steadfast dedication to evolving their craft.
To celebrate their new album, Bumpin Uglies are also launching a National Tour! (Dates Below) Consisting of 14 tracks, Crawling Up the Wall vividly explores personal battles, emotional vulnerabilities, and the intricacies of everyday life. Frontman and songwriter Brandon Hardesty dives deep, tackling themes of addiction, mental health, and love with an unfiltered lyrical honesty that resonates profoundly. The album opens with “Sweet Tooth,” a candid look at addiction’s lingering grip, juxtaposing upbeat melodies against stark reflections. Meanwhile, songs like “Back in Bed” provide an intimate, tender snapshot of comfort found within personal connections, highlighting the band’s versatility and emotional depth.
Video for “Crawling Up The Wall” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAhDNzQOTtM
With the songs “Burn it Down” and the dynamic road-trip tribute “I-95,” Bumpin Uglies channels their renowned live energy into studio recordings, capturing the spirit and gritty charm fans have grown to expect. Crawling Up The Wall also showcases notable collaborations, most prominently on “Orange Crush,” featuring Logan Rex of Artikal Sound System. The song blends buoyant pop melodies with reggae undertones, perfectly capturing the tension and allure of a fleeting, passionate romance. Further pushing their musical boundaries, “Thirst Trap” introduces hip-hop influences paired with an engaging R&B chorus, showcasing the band’s creative willingness to experiment beyond conventional genre norms. Tracks such as “The Crown” and “Vultures” stand out for their incisive commentary on societal expectations, industry pressures, and personal authenticity, further amplifying the band’s stance on remaining true to their values and artistic identity. Throughout the record, Hardesty’s lyricism remains both relatable and profoundly reflective. Songs like “Crawling Up the Wall” and “Darkness” delve deeply into mental health struggles, candidly confronting anxiety, depression, and the isolation that often accompanies them.
Yet, there’s a prevailing sense of hope and resilience woven throughout the album—particularly evident in songs such as “Growing Pains” and “Falling,” which grapple openly with fatherhood, legacy, and the balance of personal fulfillment against familial responsibility. Continuing their signature independent approach, Crawling Up the Wall preserves the gritty, authentic style that has become synonymous with Bumpin Uglies. Distributed independently, the album’s production emphasizes emotional clarity and lyrical poignancy over polished perfection, further strengthening their deep connection with fans.
Curtis Salgado
“By turns subtle nuance and acute phrasing to potent wailing and blues shouting, Salgado’s vocals cover quite a broad path.” – Glide Magazine
Recorded live at The Triple Door on April 5, 2025, Legacy Rewind: Live in ’25 captures B.B. King Entertainer of the Year CURTIS SALGADO at full throttle—his commanding vocals fronting a powerhouse 15-piece band in a careerspanning performance that delivers energy, soul, and authenticity from the first note to the last. This is the live Curtis Salgado experience—captured, elevated, and ready for rotation. Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist, and songwriter Curtis Salgado is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every performance.
Salgado has built a career defined by powerhouse live shows, deeply expressive songwriting, and a voice that carries the full weight of American roots music. Blending blues, soul, funk, R&B, gospel, and rock ’n’ roll, Salgado’s sound is as expansive as his story. Raised in Eugene, Oregon, he first made his mark with The Nighthawks and later as a member of The Robert Cray Band, before launching a solo career that has spanned decades and earned critical acclaim across multiple labels. Praised by DownBeat for his songwriting gift, hailed as “an icon” by NPR, and celebrated by Billboard for his “exceptional range and muscular, soulful vocals,” Salgado remains one of the most powerful voices in American music.
Surviving lung cancer twice, a liver transplant and quadruple bypass, he sings today with even greater depth and authority—delivering performances that are equal parts masterclass and revival. MUSICIANS Curtis Salgado – lead vocals, harmonica (track 5), Keashaun Jones, Margaret Linn, Lindsey Reynolds – backing vocals, Alan Hager, Ben Rice – lead & rhythm guitars, Kenny Meriedeth – guitar (track 4), John Linn – bass (tracks 1-6), John Wolcott – bass (tracks 7-13), Gary Harris – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, Timothy Bryson – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, Dave Mills – trumpet, Lars Campbell – trombone, Brady Goss – piano, Brian Harris – B3, Ron Tuttle – drums and percussion (tracks 1-6), Patrick Seals – drums and percussion (tracks 7-13).
Curtis Salgado
“By turns subtle nuance and acute phrasing to potent wailing and blues shouting, Salgado’s vocals cover quite a broad path.” – Glide Magazine “Wiggle Out Of This” is the new single from CURTIS SALGADO’s amazing forthcoming album, Legacy Rewind: Live In ’25. Salgado states: “Recorded live in April of last year, ‘Wiggle Out of This’ is originally from my Shanachie Records debut in 1999. It was written for me by my good friend, Peter Boe, a brilliant piano player and a hell of a songwriter. I hadn’t performed it in years, but playing and recording it live with my peers, who are high-level musicians, was a thrill. Hope you like it!”
Official Video For “Wiggle Out Of This”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLSlTLmsaAQ
Legacy Rewind: Live In ’25 is a tour de force performance by Curtis Salgado and a 15 piece band, recorded live and filmed at The Triple Door in Seattle, WA on April 5, 2025. On this historic retrospective, Salgado breathes new energy and life into a high impact set list of R&B, Funk, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll music from various points in his career, featuring new arrangements using four-part horns and three backing singers. Curtis Salgado toured as a member of the Robert Cray band and also Roomful of Blues before returning to his native Oregon to form his own band and release his debut album in 1991.
Salgado signed with Shanachie Records in 1999, releasing four critically acclaimed albums. He then signed with Alligator Records, releasing his label debut in 2012. His music has dashes of blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, funk, rock ’n’ roll and soul at any given moment. Salgado understands the power of clever turns of phrase and how that burrows into the hearts of his audience. He has performed at major festivals, venues and clubs and is revered worldwide.
MUSICIANS Curtis Salgado – vocal &, harmonica, Keashaun Jones, Margaret Linn, Lindsey Reynolds – backing vocals, Alan Hager, Ben Rice – guitar, John Linn – bass, Gary Harris – saxophone, Timothy Bryson – saxophone, Dave Mills – trumpet, Lars Campbell – trombone, Brady Goss – piano, Brian Harris – B3, Ron Tuttle – drums and percussion.
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Darryl Scotti and Big Yard [Album]
“Raw, soulful, and cinematic—Darryl Scotti makes music that cuts deep and speaks truth.” —Indie Pulse Magazine
DARRYL SCOTTI is a guitarist and songwriter whose musical journey began with a transistor radio and a dream. Poets & Heroes is the latest stop in a storied career that’s included playing and collaborating with such legends as Nancy Sinatra, Sheila E, and Ray Charles. On Poets & Heroes Scotti is joined by Big Yard, a gang of veteran musicians including three members of Pablo Cruise: pianist Cory Lerios, drummer Sergio Gonzales, and bassist Larry Antonio, who also serves as co-songwriter.
Official Lyric Video for “Coming Home” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijyNGaQN6Ws
Scotti is in an empathetic and introspective space on Poets & Heroes, which marries seasoned songwriting with social commentary and emotional soul-searching. “Proof” is a gritty, high-energy Country/Rock song that lays bare the struggle between heartbreak, addiction, and redemption. With raw storytelling and soulful delivery, the song captures the weight of regret while reaching for hope on the other side. On the title track “Poets & Heroes,” Scotti tributes the great American songwriters, channeling the spirit of our poetic heroes—the legends who told stories, painted pictures with words, and gave us meaning through melody and rhyme.
Alongside the original cuts, Poets & Heroes also features a cinematic re-imagining of the Sting classic “Every Breath You Take,” which has already attracted a multi-generational fanbase and international playlist support. With decades of history and fresh creativity fueling what’s next, Darryl Scotti remains driven by one truth: “God’s not done with me yet.”
Darryl Scotti: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Grant Geissman: Electric Guitars, Joey Gutos: Electric Guitar, Aaron Howard: Acoustic Guitar, Alex Chacon: Electric Guitar, Larry Antonino: Electric Bass, Fretless Bass Solo, Keyboards, Orchestral arrangement, Background vocals, Sergio Gonzalez: Drums and Percussion, Corey Lerios: Piano. https://darrylscotti.com/
David Haerle
DAVID HAERLE draws inspiration from formative experiences that have stayed with him like halfremembered dreams. His new single “Tucumcari Tonite!” looks back on long summer drives through the American Southwest and is rooted in the enduring magic of places like Tucumcari, New Mexico. “Every summer my brother and I went to stay with our grandparents in middle Tennessee, sometimes passing through Tucumcari. My recollections from these trips conjured up images of souvenir shops, giant cactus, indigenous cultures, the epic Meteor Crater & Petrified Forest, dinosaur museums, and of course the exquisite feeling of freedom from school that came with summer vacation.”
Official Video for “Tucumcari Tonite!” https://youtu.be/0rKCzCldA10
“‘Tucumcari Tonite!’ is a nostalgic trip into a 1970s childhood, both real and imagined,” states video director Sabrina Doyle. “I see it through a distorted, Lynchian lens that pulls its Americana into a sharp focus — like a fistful of desert sand thrown in your eyes. Referencing cult TV shows like ‘Land of the Lost’ and leaning into the mystique of the American Southwest, I invite viewers to step into a parallel Tucumcari where the landscape constantly rewrites itself.”
Haerle’s music blends rock, folk, and Americana with heartfelt storytelling, warm guitar tones and a nostalgic yet modern vibe that feels both personal and expansive. His previous album releases—El Camino Sierra, Death Valley and Garden of Edendale—have all been well reviewed by notable publications like Billboard, American Songwriter, Goldmine, Under The Radar, Glide Magazine, Rock & Roll Globe, Americana Highways, Elmore Magazine and others. David grew up surrounded by music and the music business.
His father, Martin Haerle co-founded the independent label CMH Records, setting up shop in the garage and side room of the family home in Los Angeles. Also, David’s maternal grandparents co-owned the first full time country music radio station in Nashville, WENO, with their partner Cal Young. When his father passed away suddenly, David took over the family business at just 24 years-old. He has served as president of CMH Records, now CMH Label Group, ever since.
Drew Cagle
DREW CAGLE & The REPUTATION is a high energy, no apologies, national touring rock band from Central Illinois. The band got its name “The Reputation” after Cagle decided to lean into the considerable ridicule he received in the beginning while attempting to perform his original music in a market primarily dominated by cover bands. Driven by his passion for authentic original expression, Cagle set his sights on the surrounding major cities in the Midwest and across the US determined to show the world that greatest rock songs haven’t already been written. Drew Cagle & The Reputation’s first full length album, Bad Attitude, features the single “Wine Talkin’,” a hard hitting southern rock ballad about the trials of lost love and overcoming the scars left in the aftermath.
“Wine Talkin’” is the crescendo of an eight-song collection of boisterous rock’ n roll that combines passionate modern songwriting with the bold sound and swagger of rock superstars from the ‘80s. In an album ironically named after a band Cagle’s father performed with in the early ‘90s, Bad Attitude manages to encapsulate the classic “chip on your shoulder” aggression and natural danger that rock n roll has been missing in recent years.
While the album tells a story of heartbreak and rebellion, the final track “Wine Talkin’” feels less like an epilogue for the band, but more like a hint of what’s to come from The Baddest Band On The Planet.
MUSICIANS Drew Cagle – Vocals, Shannon Forrest (Toto) – Drums, Sol Philcox-Littlefield (Luke Combs) – Guitar, Sam Hunter (Willie Nelson) – Guitar, Tony Palacios (Guardian) – Guitar, B. James Lowry (Kenny Chesney) – Guitar & Bass, Craig Young (Elton John) – Bass, Matt Coles – Percussion & Background Vocals.
Here Come The Mummies
“Here Come The Mummies are one bad-ass band, a hybrid of Idris Muhammad, George Clinton, Ohio Players, and Earth, Wind & Fire.” -Blurt Magazine The legendary, linen-wrapped lords of funk, HERE COME THE MUMMIES, continue their unstoppable groove-march with the release of Road Trip and a National Tour! Leading the charge on Road Trip is Focus Track “DTF,” a prime cut of the band’s signature “terrifying funk from beyond the grave.” Built on deep-pocket rhythms and tongue-in-cheek charm, “DTF” invites listeners into the Mummies’ mischievous world.
As the band explains: “Anagrams can stand for lots of things. Like BDE, or FBI. In this case, we are slingin’ some Down Town Funk your way. DTF.” Road Trip captures the joy, chaos, and camaraderie of life in motion—those long drives, loud laughs, and spontaneous detours that turn simple travel into unforgettable memories. According to one Mummy, “There’s only good vibes on a road trip. We distilled this feeling into a funky-ass groove so you can get that feeling from your futon, office chair or VW bus.” Official Video for “Rubber Meets The Road” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4RJaIQ1mK8
Throughout the record, Here Come The Mummies deliver a full-on funk joyride, from the celebratory title track “Road Trip” to the punchy escape anthem “Rubber Meets the Road,” the sly mischief of “Backdoor” and the unapologetic downtown strut of “DTF.” The result is a tightly packed collection of grooves designed to move bodies, shake rooms, and keep the good vibes rolling wherever you land. Here Come the Mummies have built a reputation as one of North America’s most electrifying live acts. Their high-impact performances have made them a major draw across clubs, theaters, and festivals in multiple U.S. markets with capacities reaching more than 2,000 tickets, and they continue to captivate audiences from SummerFest to Jam Cruise. They’ve shared stages with legends like P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC & The Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick, while igniting festivals such as Summer Fest, Summer Camp, Bluesfest Byron Bay, Musikfest, and Suwannee Hulaween.
From rocking the Super Bowl Village to becoming favorites on The Bob & Tom Show and appearing on That’s My Jam with Jimmy Fallon, the band continues to prove that not even 5,000 years underground can stop a truly unstoppable groove. The Mummies’ origins remain a mystery—some swear they were cursed after deflowering a Pharaoh’s daughter, others insist they’re reincarnated Grammy-winning studio musicians. Whatever the truth, their airtight songwriting, outrageous stage presence, and relentless commitment to funk have made them a force beyond explanation. One thing is certain: their live show will bend your brain and melt your face.
MUSICIANS Mummy Cass (guitar, vocals), Eddie Mummy (drums, vocals), K.W. TuT (bass, vocals), Spaz (keys, vocals), F-Bang (bass), Midnight Mummy (saxes, keys, percussion, talk box, vocals), Dr. Yo (saxes, vocal, tambo), Highlander (tenor sax), and HPOD—the High Priest of Death (trumpet).
Jessi and Joseph
“This right here is the future of Rock n Roll.” —Wyatt Jackson, Dancing With the Scars
Boston-based alt.rock duo JESSI & JOSEPH craft intimate, ambitious soundscapes with rocking harmonies that conjure up something like Electric Light Orchestra meets The Presidents of the United States of America. Jessi & Joseph have racked up 31,000 Youtube views in only a few weeks, including their 20-minute live debut at MiniFest (December 2025). Their latest single, “Says Alison,” is already one of their most popular songs among fans. A haunting ballad marking their first live ensemble, “Says Allison” includes a last-minute contribution from fellow Berklee alumni Trace Zacur. A misdelivered DoorDash delivery lead to a legendary performance on saxophone.
How a DoorDash Delivery Turned Into Adding a Saxophone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pycpi46cyQ Jessi & Joseph began with a look across a bar: Joseph caught Jessi watching the act before hers. By the end of the night, Joseph was singing harmonies with her in the crowd, and managed to talk his way onto her next album. Together, Jessi & Joseph create music via self-managed publishing and production companies—Taylor Constellations and MirrorStar—owned & operated by lead singer Jessi TH. (She’s a busy girl!) Jessi TH has been building toward a career in music since the age of 16: artist, musician, producer, engineer, publisher. She honed her craft in the San Francisco Bay Area underground and collaborated with industry veteran Marc Pattison before his passing in 2020. Jessi TH then earned her place at Berklee College of Music, completing dual degrees in music production & engineering and business. Joseph AC started as a filmmaker—earning a regional student Emmy Award before he was 20. His father, Dave Carter, was in the 1960s Bay Area psychedelic band Country Weather, and he helped shape Joseph AC’s musical identity and lifelong pull toward performance.
MUSICIANS Parthius: Electric guitar, Itamar Afek: Piano, Ben Friedman: Drums, Ty Carroll: Bass, and Trace Zucur: Saxophone (and food delivery).
Kevin Farge
Serene elegant folk from a cabin in Costa Rica. KEVIN FARGE’s warm voice like a bear hug. There’s a sophisticated charm to Farge’s versatile explorations of language and genre on Never Gonna Back Down. He’s joined by Devendra Banhart sideman Greg Rogove on “Frijoles,” a Spanish bossa nova that would be at home on genre classic “Chega de Saudade.” Folk scene poet laureate Little Wings joins in on the warm alt-country tune “Memphis,” which has a sound that drives through the American night, and also on the whimsical Ferris wheel country blues of “A Little More Fun” (“you’ll probably have a little less money, but you’ll probably have a little more fun”). “Mariel Pt. 2” is a peaceful song in Spanish, is as serene as anything in Caetano Veloso’s catalog.
Official Video for “Never Gonna Back Down”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAwafxBonVA
Farge combines country delivery and Latin rhythms on the infectious indie rocker “Good Girls.” “Two Bags of Rice” brings Brazilian baiao into the 21st century. The folk jazz of “Me and Marty” would be perfectly at home on Nick Drake’s Bryter Layter. “Never Gonna Back Down” mixes strings, breakbeats, and detuned acoustic guitar to build Farge’s folk sound into a Britpop anthem. Throughout it all, Kevin Farge never strays far from home. He grew up with an American father and a Costa Rican mother. Farge’s music balances sincerity, depth, and humor, carrying the torch of music forward without any affectation. You’re gonna want to hear this. MUSICIANS Kevin Farge – vocals, guitar, cello, piano, organ, drums, triangle, Kyle Field – bass, vocals, whistling, Josh Cinquemani – tambourine, bones, Karol Barboza – guitar, clarinet, Gregory Rogove – brushes, Uesaka – clarinet, Katherine Herrero de Armas – flute, Little Wings – vocals, guitar, drums, James Shelton – pedal steel, John Britton – trumpet, organ, piano, bass. Recorded at Shell House, Costa Rica. www.kevinfarge.com
Linda Marks
In her 16th studio album, produced in Nashville by Justine Blazer, including mandolin by Grand Ole Opry royalty Rhonda Vincent, fiddle by Adam Haynes, pedal steel by Smith Curry, keys by Bill Justine and a team of talented artists from the US & Europe, multi award winning singer songwriter LINDA MARKS offers her best songwriting yet. From gorgeous heartfelt ballads like “You’re Not Alone” to songs that will make you smile like “Gardener’s Lament,” Marks continues to write signature social impact songs like “Hidden Bloodlines, Hidden Scars,” “Momma Cries,” and “Pain Changes Everything.” Marks writes from the heart directly to yours.
The title song is about the Los Angeles wildfires set in an historical context. The album includes three duets and autobiographical material. Boston based singer songwriter Linda Marks is a healer at heart, known for lyric-driven social impact songs with singable, heartfelt melodies complemented by her clear, warm, expressive voice. Often compared to Carole King for her heartfelt piano-based songwriting and intimate storytelling, Joni Mitchell for her emotional honesty and lyrical depth, and Norah Jones for her smooth, jazz-influenced phrasing and soothing vocal tone, Marks’ music leaves the listener with a feeling of peace and hope.
Linda Marks has been a Finalist in the Great American Song Contest, the UK Songwriting Contest, and the International Singer Songwriter Awards. Marks has also been nominated for World Entertainment Awards,and Josie Music Awards, and has won multiple Global Music Awards and World Songwriting Awards. She was guest artist on a Grammy nominated album & is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy. “Marks’ songwriting skills have reached a point where is is among the best of them, famous or local.” —Bill Copeland News “A longtime fixture on the Boston music scene.” —The Boston Globe Production team includes Justine Blazer, Doug Hammer & Bobby Holland. Brad Blackwell for Dolby Atmos
The Massacoustics
The MASSACOUSTICS are an Americana duo from Western Massachusetts blending roots rock, altcountry, and classic storytelling into a raw, stripped-down sound powered by gritty guitars, bass, drums, and tight brothers’ harmony. Everything on Water Keeps Rising was recorded live, with drummer and bassist Matthew Thompson playing each instrument one handed — no loops or backing tracks, no studio tricks the band can’t reproduce on stage — demonstrating the band’s commitment to authenticity and capturing the concert sound that has made them a successful touring act. Guitarist and lead singer Andrew Thompson and drummer and bassist Matthew Thompson both made the move to Nashville in 1991.
As The Thompson Brothers on RCA Records, they toured across the U.S. and Europe — including Germany with Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings — and their earlier records feature guest appearances by Steve Earle, Sam Bush, Al Kooper, and Rusty Young of Poco. The brothers have also shared the stage with Willie Nelson and opened for Jerry Jeff Walker.
Official Video For “Water Keeps Rising” (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaOfNEp3TE
On Water Keeps Rising a heartland rock sound meets evocative lyricism, with personal songs of hardship and resilience, joy and pain. The raw recording style compliments the album’s honest and heartfelt lyrics, resulting in a collection of songs that convey unvarnished truths. With a sound that sits comfortably alongside artists like Jason Isbell and other modern roots rock artists, The Massacoustics are building momentum through consistent touring, new releases, and grassroots audience growth. With their latest release Water Keeps Rising, The Massacoustics continue to prove that two brothers, a great story, and a lot of road miles & talent can still build something real. The Massacoustics are: Matthew Thompson (Drums, Bass, Vocals) and Andrew Thompson (Guitar, Vocals).
Miguel Kertsman
“Composer and musician Miguel Kertsman lets us hear music rooted in European classical traditions and Brazilian folklore. Overall, this music remains indescribable and defies categorization.” -Rolling Stone Experience Paradoxes, the newest musical odyssey from Brazilian-American musician Miguel Kertsman. As a multi-hyphenate, Kertsman has composed, produced, engineered, arranged, conducted and played keyboards across a diversity of genres such as contemporary classical, jazz, rock, and world music, but Paradoxes is a special affair, a personal foray into the progressive rock styles which inspired him in his youth. “I have always been fascinated by paradoxes — whether as curiosities found in science, astrophysics or math, or in everyday human behavior,” says Kertsman, “Growing up, I was surrounded by classical music and Jazz, and the incredibly rich musical life of Brazil.
Moving to New York later introduced me to even more musical languages. But as a child, it was the Progressive Rock bands of the time that truly captivated me.” An album of synthesizer-driven prog rock familiar to fans of Yes, Patrick Moraz, and Pink Floyd might seem like an unintuitive move for a composer whose work has been recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, but Kertsman doesn’t necessarily see it that way. “The music of progressive rock paralleled the classical music I knew: it embraced longer forms, told stories across multiple movements and songs, balanced instrumental passages with lyrics, and fearlessly pushed boundaries.” And Kertsman, whose music can be heard everywhere from video game loading screens to the Olympics, and has collaborated with everyone from opera singer Angelika Kirchschlager to guitarist John Williams to Dan the Automator, knows a little something about pushing boundaries.
Paradoxes is a concept album whose parts are all played live-in-the-space on original vintage instruments, along with drums, bass, guitars, and vocals, captured through only a few microphones. Fans of vintage synths will be delighted to hear the classic, warm tones of Minimoogs, Mellotron, and Prophet 10 performed with a creativity reminiscent of Rick Wakeman and Richard Wright. “Red Blue Sky” (featuring the evocative vocals of Drew Sarich) and “i-Clock” include gentle satire of political polarization in the context of an attitude of empathy, an attitude which extends to “Liquid Fire,” an ode of anxiety and contemplation on Spaceship Earth. “Interestingly, and not by design, the album’s story also revolves around humankind, and our home, the Earth — as described in “Atemporal Ocean” (accompanying vocals: Saiphe) “These are also the themes underlining my very first album ‘Música, Mito, e Mistério’ back in ’82, which was also a ‘classical prog rock’ record in Brazil,” reflects Kertsman.
Kertsman’s Paradoxes are worth taking time to disentangle this fall, for those who like their synthesizers warm, their playing virtuosic, and their rock prog. MUSICIANS Miguel Kertsman: Piano, Harpsichord, Pipe Organ, Vintage Analog Keyboards & Synthesizers (all tracks), Vocals (7, 9). Vocals: Drew Sarich (3, 6), Saiphe (7), Drums: Titus Vadon (2, 3, 5, 6, 7), Matheus Jardim (1, 4), Michael Schatzmann (8, 9), Guitars: Stefan Bernheimer (3, 8), Bass: Helmut Schartlmüller (3, 6, 9).
Mitch Dalton
MITCH DALTON, one of the U.K.’s most renowned studio guitarists, explores his love of jazz in his latest release Out of the Shadows, which sees the sideman step into the solo spotlight. Between his session work and experience in jazz bands, Dalton’s credits read like a veritable who’s who. He can count Herbie Hancock, Ella Fitzgerald, Wayne Shorter, Peggy Lee, and Quincy Jones among his collaborators, to name a few. On Out of the Shadows, Dalton continues his record of taste in compatriots, enlisting the 3x Grammy-nominated SWR Big Band and Miami, Florida’s own Edwin Bonilla (Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez) for the rhythm section.
Mitch Dalton draws from many sources in his exploration of American musical genres, taking influence from fusion, Latin Jazz, and bebop to craft something both sophisticated and surprisingly toe-tapping. Vocalist Jazz Morley (The Voice UK) joins Dalton on four tracks, including a soaring performance on the romantic “We Do It” and perhaps the album’s most daring moment, “Besame Mash Up.” This track sees Dalton fusing two Latin classics: Consuelo Velázquez’s “Besame Mucho” and Tito Puente’s “Oye Como Va,” a potentially risky move that pays off in spades for Dalton & co., resulting in a track that’s both reverential and fresh. “Freberg’s Folly” demonstrates the band’s talent with a harmonically and rhythmically dense track that shows off creativity as much as pure chops.
Overall, Out of the Shadows is twelve tracks bursting at the seams with ingenuity from one of the most unique ensembles you’re likely to hear this year! Personnel David Arch: Piano and Keyboards, Tim Goodyer: Drums, Steve Pearce: Bass Guitar, Bill Sharpe: Additional Piano (Track 7), Edwin Bonilla: Percussion (1, 3, 5-9), Sammy Mayne: Alto Saxophone (2, 8), Tenor Saxophone (6, 12), Flutes (3, 5, 7, 9), Jazz Morley: Vox (3, 5, 6, 7), The SWR Big Band (1, 4, 5- 12). https://www.facebook.com/mitch.dalton.5 https://www.instagram.com/dalton.mitch/
Neybas - Album
“Partying, dancing, and rock n roll. That’s precisely what the Neybas provide.” — MTV Online Hello, Earth is the sixth album from Connecticut based Alt-Americana-Classic-Rock-Jam-Band Neybas (pronounced “NAY-bahz”). Hello, Earth is an eclectic, sunny, and socially conscious LP, with a mix of rock genres, including funk, jam, ska, and alt-rock. Neybas’ music is lively and danceable, reflecting the sounds and vibes of the music of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s.
For decades, Neybas have been a favorite in the northeast. Their mix of hooky, upbeat original material combined with “deep cut” cover songs, helped them win a large following, multiple readers polls, and inclusion in The Essential Western New England Songbook. As an acclaimed live act Neybas has played with such artists as Georgia Satellites, Tom Snyder, Joan Osborne, Rick Derringer, and Ratt. Lyrically, Hello, Earth is concerned with the many facets of the human condition (“Certified Human. No AI” the cover proudly proclaims).
Both grounded and lighthearted, Neybas touch on everything from political consciousness to love, to history, to the possibility of human colonization of other planets, all backed by the band’s signature party-ready sound. Suitably, the album’s musical style is as varied and lifeaffirming as its lyrics, forging a sound that’s simultaneously classic and contemporary. “Live It Up” is a rowdy ska number about partying and enjoying life, followed by “Billionaires,” a tongue-incheek alt-rock song encouraging the ultra-wealthy to go to Mars so those of us who appreciate Earth can enjoy the planet without them.
The interplanetary theme continues on “Mission Control, Are You Receiving?,” which flips the perspective to that of a lonely astronaut pining for home. “Road to Mississippi” recounts the campaign of the Freedom Riders, re-examining their story and courage from a contemporary context. Hello, Earth is an album for the energetic and the introspective, the sound of a legendary live act skillfully translating their sound to recording.
Musicians:
Kevin Bornstein: Bass, Vocals, Nicholas “Toad” Eckert: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Vocals, Emmet Hale: Drums, Vocals, Greg Marshall: Keyboards, Russ Waesche: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lap Steel, and Pedal Steel Guitars, Mandolin, Vocals. With: Alex Giosa: Percussion, John Bolduc: Additional Vocals, Percussion. Producer: John Bolduc. www.Neybas.com
Neybas
“Are You Ready?,” an edgy alternative rock song, is the new single from NEYBAS’ forthcoming album, Hello, Earth, due out March, 2026. Neybas (pronounced “nay-bahz”), are an Alt-Americana Trad Rock Jam band from Connecticut. Hello, Earth is their sixth studio LP. Neybas’ music is energetic and danceable, reflecting the sounds and vibes of the music from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. For decades, Neybas have been a favorite in the northeast. Their mix of hooky, upbeat original material combined with “deep track” cover songs, helped them win a large following and multiple readers polls and awards over the years — including “Best Original Music” and “Best Live Performance” in the Hartford, CT area.
MUSICIANS Kevin Bornstein – Bass & vocals, Nicholas “Toad” Eckert – Background vocals, Emmet Hale – Drums, Russ Waesche – Guitars & vocals, Alex Giosa – Cowbell
Nunz
Sal NUNZ is a singer songwriter based in New Haven, Connecticut. Nunz’ third album, Some Kind of Heaven, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, wrapped in driving rock n roll and ethereal instrumentation. Backed by a stellar lineup that includes Scott Spray (Johnny Winter Group), Al Ferrante (Cindy Lauper), Crispin Cioe (Tom Waits), Jordan Giangreco (Steal Your Funk) and others, Some Kind Of Heaven is a tour de force of rock energy.
Having performed at intimate venues and festivals alike, NUNZ captivates audiences with his raw, highenergy live shows. With a growing fanbase and critical acclaim, Sal Nunz is an artist on the rise, bringing a fresh yet timeless voice to the rock n roll scene with a new album sonically assembled by award-winning producer Vic Steffens (Blues Brothers, Whitney Houston, Harry Connick, Jr.).
MUSICIANS Bobby T Torello: Drums, Joey Diamondz: Drums, Scott Spray: Bass, Ryan Newman: Guitar, Marc Amendola: Guitar, Chris Bickley: Guitar, Al Ferrante: Guitar, Christine Ohlman: Vocals, Thee Stout: Vocals, Crispin Cioe: Sax, Jordan Giangreco: Keyboards, Vic Steffens: Keyboards.
Nuke The Soup
Unfurling with a single acoustic melody and an emotive, steady voice, NUKE THE SOUP’s new single“I Ride Alone”immediately radiates quiet humanity that never wanes. As momentum builds, each layer reflectsNuke TheSoup’s tendency to emulate natural-world processes that often mirror human experience. With surfing in mind, one of songwriter MarkDavison’s favorite activities, the track harnesses the pure ambition and drive it takes to be the only one out on the water. It’s a testament to those who track spiral after spiral as they hurtle towards the shore, resolved to catch the waves regardless of how hard they crash. While some might call it stubborn, or even reclusive, Nuke The Soup stands for the fiercely independent, those“facing and chasing the unknown”using only their hearts and minds as a compass
Live Video Performance of “I Ride Alone”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltMjDG41gEY
When the wild calls, whether through swelling oceans, jagged peaks, or forgotten trails, compelling collectives like Nuke The Soup listen. For decades, they have acted as self-appointed sonic travel guides of the natural world and the human condition. They draw from the limitless metaphors rooted in the earth, while revering those who dare to tame the great unknowns. Fronted by Baltimore-based Mark Davison, their rock-driven sound spans a wide emotional and instrumental range, encouraging listeners to look both inward and outward, to reflect on what holds them back and pursue what pushes them forward. Oftentimes, their tracks strike an unexpected chord, offering a vulnerability that never feels overwrought or dishonest. Instead, their approachable sound lingers, holding a magnifying glass to contemporary life in ways that feel both tangible and refreshingly offbeat. Their latest record, Dancing on the Edge, is poised to grow even more resplendent with time, as Nuke The Soup continues to give listeners new ways to come along for the ride. www.NukeTheSoup.com
Nuke The Soup
When two people decide to bare their souls to one another completely, love can be one of the most magical forces on Earth. But when communication falters, love can turn torturous and unbearably fragile. Wrapped in a blanket of delicate, wistful acoustic strums, NUKE THE SOUP’s new single “Lost On You” unravels the struggle of a lover just trying to “keep it all together” as his relationship teeters on the verge of collapse. This narrator doesn’t know where it all went wrong—when their connection shifted into misunderstanding—but he can feel the tension and detachment closing in.
Official Video for “Lost On You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzwJEBIwJJc
Left to wonder whether they’re on the same wavelength, he asks the difficult questions, unsure if it’s already too late to salvage what they once had, only for her to echo his doubts right back. Yet the soft shake of the tambourine and bright synths suggest that not everything has slipped away, because they’re still fighting to hold on. Filled with quiet anxiety and tender devastation that seeps through every crack, “Lost On You” gives voice to the many who’ve felt love lose its way—striving to be heard even as their bond frays and falls apart at the seams.
Nuke The Soup is often heralded as a beacon of rare, nuanced simplicity—the kind of music that shimmers like the surface of an expansive lake, reflecting life’s scenery with a dreamy ripple that enchants listeners from the very first listen. Guided by creative highflier Mark Davison, the Baltimore-based project continues to evolve and surprise, crafting a distinct sound unafraid to embrace the playful, emotive, and even sophisticated sides of the human experience. All the while, they venture deeper into the inevitable unknowns, exploring original musical terrains year after year. “Lost On You” is from Nuke the Soup’s latest album, Dancing On The Edge, their most poignant and polished offering yet, brought to life by Grammy-winning producer Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello) and Gerry “Spooky Ghost” Leonard (David Bowie), and they’ve been generating buzz and acclaim ever since. Each track on Dancing On The Edge feels as if it comes straight from the heart of someone familiar—someone who knows what it means to love and to lose, to hope and dream, and to use music as a vessel for sorting out the mysteries of both the inner and outer world, one song at a time.
https://www.nukethesoup.com/
Nuke The Soup-Album
NUKE THE SOUP’s new album Dancing On The Edge was produced by Grammy-winner Kevin Killen (U2, Peter Gabriel, Elvis Costello) and Gerry “Spooky Ghost” Leonard (David Bowie). The album features a lively ensemble of standout musicians, including bandleader Mark Davison, keyboardist Brian Simms, guitarist Gerry Leonard, bassist Mike Mennell, and drummers Chester Thompson and John Thomakos. Together, this fiercely independent band crafts delicious rock-and-roll, blending introspective and socially conscious lyrics with infectiously catchy melodies and an effortless natural spirit. The 11 songs on Dancing On The Edge were written and recorded within two years, during a time when bandleader Mark Davison lost both parents. Davison states, “Although the song ‘I Ride Alone’ is about facing mortality & new challenges, the overall album is as a celebration of my parents and the full lives they lived.
I’m celebrating by skiing, surfing & creating music!” We certainly see Mark’s good time attitude toward life in the album’s summery single, “Big Dave Wave.” Nuke The Soup’s previous albums, Make Waves Not War (2009) and Deeper (2018), boldly tackled “big picture” topics such as politics, climate change, and the complexities of personal relationships. Now, with their highly anticipated album, Dancing On The Edge, NTS continues to push boundaries, delivering a collection of energetic, ear wormy songs that explore life’s deeper questions while keeping listeners hooked with their signature sound.
OG8
OG8 is a collective force of award-winning, seasoned musicians focused on love of music over pursuit of ego. Based in Portland, Oregon, the driving force behind OG8 is guitarist Troy Williver (Joe Walsh, Heart, Robin Trower). Hell bent on being a band that doesn’t rely on a record label for success and acknowledgment, in early 2023 Williver established Beat Farm Music. Williver’s search for a vocalist who shared his goals and could command the stage while captivating an audience with an eclectic Rock/Americana/Blues sound led him to Jaime Lynch (Pretty Little Liars, Pussycat Dolls, Peepshow). According to Music Connection, “Lynch has a powerful voice, rich and soulful, and begs to be heard live on stage.” A multiple winner of “Best of Las Vegas,” Lynch was the element that ignited the undeniable chemistry of OG8.
Drummer Michael Thomas Underwood III (Steve March Torme’, Landau Murphy), saxophonist Renato Caranto (Esperanza Spalding, Merle Haggard), keyboardist George Mitchell (Diana Ross, Sonny Stitt, Jon Hendricks), bassist Phil Baker (Pink Martini, Diana Ross) and sound engineer Drew Canulette (Black Flag, Neil Young, Pearl Jam) round out the band. “With mutual respect and willingness to try new and innovative approaches to songwriting, Jaime and I have found a creative bond,” states Williver. “We’re writing and producing music with messages of strength and positivity – creating everlasting appeal to the masses.” Williver, who has nearly 50 years of many associations with professional musicians and studios, has delivered hundreds of hours to recording sessions and touring – including Sound Garden, Mudhoney, Joe Walsh, Heart, Green Day and more.
Ray Barnard
“Ray Barnard’s new album sounds like Donald Fagen fronting the Black Pumas, riffing on Blue Dream and Red Stripe. There’s also a punchy Roots-Rock strain running thru it. Ray sings with a sardonic grin – the world keeps thrusting humility upon him, so he keeps ducking & swinging.”– SJW Record Review Twin Cities-native RAY BARNARD wrote, arranged and produced his fifth solo album, And The Horse You Rode In On. On his new release we hear Barnard’s continued fascination with fusing Soul, R&B, Reggae, and Roots-Rock while incorporating live rhythm tracks. It’s a fascination Barnard has been pursuing for over three decades.
The grooves on And The Horse You Rod In On travel to different places—reggae, world-beat, tex-mex—like a low-profile Paul Simon. And the splendid rhythm section – Jeremy Johnson, Blair Krivanek, Nick Salisbury, and Greg Schutte – play the changes like a well-oiled machine. An overall theme on And The Horse You Road In On is feeling like a stranger in one’s own hometown. The track “Scufflin’” is about discovering that self-preservation is not a solo pursuit. “Closer To God” is a gospel tune about natural temples and experiencing spirituality on one’s own. “Greenlight” is a straight up love letter that, according to Barnard, is about “the girl who gave me the key to the highway.”
Before Ray Barnard began his solo career, he led the roots-rock group The Copperheads for twelve years. The group released three albums and was known for mixing Country and R&B. The Copperheads also played high profile shows with Junior Brown, Chris Scruggs, Rosie Flores, the Iguanas, Randy Weeks, Charlie Robison, Shooter Jennings, Ty Herndon, Jack Ingram, the Oak Ridge Boys. Barnard also played sideman for Frederick Thomas & Natural Selection, along with Minneapolis-Saint Paul acts such as In2ition, Bill Geezy, Molly Maher, Paul Bergen, the Dan Lowinger 4, Becky Kapell & the Fat Six, and Erik Koskinen.
“Minnesota’s best kept secret for 15 years running.” – Frogtown Blogosphere
Ray Barnard
“Scufflin’” is like an indie movie about a tortured artist seeking redemption in a godless indifferent world. Its about grinding through the bleakest of times only to find you’re not alone in the struggle..From the album And The Horse You Rode In On, “Scufflin’” is a powerful roots-reggae anthem infused with soul and defiance. With haunting guitar lines and a resolute spirit, this track is a bold cry for dignity in a world that often looks the other way.
Rick Vito
“My favorite Blues guitarist and vocalist… the real deal.” –Steve Miller
“The single most spectacular solo I’d ever heard (‘Like A Rock’)” –Bob Seger
“Vegas Jump” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_7cyq-I7jw
Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and producer, RICK VITO is perhaps best known as a member of the legendary supergroup Fleetwood Mac (1987–1991). His guitar work and songs are featured on their albums Greatest Hits, Behind The Mask, The Very Best Of Fleetwood Mac, The Chain, and the live concert DVD, Tango In The Night. He later partnered with Mick Fleetwood to form the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat. Rick Vito. Shortly after the release of their album Blue Again, Rick was nominated for the 2010 Grammy Award in the “Best Traditional Blues” category as both artist and producer.
Of particular note, Rick’s now iconic slide guitar solo on Bob Seger’s “Like A Rock” has been heard and heralded by untold millions both on Seger’s hit albums and as the guitar voice on the Chevy truck TV commercial ads, which ran over ten years. His solo albums began with Atlantic Records in 1992, after which he began performing worldwide with his own band. His unique guitar work has also appeared on hundreds of recordings by such legendary Rock & Roll and Blues Hall of Fame artists as Bonnie Raitt, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, John Fogerty, Little Richard, Leon Russell, Boz Scaggs, John Prine, Delbert McClinton, Rita Coolidge, Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, Roger McGuinn, Todd Rundgren, Maria Muldaur, Bob Seger, and scores of others.
Rick Vito is also recipient of the W.C. Handy Blues Award for the song of the year “It’s Two A.M.” by Shemekia Copeland, and his compositions have appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including in multiple episodes of the highly acclaimed, Blue Bloods.
According to Rick Vito:
“For many years now friends have asked, ‘when will you release an instrumental album?’ Having recorded even more instrumental tracks this past year I finally decided to do just that. To my knowledge there have not been many slide guitar instrumental albums, and out of this came the idea for my new release, Slidemaster. These new works are paired with some of my very favorite cuts from previous albums, resulting in a soulful collection of all-instrumental slide guitar tracks. This album comes from years of recording in a style that I hope you will love as much as I do.”
MUSICIANS
Guitars, Acoustic & Electric Bass, Keys, Percussion: Rick Vito
Drums: Rick Reed (tracks 1, 5, 6, 8, 9), Lynn Williams (track 11) & Charles Johnson (tracks 2, 3, 4, 7)
Electric Bass: Charlie Harrison (tracks 1, 6, 8, 9)
Organ: Mark Horwitz (track 9) & Kevin McKendree (track 12)
Website: https://www.rickvito.com/
Ross Osteen Band
Never Maybe is the fifth album from Ross Osteen Band. The group spent the past four years in multiple studios crafting the eleven-track record to their liking, resulting in a more rock-focused sound. In a sense, each song is a tribute to some of rock’s classic artists, especially the band’s cover of John Lennon’s “How Do You Sleep?” With a voice reminiscent of the guttural howls of singers like John Fogerty and Chris Cornell, and guitar work that ranges from the front porch to outer space, Ross Osteen’s musical direction was ultimately influenced by the powerful blues-rock scene of the deep south. The songwriter was born in western North Carolina, placed in the midst of an eclectic music scene ranging from bluegrass to rock, and beyond.
Osteen’s influences aligned when he incorporated the powerhouse rhythm section of Andy Bishop (bass) & Patrick Gaynor (drums) and hit the road. Ross Osteen Band has performed with notables such as Devon Allman, Jimmy Thackery, Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds), and Buddy Guy, who once joined the band on stage. Since the Ross Osteen Band started in 2014, they have played a number of shows from Georgia to New York to Chicago while simultaneously growing a local fan base in western North Carolina. They released their self-titled debut album in 2015, followed by Glenhead Station in 2016. Ross Osteen Band continues to hone their sound into an energetic blend of blues, roots, and southern rock.
Scott Rednor (Album)
The Scott Rednor Band’s new album Where You Wanna Go is a collection of songs that explore life, love, and the journey of self-discovery through heartfelt writing and dynamic musicianship. From the driving energy of “It’s Your Life” to the reflective tones of “Come Home” and “A Song for the Hills,” the record blends powerful storytelling with layers of electric grit, and soulful grooves. Recorded at RockHouse Studio in Avon, Colorado, and mixed by Grammy-winner Dave O’Donnell, the album captures the intimacy of a songwriter’s voice and the energy of a band in motion.
Each track is a collaboration between seasoned players, featuring Scott Rednor’s unmistakable vocals and guitar alongside contributions from Eric McFadden, John Ginty, Adam MacDougall, and John Popper. The arrangements weave in Hammond B3, Mellotron & Wurlitzer textures, creating a soundscape that’s classic yet fresh. Where You Wanna Go showcases the depth of the band’s artistry and the power of their collective. It’s an album built on connection, where every lyric, instrument, and performance works. Scott Rednor has recorded and toured extensively, including with the Horde Tour, Dean Wean Group, John Oates, and his own bands Brothers Keeper & Scott Rednor Band.
Rednor has also designed, built and opened venues in NJ, PA, and CO. His previous release, Music For The People (2009), still has songs in rotation at several radio stations across the country.
Scott Rednor [Feat. John Popper]
Featuring John Popper of Blues Traveler, “Where You Wanna Go” is the first single from SCOTT REDNOR’s upcoming album by the same name. The song is about travel and all of the unknowns that come along with it! Who the people are surrounding us, their unknown stories, their varied backgrounds and accomplishments, and our assumptions of these things based on people’s appearances and perceived attitudes. All of which we will most likely never know! “Where You Wanna Go” includes Brian Loftus on drums, Wil Trask on percussion, Tom Spiker on Bass, Adam Macdougall on Mini Moog, Scott Rednor on Guitars, and Scott’s friend John Popper on Harmonica. According to Rednor, “we had a few awesome Bass players on the record and I believe there’s a point in the middle of the song where we kept 2 bass parts!
That second bassist is Adrian “Ace” Engfer.” Scott Rednor has recorded and toured extensively, including with the Horde Tour, Dean Wean Group, John Oates, and his own bands Brothers Keeper and the Scott Rednor Band. Rednor has also designed, built and opened music venues in NJ, PA, and CO. His previous release, Music For The People (2009), which still has songs in rotation at several radio stations across the country.
Seraina Tellli
With her new album GREEN, Swiss artist SERAINA TELLI unveils a bold musical evolution – personal, clear, and conceptually ambitious. The title is no coincidence: “Music appears as colors to me” (a phenomenon known as chromesthesia), explains Seraina, “and Green is the first color in a larger project.” Thematically, the album revolves around responsibility – to others, the environment, and oneself.
Musically, GREEN explores new territory for Seraina Telli, featuring more electronic elements and a deliberate move away from more typical rock compositions. Although she’s probably more well-known in the EU for previous hard-rocking performances with Rizon, Surrillum, and Burning Witches, switching to a solo career has allowed Telli to focus on songwriting.
Official Video for “Let It All Out” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fewE-8iHFhk
In fact, Seraina Telli’s songwriting takes center stage on GREEN, supported by producer Rico Horber. The result is a collection of diverse, emotionally rich tracks that blend rock, roots, pop, and balladic depth, combined with Telli’s crisp and distinctive voice. Her lyrics span from social commentary (“Consequences”) to deeply personal reflections (“Gold”) and empowering anthems like “Let It All Out,” which calls for selfexpression and authenticity. With GREEN, we experience an artist who allows herself to be vulnerable while demonstrating that true strength often lies in openness.
MUSICIANS Seraina Telli: vocals & guitars, Marc Maurer: Bass, Mike Malloth: Drums, Rico Horber: additional instruments, percussion.
Sounding Arrow
“The aesthetic of this record matches perfectly the lyrical meaning within the songs, summoning evenkeeled positivity and hope. Spinning this record improves whatever space you’re in.” — Seth Avett, The Avett Brothers “The weightlessness of the vocals, the way their melodies cascade around jangly tones unfurls into immersive storytelling.” — Glide Magazine Veteran recording artist Scott Kinnebrew returns with Skyman, the newest release from his solo project, SOUNDING ARROW. An ode to easeful living, the soundscape of Skyman feels intimate, layered, and expansive. Co-produced by Gary Jules (“Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack) and mixed by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses, The Avett Brothers), Skyman weaves a vivid sonic landscape rich with the textures of rock, folk, country, blues, British invasion, R&B, and pop. It’s a brew that resists classification, as it lands somewhere between tradition and invention — what Kinnebrew thinks of as “sonic impressionism.” The songs on Skyman are rooted in a personal narrative, but stretch far beyond autobiography, they sound like they could be telling anyone’s story. From Kinnebrew: “Gary calls it ‘the last great American novel’, I call it cool like the rock you find on the beach that ends up on your dashboard.”
Official Video for “Why You Frontin?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewrYAzFFHPc
Over some 30 years, Scott Kinnebrew has shared the stage with a long list of renowned artists he admires, including The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Dawes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lissie, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Blind Melon, Steve Miller Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Doobie Brothers. His former band, Truth & Salvage Co., released two records on Sony’s Megaforce label, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, toured Iraq to perform for U.S. troops in 2009, and racked up 250,000 road miles in five years. Produced by Scott Kinnebrew & Gary Jules. Engineered by Scott Kinnebrew at Captain’s Quarters, Asheville, NC & Gary Jules at Carport Recorders, Asheville, NC. Mixed by Bill Reynolds at Fleetwood Shack, Nashville, TN.
MUSICIANS Scott Kinnebrew: acoustic guitar, vox, lap steel, harmonica, percussion, bass, keys, harmonica; Gary Jules: drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, banjo, mandolin; Bill Reynolds: bass; Ben Peeler: lap steel, Katie Crawford: background vox.
Sounding Arrow
“The aesthetic of this record matches perfectly the lyrical meaning within the song, summoning even-keeled positivity and hope.” —Seth Avett, The Avett Brothers
Veteran recording artist and touring musician Scott Kinnebrew is back with a second single, “Lucky Shaman,” from his solo project SOUNDING ARROW. What began as a series of bedroom demos evolved into a fully realized ode to easeful living. As with the entire forthcoming album Skyman, both the music and message feel intimate, layered, expansive. As Kinnebrew explains, “the track is about a shaman whose love was humble enough to save the whole world. Although it may seem conceptually deep, it’s set to a buttshaking Brit blues invasion groove.“
Official Video for Sounding Arrow’s “Lucky Shaman” https://youtu.be/fkYyZmzbC5U
Co-produced by Gary Jules (“Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack) and mixed by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses, The Avett Brothers). Over some 30 years, Scott Kinnebrew has shared the stage with a long list of renowned artists, including The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Dawes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lissie, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Blind Melon, Steve Miller Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Doobie Brothers. His former band, Truth & Salvage Co., released two records on Sony’s Megaforce label, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, toured Iraq to perform for U.S. troops in 2009, and racked up 250,000 road miles in five years.
MUSICIANS Scott Kinnebrew- vocals, guitar, bass, keys, percussion Gary Jules- drums, guitar
Tobin Mueller and Tomás Martínez
“One continually has the sense that the piano is Mueller’s alter ego and when he sits down to play, to arrange or improvise, he is engaging in an exciting dialogue of discovery with his inner self.” – Fanfare Magazine Pianist-composer Tobin Mueller has teamed up with heralded saxophonist Tomás Martinez and others to create a fresh sound as presented in Mueller’s Blue Side (Vol. 1), which will be released April 21, 2026. The recordings were mixed and mastered at Factory Underground Studio, produced by Kenny Cash, as well as Mueller himself. The warmth and context of each piece brings to mind the great studios of the past. They put Mueller in the room with the performers, surrounded by a widely mic’d piano and the fullness of Martinez’s saxophone. A truly masterful set, worthy of multiple listens.
Blue Side Vol. 1 runs the jazz gauntlet, from contemporary jazz, blues, bee-bop, post-bop, with a little chill thrown in. Most are intimate duets, scaled down arrangements (which is a departure for from Mueller’s recent albums). The tunes demonstrate the breadth of Mueller’s writing. He has recorded with Grammy winners Dave Brubeck, Ron Carter, Michael Hedges, Donny McCaslin, Jon Anderson (from Yes), Brian Welch (“Head” from Korn), Bob Lanzetti (Snarky Puppy), Carl Fischer, Sal Giorgianni, Roy Agee, as well as Grammy nominees Dane Richeson (Blue Note Records), Ken Schaphorst (Jazz Composers Alliance), Janet Planet, Noah Hoffeld (Brad Mehldau) and more.
Tobin Mueller has collaborated with Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Paul Nelson on two albums (Prestidigitation and Standard Deviations). Contributions on Mueller’s recordings from famous drummers include Scott Rockenfield (Queensrÿche), Ruben de Ruiter (Amsterdam Funk Orchestra, John Patitucci Band), Lamar Moore (Lettuce), Mike Nappi (J Geils Band). Early in his career, Mueller had the honor of playing with Maynard Ferguson. He appears on over 40 albums.
www.TobinMueller.com
Tyrants in Therapy
TYRANTS IN THERAPY return to their Punk Pop roots with their newest single, “Cry on Q.” The unlikely teaming of Tyrant Michael and Americana guitar hero DJ Jarvis gave birth to 2:25 minutes of hooky guitar riffs and reality checks. And AbbeAbbe’s sweetly brash vocals provide attitude that just won’t quit. It’s a Punk Pop classic for the ages. Produced by Tyrant Michael and Abbe Kanter, “Cry on Q” also features Bay City Roller Duncan Faure on guitar, Little Feat’s Kenny Gradney on bass, and Spinal Tap ‘s David Kaffinetti on keyboards. Tyrants In Therapy formed after a chance meeting by Michael J and Abbe Kanter in a Hollywood improv class.
They cut their teeth in local dives like Madame Wong’s, Club 88, and Al’s Bar with brash songs like “3 People Nude Below the Waist” and “In the Shadow of Hitler.” Their live shows are a kaleidoscope of rock, romance, dance, country, politics, New Wave, and a decadent dash of Cabaret, delivering a performance so mind-bending you’ll forget how to get home, even if you’re sitting in your own living room.