Acclaimed global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble is releasing “Lady L,” the second single from their long-awaited debut album Shuruaat (out July 15th). The track features Grammy-winning tabla master, Zakir Hussain, and also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the iconic indo-jazz fusion group, Shakti, that originally released this song. Watch the Ensemble’s version of “Lady L” HERE and listen …
Nashville, TN – Acclaimed singer/songwriter John Moreland has released his new track “Cheap Idols Dressed In Expensive Garbage” from his highly anticipated new album Birds In The Ceiling, out July 22nd (Old Omens/Thirty Tigers). “Cheap Idols Dressed In Expensive Garbage” serves as a disparaging commentary on those who prey on the less fortunate from a faux pedestal. Moreland was inspired …
Louisiana-bred/Nashville-based artist Chris Canterbury will release a new album, Quaalude Lullabies, on September 23 (pre-order/pre-save link). His second overall album and first in five years is a collection of nine beautifully told narratives circling around the challenges of addiction, depression, loneliness, and coping. The lead single “The Devil, The Dealer & Me” is sparsely composed – only pedal steel, upright …
A stroke of destiny, or the right place at the right time. This is how Stone Gossard and Ani DiFranco connected to support women and their rights to reproductive health care. The track is “Disorders,” created by Gossard along with Josh Evans, Skerik and Stanton Moore, with lyrics and melody by DiFranco. Listen to “Disorders” HERE. All proceeds go to …
Celebrated global Indian music collective Berklee Indian Ensemble is releasing “Sundari Pennae” the first single from their highly anticipated debut album Shuruaat (out July 15th). “Sundari Pennae” was originally recorded by Bollywood icon Shreya Ghoshal, who lends her unique textured voice to the Ensemble’s innovative arrangement. Watch the video for “Sundari Pennae” HERE. About Ghoshal, Berklee Indian Ensemble founder Annette …
Celebrated band Trampled By Turtles has announced the release of their forthcoming album Alpenglow on October 28th (Thirty Tigers). Produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Alpenglow is the Minnesota-based sextet’s tenth album and may be their strongest collection of songs and performances to date. Alpenglow, named after the optical phenomenon that takes places when the sun casts a reddish glow across …
Celebrated singer/songwriter Benjamin Tod announces the release of his third solo album, Songs I Swore I’d Never Sing, out September 23rd on Anti-Corp Music. The Kentucky-based singer /songwriter, who also fronts Lost Dog Street Band, follows up the group’s acclaimed release Glory with only his voice and an acoustic Gibson guitar. Listen to first track “Not Coming Home” HERE. On …
Singer/songwriter/feminist/activist/author Ani DiFranco is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of her seminal first live album Living In Clip with the remastered singles “32 Flavors” and “Willing to Fight” available today on DSPs HERE. DiFranco’s label Righteous Babe Records is also offering a 25th anniversary, remastered edition of the landmark double album on July 29. This marks the first time the breakthrough …
World-renowned Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is gearing up for the Dead & Company summer tour which kicks off June 11 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. One of the busiest musicians alive, Hart is also currently preparing for the release of In the Groove, the first album from trailblazing world music supergroup Planet Drum in 15 years. On In …
Austin, Texas-based quintet Shane Smith & The Saints has released their long-awaited new single, “Hummingbird.” The song is the first new music from the beloved band in four years, and not a moment too soon for their legions of fervent fans. Featuring Smith’s thoughtful lyrics and soulful, impassioned vocals, “Hummingbird” is a hauntingly beautiful track that balances melody with intensity. …
