Hubert Sumlin’s ‘No Panties on the Bus’ Premieres, A Story of Howlin’ Wolf and a Shotgun-Wielding Wife
Fri Feb 27 2:25 pm
VizzTone releases a long-shelved 2006 session pairing Sumlin’s fierce guitar work with a legendary tale from the road with Howlin’ Wolf.
Gibson Custom Unveils Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Collector’s Edition
Tue Feb 24 3:15 pm
Faithful recreation of the guitarist’s iconic stripped ebony Les Paul, limited to 100 worldwide.
The Breaks Debut With New Single ‘Hasheesh’
Tue Feb 24 12:32 pm
The new single offers the first glimpse of their upcoming 8-track release.
Coming Soon: Dr. John’s Legendary 1999 Loreley Performance on CD/DVD
Fri Feb 20 5:28 pm
Relive the six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in full command.
Freddie King’s 1975 ‘Nancy Jazz Pulsations’ Concerts to Be Released in Full for Record Store Day
Wed Feb 11 6:31 pm
The full 1975 Nancy Jazz Pulsations performance captures Freddie King’s final-year power and global reach.
Robin Trower Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘Live!’ With Expanded Stockholm 1975 Release
Tue Feb 10 6:01 pm
From British blues roots to a defining live document, Robin Trower’s 50th anniversary edition of 'Live!' revisits a pivotal moment at the height of his powers.
Lauren Anderson & Kara Frazier Premiere Collaborative Single ‘3rd Degree’
Fri Feb 06 12:15 pm
Lauren Anderson and Kara Frazier confront the cost of connection in their new collaborative single.
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet Make a Fashion Statement On and Off the GRAMMYs Stage
Wed Feb 04 4:06 pm
Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet made their mark at the GRAMMYs, and return home to continue their Thursday night residency at Vaughan’s Lounge with more shows and new music on the horizon.
Backline Introduces B-LINE, a 24/7 Mental Health and Crisis Hotline for Music Professionals
Tue Jan 27 11:59 am
Backline launches B-LINE, a first-of-its-kind 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created exclusively for the music industry.
Folk Alliance International Honors Global Talent at 2026 International Folk Music Awards
Mon Jan 26 10:09 am
Folk Alliance International kicked off its 38th annual conference with the International Folk Music Awards. Highlights included Artist of the Year for I’m With Her and Carsie Blanton, Song of the Year for Crys Matthews’ “Sleeves Up,” and the inaugural Global Folk Album Award for The Baltic Sisters. Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Taj Mahal, Clifton Chenier, and Louisiana Folk Roots, while rising talent Yasmin Williams and socially conscious artist Kyshona were also recognized. With over 125 events, official showcases, and global collaborations, FAI’s conference celebrates the community, activism, and enduring creativity of folk music worldwide.
