Steve Wynn Story Illustrates the Strong Wisdom of Waylon Jennings
Waylon never followed, or imitated. He led. Even if he was going to fail, he would rather do it his way. That’s why it isn’t just the music, but Waylon’s attitude that was so influential, and inspirational. When you think of country legend Waylon Jennings, you think of an Outlaw first. But you also think […]
Austin Musician and “The Voice” Alumn Brian Scartocci Arrested for Sexual Assault
A well-known Austin, TX musician and former contestant on NBC’s The Voice was arrested on sexual assault charges in October of 2025. Scartocci became known as “Mr. Monday Night.” He looks like that cheap kids toy from back in the day where you would use the little magnet pen to move iron filings around on […]
Volker Lankow Presents New Album, Sustained System
German electronic music artist Volker Lankow has just released Sustained System. Lankow shared: “It is Episode 8 of the Ambient Journal Series. Rather than movement,… Source: worldmusiccentral.org
Dave Stryker Takes A Swing At “The Fool On The Hill” In New Video
Guitarist Dave Stryker has released a new video for “The Fool on the Hill” via Strikezone Records. The track appears on Blue Fire: The Van… For the album, Stryker reunites his longtime trio, Jared Gold on organ and McClenty Hunter on drums, and brings the group into Rudy Van Gelder’s studio for its first session […]
Foundling’s Artemisia Brings Harp-Led Fantasy Ambient
Foundling – Artemisia (Shadow World SW021, 2026) Artemisia is the new album from Foundling, the project of Canadian-born, Berlin-based vocalist, bassist, and harpist Erin Lang.… The record follows Foundling’s previous album, Equilibria. That release ends with the line “believe for a while,” and Artemisia opens from that same quiet mood. This time, Foundling shifts direction. […]
Legendary George Jones/Johnny PayCheck Band Member Don Adams Dies
Country music has lost a legendary musician, singer and songwriter this week. The great Don Adams, known as one of George Jones’s “Jones Boys” and a longtime member of Johnny Paycheck’s band passed away. Editor’s Note: This article is a contribution by journalist and photographer Kevin Smith. Country music has lost a legendary musician, singer […]
Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains share ‘Peaux Miroirs’
Following Âge Fleuve, Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains returns with Halage (out April 3rd). Rooted in the Landes region, the album shifts toward a propulsive, electronic-driven sound. New single and visualiser “Peaux Miroirs,” a collaboration with David Numwami with subtle electronic production Luca Derom and Emile Papandréou, explores identity through atmospheric shadowplay. It’s a vibrant, […]
Laurel Cove Music Fest Reveals 2026 Lineup – Sells Out Immediately
It’s small, but it’s mighty, and it’s become one of the most sought-after festival experiences in the United Statesso much so that it sold out even before the lineup was announced. It’s the Laurel Cove Music Festival. It’s small, but it’s mighty, and it’s become one of the most sought-after festival experiences in the United […]
Marina Paredes Offers Delightful ‘Años Luz’ Video
Spanish neofolk singer-songwriter and theater performer Marina Paredes has released “Años Luz,” her fifth single, in January 2026. Paredes, born in Villajoyosa, in eastern Spain,… Paredes, born in Villajoyosa, in eastern Spain, in 1998, develops her work around everyday observation and emotional themes. She often uses vulnerability as a direct way to connect with listeners. […]
On Jelly Roll’s Grammy Win for Best Contemporary Country Album
Only appropriate that as the recently svelte Jelly Roll sauntered up to the stage to deliver his shake shack snake oil sermon, you heard Jelly Roll singing via the walk-up music, “I ain’t nothin’ but a liar.” On the day Jelly Roll released the now Grammy-winning Beautifully Broken all about getting sober and finding the […]