Steve Martin and Alison Brown release “Dear Time,” featuring Jackson Browne and Jeff Hanna, from their collaborative album ‘Safe, Sensible and Sane.’ The song pairs Martin’s thoughtful lyrics with a graceful melody shaped by both artists, and Browne brings an emotional clarity that fits the track’s reflective tone. The harmony from Hanna adds a warm lift, while the video filmed at The Troubadour grounds the moment in a place tied to their early creative paths. With guests including Vince Gill, the Indigo Girls, Tim OBrien, Jason Mraz, and Della Mae, the album presents banjo driven songwriting with charm, nuance, and spirit and settles in like a collection made by artists working with confidence, comfort, and a spark that feels beautifully lived in.
Banjo Greats Steve Martin and Alison Brown Release New Single “Dear Time” From Collaborative Album ‘Safe, Sensible and Sane’
Indie Icon Johnny Marr Releases ‘Generate! Generate! (Live From London’s Hammersmith Apollo, 12 April 2024)’ From 22-Track Album ‘Look Out Live!’
Johnny Marr releases ‘Generate! Generate! (Live From London’s Hammersmith Apollo, 12 April 2024),’ a powerful moment from his 22-track live album ‘Look Out Live!’ recorded during his sold-out Spirit Power Tour stop at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo. The collection brings together solo essentials like “Hi Hello,” “Easy Money,” and “Somewhere,” Smiths favorites, a bold take on “The Passenger,” and two crowd-lifting duets with Neil Tennant. Marr describes the night as a personal milestone, and the recording captures its energy with clarity, warmth, and a sense of history and an artist still at the height of his powers, performing with depth, command, and creative fire.
Rock Powerhouse Trio The Warning Release Live Album ‘Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX’ Alongside First Ever Concert Film
The Warning unleashes their live album ‘Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX,’ paired with their first concert film of the same name, capturing the electricity of their three sold out Mexico City shows. Produced by Federal Films and screened in AMC Theatres and Cinepolis’ +QUE CINE locations, the film showcases a 25-song set spanning ‘Keep Me Fed’ and ‘ERROR,’ along with live highlights like “Automatic Sun,” “Sharks,” and the Latin GRAMMY nominated “Que Mas Quieres.” Dany, Pau, and Ale Villarreal describe the release as a dream realized, and the project reflects a band performing with unity, fire, and a presence built on pure connection.
Rock Legends Cheap Trick Roll Out New Single “Twelve Gates” From Album ‘All Washed Up’
Cheap Trick releases the infectious single “Twelve Gates,” a high energy preview of their 21st studio album ‘All Washed Up.’ The track lands ahead of the album’s digital, CD, and black vinyl formats, plus a limited Orange Marble LP available exclusively through their D2C store. Tom Pettersson calls the song one of his favorites, and it bursts with the bright guitars and anthemic punch that define the band’s signature sound. This new chapter captures Cheap Trick working with a lively spark that feels both seasoned and full of momentum.
Emo Veterans Silverstein Tap Cassadee Pope for New Single “Autopilot” in a Throwback to ‘Discovering the Waterfront’
Silverstein leans into full nostalgia with “Autopilot,” a collaboration with Cassadee Pope that brings back the rush of classic emo with a fresh spark. Shane Told says the track could sit beside songs from ‘Discovering the Waterfront,’ while Cassadee brings a voice shaped by the same scene and a range that lifts the chorus skyward. The song arrives as the band celebrates the 20 year mark of ‘Discovering the Waterfront’ and the recent Gold certification of “Smile in Your Sleep,” adding another strong moment to a legacy built on melody, heart, and connection. This release shows Silverstein tapping into their roots with conviction, chemistry, and a timeless sense of style.
Atlanta Hip Hop Star Offset Unleashes New Album ‘KIARI’ Featuring A List Collaborators and Expansive Production
Offset releases his third solo album ‘KIARI,’ an 18 song set that blends arena sized production with a clear sense of identity. Guests including JID, Gunna, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, John Legend, Ty Dolla Sign, Key Glock, YFN Lucci, and Teezo Touchdown add texture as Offset moves between club energy and thoughtful moments. The album features the new video for “Never Let Go” and the Gunna collaboration “Different Species,” alongside a visual world directed by SheShe Pendleton and Mikey Rare. With production from Honorable C.N.O.T.E., London on da Track, Oz, and more, the record feels bold, detailed, and fully realized, showing Offset in sharp creative form.
Hip Hop Innovator Lupe Fiasco Expands His Vision With Deluxe Edition ‘Samurai DX’ Featuring New Tracks and Remixes
Lupe Fiasco widens the world of his album with the deluxe edition ‘Samurai DX,’ adding the songs “SOS” and “High Note,” plus new remixes of “Samurai,” “Palaces,” and “Bigfoot” with Troy Taylor. The vinyl edition includes instrumentals that spotlight the detail in Soundtrakk’s production. The project expands one of Lupe’s most personal eras while reflecting his recent creative stretch that includes the Samurai Tour, work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his role at the Peabody Institute. This edition shows an artist creating with focus, depth, and a clear sense of direction.
Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton Share ’70s Styled Video for Duet “A Song To Sing”
Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton bring a vivid rush of retro color to their duet “A Song To Sing,” unveiling a 70s styled music video set at Brentwood Skate Center. Directed by Running Bear and produced by James Stratakis, the video shows the two stars in matching terracotta suits as they glide through a warm, disco shaded atmosphere with a cameo from Morgane Stapleton in gold lame.
The visual nods to Ronnie Milsap, Waylon Jennings, and the timeless spark of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, underscored by Lambert wearing Parton’s gold clip on hoops and Stapleton sporting Rogers’ lion necklace. Rolling Stone praised the track’s dreamy disco groove, while Stereogum highlighted its slinky arrangement and the duo’s intertwined vocals.
Co-written with Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor and produced by Dave Cobb, the song made a major impact with millions of streams and a debut at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart. This collaboration shows both artists at a creative peak, delivering a performance filled with warmth, presence, and the kind of chemistry that defines classic country storytelling.
Post Emo Breakouts Hot Mulligan Deliver New Single “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here” From Full Length Album ‘The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still’
Hot Mulligan unleash a rush of motion and feeling with “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here,” a standout from their full length album ‘The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still.’ The record charges forward with sharp choruses, tight hooks, and the voice of Tades Sanville vaulting between grit and clarity. Songs like “Moving to Bed Bug Island,” “And a Big Load,” “Carbon Monoxide Hotel,” “Slumdog Scungillionaire,” and “My Dad Told Me to Write a Nice One for Nana So This Is It” give the album a shape that feels fully realized, pulling shimmering guitars, quick rhythmic shifts, and emotional detail into one cohesive world. The new video for “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here,” directed by Michael Herrick, turns an Italian chess match into a courtyard eruption, matching the track’s punch and restless spirit. The band balances explosive energy and quiet reflection in a way that carries real presence, making this album a major moment for post emo’s current wave. This release shows Hot Mulligan creating some of the most expressive and cohesive work of their career, marked by fearless songwriting and a dynamic spirit that resonates long after the final chord.
The Funeral Portrait Turn Up the Heat With New Single “Dark Thoughts” From Smash Album ‘Greetings From Suffocate City’
The Funeral Portrait ignite a surge of melodic intensity with “Dark Thoughts,” a key track from their album ‘Greetings From Suffocate City’ and the focus of the new four track ‘Dark Thoughts’ EP. The release gathers multiple versions of the single, including a guest vocal take from Danny Worsnop, the lead singer of Asking Alexandria, a fresh remix, and a live performance recorded in Atlanta during the band’s first sold out town hall show. Frontman Lee Jennings describes the song as “a finger snapping anthemic banger,” opening up about writing it while navigating his OCD diagnosis and the feeling of being trapped inside his own head. The EP was created as something special for the Coffin Crew, the band’s devoted fan community, delivering a release that blends emotional honesty, theatrical presence, and powerful hooks in a way that feels vivid and deeply human.