JOY OLADOKUN RELEASES “SWEET SYMPHONY” FEAT. CHRIS STAPLETON (LIVING PROOF VERSION) September 29, 2023—A new version of Joy Oladokun’s “thrilling” (Rolling Stone) duet with Chris Stapleton, “Sweet Symphony (Living Proof Version),” is out today in celebration of the song’s one-year anniversary. Listen/share HERE. READ MORE

BILLY STRINGS WINS ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AT 2023 IBMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS FOR THIRD-CONSECUTIVE YEAR September 29, 2023—GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings won Entertainer of the Year at last night’s 34th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, his third-consecutive year receiving the award. READ MORE

FLATLAND CAVALRY’S NEW ALBUM WANDERING STAR OUT OCTOBER 27 VIA INTERSCOPE RECORDS September 29, 2023—Flatland Cavalry will release their anticipated new album, Wandering Star, October 27 via Interscope Records—their first release in partnership with the label (pre-order/pre-save here). READ MORE

NO-NO BOY’S NEW ALBUM EMPIRE ELECTRIC OUT TODAY ON SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS September 29, 2023—Empire Electric, the new album from No-No Boy—the acclaimed musical project of Dr. Julian Saporiti—is out today via Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Stream/purchase HERE. READ MORE

ACCLAIMED COMEDIAN JOE GATTO LAUNCHES CHARITY RAFFLE VIA FANBASIS September 25, 2023—Acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto—best known for the hit television shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index”—is offering a chance to win a trip to meet him during his “Night of Comedy” tour along with a VIP package via Fanbasis. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Gatto’s work finding homes for old and unhoused dogs. READ MORE

CHRIS STAPLETON CONFIRMS 2024 U.K. AND IRELAND ARENA TOUR September 25, 2023—Chris Stapleton will take his “All-American Road Show” across the pond next fall for a series of headline arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland, including stops at Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena, Dublin’s 3Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and London’s The O2. READ MORE

FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRMS WINTER HEADLINE DATES September 25, 2023—Acclaimed American roots band Flatland Cavalry will continue to tour through this winter including newly confirmed headline shows at Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s (two nights), Athens’ Georgia Theatre (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and New York’s Irving Plaza. See below for complete tour itinerary. READ MORE

RISING ARTIST ZZZAHARA’S NEW ALBUM TENDER OUT NOW ON LEX RECORDS September 22, 2023—Tender, the new album from Los Angeles-based queer guitarist and songwriter zzzahara, is out today via Lex Records—get it here. A new track, "Peppermint,” also debuts today alongside a video directed by Cole Santiago (Karol G, Raveena, Girl Ultra)—watch it here. READ MORE

BOBBY WEIR & WOLF BROS FEATURING THE WOLFPACK RING IN 2024 WITH THREE NIGHT RUN IN FORT LAUDERDALE September 21, 2023— Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros—led by Weir alongside Don Was, Jay Lane, Barry Sless and Jeff Chimenti—featuring The Wolfpack will be ringing in 2024 with three special performances at the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 29, 30 and a New Year’s Eve show on December 31. READ MORE

THE MILK CARTON KIDS CO-HOST AT THE 2023 AMERICANA MUSIC AWARDS September 21, 2023—Grammy nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids were among the multitude of co-hosts, presenters and performers at last night’s Americana Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. READ MORE

ABBY HAMILTON’S NEW SONG “WHATEVER HELPS YOU SLEEP” DEBUTS TODAY; WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO September 20, 2023—Emerging singer, songwriter and musician Abby Hamilton’s new song, “Whatever Helps You Sleep,” is debuting today, which she describes as “a country song about doing whatever you want to do.” Watch/share the official music video, starring Avery Fray and Lily Fray, HERE. READ MORE

LUKAS NELSON & POTR EXTEND FALL HEADLINE TOUR September 19, 2023—GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will continue their fall headline tour through December with newly confirmed shows at Providence’s The Strand, Rochester’s Water Street Music Hall, Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Columbus’ Bluestone, Chicago’s Joe’s Live, Milwaukee’s The Rave and Minneapolis’ First Avenue among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. READ MORE

25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF R.E.M.’S UP SET FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 10 September 19, 2023—Craft Recordings is celebrating the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.’s bestselling 11th studio album Up with a series of expanded and remastered reissues, all of which are available for pre-order now and set for release on November 10. Created in partnership with the band, the Deluxe 2-CD/1 Blu-Ray edition offers a wealth of material for fans, including the band’s previously unreleased set from their guest appearance on the hit TV series “Party of Five.” Captured in 1999, the performance includes an 11-song setlist—including enduring hits like “Man on the Moon,” “Losing My Religion,” and “It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine)”—plus a spoken-word introduction. The accompanying Blu-ray features HD music videos from the 1998 album (“Daysleeper,” “Lotus” and “At My Most Beautiful”), a six-song performance from the era (titled Uptake) recorded in a London studio, the album’s original EPK, plus stunning hi-resolution and 5.1 surround sound audio. Housed in a 32-page hardcover book, the collection also includes new liner notes from journalist and Talkhouse Executive Editor Josh Modell (A.V. Club, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Vulture) featuring new interviews with the band members. READ MORE