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The Black Crowes Return with “Happiness Bastards”

The Black Crowes Return with “Happiness Bastards”

After putting a bitter brotherly feud to bed, The Black Crowes have returned with their first new album in 15 years. “Happiness Bastards” marks a triumphant return for the band featuring the duo of vocalist Chris Robinson and guitarist Rich Robinson.

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Jacob Collier Releases “Djesse Vol. 4”

Jacob Collier Releases “Djesse Vol. 4”

Multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Jacob Collier has completed his Djesse album series with the newly-released “Djesse Vol. 4.” The star-studded record covers an enormous amount of musical ground with jazz, pop, latin, and even some heavy metal.

Kim Gordon’s Second Solo Album, “The Collective,” Out Now

Kim Gordon’s Second Solo Album, “The Collective,” Out Now

Five years after her solo debut, former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon has returned with her sophomore album, “The Collective.”

Mark Egan Releases “Cross Currents”

Mark Egan Releases “Cross Currents”

Mark Egan has just released “Cross Currents,” a new trio album featuring the talents of drummer. Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Described as the bassist's most versatile and ambitious album to date, the music covers a lot of ground with styles including funk, ambient, swamp rock, second-line, Cajun, and Indian.

Lorenzo Feliciati Releases “Kamayan” with New Trio Project

Lorenzo Feliciati Releases “Kamayan” with New Trio Project

Lorenzo Feliciati has unveiled a new trio project called Kamayan. Their debut album is described as a “declaration of love for electric jazz” with influences from Weather Report, Pat Metheny Group, and Yellowjackets.

Donny Benét Releases Retrofied “Infinite Desires”

Donny Benét Releases Retrofied “Infinite Desires”

Donny Benét has released his sixth album, “Infinite Desires,” which marks the first on his own label, Donnyland Records. The album continues his celebration of retro pop, funk, and disco with synthesizers, drum machines, and some deep bass lines.

Progressive Bluegrass Chamber Group EZRA Release Self-Titled Debut

Progressive Bluegrass Chamber Group EZRA Release Self-Titled Debut

I’ve been fascinated by Craig Butterfield’s playing ever since we posted his jaw-dropping “Donna Lee” video. Now, he’s part of an an acoustic supergroup called EZRA, which just released their debut album.

David Barber Releases Debut, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six”

David Barber Releases Debut, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six”

David Barber has played on songs featured on TV shows and he’s toured nationally opening for artists like Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks. Now he’s stepped out front with the self-titled debut album, “DB & The Soho Nine-Six.”

Job For A Cowboy Releases First Album in 10 Years, “Moon Healer”

Job For A Cowboy Releases First Album in 10 Years, “Moon Healer”

Ten years after their last studio album, “Sun Eater,” the death metal heroes in Job For A Cowboy have returned with a new album. “Moon Healer” is described by bassist Nick Schendzielos as a mirror of its predecessor in style and concept.

Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family’s “Skin in the Game” Out Now

Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family’s “Skin in the Game” Out Now

The Immediate Family crafted the sound of the ’70s by backing up nearly every important musician of the era in the studio. Now the band has dropped a fresh studio album, “Skin in the Game.”

The Aristocrats Release “Duck”

The Aristocrats Release “Duck”

The Aristocrats have returned with their fifth studio album, entitled “Duck.” Each member of the trio contributed three compositions to the effort, which is their first concept album.

Previously Unheard James Brown Song Features Bootsy Collins on Bass

Previously Unheard James Brown Song Features Bootsy Collins on Bass

Universal Music Enterprises and Republic Records have announced the release of a previously unheard 1970 track by James Brown. The song features a stone cold bass line from Bootsy Collins.