Shinedown - Young Again

Multi-platinum, record-breaking powerhouse Shinedown have officially released their highly anticipated new album EI8HT today via Atlantic Records, marking another monumental chapter for a band that continues to redefine themselves and what a modern band can be. “From the very beginning, this band has always been about people,” says frontman Brent Smith. “This album was built for everyone. No matter where you come from, what you believe, what you’re carrying, or what you’re trying to overcome, there’s something in this record for you. We’ve never wanted to make music that excludes people. We want people to feel seen in it."

This summer, the band will carry their massive global momentum into the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II World Tour, spanning 11 countries and more than 50 dates across North America, the UK, and Europe. Building on the band’s longstanding philanthropic efforts, Shinedown will donate $1 from every ticket sold to City of Hope, a leading cancer research and treatment organization, continuing their commitment to creating meaningful impact beyond the stage. 

Keyland - Cannonball

Tulsa-based songwriter Keyland has released his knock out new studio album Knuckle Sandwich – out now via One Riot. Knuckle Sandwich is Keyland’s sharpest and most fully realized work to date. Recorded at the legendary Sonic Ranch, the remote, analog-leaning studio near the Texas–Mexico border, the album captures the messy, contradictory nature of love with equal parts humor and hard truth. Rooted in the storytelling tradition of Oklahoma and the broader Americana lineage it feeds, the record moves between swagger and self-awareness, landing somewhere between a smirk and a gut punch. Alongside the album’s release, Keyland has also dropped a stunning new music video for focus track “Cannonball.”

Max McNown - Something To Someone

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Max McNown released the new single “Something to Someone,” a heartfelt, indie folk-rock ballad about the desire to be genuinely known, accepted, and loved. Speaking on the single’s inspiration, McNown says, “Lying deep in nearly every person’s heart sits the desire to be known. Not on the surface, but truly known, all that they feel scared of, alone in, or grateful for. When writing this track, I had to dig deep into my past insecurities, all of the times I fell in love while someone fell out of it. The desperate nature of the chorus comes directly from my experiences; a plea crying out for somebody, someday, to truly know me, and love this broken person for the good, in spite of the flaws.”

Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science - Identity Song

Today, GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science released the entrancing new single “Identity Song,” from the forthcoming album Trip the Night Fantastic. An alternative R&B track featuring vocalist Michael Mayo, emcee Nappy Nina, and harpist Brandee Younger, “Identity Song” tenderly addresses gender and queer identity, in support of sexual and gender minorities who are disproportionately impacted by queer-phobic bigotry. Empowering the queer and non-binary communities, Mayo beautifully sings “Just be,” while Nappy Nina doubles down with, “Be who you are in the face or the nose / You perfect from toes / Ain’t nothin’ here to dispose.”

Boy Golden - Suffer (Acoustic)

Today, visionary singer-songwriter Boy Golden released a new acoustic version of his hit single “Suffer,” off his critically acclaimed album Best of Our Possible Lives. The stripped-back single showcases beautiful harmonies that complement the acoustic guitar and harmonica while placing an emphasis on the lyrics exploring the Buddhist philosophy that the one thing that unifies us all is our human capacity to suffer. This new single follows the recent announcement of Boy Golden’s nomination as 2026 Emerging Act of the Year by the Americana Honors & Awards. On the nomination and single release, Boy Golden shared, “I am truly honored to be considered for the Emerging Artist award at this year's Americana Music Awards. To be an international artist considered for this award is an accomplishment I am proud of. This album was born of many years on the road across North America, years of absorbing experiences, struggles, and stories - both experienced and witnessed - and turning them into song. It feels timely to release this acoustic version of Suffer, a song I feel speaks to the moment. This song may have had a hard time getting traction in America due to the rise of the fascist government there, but I believe it has power and I believe this record has power and I believe music has power.”

Barns Courtney - Hands

Barns Courtney has another reimagined track from his upcoming Live and Wired album, out June 26th via Avenue A/Virgin Records - “Hands.” The track follows previously unveiled live tracks “The Kids” and “Green Door,” giving fans another taste of the sweat-soaked energy and unpredictability that have made Courtney’s live shows legendary. The release arrives just after Courtney wrapped his latest headline run on his Unplugged Solo Acoustic Sessions Tour across North America and is heading over to Europe to continue the tour across the pond. 

Travis Bolt - Never Tried Cocaine ft. Struggle Jennings

Bolt & Jennings join forces for a contemplative new country track. The new song follows Bolt’s success with his debut full-length album, Burning Bridges, which recently released via Gravel Road. Produced by Jason Burt (Leon Bridges, John Mayer, Paul Cauthen), Burning Bridges blends raw country songwriting with urgent rock guitars and pounding drums, all anchored by Bolt’s unflinching, soulful voice. Across its tracks, Bolt channels heartbreak, perseverance, and redemption, each song a chapter in a larger story of self-discovery.

Michael James Scott - Brighter

Michael James Scott is making a major splash as Nurse Francois in the highly anticipated ABC reboot of SCRUBS. Nurse Francois, a sharp-witted co-charge nurse and best friend to Nurse Pippa (played by Emmy-nominated X Mayo), delivers the kind of electric comedic chemistry that audiences will gravitate towards. Their dynamic brings a fresh, fast-paced energy to the hospital floor, the type of pairing that is sure to fuel fan-favorite moments and social media chatter. Michael is no stranger to commanding an audience. He has recently wrapped his history-making run as the longest-running Genie in Disney’s Aladdin, a performance that has earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. A powerhouse in the theater world, he was also an original cast member of The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!, and Hair, cementing his reputation as a versatile, scene-stealing performer.

Sweet Megg - Come on up to the House

Genre-blending vocalist and songwriter Sweet Megg continues her evolution as a singular voice in American roots music with the release of her forthcoming jazz album, Massive Negroni. Originally from New York City and now based in Nashville, Sweet Megg has spent her career moving fluidly between jazz, country, and blues, building a sound that honors tradition while remaining unmistakably her own. From Parisian jazz clubs to Southern honky-tonks, her global journey has shaped an artistic voice rooted in curiosity, craft, and emotional honesty. The tour starts May 26th and runs through October 3rd.

Billy Ebeling - Someone’s Stinky

Music for all ages, even kids get the blues. With a whimsical harmonica, a jangly Telecaster, and a steady shuffle beat, he sings to the restless, the scraped-kneed, and the monster-fearing, proving that you’re never too young (or too old) for the blues. Whether you have the blues or know an imaginary friend under the bed who needs some cheering up. "Someone's Stinky" is for you.

Wreckless Stranger - Lost Again

"Lost Again," from Wreckless Strangers' charting EP Dirty Souls, leads with a prominent bassline and a groovy horn section that set the stage for David Noble to deliver an important message. Noble speaks to that frustrating feeling when you're talking to someone lost in the gaze of a screen. Filled with lush harmonies and playful ad-libs, it's a funky, feel-good reminder to look up and stay present. 

Grace Cummings - My God

Lauded singer-songwriter Grace Cummings has released “My God,” the first single to be taken from her upcoming album Bloodhorse!, also announced today for August 14th on ATO Records.  The song itself is a haunting piano track centered around Cummings’ deep, breathy vocals, recorded while she was suffering from pneumonia. “Lyrically, this song is about hatred, jealousy, rage. The God here is the dark forces that are wrapping around us, that we scroll through, the toxic energy that binds us together in this modern world, and the fear we feed it every day,” explains Cummings.

Hooked Like Helen -  Genevieve

“Genevieve,” the 3rd single from Hooked Like Helen’s forthcoming EP, Lend Me Your Ear. Co-produced by frontwoman Nikki Stipp and platinum-selling K Thrash (MGK, Gwen Stefani), this storyteller pop-punk track landed on the official Apple Music Playlists. Beyond music, HLH cultivates healing communities. The band performs and leads mental health discussions at college campuses including San Diego State University, Oregon State University, and UC Irvine for the program they created called Concert & Convo. Through themes of trauma healing, mental health, and addiction recovery, HLH crafts hopeful anthems that resonate deeply with fans. Nikki, 13 years sober, uses her platform to illuminate paths to survival. 

Melanie Herrera - A Fearful & Wondrous Thing

New York City-based pop singer and songwriter Melanie Herrera reveals her debut album, A Fearful & Wondrous Thing. The 12-track project brings together previously released singles and new material, all created alongside longtime collaborator and producer Tiger Darrow. Herrera writes with striking emotional clarity and a deep sense of narrative, building songs that feel immersive and richly detailed. She describes her sound as “storybook-pop,” combining intimate songwriting with cinematic pop production. At its core, A Fearful & Wondrous Thing is about stepping fully into the vivid, unpredictable experience of being alive, a theme reflected in its bold, technicolor sound. “This record is an arrival—both to life and to myself as an artist. I’m a late bloomer who spent years believing I wasn’t someone who could accomplish great things, which kept me rooted in anxiety and self-doubt,” she reveals. "These songs came after I finally broke free of that story, and they reflect a life lived in full, complete with love, grief, mystery, joy, and all the beautiful chaos of being alive.” 

Alaina May - Casual

Rising Brooklyn-based indie artist Alaina May reveals her new single “Casual.” After years spent quietly writing and shaping a deeply personal catalog of songs, “Casual” arrives as the first glimpse into a new chapter for Alaina May. Produced by indie-rock duo TOLEDO, the track pairs melodic, atmospheric production with May’s soft, disarming vocal delivery. “‘Casual’ lives in that space where you mistake limerence for real connection,” May shares. “After something ends, even the smallest moments of closeness feel heightened and intoxicating because they fill a vulnerable void. You can be completely self-aware—naming the pattern, recognizing the push and pull—and still not be able to stop yourself from getting pulled in. It’s that tension between wanting something light and realizing that, at my core, I’m just not wired for ‘casual.’”