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Canine Wedding have released One Cig, a fixating four-track EP that showcases the next bold phase in the band's evolution. Canine Wedding is a New York-based three piece indie/folk rock band, featuring members Cam on vocals/guitar, Nick…

Living legend Johnny Osbourne and soulful, roots reggae icon Tarrus Riley team up on "We Need Love," a contemporary collaborative reimagining of one of Johnny's most well-known, album-only tracks from his 1979 critically acclaimed Studio…

For more than three decades, Fred Hersch has resided at the apex of the jazz piano pantheon, both for his work as a composer, improviser, and much-in-demand collaborator, and as an artist best known for his performances as a soloist and…

Sean Lippin dropped a new comedic anthem titled 'Frenemies' on July 11. The catchy single carries humorous and witty lyrics alongside instrumentation that demonstrates a seamless blend of indie rock, folk rock, and pop rock. The single…

Kirsten Agresta Copely returns with her third album, Kuruvinda – a ten track harp-driven journey of womanhood, delving into themes of strength, grace, and beauty that come along with time. Following the GRAMMY-nominated album,…