The Kitchen Sink

The Hollywood Food Coalition’s Kitchen Sink event brought together an inspiring mix of music, community, and purpose, showcasing artists like Rufus Wainwright, Madison Cunningham, Rodrigo Amarante, Theresa Wayman, Pete Yorn, Johanna Samuels, Nick Thune, and Escape Artist Lovers.

It felt good to swing

John Craigie’s new album Greatest Hits… Just Kidding… No Hits – Live captures the essence of his live performances, weaving together moments of triumph, struggle, and the deeply personal stories that have shaped his music through a humorous and allegorical lens.

Microspirit – Frail Talk

Frail Talk took their evolving sound to Lazybones Audio in Silsbee, Texas, where they teamed up with producers Hannah Read (Lomelda) and Tommy Read to record their sophomore album, Microspirit. Over seven days of intense collaboration, they crafted a new collection of songs that deepened their commitment to emotion and substance. Microspirit is out today on all platforms. 

Rebuilding From the Inside Out

Misner & Smith, Sam Misner and Megan Smith, the dynamic duo hailing from Northern California, guide listeners on an introspective journey through their musical universe, with their sixth release, All is Song, which was a six year writing process. The piece of work masterfully blends folk-inspired vocals with contemporary, evocative melodies, highlighting their ability to transcend typical genre boundaries.

American Music Tourism Act to Support and Increase Music Tourism

Hickenlooper, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Music Tourism. Music tourism will reach $11.3 billion in revenue (projected) nationwide by 2032. The United States boasts one of the world’s largest music industries, generating over $43 billion in revenue annually. Recently, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Marsha Blackburn introduced the bipartisan American Music Tourism Act to support and increase music tourism by requiring the Commerce Department to implement a plan to increase and attract domestic and international visitors to venues nationwide.

What do you REALLY know about AMERI’KANA Music?

What do you REALLY know about AMERI’KANA Music?

Making Movies, an international rock band formed in Kansas City in 2009, blends classic rock with Latin American rhythms, incorporating cumbia, psychedelia, and son cubano. Known for their Latino activism, they created Arts as Mentorship, empowering youth to succeed through music. Their AMERI’KANA Arts and Music Festival emerged as a platform for these young talents, celebrating diverse musical heritage. Their documentary, AMERI’KANA, aired on Kansas City PBS, highlights the genre’s evolution. With community-focused initiatives like Rebel Song Academy, they continue to inspire and transform lives through the power of music.

Zach Russell, Where The Flowers Meet The Dew

For seven years in Nashville, Russell studied how fellow writers and performers were approaching their craft, even spending a stint on the road as Tyler Childers’ merchandise manager. Getting a firsthand look at precisely what it takes to chase down greatness, Russell believed he could achieve it as well. But ultimately, taking a breather from Nashville brought clarity—and lots of songs—to the East Tennessee-based artist, and got the ball rolling on what would become Russell’s debut full-length album, Where The Flowers Meet The Dew.