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Pittsburgh's Alan Getto debuts Songs from a Farmhouse EP

The Steel City Americana artist has returned with Songs from a Farmhouse — a collection of discerning folk songs inspired by life in the rural Rust Belt.

Pittsburgh's Melt returns with second full-length album, Replica of Man

The highly-anticipated sophomore album from the Pittsburgh psych rock trio features nine tracks that take listeners on a sonic journey through the dark, surreal and psychedelic.

Philly's Max Swan debuts Heaven is...Slow Jail (Live from the Church Part II)

PHILADELPHIA (April 28, 2023) - Philadelphia neo-soul artist Max Swan has released the second and final chapter of Heaven is... closing out his Slow Jail album series and ushering in a new era of his music.

Brooklyn fuzzlord Matt C. White debuts new album Punishers

NYC multi-genre artist Matt C. White has unveiled his second full-length solo album, Punishers, a collection of fuzz-laden heavy rock songs inspired by New York nightlife.

Laura Lizcano to close out Hispanic Heritage Month with release of bilingual album Daughter of the Sea

On Oct. 14, Colombian singer-songwriter Laura Lizcano will release a collection of songs sung in both English and Spanish as her second full-length album, Daughter of the Sea.

Colombian singer-songwriter Laura Lizcano to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with the release of 'Major Tom' single, music video Sept. 16

Ahead of the release of her forthcoming album Daughter of the Sea, Colombian-born singer-songwriter Laura Lizcano will release the debut single and music video for Bowie-inspired "Major Tom."

7 July 2022

Brooklyn's Grandpa Jack is back July 29 with hard-hitting new album Grits

The Bushwick grunge veterans will celebrate their triumphant return with a smattering of singles and a stacked Brooklyn release show leading up to the July 29 release of their new album, Grits.

12 June 2022

New from Max Swan: Heaven Is...Slow Jail (Live from The Church Part 1) coming May 6

Philadelphia neo-soul artist Max Swan breathes new life into 2021 breakout album Slow Jail with live EP and video sessions.

Philly's Max Swan releases genre-bending new album Slow Jail

Emerging from a tumultuous period marked by unexpected loss and newfound strength, producer, saxophonist and vocalist Max Swan returns with new album Slow Jail.

11 November 2021

Philly's Max Swan announces Oct. 29 arrival of Slow Jail

Emerging from a tumultuous period marked by unexpected loss and newfound strength, producer, saxophonist and vocalist Max Swan returns with new album Slow Jail.

22 September 2021