Written at age 14, Janis Ian’s “Society’s Child” confronted the racial taboos of 1960s America. In this interview, she reflects on the cultural impact of that moment, the evolution of artistic voice, and the enduring energy required to create with integrity—an outlaw artist still chasing the truth in melody, memory, and the spaces between, as she continues to tour nearly six decades later.
Year: 2025
‘Seven Levels,’ out November 7 via Strolling Bones Records, is Tommy Talton’s musical epitaph, a final gift from a foundational figure who never let anything define him but his art.
A cross-section of ‘70s and ‘80s radio favorites hit the stage in Phoenix, as Christopher Cross, Men at Work, and Toto played to a packed and appreciative crowd.
Don’t miss a milestone year for American blues icons: Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th birthday tour, rare Hot Tuna shows, and the historic release of ‘Reno Road.’
Alexis P. Suter is one of my favorite artists because she contradicts most of the…
American Blues Scene was in attendance at the virtual press conference, held from the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, where Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band paused rehearsal to speak with media. With the fall tour underway and six upcoming shows at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, the band touched on everything from tour life and musical collaborations to Starr’s latest projects — including his STARR ART exhibition and the new country-leaning album.
The Red Clay Strays swept through Chicago like a Southern storm, unapologetically their own. Under the lights of the Salt Shed, genre lines blurred, hearts stirred, and a band once rooted in Alabama proved they now belong to the world.
‘Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me: A Tribute to Mississippi John Hurt’ is out October 24th via Erin Harpe Music/VizzTone!
Over 150 artists from 34 countries will perform at FAI’s 38th annual conference, themed Rise Up, celebrating global folk traditions and activism. Headliners include GRAMMY winners Lost Bayou Ramblers and Terrance Simien, protest icon Ramy Essam, and genre-spanning talents from across the world. The event, set for Jan 21–25, 2026, promises a powerful Second Line of Song in the heart of New Orleans.
Joe Bucher, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer and musky angling icon, shares how his lifelong passions for fishing and music now merge in his popular ‘Cabin Jams’ series.