With Hardy leading the Foundation, Austin Blues Festival 2026 celebrates the city’s enduring blues spirit and Antone’s influence.

VizzTone releases a long-shelved 2006 session pairing Sumlin’s fierce guitar work with a legendary tale from the road with Howlin’ Wolf.

Faithful recreation of the guitarist’s iconic stripped ebony Les Paul, limited to 100 worldwide.

The new single offers the first glimpse of their upcoming 8-track release.

Relive the six-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in full command.

The full 1975 Nancy Jazz Pulsations performance captures Freddie King’s final-year power and global reach.

From British blues roots to a defining live document, Robin Trower’s 50th anniversary edition of ‘Live!’ revisits a pivotal moment at the height of his powers.

Lauren Anderson and Kara Frazier confront the cost of connection in their new collaborative single.

Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet made their mark at the GRAMMYs, and return home to continue their Thursday night residency at Vaughan’s Lounge with more shows and new music on the horizon.

Backline launches B-LINE, a first-of-its-kind 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created exclusively for the music industry.

Folk Alliance International kicked off its 38th annual conference with the International Folk Music Awards. Highlights included Artist of the Year for I’m With Her and Carsie Blanton, Song of the Year for Crys Matthews’ “Sleeves Up,” and the inaugural Global Folk Album Award for The Baltic Sisters. Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Taj Mahal, Clifton Chenier, and Louisiana Folk Roots, while rising talent Yasmin Williams and socially conscious artist Kyshona were also recognized. With over 125 events, official showcases, and global collaborations, FAI’s conference celebrates the community, activism, and enduring creativity of folk music worldwide.

Two cornerstone albums from Chess Records — Etta James’ At Last! and Chuck Berry’s Berry Is On Top — are brought back into focus, with Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters set to follow, reminding listeners why these recordings still matter.