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String Cheese Incident

“I Will Follow You”

From the album Lend Me a Hand

SCI Fidelity Records

“‘I Will Follow You’ is the first song I have written in this fashion, with a melody so tightly connected to the moving chords,” says Kyle Hollingsworth. “Lyrically, it speaks of relationships and the questions and fears that you have as you move through the arc of a marriage. Loving, living, giving, crying.”

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EDITOR’S PICK:

Dawes

“House Parties”

Single

From the album Oh Brother

Oh Brother steers Dawes decidedly forward, honoring 15 years of the Goldsmith brothers musical relationship. As they navigate new chapters in their personal and professional lives, Oh Brother shows how they remain creative, ambitious and inspired — what it means to be lifers in a band together.

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EDITOR’S PICK:

Eggy

“Must Come Down”

From the album Waiting Game

The Orchard Distribution

Song by timeless song Eggy reaches out a hand, inviting you along as a great story unfolds. Eggy’s music traces the full spectrum of emotions, evoked by a life well-lived alongside friends well-loved.

eggymusic.com

Council Ring

“Shot in the Dark”

From the album Confluence

Self-released

From Charlotte, N.C., Council Ring have been playing their own version of rock-and-roll for three years. Their music is psychedelic rock — great songs, engulfing instrumentals and an atmosphere that takes the listener on a journey. They use every show and album as a chance to learn and grow.

councilring.com

Ashlyn Bard

“Scrambled Mind”

From the EP Metamorphosis

Self- released

Ashlyn is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter based in Maine. He writes songs as a form of self-therapy but also likes to share them with those who may connect to them. As a newcomer in a small town, it is hard to get noticed. Ashlyn is very appreciative of any supporters he gains along the way.

ashlynbard.com

Hollings

“Flotilla”

From the EP Necromancing

Self-released

Hollings is a luminous presence in the electro-rock landscape, creating immersive soundscapes that tantalize the senses. Her voice weaves through complex layers, inviting listeners to a world of dreams, passion and beauty. Her solo debut Necromancing (2018) is a siren’s call to surrounding spirits.

hollingsmusic.com

Tin Can Fish Band

“Peaceful Revolution”

Single

Self-released

Progressive folk-rock and roots with acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, mandolin and fiddle, accordion and drums. TCFB serves up a wide variety of original folk-rock and roots material, ranging from public domain and bluegrass to Americana and world music.

tincanfishband.com

Lindstrom and The Limit

“Hot Butter”

Single

Self-released

Lindstrom and The Limit is a vibrant soul/rock/folk group from Seattle. Emerging in 2015 as a modest trio, the band has since blossomed into a 9-member powerhouse, known for being one of the city’s most electrifying live acts. Their greatest hits album was released in August, exclusively on vinyl.

lindstromandthelimit.com

King Llama

“Lora Ky”

From the album Fata Implexis

Self-released

What to call King Llama’s new album Fata Implexis? Are they prog-rock, post-fusion, math rock or jam? Or “experimental fusion-influenced jamband music?” By whatever name or genre identifier, this music makes a bold statement on impact and paves the way for a bright future for this unique band.

kingllama.com

Falconeers

“Best Days”

From the album Volume One

Self-released

Falconeers is a powerhouse rock quintet that blends anthem-driven rock with an arena-filling sound. Paying homage to the best decades of classic rock, while forging a sound that is uniquely their own, their music conveys all of the passion, fun and energy of chasing that rock-and-roll dream.

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Derek Frank

“The Yinzer (feat. Karl Denson)”

From the album Origin Story

Self-released

Bassist Derek Frank’s new album “Origin Story” is a collection of eight instrumental songs, blending funk, jazz, blues and seventies soundtrack music into a mix that’s equally at home on jazz radio, on a jamband playlist or on a throwback cop-show soundtrack.

derekfrank.com

2ŁØT

“Arrow of Time”

Single

Self-released

2ŁØT, from Wichita, Kan., has released their single “Arrow of Time,” featuring Michael Kang (String Cheese Incident). The quintet disrupts the law of entropy and defies genres. Their debut album, Entropy, releases 11/15/24.

2lot.com

Teresa Storch Band

“Open Your Heart”

From the album Open Your Heart

Self-released

Teresa Storch Band is a roots-rock-jam band from Longmont, Colo. Called “the love child of Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews,” Storch’s thought-provoking lyrics are layered with complex guitar arrangements by guitarist Peter Lacis, and solid grooves by bassist Chad Mathis and drummer Christopher Wright.

teresastorch.com

Magna Zero

“The Singularity”

From the album The Great Nothing

Self-released

LA psych-rock trio Magna Zero’s raw sound combines progressive rock, art rock and desert rock into a swirling cauldron of guitar and groove-driven energy. Inspired to create music for peace, love and unity, their songs explore what it means to be human in today’s uncertain and turbulent world.

magnazero.com

Michael Barrow & the Tourists

“Over It”

Single

Deseret Noise Co.

Hailing from Provo, Utah, Michael Barrow & the Tourists is an indie quintet that blends folk, rock and blue-eyed soul. They’ve toured nationally and earned millions of streams. Fans of The Killers’ Sam’s Town era will find a lot to love in “Over It” — the lead single from their third studio album.

michaelbarrowandthetourists.com

The Young Yay

“Gymnastics Team”

From the album Success and Pain

Self-released

Queer Bay Area rapper. Music about identity, mental health and substances. Used rap to get sober as a teen. After 15 years sober, slipped up. Used music to get sober again. It saved me. Name = The Young Bay Area. My album Success and Pain is my first studio album. “Gymnastics Team” is the first club banger.

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Rickshaw Lizard

“Move With Me”

From the EP Move With Me

Self-released

Rickshaw Lizard combines rock grooves with harmony and funk. Their debut EP Move With Me features unique vocal stylings and piercing guitar, and inventive bass lines, in lock-step with syncopated drums. Together, they’ve forged a stand-out style of music, with a groove that’ll move you.

rickshawlizard.com