Peningo Riders share their new single "Love Ain't Everything" today, delivering a jolt of road-ready rock born directly from romantic frustration. Founder and frontman Eddie Pellon, alongside founder and guitarist Russ Davis, accidentally started this group when a routine guitar lesson derailed into a sprawling songwriting session. You can feel that spontaneous chemistry instantly. They lean heavily into classic Americana and the gritty energy...

The songs of Stephanie Phillips' music have a clear sense of connection to her. There is a sense of affinity in these songs as she talks about the ups and downs of life. Her style of music, which she calls "progressive folk," Stephanie writes songs that stay with you and make you feel intense emotions long after the last tune is played. Andrew Bird, Cat Stevens, and...