Janiva Magness is thrilled to announce Back For Me, her most poignant collection to date. Produced by her longtime friend, producer, and collaborator Dave Darling, the album is a powerfully engaging, emotionally rich collection from a dynamic artist who continues to renew and redefine her widely celebrated relationship with the blues. Janiva's far-ranging search for songs has unearthed a treasure chest of lesser-known gems by well-known artists (Bill Withers, Ray LaMontagne, Allen Toussaint, Doyle Bramhall II, Tracy Nelson, Irma Thomas) and deep-dive discoveries that connect with the rich feelings embodied in her voice and music, cherished by her fans. "I have always been into the B-sides," she says. "There's a freshness to doing a B-side rather than a well-known hit. I love the idea of shining a light on material that people are not familiar with."

The storied Echo Hill Ranch, where Kinky Friedman lived for over 40 years, is the birthplace of his final masterpiece, Poet of Motel 6. This posthumous album, released today - March 21, 2025, showcases the wit, heart, and unflinching humanity that defined Kinky Friedman as one of America’s most iconic storytellers.

The storied Echo Hill Ranch, where Kinky Friedman lived for over 40 years, is now the birthplace of his final masterpiece, 'Poet of Motel 6'. This posthumous album, set for release March 21, 2025 on Hardcharger/Blue Élan Records, showcases the wit, heart, and unflinching humanity that defined Kinky Friedman as one of America’s most iconic storytellers.