Byline: Robert Duguay

If you’re the type who prefers physical copies, you can grab one at Horan’s release show for the full-length happening on the BNH Stage within the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on June 28.

With connections to Conway, New Hampshire, and Portland, Maine, alt-rockers Way of the Headband have this going on with their new “The Doggin’ Us” EP, which came out on June 13.

The Native Howl have this going on with a blend of bluegrass and thrash metal to unleash a blistering sound. This has garnered the Leonard, Michigan-based act some substantial success, including winning the first season of “Hit Parader’s No Cover” back in 2022. They’ve gotten to be part of some wicked cool tours ever since, and this time they’re on a headlining expedition that’s making a stop at Wally’s in Hampton Beach on June 13. The show starts at 8 p.m. with Tejon Street Corner Thieves and Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds opening things up. 

Since 2008, The Thing In The Spring has been one of the premier live music events in New Hampshire with its beginnings at The Glass Museum, which used to be in Peterborough, and now its current location at Nova Arts in Keene.

It’s been mentioned that Portsmouth musician Sam Robbins is an “old soul singer-songwriter.” This description is very evident through his classic folk influences from various artists who made their mark in the ‘60s and ‘70s. He puts a contemporary spin on this particular style and his approach has garnered him an abundance of success that includes sharing the stage with the likes of Jason Mraz and Liz Longely.

As part of his tour in support of the release, Benoit and his band are going to be taking the stage at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry on December 13. The show starts at 8 p..m with Austin, Texas, alt-country artist Jesse Dayton kicking things off. 

Here are five albums that were made and released in New Hampshire this year that make a perfect gift for your music-loving friend or loved one. 

Kelly Finnigan, who is the keyboardist and vocalist for Monophonics out of San Francisco, consistently finds a balance between these two ends of the spectrum. This is evident with his new solo album “A Lover Was Born,” which was released back on October 18 via Colemine Records.

Catch Dopethrone Nov. 20 at Jewel Music Center.

Singer-songwriter Kimaya Diggs fits the bill. The Northampton native is a regular fixture at numerous festivals and venues. On October 5, she’s going to be performing at Nova Arts in Keene where attendees can expect a mix of new songs with some of her older material. Local act Dragonfly are going to be starting off the show at 7:30 p.m.