2X GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST DIVINITY ROXX & DIVI ROXX KIDS INTRODUCES STARCHILD VOL. I

A COSMIC HIP-HOP ADVENTURE FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES- OUT AUGUST 28, 2026

August 28 marks the release of Starchild Vol. I, the imaginative new musical adventure from two time GRAMMY nominated recording artist, composer, educator, and author Divinity Roxx. Blending hip-hop, funk, storytelling, and boundless imagination, Starchild takes kids and families on a cosmic journey where each song reveals another chapter in one extraordinary girl's search to discover who she truly is, and the star power that's been inside her all along.

At the heart of the story is Starchild, a young girl who appears to be an ordinary kid on Earth but is, in fact, a celestial being from a distant galaxy. As mysterious clues begin to reveal her true origins, music becomes the key that unlocks an adventure across dimensions, unforgettable mentors, and the truth about who she really is. Along the way, she discovers that the extraordinary power she's been searching for has been within her all along.

With Starchild Vol. Divinity Roxx builds on the joyful foundation of her two GRAMMY nominated family albums, Ready Set Go! and World Wide Playdate, while taking her most ambitious creative leap yet. Drawing from the funk, hip-hop, soul, and fearless musicianship that have defined her career, she invites young listeners into a musical world that's imaginative, adventurous, and unmistakably her own.

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JAZZY ASH BRINGS THE FUN, FUNK AND IMAGINATION ON NEW EP ROUND BACK

Five original songs celebrate the simple joy of being a kid- Out October 23, 2026

Jazzy Ash is bringing the fun with Round Back, a new five-song EP packed with funky grooves, big energy and the everyday magic of being a kid. Recorded with a full live band, the EP moves through funk, R&B, pop and Caribbean inspired sounds, with touches of New Orleans and classic soul throughout. These are songs about the things kids love to do, from hanging out with their families, carefree dancing, showing off a magic trick, getting loud and playing outside, all with Jazzy Ash’s signature warmth and musicality.

Round Back is ultimately about making room for all of it, the silliness, the confidence, the imagination, the movement and the joy. With its live band energy and songs designed to get kids and grown ups singing and moving together, the EP feels like a family dance party, a backyard hang and a day on the playground all rolled into one. Everybody’s invited.

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SONIA DE LOS SANTOS CELEBRATES COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND MUSIC MAKING WITH NEW FAMILY ALBUM MÚSICA

AN INVITATION TO GATHER, SING ALONG, AND CELEBRATE THE STORIES THAT CONNECT US - OUT OCTOBER 9

Singing has been a source of joy, connection, and purpose since childhood for Mexican born singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos. On her new album Música, she brings that lifelong joy to a collection of songs for families, inspired by her life as a traveling música. The album releases on October 9 during Hispanic Heritage Month. 

The album takes its name from the Spanish word músicas, a term used for women who choose music as a way of life. The title track, performed with Sonia’s all woman band, celebrates those who have shared her musical journey while encouraging young músicas to find their voices and share their music with the world. 

SCOTT & MARK HOYING WELCOME THEIR DAUGHTER BIRDIE WITH LITTLE BIRDIE’S BIG SYMPHONY

The Couple’s Second Children’s Album Is a Musical Celebration of Parenthood, Family, Friendship and the People Who Inspired Their Own Love of Music

Scott and Mark Hoying are celebrating the arrival of their daughter, Birdie, with Little Birdie’s Big Symphony, a children’s album inspired by the newest member of their family.

Scott Hoying is best known as a founding member of the vocal group Pentatonix, which has won multiple Grammys. Little Birdie’s Big Symphony reflects the work in children’s media he and Mark have been building together through their books, music and now their newest role as parents.

The couple’s second release, following last year’s M.Y. F.A.M.I.L.Y., features original songs and reimagined classics, from joyful celebrations to tender lullabies. Created in the early days of parenthood, the ten song collection draws on childhood musical heroes, longtime friends and the children’s music community that has become part of Scott and Mark’s world, while making room for intimate moments written specifically for their daughter.

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KOO KOO PUTS ITS SIGNATURE SPIN ON POP CLASSICS WITH KOOVERS, THE DUO’S FIRST EVER COVERS ALBUM

SEVEN UNEXPECTED COVERS BRING NEW ENERGY TO SONGS BY JOURNEY, SMASH MOUTH, CELINE DION, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, AND MORE. OUT OCTOBER 22.  

After nearly two decades of creating original music for families, Koo Koo is going somewhere it’s never gone before: the world of cover songs. The Minneapolis based duo of lifelong friends Bryan and Neil will release Koovers, their first ever album of covers, transforming seven familiar songs into an entirely new collection filled with the high energy, humor, and movement that have made Koo Koo one of the most recognizable independent acts in family entertainment.

Spanning more than four decades of pop music, Koovers puts Koo Koo’s unmistakable personality on songs by The Coasters, Smash Mouth, King Harvest, Journey, Goldfinger, Celine Dion, and Carly Rae Jepsen.

The album is eclectic and unexpected, but remains firmly rooted in what Koo Koo does best: creating music that gets kids, parents, teachers, and caregivers moving together.

With hundreds of millions of streams and views across platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and Instagram, Koo Koo has built a devoted following through infectious songs, wildly interactive performances, and a commitment to joyful self-expression. Koovers offers longtime fans something new while introducing a familiar catalog of songs to a whole new audience.

AMERICAN AUTHORS LAUNCH A NEW MUSICAL WORLD WITH BOGOO’S BEST DAY: THE GREATEST ADVENTURE YET

THE BAND BEHIND “BEST DAY OF MY LIFE” BRINGS ITS SIGNATURE OPTIMISM, ENERGY AND BIG HARMONIES TO A DEBUT ALBUM CREATED FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES 

American Authors have always turned optimism, adventure and finding hope in the everyday into music that feels genuinely uplifting. With Bogoo’s Best Day: The Greatest Adventure Yet, the band brings that spirit to a new generation, creating a colorful musical world where childhood, imagination, friendship and family take center stage.

The brainchild of American Authors’ Zac Barnett and Matt Sanchez, Bogoo’s Best Day follows Bogoo, his rambunctious best friend Bestie and the wise Papa Piña through a collection of songs that blend the band’s signature sound with playful storytelling and messages of self confidence, individuality, friendship and connection. The album moves from high energy fun and silly adventures to heartfelt reminders about belonging, embracing what makes us unique and appreciating the people who make us feel at home.

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MISS TUTTI AND THE FRUITY BAND RETURN WITH CITY OF FRUITS

SOPHOMORE RETRO-POP ALBUM CELEBRATES EMPATHY, CURIOSITY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND THE JOY OF BELONGING

Following their debut Confidence Juice, which encouraged children to embrace exactly who they are, Miss Tutti And The Fruity Band return with City of Fruits, an imaginative new collection of eight retro-pop songs celebrating empathy, curiosity, emotional resilience, inclusivity, and the communities we build when everyone belongs.

Produced by music educator Gracie Nash alongside two-time GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning producer Charlie Rosen, City of Fruits draws inspiration from the rich harmonies, infectious grooves, and live musicianship of the 1970s and '80s. Blending funk, disco, bossa nova, country swing, and classic pop, the album creates a joyful soundtrack that invites kids and grown ups alike to sing, dance, and celebrate the perspectives that make every person unique.

For Nash, City of Fruits is a natural evolution of the mission that inspired Confidence Juice. Bullied from an early age, she found refuge in the music classroom, where caring teachers created a place where she felt safe, valued, and free to be herself. Those experiences continue to shape every song she writes. Nash now turns her attention toward helping kids celebrate one another. Through playful storytelling and irresistible retro-pop, City of Fruits explores empathy, curiosity, emotional resilience, and the idea that our different perspectives are what make communities flourish.

Like its predecessor, City of Fruits is rooted in the belief that music can help children build confidence, compassion, and connection. Inspired by timeless family classics like Free to Be... You and Me, the album pairs nostalgic pop craftsmanship with messages of inclusivity and joy, creating songs that resonate long after the music ends.

City of Fruits will be available on all major streaming platforms on August 21.

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Snooknuk is the children’s music project of artist, songwriter, and performer Cheri Moon. Blending soulful musical roots with playful, empowering storytelling, Snooknuk creates music and live experiences that inspire confidence, joy, creativity, and social awareness in young audiences while bringing families together. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Moon began her career in gospel before collaborating with leading figures including Timbaland, Jimmy Douglass, and Missy Elliott. Through Snooknuk, she has built a unique creative community that brings together recording, live sessions, edutainment, and youth engagement into a unified experience.

Snooknuk’s new album All In Good Time (August 2026) merges beloved musical genres marking her most expansive universal release to date.

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A JOYFUL NEW FAMILY MUSIC PROJECT CELEBRATING DISABILITY, NEURODIVERSITY, IDENTITY, AND INCLUSION- OUT JULY 10 

Award winning recording artist, author, and disability culture advocate Lachi will release her debut children’s album Magnificent on July 10 with Platoon Kids. The 10 song collection brings together pop, hip hop, R&B, and global rhythms in a colorful and joy-filled musical celebration inviting kids and families to embrace differences, celebrate who they are, and have fun doing it.

Magnificent bringing together more than seventy collaborators, many of which are artists, musicians, writers, and advocates with disabilities, neurodivergence, and other lived experiences, for a truly collaborative and community-driven project. Featured collaborators include 123 Andrés, Alphabet Rockers, Mega Ran, Lisa Loeb, Matthew Whitaker, Raul Midón, Mandy Harvey, Divinity Roxx, and dozens more. The album will have a companion curriculum from CEL’s The Nora Project, helping classrooms continue conversations around identity, inclusion, and belonging through each song’s themes and lyrics. 

KAMDENBOY & KYRABOO BRING THEIR BIG ENERGY TO DEBUT FAMILY MUSIC ALBUM

YOUTUBE SIBLING DUO MAKES THE LEAP INTO MUSIC WITH 10-SONG DEBUT ALBUM- OUT JULY 24, 2026

After building a community of more than 2 million YouTube subscribers and racking up over 1 billion views with their imaginative, family-driven adventures, sibling duo Kamdenboy & Kyraboo are turning up the volume with their self-titled debut album, out July 24.

The 10 song collection Kamdenboy & Kyraboo brings the big personalities, sibling chemistry, and heart that audiences have come to love from Kam and Kyra into original music for kids and families. Packed with catchy beats, playful storytelling, and positive messages, the album encourages young listeners to dream big, try new things, believe in themselves, and embrace what makes them unique.

Produced by acclaimed family music artists Andrew & Polly and Ashli St. Armant, the album pairs Kam and Kyra’s natural energy and imagination with two established voices in the family music world.

With their debut album, Kamdenboy & Kyraboo are bringing a whole new side of the KB Family to listeners everywhere, one filled with big beats, big dreams, and plenty of reasons to turn up the speakers and dance.

Kamdenboy & Kyraboo will be available July 24 on all major streaming platforms

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OH CLEMENTINE’S HEARTSTRINGS FINDS THE BEAUTY IN HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO

A WARM, INTIMATE ODE TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, INCLUSION AND THE JOURNEY OF PARENTHOOD- OUT SEPTEMBER 25th

Oh Clementine, the family folk project led by early childhood educator and songwriter Jessie Schellenberg, will release Heartstrings on September 25. Warm, honest and deeply human, the album is an intimate ode to the beautiful, messy and ever evolving journey of raising children. Through tender melodies and heartfelt storytelling, Schellenberg explores the profound joys and quiet heartbreaks of parenthood while honoring the “village” that helps families thrive. Woven throughout the album are themes of community, inclusion, neurodiversity and the universal tension of wanting to hold on while learning to let go.

Heartstrings captures the many small moments that make up family life, from the playful chaos of parenting to the wonder of the natural world.

At its heart, ‘Heartstrings’ is a love letter to children and to the parents, caregivers, educators, friends and communities who help them grow. It celebrates the laughter, questions, uncertainty, wonder and tenderness of family life, while acknowledging that one of the hardest and most beautiful parts of loving a child is learning when to hold on and when to let go.

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ELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY

A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026

Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday life.

Built around the idea that the world surrounding us is both ordinary and extraordinary at once, the album encourages a deeper kind of listening, one that embraces birdsong in the morning, the quiet glow of the moon in daylight, and the countless small stories unfolding around us at any given moment.

“When I sit with this idea, I find myself noticing more of both the grand and the mundane,” says Park. “I’m reminded that so much of my joy comes from listening closely, from paying attention to the world and the people around me.”

Nothing Is Ordinary is Park’s third all ages album, and continues her singular approach to family music, one rooted in respect, curiosity, and artistic depth. The collection brings together reimagined folk and children’s songs from East and Southeast Asia alongside original compositions inspired in part by the artwork of longtime collaborator Kristiana Pärn.

PIERCE FREELON ANNOUNCES BLACK BOY GLOW

A POWERFUL NEW CHILDREN’S ALBUM CENTERING AND CELEBRATING BLACK BOYS

JOYFUL & INTENTIONAL PROJECT ROOTED IN CULTURE, CARE, AND CONNECTION- OUT JUNE 19, 2026

2X GRAMMY nominated artist, author, and Afrofuturist creator Pierce Freelon returns with Black Boy Glow, a vibrant and affirming new children’s album dedicated to uplifting young Black boys and the communities that nurture them. The album arrives on Juneteenth, during Black Music Month, grounding its release in a broader cultural moment of reflection, celebration, and creative legacy.

At a time when conversations around masculinity and male loneliness are shaping the cultural landscape, Black Boy Glow offers something both urgent and expansive: a musical space where they are embraced in their fullness. Through rhythm, storytelling, and joy, the album plants seeds of confidence, connection, and self-worth from an early age.

Black Boy Glow is a feel-good family album full of beats, laughter, and love while carrying a deeper intention: affirming the beauty, brilliance, and humanity of Black childhood in all its forms.

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PBS KIDS Alma’s Way Heads to Oz in Music-Filled Special Episode, Alma in Oz: The Musical!

A Bronx rooted musical adventure inspired by the original Oz story invites kids to discover the power of their own voices.

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Alma’s Way, the PBS KIDS series produced by Fred Rogers Productions in association with Pipeline Studios and created by Sonia Manzano, takes children on a musical journey with Alma in Oz: The Musical!, a special episode inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

After her younger brother Junior gets his tonsils removed and worries he may never roar like a dinosaur again, Alma comforts him with a story that unfolds as a music-filled journey through a magical, Bronx-inspired Oz. There, a girl trying to find her way home, a Juniorsaurus searching for his roar, an artist without inspiration, and a person who is the world’s greatest everything except the world’s greatest friend, set out to seek answers from the mysterious Rubber Band Wizard.

Structured as a fully realized musical, “Alma in Oz” offers a rare, kid-friendly entry point into musicals for young audiences and their families. Through original songs and expressive storytelling, the episode introduces children to the emotional language of musicals while remaining grounded in experiences they can recognize. It creates a natural bridge for parents looking to engage their children with musicals early, in a way that feels accessible and age appropriate.

The episode’s musical world is shaped by a strong cultural foundation and global collaboration. A standout sequence features bomba inspired choreography animated in Colombia and developed in collaboration with choreographer Luam Keflezgy, bringing movement driven energy to the storytelling. The score also includes contributions from one of the shows composers, Puerto Rican musician Fabiola Méndez, along with the Alma’s Way songwriting and composing team, adding to the rich and distinctive sound.

Alma in Oz carries a simple but powerful message as shared in the new song "You’ve Got it in You". As the characters search for answers, the story reinforces the importance of believing in yourself, thinking critically, advocating for your needs, and showing up as a friend - strong themes of Alma’s Way that are infused into both the narrative and the music.

FYÜTCH & AURA V PRESENT THE 2026 GRAMMY WINNING ALBUM HARMONY
DADDY-DAUGHTER DUO CELEBRATING MUSIC, FAMILY & LOVE
A JOYFUL AND INSPIRING HIP HOP EXPERIENCE

Harmony is a GRAMMY winning vibrant and unforgettable collection of songs by the dynamic daddy-daughter duo, artist and educator Fyütch and his 7-year-old daughter, Aura V. Inspired by Aura’s dream to make music, this lively album became a meaningful way for the family to bond and explore songwriting and performance.

With themes of self-love, family, friendship, and community, the album serves as both an introduction to Aura V's musical journey and a celebration of their wholesome father-daughter relationship. Featuring hard-hitting Hip-Hop beats, soulful melodies, and infectious pop hooks, it’s an energetic musical experience that resonates with all ages. Get ready to move, sing, and embrace the magic of Harmony.

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WILD CHILD
WILD CHILD FOR KIDS
A JOYFUL CHILDREN’S ALBUM YEARS IN THE MAKING
OUT APRIL 17, 2026

After nearly sixteen years of making music together, Wild Child enters a new chapter with Wild Child for Kids, their first children’s album. Known for their signature harmonies and heartfelt indie folk sound, the Austin based band expands their songwriting into family music with a joyful, thoughtfully crafted collection created for the fans who have grown up alongside them, and are now sharing their music with a new generation.

Blending indie-folk warmth with playful storytelling, Wild Child for Kids is perfect for family drives, classroom playlists, living room dance parties, and nighttime wind down routines. The album captures a full circle moment, welcoming a new generation into the Wild Child world.

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GRAMMY WINNING OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS LITTLE OLD YOU
A COZY ACOUSTIC ALBUM FROM THE HEART
OUT NOVEMBER 7, 2025

This fall, the GRAMMY Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers are going back to basics on their 7th full length album Little Old You. Delivering an all acoustic collection recorded in their backyard shed, this warm album comes right from the heart and sounds like home.

On Little Old You, a departure from their iconic “adventures,” the Brothers pare down to the essentials of what makes their sound – memorable melodies, brotherly harmony, and thoughtful lyrics based in the nature of childhood. There is a special feeling of comfort in this attentive, loving, and understanding collection of songs as the Okee’s help us find our place in this “great big universe”.

Banjo, guitar, playful humor and childish energy take the lead on these playful songs full of life and the mystery of the natural world. They call it “a big bucket full of sticks, mud and cosmic wonder". It’s about accepting who you are and knowing the power of our unique voice. Little Old You is laying out the map for a child’s journey of discovering themselves and learning what the future can hold.

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MEGA RAN CLIMBS HIGH TO FIND A SAFE SPACE FOR KIDS ON 2026 GRAMMY NOMINATED BUDDY’S MAGIC TREE HOUSE

ALL ARE WELCOME ON THE RAPPERS SECOND CHILDREN’S ALBUM 

Mega Ran’s Buddy’s Magic Tree House is the second children’s album from the former teacher turned rapper who exploded into the family music scene in 2023. 

In 2022, Mega Ran’s world was flipped upside down when he decided with his wife to enter into the unpredictable world of foster parenting. This crash course into parenting completely changed Mega Ran’s approach to making music as a video game composer and rapper, leading him to create Buddy’s Magic Toy Box, which debuted on Billboard as the #2 Kids Music album in the US.

After the album’s release, Mega Ran’s transformation into a children's music artist seemed destined. It was seamless. Ran began playing shows at museums, parks and libraries.

Ran also toured the world playing over 100 tour stops with legendary bands like Wheatus and The Cybertronic Spree, to all-ages and 21+ venues; yet he STILL played his children’s hits, despite having a mile-long catalog of rap songs about comics, games and pro-wrestling. “If I can teach 12 year olds, then adults are easy,” Ran would say on stage, half joking. He wasn’t wrong. Crowds of all ages from all walks of life would chant along with his catchy tunes about affirmations, healthy eating habits and friendship. The merging of all of Mega Ran’s worlds was complete.

That was what inspired the direction of Buddy’s Magic Tree House. “If the first album was about opening the toy box and enjoying playtime, then the second is about sharing those toys with others, and creating a safe space for everyone to play in as themselves, unpologetically. Everyone is welcome and safe when they enter the Tree House.”

LITTLE FOLKIES, FOLK MUSIC SONGBOOK FOR KIDS,  RELEASES 4 ALBUM BOX SET WITH SONGBOOKS ON SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS

LITTLE FOLKIES: SONGS FOR SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, AND WINTER

EACH SEASON OF LITTLE FOLKIES’ ORIGINAL FOUR-VOLUME SET – FALL, WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER – IS INCLUDED IN THE NEW BOX SET

OUT JANUARY 23, 2026

Little Folkies, the San Francisco-based folk music program for parents, teachers, and kids ages 0-5, will release a special four volume box set of original folk music for young children on Smithsonian Folkways. Songs for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter will feature the sounds of all the seasons performed on string instruments with the gentle vocals of musician, educator, and Little Folkies co-founder Irena Eide (who also performs as Rainy Eyes).

Little Folkies presents foundational, evergreen songs that are cheery and accessible with the goal of nurturing a love for music and inspiring families to sing and play. "Music is within us all, and it brings happiness into our lives and brightens the day, rain or shine," says Irena Eide. "There is so much to learn from a little song, and the connection made between child and parent through music and singing is one that will only strengthen and build, creating a loving foundation as they navigate through life.” 

Little Folkies classes are often a child's first real engagement with folk music, and Eide’s hope for this collection is to share that same valuable and impactful connection with families outside the classroom. Each album presents a wide repertoire of original and traditional folk, old-time and bluegrass songs for children that are insightful about the world around us and that connects to the energy of the seasons. The songs are joyous, warm, and cheerful, encouraging children to connect with nature and one another.

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Donkey Hodie Hee-Hawesome Songs Vol 2  features the single “It’s You I Like,” along with 4 other songs. The EP features songs about friendship, family, joy, a rock anthem about bouncing back when things don’t go our way, a bubbly bop about bathtime, confidence boosting musical affirmations, and more. It is a follow up to Donkey Hodie Hee-Hawesome Songs Vol 1, which debuted last summer, and features popular songs including “The Panda Dance” and “It’s Such A Good Feeling,” another reimagined Fred Rogers’ song.

GO BANANA GO! & FLULA BORG PRESENT: SLIPPERY WHEN PEELED

Go Banana Go!, the funniest band on the family music scene, are back with their fourth full length, fever dream of an album, Slippery When Peeled, releasing June 13, 2025.

With Slippery When Peeled, Go Banana Go! continue to go where no kid’s band has gone before into a land of pure absurdity. Check your sanity at the play button and open yourself up to their manic yet appealing ridiculousness. 

Slippery When Peeled marks the first full-length collaboration between Go Banana Go! and comedian Flula Borg (Pitch Perfect, Trolls 2, The Rookie, Conan O’Brien). Having had too much fun working together in the past with "German Lessons" on their debut album Hi-YA! and later on their EP It's For You…, they decided to dream big and make a full record together at the legendary Sonic Ranch studio near El Paso, TX.

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INTRODUCING OOPSIE DAISY: TEACHER PETER’S DEBUT ALBUM 
BRINGS EMOTIONAL GROWTH, BILINGUAL JOY, AND BIG FUN!
OUT MAY 2, 2025

Teacher Peter’s Oopsie Daisy is the debut album from Los Angeles-based indie rocker turned beloved children’s musician Peter Schrupp. Crafted from years of hands-on experience as an educator and children’s entertainer, this album is an upbeat, heartfelt, bicultural exploration of meaningful themes for young children. 

As a children’s music teacher, Peter spends his days teaching and learning from kids. Small classroom moments blossomed into the heart of Oopsie Daisy, a title pulled from a lyric that captures the album’s playful, gentle, and accepting outlook on mistakes. It’s this message that Teacher Peter hopes to share with his audience. This album is a part of his overall mission to spread openness, emotional growth, bilingual learning, and creativity to children beyond the classroom. 

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JUSTIN ROBERTS PRESENTS BRAIN FREEZE
SONGS CHAMPIONING THE JOYS & CHALLENGES OF CHILDHOOD
17th ALBUM FOR FAMILIES! OUT APRIL 18, 2025

This spring, five-time GRAMMY® Nominee Justin Roberts’ presents his 17th full-length album Brain Freeze. With his signature power pop hooks and insightful lyrics, Roberts thoughtfully reminds listeners of the seminal little moments of being a kid. Including personal experiences with tender and honest songs about fatherhood, he takes listeners on a journey through the innocent joys and the unavoidable bumps in the road of childhood. 

Justin Roberts has long been known as a pivotal figure in family music, beloved for his ability to write from a child’s perspective. With Brain Freeze Justin brings a new level to his songwriting as the father of a six year old. For parents listening, he’s providing a heartfelt reconnection to our own childhoods while opening a window to understand what our own kids are facing right now- the good and the bad. From the fun stuff like brain freezes and treasure hunts, to challenges such as managing tough emotions in ourselves and others. For the kids listening? They’ll hear the fun, the energy, the joy, the silliness and the ease, and will find themselves seen in the best way possible as Justin has done for them time and time again.

JOHN LEGEND TO RELEASE MY FAVORITE DREAM

AN ALBUM OF SING-ALONGS AND LULLABIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
REPUBLIC RECORDS: KIDS & FAMILY ON AUGUST 30

Produced by singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens, the project features nine original tracks written by Legend as well as three bonus covers of Fisher-Price® songs

Multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend will release My Favorite Dream, an album of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families, via Republic Records: Kids & Family on August 30.  Produced by singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Sufjan Stevens, the project features nine original tracks written by Legend. As part of a collaboration with Fisher-Price, the album also includes three bonus tracks with covers of songs from their beloved toys.

“I’m right in the thick of fatherhood,” says Legend, father of daughter Luna (8), son Miles (6) and two toddlers, daughter Esti and son Wren. “My parents loved to sing around the house, making up bedtime songs for us and songs to motivate and inspire us. And Chrissy and I also love singing to our kids.  We make up little jingles and ditties for them all the time. In our home, music is very important tothe way we interact and communicate with them.”

LUCY KALANTARI & THE JAZZ CATS PRESENT CRECIENDO
2X GRAMMY WINNER CELEBRATES GROWING UP
1st FULL LENGTH SPANISH CHILDREN’S ALBUM- OUT MAY 28, 2024

Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats are thrilled to announce the release of their first full length Spanish children’s album Creciendo. Creciendo means growing up in Spanish and is just what this collection is about. The beautifully crafted 10 songs shine a bright and inquisitive light on the amazing transformation of growing up, from the inner joy and spark within children to their never ending need to learn.

Raised by immigrant parents from the Dominican Republic and from Puerto Rico, Kalantari draws from her own experiences growing up in both the Dominican Republic and in America, and from raising her own bilingual child. The music of Creciendo shares her signature blend of old jazz with Latin influences drawn from her familial roots. Universal themes throughout the album include resilience, understanding emotions, friendship, community, and following your dreams. Musically, its a full on party with various guest singers and musicians with vibrant vocals and expert instrumentation that elevate the listening experience to new heights.

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SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS PRESENTS PIECES OF HOME FROM DAN + CLAUDIA ZANES

SPIRIT AND SOUL LIFTING SONGS FOR ALL- AUGUST 30, 2024

On August 30 Smithsonian Folkways presents Pieces of Home by renowned musicians Dan + Claudia Zanes. For almost 25 years Dan Zanes has been known as a pioneer and a leader in family music, bringing people of all ages together and blending cultures and genres in his distinct voice, style and vision. For the past decade, Claudia Zanes has brought her skill and extensive history as a jazz vocalist and her experience compassionately practicing community music therapy to performing with Dan. This fresh collection from Dan + Claudia of soulful and uplifting songs carries on these noble traditions and expands both artists’ vast, unique and impressive catalogue. 

Pieces of Home, the duo’s second album with Smithsonian Folkways, is rooted in American and Haitian folk traditions that call family and neighbors to sing, dance, and play together. Dan + Claudia like to think of this gentle and energetic album as a front porch concert—an invitation to sit and stay for a while. In beautiful harmony, the artists  remind us that with the people we love by our side, we can find home wherever we are. 

Next year marks a quarter century since the release of Dan Zanes’ genre changing album Rocket Ship Beach, a classic which redefined the modern family music genre. Today Dan is still creating homespun music from the heart for kids and for kids who’ve grown up. Now, he and Claudia embark on a shared music-making mission: it’s always a party and everyone’s invited.

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EMMY NOMINATED COMEDIAN KATE MICUCCI
CELEBRATES DEBUT CHILDREN’S ALBUM MY HAT 
CAPTURING THE JOYOUS DELIGHT OF CHILDHOOD- OUT NOW 

Emmy nominated actress/musician/artist Kate Micucci is having a belated celebration around her upbeat and joyous debut children’s album My Hat. The quirky and endearing 14 song collection perfectly captures the light-hearted innocence of childhood. 

Though Micucci’s debut family album was released in November of 2023, the artist (known for her work on Big Bang Theory, Garfunkel & Oates and so much more) faced unexpected challenges in celebrating her accomplishment. Diagnosed with lung cancer the day the album debuted, Micucci was unable to share the project widely at its initial release. Now, 10 months later, after a life saving surgery and much rehabilitation, Kate is healthy, cancer free, and very ready to get back to her music. 

My Hat is a heartfelt and just plain fun collection of songs that captures the child-like joy that Micucci most naturally creates from. Inspired to record My Hat after the birth of her son, she is overjoyed to now have the opportunity to share her work with other families.

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GRAMMY WINNER J. IVY PRESENTS
THE LIGHT INSIDE
A CELEBRATION OF LOVE, LIFE AND POETRY
HONORING THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

FEATURING DJ JAZZY JEFF, ANTHONY HAMILTON, CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, PJ MORTON, MALCOLM JAMAL WARNER, THE HBCU SYMPHONY, DJ TERRY HUNTER, JAMES POYSER, LOUIS YORK, SIR THE BAPTIST, OM’MAS KEITH, TARREY TORAE & MORE

OUT SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

GRAMMY and multi-award winning poet, spoken word artist and songwriter J. Ivy is releasing his 7th album, The Light Inside September 15. Following his GRAMMY winning The Poet Who Sat By The Door, The Light Inside is the next chapter of love, life, and poetry. 

After breaking through the door this past year, J. Ivy found himself in the center of the spotlight. But the light he is in search of isn’t inside the room, it’s always been inside of him, inside all of us. The Light Inside reflects on the life of the poet and his passion to create while also acknowledging the support he’s received on his journey. Poetry is receiving the attention it deserves and J. Ivy is taking in this special moment, feeling the warmth and pride. He reaffirms his devotion to this art form by speaking to the times from his heart with leading themes of perseverance, inspiration and of course, love. 

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THE BEST OF GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD


CELEBRATING THE MUSIC & ART OF VISIONARY CREATOR MORGAN TAYLOR



FAN VOTED FAVORITES AND SPECIAL GUEST RECORDINGS


LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE YELLOW VINYL ALBUM

On September 8 comes The Best of Gustafer Yellowgold, a special 2 disc yellow vinyl collection remembering the music and art of the late visionary Morgan Taylor, and celebrating his rich and creative journey with Gustafer Yellowgold. 

Two-time Grammy-nominated musician, artist, illustrator and dreamer Morgan Taylor (1969-2022) created Gustafer Yellowgold for the delight of all. Since the first album was released in 2005, countless children and families have enjoyed the songs that tell the story of Gustafer Yellowgold’s whimsical journey from the sun to earth and how he built a life there with his new-found friends. These songs reveal the inner soul, thoughts, and emotions of a charming character for to all relate to, resulting a loyal and loving fanbase. From themed birthday parties and Halloween costumes to fan drawings and more, followers have showed their deep love of Gustafer in many ways throughout the years.

The Best of Gustafer Yellowgold part one is a greatest hits album as determined by Gustafer’s biggest supporters. Out of 100 songs on the 9 Gustafer Yellowgold releases from 2005-2021, fans voted for their favorites, and the top 14 songs were chosen to be included on the vinyl album. Selections include “I’m From The Sun”, “Pinecone Lovely”, “Cakenstein”, “Slim Gets In ‘Em”, “Rock Melon” and many other Gustafer hits.


For the second half of the album, dear friends of Taylor’s, world-class musicians and artists, came together to honor his work by recording their own heartfelt versions of their favorite Gustafer songs. Guest performers include The Okee Dokee Brothers, John Munson of Trip Shakespeare, Frances England, Justin Roberts, Recess Monkey and many more. With 17 tracks in all, including a reading by his youngest son, Ridley Loshak-Taylor, these artists captured the humor, beauty, nuance, and pure soft rock genius that Morgan’s songwriting so lovingly encapsulated. 

The cover art of the album was drawn by Morgan’s eldest son, Harvey Loshak-Taylor. 

The Best of Gustafer Yellowgold will be available digitally and as a limited edition double-yellow-vinyl album on September 8.

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NEW BOOK- VIVA DURANT AND THE MYSTERY AT THE MASQUERADE BALL OUT FEBRUARY 2024
JUST IN TIME FOR MARDI GRAS!

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VIVA DURANT AND THE MADNESS OF MADAME BOUCHARD

Viva Durant, teen detective, is back in New Orleans to crack her latest case! This audio original features original music from the creator, Ashli St. Armant, and an engaging performance from Audible Hall of Fame narrator, Bahni Turpin.

Now that she’s returned to New Orleans for Thanksgiving break, Viva is charged with figuring out the truth behind a mysterious bout of illness traced back to a local creole restaurant called Madame Bouchard’s. Were customers poisoned on purpose, or was it a simple cooking mistake? And who could be behind the chaos? Viva only has a week to solve the culinary mystery, and to do so, she’ll have to contend with a longtime rivalry, rumors of voodoo magic, and Thanksgiving dinner with her extended family!

Listeners will love the continued detective adventures of Viva Durant and her stern-yet-spirited Gram!

VIVA DURANT AND THE SECRET OF THE SILVER BUTTONS

The Audible Original Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons released in the fall of 2019 and held strong in the top 5 best sellers at Audible for all of November in 2019 and has received thousands of 5 star rave reviews. The stories which will now be a series at Audible are New Orleans based jazz infused mystery adventures perfect for middle grade audiences.

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Ashli St. Armant is a vocalist, writer, arts educator and a Queer Black mother of 2 boys based in Los Angeles who spent much of her youth in New Orleans. She is the founder of Leaping Lizards Music, a music and theater education program for students, TK-12 and is a professionally trained vocalist and actor who attended the Orange County High School of the Arts and holds a degree in Child Development from Saddleback College. Alongside teaching, writing, and raising her two sons, Ashli tours with her band, Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards, a jazz band for young audiences. Together they have produced five albums featured by NPR and L.A. Times, and have performed at numerous venues including Lincoln Center and Sprout Network (NBC). The rave reviewed Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons was Ashli’s debut middle grade novel. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Website.