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Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & PR
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and promotional features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & PR
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
Guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso has released a brand new song entitled 'Paul Position,' in honour of American rock guitarist, Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X, solo).
Talking about the song and its influences, Sicilian native Mancuso says "I wrote it some days after receiving this wonderful Baritone Guitar (as seen on the video) from Bacci. It's called 'Paul Position' because I was inspired by one of my favourite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert. You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section!"
Recorded four years ago during lockdown, the song also features Stefano India (bass) and Giuseppe Bruno (drums).
Talking about the song and its influences, Sicilian native Mancuso says "I wrote it some days after receiving this wonderful Baritone Guitar (as seen on the video) from Bacci. It's called 'Paul Position' because I was inspired by one of my favourite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert. You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section!"
Recorded four years ago during lockdown, the song also features Stefano India (bass) and Giuseppe Bruno (drums).
The extraordinarily talented Matteo Mancuso released his outstanding and critically acclaimed debut album, The Journey, in 2023.
The YouTube sensation has adorned the front cover of magazines such as Guitar Techniques ("The Hottest Guitarist on the Planet") and Total Guitar ("The World's Hottest Virtuoso").
He has picked up plaudits from some of the world's most iconic players including Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Dweezil Zappa, Joe Bonamassa and Tosin Abasi.
In January of this year Mancuso completed a sold-out tour of the US and recently opened for the legendary Marcus Miller.
He has performed with Tommy Emmanuel in Palermo, shared the stage with Al Di Meola on classical guitar (at the closing night of the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival), played the Lugano Jazz Festival in Switzerland (as a guest with prog-rockers PFM), and performed at the New Ross Guitar Festival in Ireland.
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The YouTube sensation has adorned the front cover of magazines such as Guitar Techniques ("The Hottest Guitarist on the Planet") and Total Guitar ("The World's Hottest Virtuoso").
He has picked up plaudits from some of the world's most iconic players including Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Dweezil Zappa, Joe Bonamassa and Tosin Abasi.
In January of this year Mancuso completed a sold-out tour of the US and recently opened for the legendary Marcus Miller.
He has performed with Tommy Emmanuel in Palermo, shared the stage with Al Di Meola on classical guitar (at the closing night of the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival), played the Lugano Jazz Festival in Switzerland (as a guest with prog-rockers PFM), and performed at the New Ross Guitar Festival in Ireland.
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Matt Pearce & The Mutiny have released a new video for current single 'Promised Land,' which is lifted from the band’s second and latest album, The Soul Food Store.
A Latin-grooved number featuring sultry, Santana-esque rhythms and a standout guitar solo. Matt Pearce describes Promised Land as "possibly about religious epiphany or perhaps something more carnal. I’ll let the listener decide!"
"During our recent UK tour, we played it live for the first time," continues Matt. "It connected so strongly every night that I knew we had to put it out there for wider consumption."
A Latin-grooved number featuring sultry, Santana-esque rhythms and a standout guitar solo. Matt Pearce describes Promised Land as "possibly about religious epiphany or perhaps something more carnal. I’ll let the listener decide!"
"During our recent UK tour, we played it live for the first time," continues Matt. "It connected so strongly every night that I knew we had to put it out there for wider consumption."
The Soul Food Store, released in 2022 and reaching #1 on the Amazon Blues Charts, garnered significant and deserved praise in music media/ review, including Powerplay Magazine (hailing it as "Album of the Year" and awarding it 10/10) and FabricationsHQ ("A freshly made, tasty slice of musical goodness for what ails us").
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Dutch psychedelic soul n' rollers DeWolff, who will be performing at more than a dozen European and UK festivals over the summer, will later undertake an extensive European club tour from December 2024 to May 2025 (see tour poster further below).
The tour includes six UK dates in April of next year: Stereo, Glasgow (12th); Deaf Institute, Manchester (13th), Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (14th), The Fleece, Bristol (16th), O2 Academy, Oxford (17th) and the Garage, London (18th). Tickets for the shows can be obtained here.
Over the last eighteen months, DeWolff have careered across Europe on headline tours and on shows with TOTO and The Black Crowes, playing songs from their latest album, 2023's Love, Death & In Between, released on Mascot Records.
The album, which became their first-ever #1 record in their native Netherlands, featured the singles 'Will o' The Wisp,' 'Night Train,' 'Rosita' and 'Heart Stopping Kinda Show.'
The tour includes six UK dates in April of next year: Stereo, Glasgow (12th); Deaf Institute, Manchester (13th), Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (14th), The Fleece, Bristol (16th), O2 Academy, Oxford (17th) and the Garage, London (18th). Tickets for the shows can be obtained here.
Over the last eighteen months, DeWolff have careered across Europe on headline tours and on shows with TOTO and The Black Crowes, playing songs from their latest album, 2023's Love, Death & In Between, released on Mascot Records.
The album, which became their first-ever #1 record in their native Netherlands, featured the singles 'Will o' The Wisp,' 'Night Train,' 'Rosita' and 'Heart Stopping Kinda Show.'
Talking about coming back to the UK to play some shows, the band say: "We're so happy to be playing in the UK again soon! Our first tour in the UK last October (as special guests to Jared James Nichols) was long overdue but it was worth the wait: we had such an amazing time together and we were amazed by the enthusiasm and sheer positive energy with which we were met!"
The band also travelled to Muscle Shoals, Alabama last year to record songs for their new album, so expect some tasty new delights soon.
The band also travelled to Muscle Shoals, Alabama last year to record songs for their new album, so expect some tasty new delights soon.
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The UK’s own Southern Rockers, Sons of Liberty, have released 'Tertulia Time' as their very own summer single.
The song, which is accompanied by a live action video interspersed with fan filmed/ photographed clips, is lifted from the band's latest and best to date album The Detail Is In The Devil.
Of the new single, the band comment: "Tertulia Time is a party song inspired by warm nights under the stars with friends around an open fire, talking about everything, sometimes nonsense, a little drunk, a few songs and a lot of laughing. The Spanish name (Tertulia is a word meaning a social gathering with literary or artistic overtones) felt right with the warmth of being with good friends, and the uplifting feel of the music."
The song, which is accompanied by a live action video interspersed with fan filmed/ photographed clips, is lifted from the band's latest and best to date album The Detail Is In The Devil.
Of the new single, the band comment: "Tertulia Time is a party song inspired by warm nights under the stars with friends around an open fire, talking about everything, sometimes nonsense, a little drunk, a few songs and a lot of laughing. The Spanish name (Tertulia is a word meaning a social gathering with literary or artistic overtones) felt right with the warmth of being with good friends, and the uplifting feel of the music."
The band’s current album The Detail Is In The Devil has been hailed by many in the rock press as Album of the Year 2024; it also gained the band a ‘ones to watch’ feature in Classic Rock Magazine.
The album is also the first to feature new front man Russ Grimmett fronting the band, who has been welcomed with open arms by fans on the live circuit; the band are completed by Fred Hale and Andy Muse (guitars), Mark Thomas (bass) and Steve Byrne (drums).
Sons Of Liberty have performed with acts such as FM, Grand Slam, Molly Hatchet and Preacher Stone.
They will play with the latter again on two limited co-headline shows on the 18th (The Victoria, Swindomn) and 19th July (Phoenix, Exeter) ahead of both appearing at Maid of Stone Festival, where the Sons will perform a VIP Acoustic set.
Tickets for the shows are available via: www.sonsoflibertyband.com/shows
The album is also the first to feature new front man Russ Grimmett fronting the band, who has been welcomed with open arms by fans on the live circuit; the band are completed by Fred Hale and Andy Muse (guitars), Mark Thomas (bass) and Steve Byrne (drums).
Sons Of Liberty have performed with acts such as FM, Grand Slam, Molly Hatchet and Preacher Stone.
They will play with the latter again on two limited co-headline shows on the 18th (The Victoria, Swindomn) and 19th July (Phoenix, Exeter) ahead of both appearing at Maid of Stone Festival, where the Sons will perform a VIP Acoustic set.
Tickets for the shows are available via: www.sonsoflibertyband.com/shows
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Blue Öyster Cult have released 'Hot Rails To Hell' from their upcoming 50th Anniversary Live – Second Night album, with accompanying live performance video.
The upcoming album, the second of three releases celebrating and showcasing the band’s three 50th Anniversary performances from Sony Hall in NYC, and featuring the album Tyranny And Mutation in its entirety, will be issued by Frontiers Music Srl on August 9th.
Pre-Order 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night here: https://ffm.to/boc50thsecondnight
The upcoming album, the second of three releases celebrating and showcasing the band’s three 50th Anniversary performances from Sony Hall in NYC, and featuring the album Tyranny And Mutation in its entirety, will be issued by Frontiers Music Srl on August 9th.
Pre-Order 50th Anniversary Live - Second Night here: https://ffm.to/boc50thsecondnight
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In September 2022, Blue Öyster Cult played a unique trilogy of sold-out shows, each dedicated to one of their first three albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard made a special appearance on all three nights, adding a nostalgic touch to the Anniversary event.
Each show featured not just one of their classic, initial trilogy of albums but a selection of fan favourites, deeper cuts and classic hits from across their career.
With a relentless touring schedule and the critically acclaimed all-new studio album The Symbol Remains (released in 2020), Blue Öyster Cult remain an enduring force, featuring original core duo Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and Eric Bloom, Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda and Jules Radino.
50th Anniversary Live - Second Night
Track List
Album 1
The Red & The Black; O.D.'D On Life Itself; Hot Rails To Hell; 7 Screaming Diz-Busters; Baby Ice Dog; Wings Wetted Down; Teen Archer; Mistress Of The Salmon Salt (Quicklime Girl)
Album 2
Box In My Head; Burnin' For You; Lips In The Hills; Perfect Water; Tenderloin; The Revenge Of Vera Gemini; E.T.I; That Was Me; Godzilla; (Don't Fear) The Reaper; Unknown Tongue; Tattoo Vampire; Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll
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Each show featured not just one of their classic, initial trilogy of albums but a selection of fan favourites, deeper cuts and classic hits from across their career.
With a relentless touring schedule and the critically acclaimed all-new studio album The Symbol Remains (released in 2020), Blue Öyster Cult remain an enduring force, featuring original core duo Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and Eric Bloom, Richie Castellano, Danny Miranda and Jules Radino.
50th Anniversary Live - Second Night
Track List
Album 1
The Red & The Black; O.D.'D On Life Itself; Hot Rails To Hell; 7 Screaming Diz-Busters; Baby Ice Dog; Wings Wetted Down; Teen Archer; Mistress Of The Salmon Salt (Quicklime Girl)
Album 2
Box In My Head; Burnin' For You; Lips In The Hills; Perfect Water; Tenderloin; The Revenge Of Vera Gemini; E.T.I; That Was Me; Godzilla; (Don't Fear) The Reaper; Unknown Tongue; Tattoo Vampire; Cities On Flame With Rock And Roll
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Some of the biggest names on the UK Blues scene are coming together in a special one-day festival to celebrate the history of British Blues and raise money for a great, charitable cause.
The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and many others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February next year, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.
Other names and surprise guests will be added to the bill.
Milkfest will run from 3pm to 11pm, with a special readmission policy allowing ticketholders to pass in and out of the venue leaving them free to enjoy the O2's restaurants, bars and shops throughout the day.
Milk Men guitarist and event organiser Adam Norsworthy said "The British Blues scene is very healthy and vibrant at the moment. We want to celebrate the music in all its different forms by bringing together some of the best acts we have seen and played with over the years, for a good cause.
Brain Tumour funding is criminally low for a disease which is tragically taking more lives – many of them under 40. We are keen to raise awareness of this issue at the same time as celebrating this wonderful music."
The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and many others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February next year, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.
Other names and surprise guests will be added to the bill.
Milkfest will run from 3pm to 11pm, with a special readmission policy allowing ticketholders to pass in and out of the venue leaving them free to enjoy the O2's restaurants, bars and shops throughout the day.
Milk Men guitarist and event organiser Adam Norsworthy said "The British Blues scene is very healthy and vibrant at the moment. We want to celebrate the music in all its different forms by bringing together some of the best acts we have seen and played with over the years, for a good cause.
Brain Tumour funding is criminally low for a disease which is tragically taking more lives – many of them under 40. We are keen to raise awareness of this issue at the same time as celebrating this wonderful music."
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Claire Howells from the Brain Tumour Charity added: "Some incredible performers are throwing their musical weight behind Milkfest '25 and we’re extremely grateful for their support.
Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this.
Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year."
Richard Dunning from the UK Blues Federation says of the event: "Once again the UK blues community comes together to show their commitment to doing good.
The UK Blues Federation are delighted to be involved in this event and for such a worthy cause."
Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.
Tickets are on sale now, available from the venue and the following link:
https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA
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Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this.
Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year."
Richard Dunning from the UK Blues Federation says of the event: "Once again the UK blues community comes together to show their commitment to doing good.
The UK Blues Federation are delighted to be involved in this event and for such a worthy cause."
Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.
Tickets are on sale now, available from the venue and the following link:
https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA
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Oklahoma’s Hillbilly Vegas, where outlaw country meets southern rockabilly with a touch of, yes, Vegas, return to the UK later this month to play eight dates in support of their new EP, Long Way Back.
The dates follow their successful UK tour earlier this year.
The Long Way Back EP, released on July 12th via Conquest Music, features five songs including the title track, which first appeared on the band’s excellent 2022 album The Great Southern Hustle.
Here the song, which was originally played as an acoustically led Americana/ southern country ballad, has been given a rockier makeover, proving a great song is a great song no matter the arrangement.
The song, lyrically, is a tribute to the grandfather of the band’s singer/ guitarist Steve Harris, who made it home (for good) after naval service in WWII.
The 5 track EP also includes a raucous and rolling, barroom blues boogieing take of Frankie Miller classic 'Down The Honkytonk,' which fits the band’s profile perfectly (and has featured in their live sets).
Pre-Save EP here: https://presave.to/mCNQEP03
Joining Hillbilly Vegas on their July dates are dynamic British hard rockers, The Howling Tides.
During the tour Hillbilly Vegas will also be collaborating with Teenage Cancer Trust to help raise funds and awareness. In addition to fundraising at their concerts, the band will perform lunchtime acoustic street performances in some of the cities they visit, adding a unique twist to their tour.
The dates follow their successful UK tour earlier this year.
The Long Way Back EP, released on July 12th via Conquest Music, features five songs including the title track, which first appeared on the band’s excellent 2022 album The Great Southern Hustle.
Here the song, which was originally played as an acoustically led Americana/ southern country ballad, has been given a rockier makeover, proving a great song is a great song no matter the arrangement.
The song, lyrically, is a tribute to the grandfather of the band’s singer/ guitarist Steve Harris, who made it home (for good) after naval service in WWII.
The 5 track EP also includes a raucous and rolling, barroom blues boogieing take of Frankie Miller classic 'Down The Honkytonk,' which fits the band’s profile perfectly (and has featured in their live sets).
Pre-Save EP here: https://presave.to/mCNQEP03
Joining Hillbilly Vegas on their July dates are dynamic British hard rockers, The Howling Tides.
During the tour Hillbilly Vegas will also be collaborating with Teenage Cancer Trust to help raise funds and awareness. In addition to fundraising at their concerts, the band will perform lunchtime acoustic street performances in some of the cities they visit, adding a unique twist to their tour.
Following the Long Way Back tour dates, Hillbilly Vegas will return to the UK later in the year to perform at the Planet Rockstock and WinterStorm festivals.
Hillbilly Vegas – July Dates
(with The Howling Tides)
Wednesday 17th - Hull, The New Adelphi
Thursday 18th - Newcastle, Trillians
Friday 19th - Crumlin, The Patriot
Sunday 21st - Wolverhampton, KK's Steel Mill
Tuesday 23rd - Southampton, The 1865
Wednesday 24th - London, 100 Club
Thursday 25th - Hastings, The Carlisle
Saturday 27th - Sittingbourne, The Appleyard
Tickets are on sale now from the venues or via Hillbilly-Vegas/tour.com
Listen/ buy/ stream The Great Southern Hustle at:
https://slinky.to/TheGreatSouthernHustle
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Hillbilly Vegas – July Dates
(with The Howling Tides)
Wednesday 17th - Hull, The New Adelphi
Thursday 18th - Newcastle, Trillians
Friday 19th - Crumlin, The Patriot
Sunday 21st - Wolverhampton, KK's Steel Mill
Tuesday 23rd - Southampton, The 1865
Wednesday 24th - London, 100 Club
Thursday 25th - Hastings, The Carlisle
Saturday 27th - Sittingbourne, The Appleyard
Tickets are on sale now from the venues or via Hillbilly-Vegas/tour.com
Listen/ buy/ stream The Great Southern Hustle at:
https://slinky.to/TheGreatSouthernHustle
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Sweden's melodic metal progressives Paralydium have released a new single entitled 'Forging The Past.'
The song is taken from their upcoming studio album Universe Calls, out on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl.
Pre-order/Pre-save Universe Calls here: https://ffm.to/paralydiumuc
Of the song, guitarist John Berg says "Forging The Past showcases the progressive side of the album, intricate layers and dynamic shifts keeping you engaged, and blending genres and styles to challenge conventional boundaries. Its compelling rhythms and evocative melodies invite you to explore its creative depths."
The song is taken from their upcoming studio album Universe Calls, out on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl.
Pre-order/Pre-save Universe Calls here: https://ffm.to/paralydiumuc
Of the song, guitarist John Berg says "Forging The Past showcases the progressive side of the album, intricate layers and dynamic shifts keeping you engaged, and blending genres and styles to challenge conventional boundaries. Its compelling rhythms and evocative melodies invite you to explore its creative depths."
Universe Calls, Paralydium’s second release on Frontiers Music, offers a diverse palette of hard-hitting riffs, atmospheric textures, seamless transitions, interwoven complexities that offer an immersive listening experience.
"In this album, we've delved deeply into our progressive roots" explain the band. "Long-time fans will recognize the expansive, open-world qualities reminiscent of our EP, but now featuring longer tracks and broader arrangements. The album is a blend of Worlds Beyond with a more epic approach, while lyrically the album focuses on characters navigating their destinies through conquests, restoration, and exploration in the face of the challenges of time, striving to shape a hopeful future."
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"In this album, we've delved deeply into our progressive roots" explain the band. "Long-time fans will recognize the expansive, open-world qualities reminiscent of our EP, but now featuring longer tracks and broader arrangements. The album is a blend of Worlds Beyond with a more epic approach, while lyrically the album focuses on characters navigating their destinies through conquests, restoration, and exploration in the face of the challenges of time, striving to shape a hopeful future."
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Renowned South Wales rock band, Scarlet Rebels, have released a new single entitled 'It Was Beautiful.'
The melodically charged and genuinely moving rocker is lifted from forthcoming album Where The Colours Meet, set for release on 16th August on Earache Records.
It's also one of the strongesr songs the band have yet delivered, as front man Wayne Doyle confirms: "It Was Beautiful is, in my opinion, one of the best songs I've written. We captured the essence and the feel of what I was trying to write about and the story I was trying to tell; that yearning for a time that's past, not knowing at the time how good you had it until it's passed and all you have left is the memories.
The simple but highly effective video that accompanies the single also plays its part - "We show a visual of what the song speaks of," continues Wayne. "We have all of the physical possessions and items being removed until I was alone on a couch, not having any belongings and just watching time drift away… time is the most precious thing in the world; once you've spent it, you can't get it back.”
And the lyric in It Was Beautiful, 'where all the different colours meet,' sums up this record for me. It’s this melting pot of different themes and topics, as well as the different sonic elements, that made the title fitting."
The melodically charged and genuinely moving rocker is lifted from forthcoming album Where The Colours Meet, set for release on 16th August on Earache Records.
It's also one of the strongesr songs the band have yet delivered, as front man Wayne Doyle confirms: "It Was Beautiful is, in my opinion, one of the best songs I've written. We captured the essence and the feel of what I was trying to write about and the story I was trying to tell; that yearning for a time that's past, not knowing at the time how good you had it until it's passed and all you have left is the memories.
The simple but highly effective video that accompanies the single also plays its part - "We show a visual of what the song speaks of," continues Wayne. "We have all of the physical possessions and items being removed until I was alone on a couch, not having any belongings and just watching time drift away… time is the most precious thing in the world; once you've spent it, you can't get it back.”
And the lyric in It Was Beautiful, 'where all the different colours meet,' sums up this record for me. It’s this melting pot of different themes and topics, as well as the different sonic elements, that made the title fitting."
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Having already hoisted their flag into the UK Top 10 with previous album See Through Blue, the Scarlet Rebels are poised to fire Welsh rock back into the mainstream spotlight with Where The Colours Meet.
Produced by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy, there’s a new, widescreen ambition at play here, one that promises to expand the Scarlet Rebels' sonic palette. When The Colours Meet is full of fluid guitar lines, tasteful leads and irresistible choruses, all housed within a contemporary, full-on sound.
The album also welcomes collaborations with multi-award-winning roots-blues artist Elles Bailey, who brings her velvety vocals to the co-written 'Out Of Time,' and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, The Almighty), who lends his songwriting prowess to high-octane album closer 'My House My Rules.'
Additionally, diehards will spot the inclusion of two songs from the Scarlet Rebels live sets, 'Let Me In' and 'Practice Run.' Fixtures at their concerts, both are now heard on a studio album for the first time.
The band have also announced a run of dates in support of the albm as well as a special, one-off show to celebrate the album in an intimate setting, where they will play Where The Colours Meet in full, at Bunkhouse in Swansea on August 16th.
Pre-order the album at: https://earache.lnk.to/WhereTheColoursMeet
Official shop/ formats/ bundles: https://earache.com/collections/scarlet-rebels
TOUR DATES
Tues 16th July - Academy, Dublin^
Wed 17th July - Limelight, Belfast^
Thurs 19th July - NX, Newcastle^
Sat 20th July - Maid Of Stone Festival – Maidstone
Sat 10 Aug – Nozfest Festival, Southampton
^supporting Mr Big
Outstore / Instore Tour
Fri 16 August – Bunkhouse – Swansea
(SOLD OUT)
Sat 17 August – Bunkhouse – Swansea
Sun 18 August – Cavern – Exeter
Mon 19 August – Pie & Vinyl – Southsea
Mon 19 August - Vinilo – Southampton
Tues20 August – Banquet Records – Kingston
Wed 21 August – The Jacaranda – Liverpool
Thurs 22 August - Assai Records – Dundee
Thur 22 August - Assai Records – Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug – Stonedead Festival, Newark
Headline Tour
Wed 2 Oct – Anarchy – Newcastle
Thu 3 Oct – The Live Rooms – Chester
Fri 4 Oct – KK's Steel Mill – Wolverhampton
Sat 5 Oct – Cathouse – Glasgow
Sun 6 Oct – Deaf Institute – Manchester
Mon 7 Oct – Thekla – Bristol
Tue 8 Oct – Garage – London
Wed 9 Oct – Craufurd Arms – Milton Keynes
Thu 10 Oct – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham
Fri 11 Oct – The Key Club – Leeds
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Produced by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy, there’s a new, widescreen ambition at play here, one that promises to expand the Scarlet Rebels' sonic palette. When The Colours Meet is full of fluid guitar lines, tasteful leads and irresistible choruses, all housed within a contemporary, full-on sound.
The album also welcomes collaborations with multi-award-winning roots-blues artist Elles Bailey, who brings her velvety vocals to the co-written 'Out Of Time,' and Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, The Almighty), who lends his songwriting prowess to high-octane album closer 'My House My Rules.'
Additionally, diehards will spot the inclusion of two songs from the Scarlet Rebels live sets, 'Let Me In' and 'Practice Run.' Fixtures at their concerts, both are now heard on a studio album for the first time.
The band have also announced a run of dates in support of the albm as well as a special, one-off show to celebrate the album in an intimate setting, where they will play Where The Colours Meet in full, at Bunkhouse in Swansea on August 16th.
Pre-order the album at: https://earache.lnk.to/WhereTheColoursMeet
Official shop/ formats/ bundles: https://earache.com/collections/scarlet-rebels
TOUR DATES
Tues 16th July - Academy, Dublin^
Wed 17th July - Limelight, Belfast^
Thurs 19th July - NX, Newcastle^
Sat 20th July - Maid Of Stone Festival – Maidstone
Sat 10 Aug – Nozfest Festival, Southampton
^supporting Mr Big
Outstore / Instore Tour
Fri 16 August – Bunkhouse – Swansea
(SOLD OUT)
Sat 17 August – Bunkhouse – Swansea
Sun 18 August – Cavern – Exeter
Mon 19 August – Pie & Vinyl – Southsea
Mon 19 August - Vinilo – Southampton
Tues20 August – Banquet Records – Kingston
Wed 21 August – The Jacaranda – Liverpool
Thurs 22 August - Assai Records – Dundee
Thur 22 August - Assai Records – Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug – Stonedead Festival, Newark
Headline Tour
Wed 2 Oct – Anarchy – Newcastle
Thu 3 Oct – The Live Rooms – Chester
Fri 4 Oct – KK's Steel Mill – Wolverhampton
Sat 5 Oct – Cathouse – Glasgow
Sun 6 Oct – Deaf Institute – Manchester
Mon 7 Oct – Thekla – Bristol
Tue 8 Oct – Garage – London
Wed 9 Oct – Craufurd Arms – Milton Keynes
Thu 10 Oct – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham
Fri 11 Oct – The Key Club – Leeds
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Australian Hammond & Whammy Clavinet maestro Lachy Doley has released the first single from forthcoming Live In Paris album, which will be released later this year.
'Downtown Smalltown,' originally from The Lachy Doley Group’s 2015 album Conviction and extended here in the live environment, features bassist Joel Burton and drummer Jackie Barnes hitting a serious groove while Doley is in full bodied and full throated attack on the driving, funk-infused blues rocker.
You can check out the single below/ on YouTube, or listen to the song on other platforms by clicking here.
'Downtown Smalltown,' originally from The Lachy Doley Group’s 2015 album Conviction and extended here in the live environment, features bassist Joel Burton and drummer Jackie Barnes hitting a serious groove while Doley is in full bodied and full throated attack on the driving, funk-infused blues rocker.
You can check out the single below/ on YouTube, or listen to the song on other platforms by clicking here.
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Canadian roots, rock and soul band Bywater Call have released a new single entitled 'Everybody Knows.'
Stream the single here: https://linktr.ee/bywatercall
The new single, recorded & mixed by Bywater Call drummer Bruce McCarthy at BeatFarm in Toronto, is a southern rock, soul and gospel number that sees singer Meghan Parnell channel her inner Arthetha Franklin.
"Told in three vignettes, connected by the chorus of 'everybody knows the bed they sleep in,' this song is about how you can tell yourself whatever you want to hear, whatever makes you feel better," says guitarist Dave Barnes, "but ultimately, the truth is always waiting for you at the end of the day."
Stream the single here: https://linktr.ee/bywatercall
The new single, recorded & mixed by Bywater Call drummer Bruce McCarthy at BeatFarm in Toronto, is a southern rock, soul and gospel number that sees singer Meghan Parnell channel her inner Arthetha Franklin.
"Told in three vignettes, connected by the chorus of 'everybody knows the bed they sleep in,' this song is about how you can tell yourself whatever you want to hear, whatever makes you feel better," says guitarist Dave Barnes, "but ultimately, the truth is always waiting for you at the end of the day."
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The new single follows the 2023 single releases 'Sweet Maria,' and 'For All We Know, and this year's offerings 'Holler,' 'Roll, and 'As If.'
All six songs will feature on the band's forthcoming new album Shepherd, which wil be released 9th of August. Pre-order the album here: https://bywatercall.com/
Bywater Call’s music is a rootsy journey through human experience, incorporating influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly And The Family Stone, and New Orleans, Mississippi & Delta blues.
Bywater Call will be on tour in the UK through October, when they will also headline Blues Power Live at Dingwalls in London on the 25th. The event also features These Wicked Rivers and Lauern Housley & The Nothern Cowboys.
Tickets: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Bywater-Call.htm and https://bywatercall.com/
Blues Power Live: https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/bywater-call/dingwalls/2963164
Full October Dates Listing:
Manchester, Academy 3 - Wednesday 16th
Cardiff, Globe - Thursday 17th
Leek, Foxlowe Arts - Friday 18th
Leeds, Brudenell - Saturday 19th
Glasgow, Oran Mor - Sunday 20th
Newcastle, The Cluny - Tuesday 22nd
Sheffield, Corporation - Wednesday 23rd
Norwich, Waterfront Studios - Thursday 24th
London, Dingwalls - "Blues Power Live,"
(with special guests These Wicked Rivers and Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys) -
Friday 25th
Newbury, Arlington Arts - Saturday 26th
Sittingbourne, Bourne Music Club - Sunday 27th
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All six songs will feature on the band's forthcoming new album Shepherd, which wil be released 9th of August. Pre-order the album here: https://bywatercall.com/
Bywater Call’s music is a rootsy journey through human experience, incorporating influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly And The Family Stone, and New Orleans, Mississippi & Delta blues.
Bywater Call will be on tour in the UK through October, when they will also headline Blues Power Live at Dingwalls in London on the 25th. The event also features These Wicked Rivers and Lauern Housley & The Nothern Cowboys.
Tickets: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Bywater-Call.htm and https://bywatercall.com/
Blues Power Live: https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/bywater-call/dingwalls/2963164
Full October Dates Listing:
Manchester, Academy 3 - Wednesday 16th
Cardiff, Globe - Thursday 17th
Leek, Foxlowe Arts - Friday 18th
Leeds, Brudenell - Saturday 19th
Glasgow, Oran Mor - Sunday 20th
Newcastle, The Cluny - Tuesday 22nd
Sheffield, Corporation - Wednesday 23rd
Norwich, Waterfront Studios - Thursday 24th
London, Dingwalls - "Blues Power Live,"
(with special guests These Wicked Rivers and Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys) -
Friday 25th
Newbury, Arlington Arts - Saturday 26th
Sittingbourne, Bourne Music Club - Sunday 27th
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The Bright Red Festival, a fundraising charity event featuring 12 acts, will take place at The Cluny in Newcastle on Friday August 16th.
All profits from the event go to the Bright Red charity, which supports people dealing with blood cancer across the North East.
The event, which runs from 2pm to 11pm and hosted by North East TV presenter, newsreader & journalist Pam Royle, features an eclectic array of talent from around the UK.
Opening the festival will be Teesside madcaps Growing Old Disgracefully followed by Brothers in Arms singer Phil Caffrey.
Also appearing are South Shields singer Patrick Gosling with his blend of Indie Rock meets Americana, legendary 80s act Fuzzbox, and an acoustic performance from Brian “Nasher” Nash (guitarist from multi-million selling Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
The early evening sets begin with a Buzzcocks-tinged post-glam mash up in the shape of Narcotic Hearts, Plumhall (a must see live act who recently supported Fairport Convention on their UK tour) and London duo Ooberfuse with their uber-cool Electronica.
The main stage then welcomes one of the most exciting new bands in Newcastle, Park View, followed by Northumberland's Sam Shields and his sassy blend of Americana, then one of the UK's finest songwriters, Alistair Griffin (who appeared on BBC's Fame Academy and has since become one of the country's most respected songwriters).
The festival closes with headline act Fargo Railroad Co. who deliver a sound that harks back to the roots of country rock and blues (the band, who have released two studio albums and a live album, have played shows in every part of the UK (including a UK support tour for Hayseed Dixie) and two tours abroad).
Tickets are £15, with all profits going to Bright Red.
You can purchase tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bright-red-music-festival-tickets-877991344747
Bright Red support the northern region hospitals of England, helping patients who are dealing with a wide range of blood cancers, including leukaemias, lymphomas and myelomas. They also help support patients suffering from myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative diseases.
Find out more about the charity, or donate, at www.brightred.org.uk
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All profits from the event go to the Bright Red charity, which supports people dealing with blood cancer across the North East.
The event, which runs from 2pm to 11pm and hosted by North East TV presenter, newsreader & journalist Pam Royle, features an eclectic array of talent from around the UK.
Opening the festival will be Teesside madcaps Growing Old Disgracefully followed by Brothers in Arms singer Phil Caffrey.
Also appearing are South Shields singer Patrick Gosling with his blend of Indie Rock meets Americana, legendary 80s act Fuzzbox, and an acoustic performance from Brian “Nasher” Nash (guitarist from multi-million selling Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
The early evening sets begin with a Buzzcocks-tinged post-glam mash up in the shape of Narcotic Hearts, Plumhall (a must see live act who recently supported Fairport Convention on their UK tour) and London duo Ooberfuse with their uber-cool Electronica.
The main stage then welcomes one of the most exciting new bands in Newcastle, Park View, followed by Northumberland's Sam Shields and his sassy blend of Americana, then one of the UK's finest songwriters, Alistair Griffin (who appeared on BBC's Fame Academy and has since become one of the country's most respected songwriters).
The festival closes with headline act Fargo Railroad Co. who deliver a sound that harks back to the roots of country rock and blues (the band, who have released two studio albums and a live album, have played shows in every part of the UK (including a UK support tour for Hayseed Dixie) and two tours abroad).
Tickets are £15, with all profits going to Bright Red.
You can purchase tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bright-red-music-festival-tickets-877991344747
Bright Red support the northern region hospitals of England, helping patients who are dealing with a wide range of blood cancers, including leukaemias, lymphomas and myelomas. They also help support patients suffering from myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative diseases.
Find out more about the charity, or donate, at www.brightred.org.uk
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The Georgia Thunderbolts have released a new lyric video for their song 'Crawling My Way Back To You,' which is taken from their new album Rise Above It All, set for release on August 23rd via Mascot Records.
You can pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/TheGAThunderbolts
Talking about 'Crawling My Way Back To You,' singer TJ Lyle says "This song could be about a lot of different things but everyone will gravitate toward a relationship, naturally. I remember when I wrote this song, I was in a bad place mentally. Didn’t want to get out of bed; couldn’t live in the moment for thinking about what needed to be done in the future.
To me the song is honest and open about my relationships with music and other life-changing experiences. Like a love hate thing. I had lost myself and my fire to be honest. This song gave me the inspiration to keep digging and find out more about my creative and personal side. Maybe it can do that for someone else."
You can pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/TheGAThunderbolts
Talking about 'Crawling My Way Back To You,' singer TJ Lyle says "This song could be about a lot of different things but everyone will gravitate toward a relationship, naturally. I remember when I wrote this song, I was in a bad place mentally. Didn’t want to get out of bed; couldn’t live in the moment for thinking about what needed to be done in the future.
To me the song is honest and open about my relationships with music and other life-changing experiences. Like a love hate thing. I had lost myself and my fire to be honest. This song gave me the inspiration to keep digging and find out more about my creative and personal side. Maybe it can do that for someone else."
New album Rise Above It All features the band's signature blend of Southern rock, blues, and heartfelt Americana, while also capturing the emotional and artistic growth fostered by their years on the road, which has led them to being hailed as the new torchbearers of Southern rock.
But that road hasn’t been as glamorous as you might imagine for The Georgia Thunderbolts – it wasn’t that many years ago that the guys busked at gas stations, fumbled through covers, and drove four hours to Alabama to play to a bartender and a three-legged dog sitting on a barstool.
These days, however, the Rome, Georgia-based quintet – singer TJ Lyle, Zach Everett (bass, classical guitar, vocals), Bristol Perry (drums), Logan Tolbert & Riley Couzzourt (guitars) – are a critically acclaimed, international touring band that have toured or shared the stage with the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, The Marshall Tucker Band, the Allman Betts Band, Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Steel Woods and The Outlaws.
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But that road hasn’t been as glamorous as you might imagine for The Georgia Thunderbolts – it wasn’t that many years ago that the guys busked at gas stations, fumbled through covers, and drove four hours to Alabama to play to a bartender and a three-legged dog sitting on a barstool.
These days, however, the Rome, Georgia-based quintet – singer TJ Lyle, Zach Everett (bass, classical guitar, vocals), Bristol Perry (drums), Logan Tolbert & Riley Couzzourt (guitars) – are a critically acclaimed, international touring band that have toured or shared the stage with the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, The Marshall Tucker Band, the Allman Betts Band, Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Steel Woods and The Outlaws.
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Swedish rockers Eclipse have announced the release of their new studio album Megalomanium II.
The album will be issued on September 20th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Pre-order Megalomanium II here: https://ffm.to/eclipsemegalomaniumii
A new single from the forthcoming album, 'The Spark,' is out now.
Of the new single, Eclipse frontman Erik Mårtensson comments "The Spark hits the ground running with a riff that’s got more stickiness than a Hubba Bubba bubble popped over a 90’s goatee!
But don’t let the gum reference fool you, this song contains one of our heaviest verses so far, but ends up in an Eclipse signature style chorus that will come in handy at the festivals we’re playing this summer!"
The album will be issued on September 20th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Pre-order Megalomanium II here: https://ffm.to/eclipsemegalomaniumii
A new single from the forthcoming album, 'The Spark,' is out now.
Of the new single, Eclipse frontman Erik Mårtensson comments "The Spark hits the ground running with a riff that’s got more stickiness than a Hubba Bubba bubble popped over a 90’s goatee!
But don’t let the gum reference fool you, this song contains one of our heaviest verses so far, but ends up in an Eclipse signature style chorus that will come in handy at the festivals we’re playing this summer!"
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Eclipse, renowned for their signature sound of massive hooks and stellar musicianship, have become one of Sweden's largest heavy rock bands with well over 100 million streams on various platforms.
Following on from the release of Megalomanium last September and, more recently, exclusive 7" vinyl track 'Apocalypse Blues' and the single 'Falling To My Knees,' the band's trajectory to craft memorable anthems is intact and up-front on Megalomanium II.
"If you thought the title of our previous record was proof of us suffering from delusions of grandeur, then you’re absolutely right!" jokes Mårtensson.
"So, the only way we could top it was to make another one. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, Megalomanium II."
"This band is on a continuous journey trying to find new avenues to explore," adds guitarist Magnus Henriksson. "Having said that, Megalomanium II is probably closer to what people associate Eclipse with; it’s filled to the brim with large choruses, beautiful melodies and some amazing guitar playing. I’m totally unbiased, by the way," laughs Henriksson.
Eclipse have been making increasingly larger waves on the European and American rock scene over the last years. With tours ranging from South America to Australia and Japan, the band have become a force to be reckoned with, as festival goers of Wacken, Alcatraz, and Summer Breeze, to name but three, are very well aware.
Following a successful run in Japan and South America, Eclipse are currently touring across Europe and will be headed to central Europe and the US after the summer. Additional dates will be added as the year moves on.
Check full tour date listings at https://www.eclipsemerch.com/live
Eclipse are:
Erik Mårtensson – Vocals; Magnus Henriksson – Guitars; Philip Crusner – Drums; Victor Crusner – Bass
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Following on from the release of Megalomanium last September and, more recently, exclusive 7" vinyl track 'Apocalypse Blues' and the single 'Falling To My Knees,' the band's trajectory to craft memorable anthems is intact and up-front on Megalomanium II.
"If you thought the title of our previous record was proof of us suffering from delusions of grandeur, then you’re absolutely right!" jokes Mårtensson.
"So, the only way we could top it was to make another one. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, Megalomanium II."
"This band is on a continuous journey trying to find new avenues to explore," adds guitarist Magnus Henriksson. "Having said that, Megalomanium II is probably closer to what people associate Eclipse with; it’s filled to the brim with large choruses, beautiful melodies and some amazing guitar playing. I’m totally unbiased, by the way," laughs Henriksson.
Eclipse have been making increasingly larger waves on the European and American rock scene over the last years. With tours ranging from South America to Australia and Japan, the band have become a force to be reckoned with, as festival goers of Wacken, Alcatraz, and Summer Breeze, to name but three, are very well aware.
Following a successful run in Japan and South America, Eclipse are currently touring across Europe and will be headed to central Europe and the US after the summer. Additional dates will be added as the year moves on.
Check full tour date listings at https://www.eclipsemerch.com/live
Eclipse are:
Erik Mårtensson – Vocals; Magnus Henriksson – Guitars; Philip Crusner – Drums; Victor Crusner – Bass
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Australian rocker Cassidy Paris and her band (Tom Rogowski - guitar, Alex Rogowski - drums, Stevie Janevski - bass) will perform their first ever headline tour of the UK this summer when they play 15 dates through July and August, plus a prestigious slot at the Steelhouse Festival.
Tickets for all dates (listed further below) are available from https://cassidyparis.com/shows
To dovetail with the dates, a new video has been released for 'Midnight Desire,' which comes from Cassidy Paris' Frontiers Records debut album New Sensation.
Tickets for all dates (listed further below) are available from https://cassidyparis.com/shows
To dovetail with the dates, a new video has been released for 'Midnight Desire,' which comes from Cassidy Paris' Frontiers Records debut album New Sensation.
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At the age of 11, Cassidy Paris met singer songwriter Paul Laine (ex Danger Danger, The Defiants), who developed a unique mentoring role. Laine took Paris Cassidy under his wing to help develop her as an artist and songwriter, collaborating with her in songwriting and producing her music.
In 2018, she released the song 'Stand,' a heartfelt song about "standing up for yourself" as a young woman. (She also promoted anti-bullying through performances at many schools around Melbourne, and became an active campaigner for the worldwide Metalheads Against Bullying organisation).
Following the release of two EPs, Cassidy Paris performed in America, Japan and the UK.
Her talents didn’t go unnoticed by guitar giants Fender, who lent support by bringing her on as an endorsee of Fender Guitars.
2022 saw the Cassidy Paris Band tour Australia with John Corabi and H.E.A.T, along with a 12 date UK tour.
In 2023, Cassidy Paris became the youngest artist to ever sign a record deal with Frontiers Music SRL; she released her melodically rocking debut album New Sensation in December to rave reviews.
She launched the album by touring the UK with her band for a second time to packed rooms at WinterStorm in Scotland, Planet Rockstock in Wales and a number of club dates in England.
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In 2018, she released the song 'Stand,' a heartfelt song about "standing up for yourself" as a young woman. (She also promoted anti-bullying through performances at many schools around Melbourne, and became an active campaigner for the worldwide Metalheads Against Bullying organisation).
Following the release of two EPs, Cassidy Paris performed in America, Japan and the UK.
Her talents didn’t go unnoticed by guitar giants Fender, who lent support by bringing her on as an endorsee of Fender Guitars.
2022 saw the Cassidy Paris Band tour Australia with John Corabi and H.E.A.T, along with a 12 date UK tour.
In 2023, Cassidy Paris became the youngest artist to ever sign a record deal with Frontiers Music SRL; she released her melodically rocking debut album New Sensation in December to rave reviews.
She launched the album by touring the UK with her band for a second time to packed rooms at WinterStorm in Scotland, Planet Rockstock in Wales and a number of club dates in England.
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Multi-UK Blues Award nominated rockers Brave Rival have released a third single from what will be their second studio album Fight Or Flight, due for release on 16th August.
Following lead-off single 'Five Years On' (which celebrated the fifth anniversary of the band) and the darker & heavier melodic rock blues of 'Fairytale' comes 'Stand Up,' a gritty blues rocker that features the blues harmonica talents of Will Wilde.
"Stand Up encompasses the 'fight' element of our album. says Lindsey Bonnick. "It's about having confidence in yourself, overcoming adversity, and standing up for what you believe in."
"We've known Will for a while now; he is insanely talented!" adds Chloe Josephine. During pre-production for the album we performed with Will at the Tuesday Night Music Club and asked him to be part of our album."
"And of course I said yes!" comments Will. "Since recording, we've worked together on a couple of songs for my own album, and we recently shot the video for Stand Up, too. Maybe you'll see me pop up at a Brave Rival show down the road!"
Following lead-off single 'Five Years On' (which celebrated the fifth anniversary of the band) and the darker & heavier melodic rock blues of 'Fairytale' comes 'Stand Up,' a gritty blues rocker that features the blues harmonica talents of Will Wilde.
"Stand Up encompasses the 'fight' element of our album. says Lindsey Bonnick. "It's about having confidence in yourself, overcoming adversity, and standing up for what you believe in."
"We've known Will for a while now; he is insanely talented!" adds Chloe Josephine. During pre-production for the album we performed with Will at the Tuesday Night Music Club and asked him to be part of our album."
"And of course I said yes!" comments Will. "Since recording, we've worked together on a couple of songs for my own album, and we recently shot the video for Stand Up, too. Maybe you'll see me pop up at a Brave Rival show down the road!"
Brave Rival are fronted by dual vocalists Chloe Josephine and Lindsey Bonnick; the band also feature the instrumental talents of Donna Peters (drums, percussion, acoustic guitar), Ed "the Shred" Clarke (guitars) and Billy "Danger" Dedman (bass).
Formed in 2019, Brave Rival offer a fresh and modern take on classic rock. It’s a sound, as heard in live performance and acclaimed debut album Life’s Machine, that has earned the adulation and loyalty of their growing "Bravian" fanbase and praise from many a critic.
(Life’s Machine earned praise far and wide; it brought the group to the attention of Joe Bonamassa, who rated them among his "favourite discoveries").
Taking the winning formula from their live performances and debut album, Brave Rival have now created their second album, Fight Or Flight. Crowdfunded by a Kickstarter campaign, the band hit their target in under 48 hours.
"To me, there’s a different energy this time," muses Lindsey Bonnick. "Lyrically, just about every song can be viewed in different ways. There’s a strong thread around mental health, whether we were writing about things we’d gone through ourselves or experiences picked up from meeting people on the road."
The album launch show at Dingwalls on September 12th will feature Will Wilde as special guest along with the Deborah Bonham Band. Tickets for the show can be purchased here.
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Formed in 2019, Brave Rival offer a fresh and modern take on classic rock. It’s a sound, as heard in live performance and acclaimed debut album Life’s Machine, that has earned the adulation and loyalty of their growing "Bravian" fanbase and praise from many a critic.
(Life’s Machine earned praise far and wide; it brought the group to the attention of Joe Bonamassa, who rated them among his "favourite discoveries").
Taking the winning formula from their live performances and debut album, Brave Rival have now created their second album, Fight Or Flight. Crowdfunded by a Kickstarter campaign, the band hit their target in under 48 hours.
"To me, there’s a different energy this time," muses Lindsey Bonnick. "Lyrically, just about every song can be viewed in different ways. There’s a strong thread around mental health, whether we were writing about things we’d gone through ourselves or experiences picked up from meeting people on the road."
The album launch show at Dingwalls on September 12th will feature Will Wilde as special guest along with the Deborah Bonham Band. Tickets for the show can be purchased here.
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Rootsy songstress Elles Bailey has released new song entitled 'Ballad Of A Broken Dream,' the latest single from her forthcoming album Beneath The Neon Glow, which comes August 9th on Cooking Vinyl Records.
A Nashville tinged pop-blues with acoustic underpinning, the song lyrically looks to the struggles of being a musician.
"There is no denying the link between musicians and mental health and the toil that this chosen path can take on a creative," comments Elles. "This song follows the story of a tortured artist who, though undeniably exceedingly talented, has ended his career playing dive bars where no one knows his name. This song is the story of so many incredible talents who struggle with their mental health."
A Nashville tinged pop-blues with acoustic underpinning, the song lyrically looks to the struggles of being a musician.
"There is no denying the link between musicians and mental health and the toil that this chosen path can take on a creative," comments Elles. "This song follows the story of a tortured artist who, though undeniably exceedingly talented, has ended his career playing dive bars where no one knows his name. This song is the story of so many incredible talents who struggle with their mental health."
Beneath The Neon Glow sees Elles Bailey intertwine British roots, Americana and blues across ten powerfully uplifting tracks.
Produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari) and recorded with Elles’ exceptional and trusted live band, the album is an exploration of love's myriad forms. Through lyrically vulnerable and brutally honest songwriting, Elles delves into the depths of heartbreak, the resilience of friendship, and the enduring power of love that spans a lifetime.
Pre-order the album at: https://ellesb.lnk.to/BeneaththeNeonGlow
With a Top 50 album in Shining In The Half Light, achieved independently, an ever-growing fanbase, countless awards and a weekly radio show on Planet Rock, Elles Bailey is ready to take the next step – and with Beneath The Neon Glow, there’s no better album for her to take that journey with.
Produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari) and recorded with Elles’ exceptional and trusted live band, the album is an exploration of love's myriad forms. Through lyrically vulnerable and brutally honest songwriting, Elles delves into the depths of heartbreak, the resilience of friendship, and the enduring power of love that spans a lifetime.
Pre-order the album at: https://ellesb.lnk.to/BeneaththeNeonGlow
With a Top 50 album in Shining In The Half Light, achieved independently, an ever-growing fanbase, countless awards and a weekly radio show on Planet Rock, Elles Bailey is ready to take the next step – and with Beneath The Neon Glow, there’s no better album for her to take that journey with.
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Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse have announced the release of their self-titled debut album on July 19th, via BraveWords Records.
The idea for Warhorse first formed in December 2021, when Di'Anno and guitarist Hrvoje Madiraca met in Zagreb, Croatia.
Warhorse independently released the single 'Stop The War' in a limited edition of 666 copies; this was followed by the Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse 3 track EP, released earlier this year.
The EP features 'Stop The War,' 'Warhorse' and 'The Doubt Within.' All three songs will feature on the debut album, along with latest release/ single 'Here Comes The Night.'
The idea for Warhorse first formed in December 2021, when Di'Anno and guitarist Hrvoje Madiraca met in Zagreb, Croatia.
Warhorse independently released the single 'Stop The War' in a limited edition of 666 copies; this was followed by the Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse 3 track EP, released earlier this year.
The EP features 'Stop The War,' 'Warhorse' and 'The Doubt Within.' All three songs will feature on the debut album, along with latest release/ single 'Here Comes The Night.'
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For the last eight years, original Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno has faced serious health problems that almost ended his career; but thanks to his loyal fans, friends, Iron Maiden and his strong will to overcome the disease, Paul is recording and touring again.
The core of the new band is the three 'Warhorsemen' Paul Di’Anno and guitarists Hrvoje Madiraca & Ante "Pupi" Pupačić.
Warhorse is a parallel band to the Paul Di’Anno Band line-up but, unlike his standard set list, Warhorse shows will feature original Warhorse material along with some early Iron Maiden classics and a few, unexpected covers chosen by Di’Anno.
Of the Warhorse album, Paul Di'Anno says: "This is my first studio project after many years of being away from the studio and not performing. I remember when we announced that we were recording an album in Croatia with completely unknown musicians, many were shocked; no one knew which direction we would go. Warhorse exudes pure energy and reflects everything I went through while recording the album."
Hrvoje Madiraca adds "This record is a product of hard work combined with the voice of the man, the myth and the legend of our dear Wrathchild! Old school metal you want, that's what you'll get!"
"When it comes to music, I've done all sorts of things, but I'm particularly proud of this album," adds Pupi. "Two years of work, going through all kinds of emotions, from euphoria to agony. On the album, everyone added their touch; Hrvoje and I, in terms of lyrics, music, and production, all ennobled by the powerful vocals of our legend, Paul Di'Anno."
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The core of the new band is the three 'Warhorsemen' Paul Di’Anno and guitarists Hrvoje Madiraca & Ante "Pupi" Pupačić.
Warhorse is a parallel band to the Paul Di’Anno Band line-up but, unlike his standard set list, Warhorse shows will feature original Warhorse material along with some early Iron Maiden classics and a few, unexpected covers chosen by Di’Anno.
Of the Warhorse album, Paul Di'Anno says: "This is my first studio project after many years of being away from the studio and not performing. I remember when we announced that we were recording an album in Croatia with completely unknown musicians, many were shocked; no one knew which direction we would go. Warhorse exudes pure energy and reflects everything I went through while recording the album."
Hrvoje Madiraca adds "This record is a product of hard work combined with the voice of the man, the myth and the legend of our dear Wrathchild! Old school metal you want, that's what you'll get!"
"When it comes to music, I've done all sorts of things, but I'm particularly proud of this album," adds Pupi. "Two years of work, going through all kinds of emotions, from euphoria to agony. On the album, everyone added their touch; Hrvoje and I, in terms of lyrics, music, and production, all ennobled by the powerful vocals of our legend, Paul Di'Anno."
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The Milk Men, fresh (of course!) from the success of latest and best to date album Holy Cow! (#1 in the Amazon Blues Charts and iTunes Blues Charts), keep their brand of innovative and ear-catching R&B goodness flowing with new single 'Give a Little Love.'
The funkadelic blues of 'Give a Little Love' is the third single to be lifted from the band’s critically acclaimed Holy Cow! album. It follows on from #1 iTunes single 'One Man Band' and 'Hungover.'
Of the song, which is accompanied by a clever, fun and funky video, the band’s singer Jamie Smy says: “This is a funky old track where we get to channel our inner Stevie Wonder! Our rhythm section takes centre stage and provide the space for the guitar and vocals, along with a bit of 70s style clavinet!
Lyrically, the song is all about people who moan about their relationships, blaming their other half without looking at their own contribution. The song asks the question, what are you doing to help the situation?
Sort your own house out first. Love breeds love, man - so give a little love!"
The funkadelic blues of 'Give a Little Love' is the third single to be lifted from the band’s critically acclaimed Holy Cow! album. It follows on from #1 iTunes single 'One Man Band' and 'Hungover.'
Of the song, which is accompanied by a clever, fun and funky video, the band’s singer Jamie Smy says: “This is a funky old track where we get to channel our inner Stevie Wonder! Our rhythm section takes centre stage and provide the space for the guitar and vocals, along with a bit of 70s style clavinet!
Lyrically, the song is all about people who moan about their relationships, blaming their other half without looking at their own contribution. The song asks the question, what are you doing to help the situation?
Sort your own house out first. Love breeds love, man - so give a little love!"
Known for their sharp sounding (and sharp dressed) live performances and innovative R&B take on the blues-rock sound, The Milk Men have garnered a reputation as one of the most dynamic and enjoyable live acts on the circuit.
Comprising former Pirate Mike Roberts on drums, Lloyd Green (son of guitar legend Mick Green) on bass guitar, husky blues-hued singer Jamie Smy on vocals, and the guitar prowess of Adam Norsworthy (also known for his work with The Mustangs), The Milk Men bring a wealth of experience and musical pedigree to their latest offering, Holy Cow!, infusing Dr. Feelgood vibe'd R&B with a modern edge, characterized by their signature attack, energy, melody, bags of hooks and a sense of fun.
The band have also earned five nominations at the UK Blues Awards and were finalists in the UK Blues Challenge, solidifying their status as premier purveyors of British R'n'B talent.
You can purchase "Holy Cow" and other merch, including the band’s previous albums, here:
https://www.themilkmenmusic.com/uk-merchandise.html
You can also purchase the album from Apple Music/iTunes here:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/holy-cow/1734540355
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Comprising former Pirate Mike Roberts on drums, Lloyd Green (son of guitar legend Mick Green) on bass guitar, husky blues-hued singer Jamie Smy on vocals, and the guitar prowess of Adam Norsworthy (also known for his work with The Mustangs), The Milk Men bring a wealth of experience and musical pedigree to their latest offering, Holy Cow!, infusing Dr. Feelgood vibe'd R&B with a modern edge, characterized by their signature attack, energy, melody, bags of hooks and a sense of fun.
The band have also earned five nominations at the UK Blues Awards and were finalists in the UK Blues Challenge, solidifying their status as premier purveyors of British R'n'B talent.
You can purchase "Holy Cow" and other merch, including the band’s previous albums, here:
https://www.themilkmenmusic.com/uk-merchandise.html
You can also purchase the album from Apple Music/iTunes here:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/holy-cow/1734540355
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Contemporary alt rock-metal band Ignescent have released a new single, a cover of the Queen's 'Radio GaGa.'
The song is taken from the upcoming Deluxe Edition of their debut album, Fight In Me, which will be available digitally on July 26th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Of the decision to cover the Queen classic, the band’s singer Jennifer Benson comments: "With the popularity of Spotify we wanted to do a cover of Radio GaGa by Queen to bring back attention to radio.
Queen is a legendary band that we all admire and draw inspiration from. It was fun to add a metal twist to such an iconic song."
The song is taken from the upcoming Deluxe Edition of their debut album, Fight In Me, which will be available digitally on July 26th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Of the decision to cover the Queen classic, the band’s singer Jennifer Benson comments: "With the popularity of Spotify we wanted to do a cover of Radio GaGa by Queen to bring back attention to radio.
Queen is a legendary band that we all admire and draw inspiration from. It was fun to add a metal twist to such an iconic song."
Ignescent is a dynamic new alt rock-metal band from Chicago.
The band’s debut album Fight In Me was originally released in November of last year; the album was preceded by several singles and an EP entitled Electrified; the lead-off song from the EP, 'Calling Out To You '(co-written with former Skillet guitarist, Ben Kasica), hit the top 30 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Since 2018 Ignescent have primarily been touring throughout the Midwest and the Nashville area.
The band’s last single, 'Remnant,' hit #46 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
The Deluxe Edition of Fight In Me includes two new tracks, 'Radio GaGa' and 'Goodbye,' which you can check out here.
Ignescent are:
Jennifer Benson - lead vocals; Tyler Hensley - guitars; Joel Seidlitz - bass; Dusty Winterrowd - drums
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The band’s debut album Fight In Me was originally released in November of last year; the album was preceded by several singles and an EP entitled Electrified; the lead-off song from the EP, 'Calling Out To You '(co-written with former Skillet guitarist, Ben Kasica), hit the top 30 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Since 2018 Ignescent have primarily been touring throughout the Midwest and the Nashville area.
The band’s last single, 'Remnant,' hit #46 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
The Deluxe Edition of Fight In Me includes two new tracks, 'Radio GaGa' and 'Goodbye,' which you can check out here.
Ignescent are:
Jennifer Benson - lead vocals; Tyler Hensley - guitars; Joel Seidlitz - bass; Dusty Winterrowd - drums
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California-based roots rock band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse have released a Hollywood style stunt-filled music video for new single 'Wild Woman.'
Lifted from their new album Hot Nostalgia Radio, 'Wild Woman' is their third single promoted across the UK; it also dovetails in support of their upcoming July dates in the UK.
The video features front-woman Greta Valenti (aka Beaux Gris Gris) singing the blues-rock stomper while performing a series of stunts alongside Los Angeles stunt men and women.
Grow Vision (Greta Valenti and her partner/ band guitarist Robin’s Davey’s production company and the band’s current record label) teamed up with Action Factory Stunts in Santa Clarita, California to create the three-minute, action-packed video.
"From the moment we wrote and recorded this song, all I wanted to do was have a video filled with some crazy fun stunts" says Greta. "We were very fortunate to team up with Jayson Dumenigo (Deadpool 2, Furious 7, Avengers: Endgame, Pirates of the Caribbean) and his team at Action Factory. Due to the nature of the video, we had to get everything approved by our production insurance, and wanted to make sure all the stunts were as safe as possible. I’m Wild, but not stupid!
We had a lot of fun doing this one, and I hope you all find it fun to watch."
Lifted from their new album Hot Nostalgia Radio, 'Wild Woman' is their third single promoted across the UK; it also dovetails in support of their upcoming July dates in the UK.
The video features front-woman Greta Valenti (aka Beaux Gris Gris) singing the blues-rock stomper while performing a series of stunts alongside Los Angeles stunt men and women.
Grow Vision (Greta Valenti and her partner/ band guitarist Robin’s Davey’s production company and the band’s current record label) teamed up with Action Factory Stunts in Santa Clarita, California to create the three-minute, action-packed video.
"From the moment we wrote and recorded this song, all I wanted to do was have a video filled with some crazy fun stunts" says Greta. "We were very fortunate to team up with Jayson Dumenigo (Deadpool 2, Furious 7, Avengers: Endgame, Pirates of the Caribbean) and his team at Action Factory. Due to the nature of the video, we had to get everything approved by our production insurance, and wanted to make sure all the stunts were as safe as possible. I’m Wild, but not stupid!
We had a lot of fun doing this one, and I hope you all find it fun to watch."
Catch the band on tour for their final UK dates for 2024:
Fri 19 Jul Leamington Spa, Temperance Bar (SOLD OUT)
Sat 20 Jul Upton Blues Festival + surprise guests
Sun 21 Jul Poynton, Blue Funk
Tue 23 Jul Coulsdon, Tuesday Night Music Club (SOLD OUT)
Wed 24 Jul Cambridge, Junction 2 + special guest Aynsley Lister
Thu 25th Jul Grimsby, Yardbirds + special guest Aynsley Lister
Fri 26 Jul London, 100 Club – All Star Show with Jon Amor, Jack J Hutchinson, Alice Armstrong, The Apocalypse Horns + more
Sat 27th Jul Dudley, The Lamp Tavern + special guests Ruzz Evans & Neil Murdoch
The band will also play a number of European dates in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland in October & November.
(Dates, more info and tickets at: BeauxGrisGris.com
Hot Nostalgia Radio is available on Double Vinyl & CD in stores, at shows, online at BeauxGrisGris.com and available on all digital platforms.
Bandcamp: beauxgrisgris.bandcamp.com
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Fri 19 Jul Leamington Spa, Temperance Bar (SOLD OUT)
Sat 20 Jul Upton Blues Festival + surprise guests
Sun 21 Jul Poynton, Blue Funk
Tue 23 Jul Coulsdon, Tuesday Night Music Club (SOLD OUT)
Wed 24 Jul Cambridge, Junction 2 + special guest Aynsley Lister
Thu 25th Jul Grimsby, Yardbirds + special guest Aynsley Lister
Fri 26 Jul London, 100 Club – All Star Show with Jon Amor, Jack J Hutchinson, Alice Armstrong, The Apocalypse Horns + more
Sat 27th Jul Dudley, The Lamp Tavern + special guests Ruzz Evans & Neil Murdoch
The band will also play a number of European dates in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland in October & November.
(Dates, more info and tickets at: BeauxGrisGris.com
Hot Nostalgia Radio is available on Double Vinyl & CD in stores, at shows, online at BeauxGrisGris.com and available on all digital platforms.
Bandcamp: beauxgrisgris.bandcamp.com
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Metallic sheened French alt-rockers Storm Orchestra, who have been making a name for themselves in the underground Paris music scene over the last few years, have released the sonically shimmering and powerful new single 'Bright Soul.' Listen/ stream here: https://lnk.to/stormorchestra
The release of the single dovetails with the news that the band have signed with Mascot Records, home to Black Stone Cherry, P.O.D., Calva Louise, Oxymorrons, Conquer Divide, 10 Years, VOLA and Defects.
'Bright Soul' was mixed by Grammy-winning Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters) and produced by Bertrand Poncet.
Lyrically and, indeed, musically, the song evokes the perpetual inner struggle, as the band explain:
"Each of us has a dark side, crystallizing our fears, wounds, and traumas that can extinguish our inner flame at any moment."
The release of the single dovetails with the news that the band have signed with Mascot Records, home to Black Stone Cherry, P.O.D., Calva Louise, Oxymorrons, Conquer Divide, 10 Years, VOLA and Defects.
'Bright Soul' was mixed by Grammy-winning Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters) and produced by Bertrand Poncet.
Lyrically and, indeed, musically, the song evokes the perpetual inner struggle, as the band explain:
"Each of us has a dark side, crystallizing our fears, wounds, and traumas that can extinguish our inner flame at any moment."
Having known each other since childhood, Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass) and Loïc Fouquet (drums) are bound together by the struggles and triumphs that have taken them to this moment.
"First and foremost, we stand for packing people in a room and making them have the best time, altogether, with loud music. But we also have social concerns, and stand for equality, the environment and the voices of the people" says the band.
Such themes were explored on their debut album What A Time To Be Alive.
Released in 2023 when still an unsigned band, Storm Orchestra went on to pick up an impressive combined 4M streams, ending the year in a triumphant fashion as the Artist to Watch in 2024 by Spotify France, celebrities in the Top of the Rock: Best of 2023, and Deezer's 2023 Rock playlists.
"Signing to Mascot is the biggest opportunity in our career. Making music professionally has been a dream and a goal for many years. In the last few months, Mascot has been an incredible supportive force to help us make new music and reach new goals."
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"First and foremost, we stand for packing people in a room and making them have the best time, altogether, with loud music. But we also have social concerns, and stand for equality, the environment and the voices of the people" says the band.
Such themes were explored on their debut album What A Time To Be Alive.
Released in 2023 when still an unsigned band, Storm Orchestra went on to pick up an impressive combined 4M streams, ending the year in a triumphant fashion as the Artist to Watch in 2024 by Spotify France, celebrities in the Top of the Rock: Best of 2023, and Deezer's 2023 Rock playlists.
"Signing to Mascot is the biggest opportunity in our career. Making music professionally has been a dream and a goal for many years. In the last few months, Mascot has been an incredible supportive force to help us make new music and reach new goals."
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Bulgarian rock band SEVI, fronted by powerful vocalist Svetlana Bliznakova, have released their beautiful and emotive rock ballad 'World That Doesn’t Fit' as a single.
The song, lifted from the band’s latest and best to date album Genesis, released in November of last year, dovetails with, and helps promote, the band’s run of summer festival dates (see 2024 live dates poster further below).
The eleven-track Genesis is a musical journey documenting the band’s experiences, feelings and emotions not only as a collective but as individuals. The relatable closing track 'World That Doesn’t Fit' perfectly wraps things up for the listener. The song has garnered both fan and critical acclaim, with Metal Hammer Spain calling it "the masterpiece" of the album.
The song, lifted from the band’s latest and best to date album Genesis, released in November of last year, dovetails with, and helps promote, the band’s run of summer festival dates (see 2024 live dates poster further below).
The eleven-track Genesis is a musical journey documenting the band’s experiences, feelings and emotions not only as a collective but as individuals. The relatable closing track 'World That Doesn’t Fit' perfectly wraps things up for the listener. The song has garnered both fan and critical acclaim, with Metal Hammer Spain calling it "the masterpiece" of the album.
SEVI have captured the attention with a contemporary sound led by Svetlana Bliznakova’s vocals and their melodically shaped rock-metal songs, many of which topped the charts on national rock radio stations.
The band have played numerous shows in Europe and are appreciated by the likes of Johnny Gioeli (who guests on a number on Genesis), Thomas Vikstrom (Therion), Jen Majura (Evanesence), Luca Princiotta (Doro Pesch), and classic era Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks.
SEVI have also opened for Europe, Hollywood Vampires, Black Stone Cherry, EPICA, Tom Keifer, Nightwish and Evanesence.
SEVI will support and re-promote Genesis with their first UK shows in November (Planet Rockstock Festival, Wales; WinterStorm Festival, Scotland) and December (The Robin, Bilston, England).
Genesis is available on CD, Digital Download and streaming services.
Bandcamp: https://seviband.bandcamp.com/album/genesis
Website: www.seviband.com
The band have played numerous shows in Europe and are appreciated by the likes of Johnny Gioeli (who guests on a number on Genesis), Thomas Vikstrom (Therion), Jen Majura (Evanesence), Luca Princiotta (Doro Pesch), and classic era Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks.
SEVI have also opened for Europe, Hollywood Vampires, Black Stone Cherry, EPICA, Tom Keifer, Nightwish and Evanesence.
SEVI will support and re-promote Genesis with their first UK shows in November (Planet Rockstock Festival, Wales; WinterStorm Festival, Scotland) and December (The Robin, Bilston, England).
Genesis is available on CD, Digital Download and streaming services.
Bandcamp: https://seviband.bandcamp.com/album/genesis
Website: www.seviband.com
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South-east London based singer-songwriter James O'Hurley, a modern-day troubadour who mixes a contemporary sound with blues, jazz, folk, nu-country and dark Americana influences, has released a brand new single entitled 'Red.'
The song, which is a heady and rhythmic melodic blend of just about all the above, follows on from previous single, the darkly impacting 'Evil,' which was released last month.
The song, which is a heady and rhythmic melodic blend of just about all the above, follows on from previous single, the darkly impacting 'Evil,' which was released last month.
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Both 'Evil' and 'Red' will feature on James O’Hurley’s forthcoming debut album, which at one point looked like never happening, given that only 12 months ago O’Hurley was ready to hang up his guitar and walk away from music forever...
After a decade of touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James O’Hurley was at a crossroads, musically and personally.
However, in one final act of love for the instrument that had been his companion for most of his life, he "just started playing and let what was in me come out."
In a single session he penned two songs, 'Wolves' and 'Evil.' The following day he sat down with the guitar again and more songs flowed out of him.
Now, with the backing of Top Floor Music, formed by Pete Briley (of 'Heavygrass' trio The Outlaw Orchestra) and Mike Hughes with a Mission Statement to ensure independent artists can remain sustainable as just that – fully independent (which should be applauded as much as the artists themselves), James O’Hurley should finally realise his artistic potential.
Praise for James O'Hurley:
"Atmospheric rather than flashy... the kind of songs you can imagine soundtracking something disconcerting on film or TV." - Rockfiend
"No such thing as dark acousticana, nor even such as word as acousticana? Well, there is now."
- FabricationsHQ
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After a decade of touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James O’Hurley was at a crossroads, musically and personally.
However, in one final act of love for the instrument that had been his companion for most of his life, he "just started playing and let what was in me come out."
In a single session he penned two songs, 'Wolves' and 'Evil.' The following day he sat down with the guitar again and more songs flowed out of him.
Now, with the backing of Top Floor Music, formed by Pete Briley (of 'Heavygrass' trio The Outlaw Orchestra) and Mike Hughes with a Mission Statement to ensure independent artists can remain sustainable as just that – fully independent (which should be applauded as much as the artists themselves), James O’Hurley should finally realise his artistic potential.
Praise for James O'Hurley:
"Atmospheric rather than flashy... the kind of songs you can imagine soundtracking something disconcerting on film or TV." - Rockfiend
"No such thing as dark acousticana, nor even such as word as acousticana? Well, there is now."
- FabricationsHQ
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In the midst of the first leg of their current US tour, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks, who have been performing classic YES material to appreciative audiences since Anderson joined forces with the talented ensemble last year, have released a video for 'Shine On.'
The song, performed nightly on the tour to universal positive response from the audiences and fans, is also the first single to be lifted from their forthcoming album, True, released August 23rd on Frontiers Records.
You can check the single & accompanying video below, and read FaabricationsHQ's review of the album by clicking here.
The song, performed nightly on the tour to universal positive response from the audiences and fans, is also the first single to be lifted from their forthcoming album, True, released August 23rd on Frontiers Records.
You can check the single & accompanying video below, and read FaabricationsHQ's review of the album by clicking here.
True, which features a 16 minute centrepiece entitled 'Once Upon a Dream,' is available to pre-order now at: https://ffm.to/jonandersontrue
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Robert Jon & The Wreck, the outstanding southern/ roots rock & roll collective from Southern California, have confirmed the forthcoming release of their new album, Red Moon Rising.
Released worldwide on June 28th by Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records, the album is available to pre-order by clicking here.
Following the release of the funky, psychedelia tinged title track, bluesier 'Dragging Me Down,' the acoustic based 'Worried Man' and the soulful 'Give Love,' the band have now released a fifth single from the album, 'Trouble.'
Stream the new single here.
Co-written with Wreck alumni Kristopher Butcher (Kilo Bravo), the new single "comes from a song idea from years back," shares frontman Robert Jon Burrison. "This track embodies a familiar tale we’ve all heard before about a person that is walking bad news or trouble; everywhere they go. With a hard-hitting riff and a chorus that’s hard to get out of your head, you better watch out for Trouble!"
Released worldwide on June 28th by Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records, the album is available to pre-order by clicking here.
Following the release of the funky, psychedelia tinged title track, bluesier 'Dragging Me Down,' the acoustic based 'Worried Man' and the soulful 'Give Love,' the band have now released a fifth single from the album, 'Trouble.'
Stream the new single here.
Co-written with Wreck alumni Kristopher Butcher (Kilo Bravo), the new single "comes from a song idea from years back," shares frontman Robert Jon Burrison. "This track embodies a familiar tale we’ve all heard before about a person that is walking bad news or trouble; everywhere they go. With a hard-hitting riff and a chorus that’s hard to get out of your head, you better watch out for Trouble!"
RJ&TW will be back in the UK in November and December for a headline winter tour (see poster below).
Tickets are on sale now from ROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM, GIGANTIC and ALTTICKETS.COM
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck – Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, backing vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, backing vocals), Warren Murrel (bass) and recently joining as an official member, Jake Abernathie (keys) – have consistently grown, both in musical prowess and fanbase.
In addition to the release of last years's studio album Ride Into The Light, 2023 also saw RJTW release their first-ever concert film, Live At The Ancienne Belgique - the live CD/DVD set captured the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour (67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries).
Tickets are on sale now from ROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM, GIGANTIC and ALTTICKETS.COM
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck – Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, backing vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, backing vocals), Warren Murrel (bass) and recently joining as an official member, Jake Abernathie (keys) – have consistently grown, both in musical prowess and fanbase.
In addition to the release of last years's studio album Ride Into The Light, 2023 also saw RJTW release their first-ever concert film, Live At The Ancienne Belgique - the live CD/DVD set captured the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour (67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries).
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Scottish guitarist singer & songwriter Dave Arcari, who’s individualistic brand of alt-blues owes as much to trash country, punk and rockabilly as his love of pre-war Delta blues and Mississippi Hill music, will release a brand new single, 'Key To The Highway,' on June 7th.
A cover of pianist Charlie Segar’s oft-covered blues standard, Arcari’s slower, Hill Country styled take of 'Key To The Highway' nods in rootsy honour to the likes of the Jazz Gillum and Big Bill Broonzy version/s.
Pre-order for Apple/ Spotify/ Deezer here: https://snd.click/qor8
You can also purchase direct from Arcari’s Bandcamp page, which hosts his entire discography, including limited Red Vinyl edition of latest album Devil May Care, with bonus track not available on the CD version.
https://davearcari.bandcamp.com/track/key-to-the-highway
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A cover of pianist Charlie Segar’s oft-covered blues standard, Arcari’s slower, Hill Country styled take of 'Key To The Highway' nods in rootsy honour to the likes of the Jazz Gillum and Big Bill Broonzy version/s.
Pre-order for Apple/ Spotify/ Deezer here: https://snd.click/qor8
You can also purchase direct from Arcari’s Bandcamp page, which hosts his entire discography, including limited Red Vinyl edition of latest album Devil May Care, with bonus track not available on the CD version.
https://davearcari.bandcamp.com/track/key-to-the-highway
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Guitar virtuoso Orianthi has released a new single entitled 'Ghost.'
The song, a soulful, gospel-tinged power-ballad that adds a new texture to the Australian born, Los Angeles based musician's repertoire, follows previous single (and first release since signing to Woodward Avenue Records) 'First Time Blues,' which featured longtime friend Joe Bonamassa.
Of the new single, Orianthi says "Ghost is about a love that didn’t last long, but the memories haunt every time you feel love again, thinking it will leave you out of nowhere.
I guess we have all felt that… when you look back you realize all the signs were there but didn’t pay attention to intuition, which is our strongest life compass."
The song, a soulful, gospel-tinged power-ballad that adds a new texture to the Australian born, Los Angeles based musician's repertoire, follows previous single (and first release since signing to Woodward Avenue Records) 'First Time Blues,' which featured longtime friend Joe Bonamassa.
Of the new single, Orianthi says "Ghost is about a love that didn’t last long, but the memories haunt every time you feel love again, thinking it will leave you out of nowhere.
I guess we have all felt that… when you look back you realize all the signs were there but didn’t pay attention to intuition, which is our strongest life compass."
Orianthi began playing professionally when she was 13; she has since performed and toured with Carlos Santana, Steve Vai, Alice Cooper, Richie Sambora and Dave Stewart.
She was hired by Michael Jackson for his This Is It Tour before his untimely death (she appeared in Jackson’s documentary concert film This Is It), accompanied Carrie Underwood during a Grammy Awards telecast, and performed on American Idol.
She was also a member of supergroup Hollywood Vampires, featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Tommy Henriksen.
Orianthi’s has issued six solo albums to date (five studio albums and one live release), the latest of which is 2022’s Rock Candy.
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She was hired by Michael Jackson for his This Is It Tour before his untimely death (she appeared in Jackson’s documentary concert film This Is It), accompanied Carrie Underwood during a Grammy Awards telecast, and performed on American Idol.
She was also a member of supergroup Hollywood Vampires, featuring Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Tommy Henriksen.
Orianthi’s has issued six solo albums to date (five studio albums and one live release), the latest of which is 2022’s Rock Candy.
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UK Traditional Blues Artist of the Year 2024 Mississippi MacDonald has got Memphis on his mind, as well as in his musical heart and soul.
Since his standout 2023 album Heavy State Loving Blues, MacDonald has been cultivating new roots in the blues capital; spending time in the city and working with writers and producers in two key studios, Royal and Ecko.
The first fruit was a session with Benny Turner at Ecko Records recording studio, resulting in a brand-new single entitled 'Hard Luck And Trouble,' written by Ecko owner and music producer John Ward.
Since his standout 2023 album Heavy State Loving Blues, MacDonald has been cultivating new roots in the blues capital; spending time in the city and working with writers and producers in two key studios, Royal and Ecko.
The first fruit was a session with Benny Turner at Ecko Records recording studio, resulting in a brand-new single entitled 'Hard Luck And Trouble,' written by Ecko owner and music producer John Ward.
Mississippi MacDonald and John Ward spent an afternoon at Ecko last July 2023 talking records, heroes and music; MacDonald subsequently returned to London clutching a newly created song demo.
"Phil Dearing at L Sound and I got straight to work, combining the sounds of the Mississippi and Thames Deltas into our arrangement of the song," says MacDonald. "We've got something fresh, vital and exciting here to go with our hard luck, trouble, and bad signs… as bluesmen, we've got it all!"
"I first encountered Mississippi MacDonald in the studio in Memphis and was immediately impressed by his first rate singing and guitar playing. His first pick from my demos was Hard Luck And Trouble; he really brought the song to life, giving it the full Mississippi MacDonald treatment." - John Ward
'Hard Luck And Trouble' is available now on all digital/ streaming platforms.
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"Phil Dearing at L Sound and I got straight to work, combining the sounds of the Mississippi and Thames Deltas into our arrangement of the song," says MacDonald. "We've got something fresh, vital and exciting here to go with our hard luck, trouble, and bad signs… as bluesmen, we've got it all!"
"I first encountered Mississippi MacDonald in the studio in Memphis and was immediately impressed by his first rate singing and guitar playing. His first pick from my demos was Hard Luck And Trouble; he really brought the song to life, giving it the full Mississippi MacDonald treatment." - John Ward
'Hard Luck And Trouble' is available now on all digital/ streaming platforms.
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Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd will release the highly anticipated Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2 on September 20th via Mascot/ Provogue Records.
The follow-up/ partner album to his acclaimed 2023 release Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 1, the second instalment further solidifies Shepherd’s status as a powerhouse in modern rock.
Leading the charge for the forthcoming Volume 2 is vibrant rock 'n' horns single 'I Got A Woman.'
"To me, it’s the answer song to 'Woman Like You,' the first track on 'The Traveler' album, notes Kenny Wayne Shepherd. "On this record, he’s got her, and she’s everything he hoped for."
The follow-up/ partner album to his acclaimed 2023 release Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 1, the second instalment further solidifies Shepherd’s status as a powerhouse in modern rock.
Leading the charge for the forthcoming Volume 2 is vibrant rock 'n' horns single 'I Got A Woman.'
"To me, it’s the answer song to 'Woman Like You,' the first track on 'The Traveler' album, notes Kenny Wayne Shepherd. "On this record, he’s got her, and she’s everything he hoped for."
Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2 expands the musical journey that began with Volume 1 as Shepherd explains: "When I started writing these songs, two distinct identities emerged. Both albums share the same spirit, but the songs, sounds, and grooves are unique. It's essentially a double album, but we decided to stagger the releases to match how people consume music today – our creative momentum was strong, so we kept it rolling."
Diamonds On My Dirt, Volume 2 will be available on CD, Blue Marbel Vinyl, and Streaming/ Digital Download
Pre-order: https://lnk.to/kennywayneshepherd
Purchasing from Mascot Webstore includes free album download:
https://uk.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/kenny-wayne-shepherd
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Diamonds On My Dirt, Volume 2 will be available on CD, Blue Marbel Vinyl, and Streaming/ Digital Download
Pre-order: https://lnk.to/kennywayneshepherd
Purchasing from Mascot Webstore includes free album download:
https://uk.mascotlabelgroup.com/collections/kenny-wayne-shepherd
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Birmingham based blues-rock soul trio Blue Nation (Neil Murdoch - guitar, vocals; Luke Weston - bass, backing/ harmony vocals; Oli Jefferson - drums, percussion) explore the depths of human experience with new single 'Time is a Thief.'
The song, featuring a soulfully focussed vocal from Neil Murdoch and complementary harmonies from Luke Weston, lyrically faces the reality of a loved one battling a life-threatening illness, with a narrative running from fear and despair to acceptance and relief.
Never has a song title been more apt. Time is a Thief, but enduring love can never be taken away.
The song, featuring a soulfully focussed vocal from Neil Murdoch and complementary harmonies from Luke Weston, lyrically faces the reality of a loved one battling a life-threatening illness, with a narrative running from fear and despair to acceptance and relief.
Never has a song title been more apt. Time is a Thief, but enduring love can never be taken away.
Blue Nation, who recently did an interview with CNN to over 20 million viewers, has graced the Main Music Stage at the F1 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, not once but twice.
Their musical journey includes tours and gigs alongside giants such as Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Skid Row, Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy), Dom Martin and Laurence Jones, to name but five.
Notable accolades include their victory on The Introducing Stage at The Great British Rock & Blues Festival, spotlighted as Ones to Watch by Planet Rock and securing a top five finalist position in the UK Blues Awards Emerging Act of the Year 2023 category.
2018's The Kaftan Society was an excellent, classic meets contemporary fusion of the rock-blues-soul sound, but the band’s pledge to take themselves, and their songs, to the next level is bearing fruit with recent EPs Echoes and Reflections, and, now, the poignant 'Time is a Thief.' - FabricationsHQ
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Their musical journey includes tours and gigs alongside giants such as Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Skid Row, Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy), Dom Martin and Laurence Jones, to name but five.
Notable accolades include their victory on The Introducing Stage at The Great British Rock & Blues Festival, spotlighted as Ones to Watch by Planet Rock and securing a top five finalist position in the UK Blues Awards Emerging Act of the Year 2023 category.
2018's The Kaftan Society was an excellent, classic meets contemporary fusion of the rock-blues-soul sound, but the band’s pledge to take themselves, and their songs, to the next level is bearing fruit with recent EPs Echoes and Reflections, and, now, the poignant 'Time is a Thief.' - FabricationsHQ
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Following hot on the heels of his recently released and best to date album Darkness Before Dawn (click here for FabricationsHQ's Feature Review), Nu-Blues singer-songwriter-guitarist Ben Hemming has released a brand new, lyrically self-empowering single entitled 'The One.'
Of the gritty and brooding alt-blues number, Hemming says "The song all came from this riff that was full of swagger and attitude. It kind of dictated the direction of the song and the lyrical content all grew from there."
Of the gritty and brooding alt-blues number, Hemming says "The song all came from this riff that was full of swagger and attitude. It kind of dictated the direction of the song and the lyrical content all grew from there."
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Acclaimed Swiss based, French singer-songwriter & guitarist Félix Rabin has just released a brand new single, a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing In The Dark.'
Of the song, on which he has put his own, distinctive Euro-rock stamp, Rabin says: "About three to four years ago friend introduced me to Springsteen's music. Despite knowing his name and some of his popular songs, I had only scratched the surface of his work and career. Since then, I've immersed myself in his albums, had the privilege of seeing him perform live and began playing and singing some of his songs for myself.
Eventually, Dancing In The Dark found its way into my setlists, often becoming an encore over the past two years.
Upon realising that this iconic track would turn 40 on May 9th, 2024, I felt inspired to record a cover of it."
Of the song, on which he has put his own, distinctive Euro-rock stamp, Rabin says: "About three to four years ago friend introduced me to Springsteen's music. Despite knowing his name and some of his popular songs, I had only scratched the surface of his work and career. Since then, I've immersed myself in his albums, had the privilege of seeing him perform live and began playing and singing some of his songs for myself.
Eventually, Dancing In The Dark found its way into my setlists, often becoming an encore over the past two years.
Upon realising that this iconic track would turn 40 on May 9th, 2024, I felt inspired to record a cover of it."
Félix Rabin will also be releasing a new EP later this year, the long-awaited follow-up to his previous, well received EP, Pogboy.
The forthcoming EP represents a pivotal moment for Rabin, who emphasizes that the songs that make up the EP stretched him as a songwriter, spending considerable time crafting melodies, rhythms and meanings that would best express the ideas and emotions of each track.
'Dancing in the Dark is available now on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/felixrabinditd
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The forthcoming EP represents a pivotal moment for Rabin, who emphasizes that the songs that make up the EP stretched him as a songwriter, spending considerable time crafting melodies, rhythms and meanings that would best express the ideas and emotions of each track.
'Dancing in the Dark is available now on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/felixrabinditd
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Anglo-Dutch rock/pop/prog act The Dave Foster Band will release their third album Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us on 31st May.
The album’s opening song, 'Sleep Spindles,' has been released as a single.
It can be listened to/ streamed here: https://ditto.fm/sleep-spindles
"I learned about sleep spindles while reading the brilliant 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker," says guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist Dave Foster. "They are a specific brain wave pattern that researchers believe is a process that our brains use for long term memory consolidation and sensory processing."
"I used to be a lecturer in Neuropsychology and did a course that taught me all about sleep spindles and the different stages of your brain while concentrating, at rest and asleep" continues vocalist Dinet Poortman.
"In the process of writing the lyric for the song I was having sleep issues for pretty much the first time ever and it got me thinking about the effects of sleep, or no sleep at all."
The album’s opening song, 'Sleep Spindles,' has been released as a single.
It can be listened to/ streamed here: https://ditto.fm/sleep-spindles
"I learned about sleep spindles while reading the brilliant 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker," says guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist Dave Foster. "They are a specific brain wave pattern that researchers believe is a process that our brains use for long term memory consolidation and sensory processing."
"I used to be a lecturer in Neuropsychology and did a course that taught me all about sleep spindles and the different stages of your brain while concentrating, at rest and asleep" continues vocalist Dinet Poortman.
"In the process of writing the lyric for the song I was having sleep issues for pretty much the first time ever and it got me thinking about the effects of sleep, or no sleep at all."
Maybe They’ll Come Back For Us will initially be available on CD and LP formats (Aqua Blue Vinyl), with download and streaming options to follow on 28th June.
Pre-order: https://burningshed.com/store/english-electric-recordings
Helmed by acclaimed guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist Dave Foster and vocalist Dinet Poortman, the duo are joined on the album by regular collaborators bassist Neil Fairclough (Queen + Adam Lambert), drummer Leon Parr (Steve Rothery Band), pianist Anthony Hindley and string arranger Stephen Boyce Buckley.
There are also special guest star turn performamnces from guitarist Steve Rothery (Marillion), bassist Mark King (Level 42) and singer Carly Bryant (ex Big Big Train).
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Pre-order: https://burningshed.com/store/english-electric-recordings
Helmed by acclaimed guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist Dave Foster and vocalist Dinet Poortman, the duo are joined on the album by regular collaborators bassist Neil Fairclough (Queen + Adam Lambert), drummer Leon Parr (Steve Rothery Band), pianist Anthony Hindley and string arranger Stephen Boyce Buckley.
There are also special guest star turn performamnces from guitarist Steve Rothery (Marillion), bassist Mark King (Level 42) and singer Carly Bryant (ex Big Big Train).
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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have collaborated for the very first time on a new single and an accompanying video that humorously recalls their 50 year long frienship and a trip back to the 70s...
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Kentucky rock 'n' rollers Otis have released a brand new single in the shape of a swampy and groove rocking rendition of the Betty Harris soul classic 'There’s A Break In The Road.'
The band’s cover of the song has an interesting back story, as Otis front man & guitarist Boone Froggett explains:
"A few years back I bought a New Orleans soul compilation LP at Habersham Records, a cool spot in Macon, Georgia specialising in used blues, soul, and gospel records. I threw it in my collection and didn't think too much more about it but time passed and I recalled the album – I dropped the needle and heard Betty Harris and There’s A Break In The Road for the first time.
The way she sang it, the tight but loose swing of the band and the fuzzy guitar feedback all resonated with me very profoundly. I heard so much of myself and the band in something that was recorded over fifty years ago that I knew, at some point, we could breathe new life into it."
The band’s cover of the song has an interesting back story, as Otis front man & guitarist Boone Froggett explains:
"A few years back I bought a New Orleans soul compilation LP at Habersham Records, a cool spot in Macon, Georgia specialising in used blues, soul, and gospel records. I threw it in my collection and didn't think too much more about it but time passed and I recalled the album – I dropped the needle and heard Betty Harris and There’s A Break In The Road for the first time.
The way she sang it, the tight but loose swing of the band and the fuzzy guitar feedback all resonated with me very profoundly. I heard so much of myself and the band in something that was recorded over fifty years ago that I knew, at some point, we could breathe new life into it."
OTIS – Boone Froggett, John Seeley (bass), Alex Wells (guitar), Dale Myers (drums) – are a tight-knit outfit that stay connected to their homegrown roots, with an appreciation for country-rock, bluegrass and folk music.
Recorded in a live, full band take at The Rock House in Franklin, Tennessee, the new single features electric piano and mixing by Grammy Award winning musician Kevin McKendree (Brian Setzer, George Thorogood)
Download/ stream the single here: https://otis.hearnow.com/
Look out for new original music later this year from Otis.
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Recorded in a live, full band take at The Rock House in Franklin, Tennessee, the new single features electric piano and mixing by Grammy Award winning musician Kevin McKendree (Brian Setzer, George Thorogood)
Download/ stream the single here: https://otis.hearnow.com/
Look out for new original music later this year from Otis.
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Blues rock band The Cold Stares have released a new single entitled 'Horse To Water.'
The single is the first taste of an exciting slate of new, southern slanted material expected later this year, as guitarist/ vocalist Chris Tapp explains:
"After touring the world the last few years, we kept getting the tag 'southern' attached to our music in interviews and press. Being 'southern' was never something we intentionally did or tried to interject, but since being labelled as such, I decided to write a series of songs that exemplified what that term meant to me.
Horse To Water is a tip of the hat to southern leaning blues rock bands like Bad Company and Skynyrd, in the voice of who and where we are today as The Cold Stares."
The single is the first taste of an exciting slate of new, southern slanted material expected later this year, as guitarist/ vocalist Chris Tapp explains:
"After touring the world the last few years, we kept getting the tag 'southern' attached to our music in interviews and press. Being 'southern' was never something we intentionally did or tried to interject, but since being labelled as such, I decided to write a series of songs that exemplified what that term meant to me.
Horse To Water is a tip of the hat to southern leaning blues rock bands like Bad Company and Skynyrd, in the voice of who and where we are today as The Cold Stares."
The release of 'Horse To Water' follows on from 2022’s studio album Voices, an exploration of the band's evolving rock blues sound and lineup as they expanded from the original duo of Chris Tapp and drummer Brian Mullins to include bassist Bryce Klueh.
Forming in 2009 and releasing their debut album Cold Wet Night And a Howling Wind in 2012, the band have gone on to release a series of acclaimed albums and a clutch of EPs that feature a heady and contemporary take on the rock blues genre.
Listen to 'Horse To Water' on all platforms here: https://lnk.to/TheColdStares
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Forming in 2009 and releasing their debut album Cold Wet Night And a Howling Wind in 2012, the band have gone on to release a series of acclaimed albums and a clutch of EPs that feature a heady and contemporary take on the rock blues genre.
Listen to 'Horse To Water' on all platforms here: https://lnk.to/TheColdStares
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Following last year’s Death Wish Blues UK Tour with Jesse Dayton, celebrated rootsy-with-a-twist blues rock guitarist Samantha Fish will return to the UK in October for her 10-date Bulletproof headline tour (dates below).
Tickets are on sale via:
https://www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets
https://www.gigantic.com/samantha-fish-tickets
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/36006066F7E6740F (Edinburgh show)
https://www.samanthafish.com/tour/
After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world.
The charismatic singer-guitarist-songwriter has earned a reputation as a powerful live performer, while also releasing a series of acclaimed albums that have shown her restless creative spirit consistently pushing her in new, exciting, and often unexpected musical directions.
"I'm never going be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am," says Samantha. "But it's all the Blues for me. When Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in Blues before. You've got to keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I try to be who I am, and in doing that, I find my best voice."
Samantha Fish – Bulletproof UK Tour Dates
Birmingham, Town Hall - Friday 4th October
Brighton, Chalk - Saturday 5th October
London, Koko - Sunday 6th October
Norwich, Epic Studios - Monday 7th October
Cardiff, Tramshed - Tuesday 8th October
Bath, Komedia - Wednesday 9th October
Leeds, Project House - Thursday 10th October
Nottingham, Rock City - Friday 11th October
Newcastle, Boiler Shop - Saturday 12th October
Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall - Sunday 13th October
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Tickets are on sale via:
https://www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets
https://www.gigantic.com/samantha-fish-tickets
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/36006066F7E6740F (Edinburgh show)
https://www.samanthafish.com/tour/
After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world.
The charismatic singer-guitarist-songwriter has earned a reputation as a powerful live performer, while also releasing a series of acclaimed albums that have shown her restless creative spirit consistently pushing her in new, exciting, and often unexpected musical directions.
"I'm never going be a traditional blues artist, because that's not who I am," says Samantha. "But it's all the Blues for me. When Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf came out, what they were doing didn't sound like anything that had been done in Blues before. You've got to keep that kind of fire and spirit. I'm never going to do Muddy Waters better than Muddy Waters, so I try to be who I am, and in doing that, I find my best voice."
Samantha Fish – Bulletproof UK Tour Dates
Birmingham, Town Hall - Friday 4th October
Brighton, Chalk - Saturday 5th October
London, Koko - Sunday 6th October
Norwich, Epic Studios - Monday 7th October
Cardiff, Tramshed - Tuesday 8th October
Bath, Komedia - Wednesday 9th October
Leeds, Project House - Thursday 10th October
Nottingham, Rock City - Friday 11th October
Newcastle, Boiler Shop - Saturday 12th October
Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall - Sunday 13th October
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Swedish post-punk/ goth icons Then Comes Silence have released their first single in nearly two years.
'Ride Or Die' also acts as opening statement of intent from their stunning new album, Trickery, which is out on 5th April.
Of the single, vocalist, bassist and synth player Alex Svenson states: "Friendship is love. It is important and worth fighting for. It's ride or die."
It’s a theme that permeates throughout much of Trickery, which celebrates friendship, unity, and the feeling of belonging to a tribe, which the band can wholly relate to: "Being a part of the post-punk and goth scene is a great privilege. After being on the road for so many years, we have experienced caring and welcoming audiences, both old and young; some with a similar background and some just for the love of the music, and the culture that comes with the lifestyle. We feel an incredible community together and it is a feeling that is both priceless and a blessing."
'Ride Or Die' also acts as opening statement of intent from their stunning new album, Trickery, which is out on 5th April.
Of the single, vocalist, bassist and synth player Alex Svenson states: "Friendship is love. It is important and worth fighting for. It's ride or die."
It’s a theme that permeates throughout much of Trickery, which celebrates friendship, unity, and the feeling of belonging to a tribe, which the band can wholly relate to: "Being a part of the post-punk and goth scene is a great privilege. After being on the road for so many years, we have experienced caring and welcoming audiences, both old and young; some with a similar background and some just for the love of the music, and the culture that comes with the lifestyle. We feel an incredible community together and it is a feeling that is both priceless and a blessing."
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Trickery is also the audio definition of triumph over adversity.
Backtracking to 2022, on the eve of their first-ever US tour and eager to promote their just released Hunger album and 2020 predecessor Machine, TCS were suddenly and unexpectedly reduced to a three-piece. Would their famed darkwave wall-of-sound still work in a trio format? As was heard on subsequent US and European tours and now Trickery, the answer is a resounding yes.
(so much so that the band have resolved to continue with this slimmed-down line-up).
Trickery was recorded in just three days in Kapsylen Studio in Stockholm. With Jonas Fransson (a band member since 2015) laying down energetic punk backbeats and sleaze punk fan Hugo Zombie (who joined in 2018) providing inventive and rhythmic guitar lines, the main focus remains on Alex Svenson, the surviving founder member from the band's 2012 debut album.
His velvety croon and solid bass lines are enhanced on Trickery by retro synth sounds reminiscent of his recent solo futurist wave project, Neonpocalypse.
TCS recently signed to Metropolis Records for the worldwide release of Trickery.
"If later-era The Damned met Ultravox on a very dark night…"
- FabricationsHQ
Then Comes Silence – Trickery – 5th April 2024
Pre-order LP or CD: thttps://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/
Pre-save Digital: ihttps://ingrv.es/trickery-fqf-x
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Backtracking to 2022, on the eve of their first-ever US tour and eager to promote their just released Hunger album and 2020 predecessor Machine, TCS were suddenly and unexpectedly reduced to a three-piece. Would their famed darkwave wall-of-sound still work in a trio format? As was heard on subsequent US and European tours and now Trickery, the answer is a resounding yes.
(so much so that the band have resolved to continue with this slimmed-down line-up).
Trickery was recorded in just three days in Kapsylen Studio in Stockholm. With Jonas Fransson (a band member since 2015) laying down energetic punk backbeats and sleaze punk fan Hugo Zombie (who joined in 2018) providing inventive and rhythmic guitar lines, the main focus remains on Alex Svenson, the surviving founder member from the band's 2012 debut album.
His velvety croon and solid bass lines are enhanced on Trickery by retro synth sounds reminiscent of his recent solo futurist wave project, Neonpocalypse.
TCS recently signed to Metropolis Records for the worldwide release of Trickery.
"If later-era The Damned met Ultravox on a very dark night…"
- FabricationsHQ
Then Comes Silence – Trickery – 5th April 2024
Pre-order LP or CD: thttps://thencomessilence.bandcamp.com/
Pre-save Digital: ihttps://ingrv.es/trickery-fqf-x
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Soulfully voiced songstress and busy new mother of twins, Jo Harman, after several months experimenting with various arrangements, has finally released new music (her first in close to nine years) in the shape of a beautifully simple but striking piano & vocal version of the Keb' Mo' song 'Has Anybody Seen.'
Stream/ listen on Spotify here.
It's also a reminder that, in the same way Beth Hart's voice equates to the very essence of the blues, Jo Harman just has to sing one note for you to not just hear soul, but feel it.
Stream/ listen on Spotify here.
It's also a reminder that, in the same way Beth Hart's voice equates to the very essence of the blues, Jo Harman just has to sing one note for you to not just hear soul, but feel it.
Some live studio recordings aside (notably 2020’s Signature Soul release), 'Has Anybody Seen' (which has sat in the drawer for the best part of two years) is the first 'studio proper' release from Jo Harman since going to Nashville in 2016 to record her multi-million streaming, Radio 2 playlisted People We Become album (although released in 2017, the album was actually recorded in late 2015/ early 2016).
'Has Anybody Seen,' re-arranged/ re-imagined and produced by Jo Harman with Mark Edwards (who also features on piano) is the potential start of more new music – Harman is in the process of recording one of guitarist-singer-songwriter Mike Mayfield's as yet unreleased songs, 'Enough,' which should come to fruition in the next month or two.
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'Has Anybody Seen,' re-arranged/ re-imagined and produced by Jo Harman with Mark Edwards (who also features on piano) is the potential start of more new music – Harman is in the process of recording one of guitarist-singer-songwriter Mike Mayfield's as yet unreleased songs, 'Enough,' which should come to fruition in the next month or two.
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To coincide with the band's fiftieth anniversary, as celebrated last year, is a new, and long overdue, definitive account of American rock band Journey.
Written and meticulously researched by David Hamilton Golland, Livin' Just To Find Emotion: Journey And The Story Of American Rock, which includes a foreword by San Francisco based music critic & author Joel Selvin, is available now.
Since exploding on the scene in the late 70s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with 'Don’t Stop Believin’' and other hits. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, David Hamilton Golland unearths the band’s true and complete story, incorporating exclusive interview material and exhaustive research sources.
A professional historian and Journey fan, Golland dives deep into Journey’s complex biography, dispelling rehashed myths while also showing how race in popular music contributed to their breakout success.
As the economy collapsed and as people abandoned the spirit of Woodstock in the late 70s, Journey used the rhythm of Soul and Motown to speak to the darkness in primarily white teenagers’ lives and inspire them to hope for a better future.
Decades later, the band and their signature song remain classics, and a Filipino lead singer has given a new twist to the ongoing story.
Journey fan Dr. David Hamilton Golland Ph.D. is Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of History at Monmouth University.
He holds a PhD from the City University of New York and an MA from the University of Virginia.
His books, Constructing Affirmative Action: The Struggle for Equal Employment Opportunity (2011) and A Terrible Thing to Waste: Arthur Fletcher and the Conundrum of the Black Republican (2019), have garnered positive reviews in the American Historical Review, the Journal of American History, and the Journal of Southern History, among others.
Purchase direct from the Publisher here or at Amazon US or Amazon UK
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Written and meticulously researched by David Hamilton Golland, Livin' Just To Find Emotion: Journey And The Story Of American Rock, which includes a foreword by San Francisco based music critic & author Joel Selvin, is available now.
Since exploding on the scene in the late 70s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with 'Don’t Stop Believin’' and other hits. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, David Hamilton Golland unearths the band’s true and complete story, incorporating exclusive interview material and exhaustive research sources.
A professional historian and Journey fan, Golland dives deep into Journey’s complex biography, dispelling rehashed myths while also showing how race in popular music contributed to their breakout success.
As the economy collapsed and as people abandoned the spirit of Woodstock in the late 70s, Journey used the rhythm of Soul and Motown to speak to the darkness in primarily white teenagers’ lives and inspire them to hope for a better future.
Decades later, the band and their signature song remain classics, and a Filipino lead singer has given a new twist to the ongoing story.
Journey fan Dr. David Hamilton Golland Ph.D. is Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of History at Monmouth University.
He holds a PhD from the City University of New York and an MA from the University of Virginia.
His books, Constructing Affirmative Action: The Struggle for Equal Employment Opportunity (2011) and A Terrible Thing to Waste: Arthur Fletcher and the Conundrum of the Black Republican (2019), have garnered positive reviews in the American Historical Review, the Journal of American History, and the Journal of Southern History, among others.
Purchase direct from the Publisher here or at Amazon US or Amazon UK
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"A language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say; we only tell them what they are supposed to say."
Victor Wooten
Victor Wooten