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"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and promotional features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & Support
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
UK rock artist Slyder Smith has released a brand new single, 'Plan To Fail.'
Stream/ download here: https://lnk.to/wVa8Yp
A hook-laden, guitar driven number with big melodies, 'Plan To Fail' explores the darker corners of ambition.
"It’s about fighting the voice in your head that tries talking you out of chasing your dreams," says Slyder.
"You make endless plans and convince yourself you’re preparing; but really, you’re just stalling because you’re frightened of not being good enough. This song is about the freedom that comes from admitting our flaws doing it anyway.”
'Plan To Fail' follows the success of previous single 'Nobody’s Listening,' which was released in August.
Produced once again by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View, Sam Brown, Dodgy), 'Plan To Fail,' like 'Nobody’s Listening,' marks a bold forward step for Slyder Smith’s sound, where rock guitars blend with a modern production.
A limited edition Signed CD collectable bundle is also available; it includes pre-production demo tracks of 'Nobody’s Listening' & 'Plan To Fail,' signed poster & lyric sheet.
Purchase here: https://slydersmith.com/store
Stream/ download here: https://lnk.to/wVa8Yp
A hook-laden, guitar driven number with big melodies, 'Plan To Fail' explores the darker corners of ambition.
"It’s about fighting the voice in your head that tries talking you out of chasing your dreams," says Slyder.
"You make endless plans and convince yourself you’re preparing; but really, you’re just stalling because you’re frightened of not being good enough. This song is about the freedom that comes from admitting our flaws doing it anyway.”
'Plan To Fail' follows the success of previous single 'Nobody’s Listening,' which was released in August.
Produced once again by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View, Sam Brown, Dodgy), 'Plan To Fail,' like 'Nobody’s Listening,' marks a bold forward step for Slyder Smith’s sound, where rock guitars blend with a modern production.
A limited edition Signed CD collectable bundle is also available; it includes pre-production demo tracks of 'Nobody’s Listening' & 'Plan To Fail,' signed poster & lyric sheet.
Purchase here: https://slydersmith.com/store
Slyder Smith made his name as guitarist and backing vocalist in cult power-poppers Last Great Dreamers.
Following the release of 1994 debut album, Retrosexual, the Dreamers went on to be championed by Kerrang! magazine, who nominated them as Best New Band in 1995.
The band split two years later but reformed in 2015, racking up a further three studio albums and a live record.
In 2021, with Covid in full flow, Slyder cooked up a batch of new songs, some in styles he’d little explored in public.
The following spring, he recorded the songs with noted producer & studio engineer Pete Brown (George Harrison, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Marc Almond, The Smiths).
The results were the highly acclaimed album Charm Offensive by Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids, released in 2022.
Since relocating from Somerset to Scotland in 2023, Slyder Smith has set about proving he has what it takes to cross borders figuratively as well as literally.
Writing & demoing material in his home studio, Slyder has recorded a batch of songs with Robin Wynn Evans at TPot Studio in Perthshire.
Songs from these recordings will be released in the coming months, culminating in an album release in 2026.
Slyder Smith and his band head out on the road for three dates in November, supporting ex-Wildhearts bass player Danny McCormack & The UK Reprobates.
8th Nov - Vic Bikers Bar, Coalville
21st Nov - Dragonffli, Pontypool
22nd Nov - Coopers Arms, Aberystwyth
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Following the release of 1994 debut album, Retrosexual, the Dreamers went on to be championed by Kerrang! magazine, who nominated them as Best New Band in 1995.
The band split two years later but reformed in 2015, racking up a further three studio albums and a live record.
In 2021, with Covid in full flow, Slyder cooked up a batch of new songs, some in styles he’d little explored in public.
The following spring, he recorded the songs with noted producer & studio engineer Pete Brown (George Harrison, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Marc Almond, The Smiths).
The results were the highly acclaimed album Charm Offensive by Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids, released in 2022.
Since relocating from Somerset to Scotland in 2023, Slyder Smith has set about proving he has what it takes to cross borders figuratively as well as literally.
Writing & demoing material in his home studio, Slyder has recorded a batch of songs with Robin Wynn Evans at TPot Studio in Perthshire.
Songs from these recordings will be released in the coming months, culminating in an album release in 2026.
Slyder Smith and his band head out on the road for three dates in November, supporting ex-Wildhearts bass player Danny McCormack & The UK Reprobates.
8th Nov - Vic Bikers Bar, Coalville
21st Nov - Dragonffli, Pontypool
22nd Nov - Coopers Arms, Aberystwyth
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Francis Rossi will release a new solo album, The Accidental, on 30th January on earMUSIC.
The first new album from Rossi since 2019’s We Talk Too Much (with singer & violinist Hannah Rickard) and that same year’s Status Quo album, Backbone, The Accidental can be pre-ordered here:
https://francis-rossi.lnk.to/TheAccidental
The album has been preceded by the 2-track streaming/ download single 'Go Man Go' and 'Something In The Air (Stormy Weather),' which can be listened to here: https://francis-rossi.lnk.to/SomethingInTheAir
The first new album from Rossi since 2019’s We Talk Too Much (with singer & violinist Hannah Rickard) and that same year’s Status Quo album, Backbone, The Accidental can be pre-ordered here:
https://francis-rossi.lnk.to/TheAccidental
The album has been preceded by the 2-track streaming/ download single 'Go Man Go' and 'Something In The Air (Stormy Weather),' which can be listened to here: https://francis-rossi.lnk.to/SomethingInTheAir
Of the new album, and in explanation of its title, Francis Rossi says:
"This truly came out of nowhere. I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special."
While Rossi’s previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, The Accidental marks a return to the guitar-driven sound of Status Quo.
"For anyone who liked any of my solo albums previously," continues Rossi, "...well, I’ve no idea what you’ll make of this one, because it’s a real departure. It’s loud, the guitars are right to the fore, and there are some great songs there."
Francis Rossi – The Accidental. Release date: January 30th, 2026
Formats: Black LP Gatefold, Limited Edition Crystal Clear LP Gatefold, CD Digipak, Streaming, Download.
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"This truly came out of nowhere. I spend my life in and out of the studio, rehearsing, tinkering, but something happened earlier this year and, before I knew it, we had created something special."
While Rossi’s previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, The Accidental marks a return to the guitar-driven sound of Status Quo.
"For anyone who liked any of my solo albums previously," continues Rossi, "...well, I’ve no idea what you’ll make of this one, because it’s a real departure. It’s loud, the guitars are right to the fore, and there are some great songs there."
Francis Rossi – The Accidental. Release date: January 30th, 2026
Formats: Black LP Gatefold, Limited Edition Crystal Clear LP Gatefold, CD Digipak, Streaming, Download.
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The Black Eyed Sons, following their debut show at The Lexington last year, will be out on their first live run this November and December, including two sold-out nighst at Hard Rock Hell (see full list of dates further below).
Live, the band will be celebrating and promoting their chart-topping debut album Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits, which reached #1 on the Official UK Blues Chart.
Additionally, the band have released an official video for their deeply personal track, 'Autumn Reigns,' featuring Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
Written by frontman Guy Griffin, the song was inspired by the tragic loss of his brother Daniel, in 2021.
Live, the band will be celebrating and promoting their chart-topping debut album Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits, which reached #1 on the Official UK Blues Chart.
Additionally, the band have released an official video for their deeply personal track, 'Autumn Reigns,' featuring Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.
Written by frontman Guy Griffin, the song was inspired by the tragic loss of his brother Daniel, in 2021.
"Autumn Reigns was written as if by the person who’s gone for the people left behind; its lyrics deal with loss, grief and the passage of time, trying to make sense of life after tragedy, something we all go through at some point in our lives," reflects Guy. "A sad subject, but I hope the song’s uplifting... that’s how I’d like it to be heard. This one's for you, Dan."
For anyone struggling with grief or mental health challenges, the band encourages donations or support to Mind at: www.mind.org.uk/
The Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits Tour Part 1
Nov 6th – Hard Rock Hell 18 – Sold Out
Nov 7th – Hard Rock Hell – Sold Out
Nov 8th – Bridgewater, Cobblestones (with Revenant)
Dec 12th – Bradford, Nightrain (with Revenant)
Dec13th – Newcastle, The Cluny
Dec 17th – Bilston, The Robin (with Revenant)
Dec18th – Llandudno, Motorsport Lounge
Dec 20th London, Camden Underworld (with The Dirty Strangers)
Tickets: https://blackeyedsons.com/shows/
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For anyone struggling with grief or mental health challenges, the band encourages donations or support to Mind at: www.mind.org.uk/
The Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits Tour Part 1
Nov 6th – Hard Rock Hell 18 – Sold Out
Nov 7th – Hard Rock Hell – Sold Out
Nov 8th – Bridgewater, Cobblestones (with Revenant)
Dec 12th – Bradford, Nightrain (with Revenant)
Dec13th – Newcastle, The Cluny
Dec 17th – Bilston, The Robin (with Revenant)
Dec18th – Llandudno, Motorsport Lounge
Dec 20th London, Camden Underworld (with The Dirty Strangers)
Tickets: https://blackeyedsons.com/shows/
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The Bootleg Beatles, the most celebrated of all the Fab Four tribute acts, will embark on 14 date UK tour in December.
The 5 : In Concert 2025-2026 tour will showcase not just classic cuts from the Beatles five best-selling albums, it will also introduce the band’s new 'Paul McCartney,' who will make his debut on the tour.
Miles Frizzell, who hails from Nashville, has been portraying Paul McCartney professionally for the last four years with top tier bands in the US, including The Fab Four, 1964 The Tribute, Classical Mystery Tour, Liverpool Legends, and Forever Abbey Road.
At 21 years old, he is quite possibly also the youngest 'Paul' at this level.
The UK dates are part of a huge European tour that celebrates the music of the Beatles and their five bestselling albums.
The band will return for more UK dates in April and October 2026, ahead of another tour of Australia.
Taking in Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, The White Album and Abbey Road, The Bootleg Beatles don’t just sound the part (from vocal inflections to witty Beatles quips), they look the part, from iconic mop tops and Chelsea boots to Vox amps and Chesterfield suits.
The Bootleg Beatles
5 : In Concert 2025-2026 - December Dates.
Tickets: https://bootlegbeatles.com/gigs/
Thursday 4th – Utilita Arena, CARDIFF
Friday 5th – Bridgewater Hall, MANCHESTER
Saturday 6th – De Montfort Hall, LEICESTER
Sunday 7th - Royal Philharmonic Hall, LIVERPOOL
Tuesday 9th – Usher Hall, EDINBURGH
Wednesday 10th – Royal Concert Hall, GLASGOW
Thursday 11th – Stockton Globe, STOCKTON
Friday 12th - City Hall, NEWCASTLE
Saturday 13th - Royal Concert Hall, NOTTINGHAM
Monday 15th - Barbican, YORK
Tuesday 16th – Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM
Thursday 18th – Bristol Beacon, BRISTOL
Friday 19th – City Hall, SHEFFIELD
Saturday 20th – Brighton Centre, BRIGHTON
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The 5 : In Concert 2025-2026 tour will showcase not just classic cuts from the Beatles five best-selling albums, it will also introduce the band’s new 'Paul McCartney,' who will make his debut on the tour.
Miles Frizzell, who hails from Nashville, has been portraying Paul McCartney professionally for the last four years with top tier bands in the US, including The Fab Four, 1964 The Tribute, Classical Mystery Tour, Liverpool Legends, and Forever Abbey Road.
At 21 years old, he is quite possibly also the youngest 'Paul' at this level.
The UK dates are part of a huge European tour that celebrates the music of the Beatles and their five bestselling albums.
The band will return for more UK dates in April and October 2026, ahead of another tour of Australia.
Taking in Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, The White Album and Abbey Road, The Bootleg Beatles don’t just sound the part (from vocal inflections to witty Beatles quips), they look the part, from iconic mop tops and Chelsea boots to Vox amps and Chesterfield suits.
The Bootleg Beatles
5 : In Concert 2025-2026 - December Dates.
Tickets: https://bootlegbeatles.com/gigs/
Thursday 4th – Utilita Arena, CARDIFF
Friday 5th – Bridgewater Hall, MANCHESTER
Saturday 6th – De Montfort Hall, LEICESTER
Sunday 7th - Royal Philharmonic Hall, LIVERPOOL
Tuesday 9th – Usher Hall, EDINBURGH
Wednesday 10th – Royal Concert Hall, GLASGOW
Thursday 11th – Stockton Globe, STOCKTON
Friday 12th - City Hall, NEWCASTLE
Saturday 13th - Royal Concert Hall, NOTTINGHAM
Monday 15th - Barbican, YORK
Tuesday 16th – Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM
Thursday 18th – Bristol Beacon, BRISTOL
Friday 19th – City Hall, SHEFFIELD
Saturday 20th – Brighton Centre, BRIGHTON
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Following the recent announcement of her forthcoming album Can’t Take My Story Away, which was dovetailed with lead-off single 'Growing Roots,' multi-award winning rootsy/ British Americana songstress Elles Bailey has released a second single from the album, 'Take A Step Back.'
Listen/ Stream here: https://ellesb.lnk.to/TASB
"Sometimes relationships can be all fire, all pleasure and all pain simultaneously, and you either have to embrace it or take a step back," Elles says of the single. "This is one of my favourite moments on the album.
I love the sound we captured in the room. It’s so live, so full of swagger, so soulful and yet, equally, just as playful. It’s definitely the kind of song that puts a strut in your stride!"
Listen/ Stream here: https://ellesb.lnk.to/TASB
"Sometimes relationships can be all fire, all pleasure and all pain simultaneously, and you either have to embrace it or take a step back," Elles says of the single. "This is one of my favourite moments on the album.
I love the sound we captured in the room. It’s so live, so full of swagger, so soulful and yet, equally, just as playful. It’s definitely the kind of song that puts a strut in your stride!"
Produced by Luke Potashnick and recorded with a stellar line-up of musicians separate from her live band, the eleven tracks of Can’t Take My Story Away tie together to form the album Elles Bailey has been destined to make. An honest and vulnerable glimpse into her own story, the album was created over a three year period, including songs whose origins can be traced back almost ten years.
"There’s definitely an empowerment to this record," Elles says. "There is a quiet strength running through this album and a deep-rooted honesty; whilst there are some moments that reflect on some of the hardest chapters of my story, there’s a feeling of joy threaded through every note."
The album is available to pre-order on multiple formats including CD, CD Zine, Coloured Vinyl and Cassette, with signed copies also available. Pre-order (including bundles) here: https://ellesbailey.tmstor.es/
Elles Bailey will celebrate the release of the album with a run of stripped back, acoustic instores through January, as well as a very special evening, ‘The Story By Candlelight,’ diving deep into the record at Rough Trade in Bristol on November 24th.
Elles and her long-standing touring band will then head out on a run of UK and EU dates through February and March 2026 to support the album. Tickets and more info at: https://www.ellesbailey.com/tour
Elles Bailey UK & EU Dates:
Instore Shows:
January
Fri 16th - London, Rough Trade West
Sat 17th - Oxford, Truck
Sat 17th - Leamington Spa, Temperance
Sun 18th - Leeds, Vinyl Whistle
Sun 18th - Liverpool, Jacaranda
Mon 19th - Bury, Wax & Beans
Tue 20th - Nottingham, Rough Trade
Wed 21st - Southampton, Vinilo
Wed 21st - Brighton, Resident
Thu 22nd - Marlborough, St Peters Church
Headline Full Band Tour:
February
Fri 20th - Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
Sat 21st - Munich, Ampere
Sun 22nd - Nuremberg, Hirsch
Mon 23rd - Aschaffenburg, Colas-Saal
March
Thu 19th - London, Islington Assembly Hall
Fri 20th - Warwick, Arts Centre
Sat 21st - Bristol, Electric
Tue 24th - Manchester, Band on the Wall
Wed 25th - Glasgow, St Luke's
Thu 26th - Gateshead, Glasshouse 2
Fri 27th - Holmfirth, Picturedrome
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"There’s definitely an empowerment to this record," Elles says. "There is a quiet strength running through this album and a deep-rooted honesty; whilst there are some moments that reflect on some of the hardest chapters of my story, there’s a feeling of joy threaded through every note."
The album is available to pre-order on multiple formats including CD, CD Zine, Coloured Vinyl and Cassette, with signed copies also available. Pre-order (including bundles) here: https://ellesbailey.tmstor.es/
Elles Bailey will celebrate the release of the album with a run of stripped back, acoustic instores through January, as well as a very special evening, ‘The Story By Candlelight,’ diving deep into the record at Rough Trade in Bristol on November 24th.
Elles and her long-standing touring band will then head out on a run of UK and EU dates through February and March 2026 to support the album. Tickets and more info at: https://www.ellesbailey.com/tour
Elles Bailey UK & EU Dates:
Instore Shows:
January
Fri 16th - London, Rough Trade West
Sat 17th - Oxford, Truck
Sat 17th - Leamington Spa, Temperance
Sun 18th - Leeds, Vinyl Whistle
Sun 18th - Liverpool, Jacaranda
Mon 19th - Bury, Wax & Beans
Tue 20th - Nottingham, Rough Trade
Wed 21st - Southampton, Vinilo
Wed 21st - Brighton, Resident
Thu 22nd - Marlborough, St Peters Church
Headline Full Band Tour:
February
Fri 20th - Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
Sat 21st - Munich, Ampere
Sun 22nd - Nuremberg, Hirsch
Mon 23rd - Aschaffenburg, Colas-Saal
March
Thu 19th - London, Islington Assembly Hall
Fri 20th - Warwick, Arts Centre
Sat 21st - Bristol, Electric
Tue 24th - Manchester, Band on the Wall
Wed 25th - Glasgow, St Luke's
Thu 26th - Gateshead, Glasshouse 2
Fri 27th - Holmfirth, Picturedrome
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Welsh AOR styled rock band Mojo have released a new single entitled 'Nôl Yn Dy Freichia Di' ('Back In Your Arms').
Sung in their native language by bi-lingual frontman/ guitarist Bedwyr Morgan (a consummate singer-songwriter who has also released a dual-language EP and full length solo album), 'Nôl Yn Dy Freichia Di' is a fine example of how a vibrant, melodically infectious song can make a feel-good/ relationship lyric universal, no matter the language.
Mojo will release a new Welsh language album in February 2026.
Sung in their native language by bi-lingual frontman/ guitarist Bedwyr Morgan (a consummate singer-songwriter who has also released a dual-language EP and full length solo album), 'Nôl Yn Dy Freichia Di' is a fine example of how a vibrant, melodically infectious song can make a feel-good/ relationship lyric universal, no matter the language.
Mojo will release a new Welsh language album in February 2026.
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Award-winning, British blues icon Robin Trower will release his new album One Moment In Time: Live In The USA on 30th January via Artone/Provogue. Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/RobinTrower
For Robin Trower, stage and studio are two sides of the same coin. If you’ve followed his six-decade career, you’ll know every song on One Moment In Time, starting with 'Day of the Eagle,' the opening track of his 1974 masterpiece, Bridge of Sighs.
For Robin Trower, stage and studio are two sides of the same coin. If you’ve followed his six-decade career, you’ll know every song on One Moment In Time, starting with 'Day of the Eagle,' the opening track of his 1974 masterpiece, Bridge of Sighs.
In the summer of 2025 and riding high on the acclaim for his latest solo album, Come And Find Me, Robin Trower, with his tried and trusted bandmates Richard Watts (bass, lead vocals) and Chris Taggart (drums), crossed the Atlantic for a 25-date run in the nation that has welcomed him since the start.
Several shows were recorded, but Trower honed in on the material caught at the Music Box At The Borgata in Atlantic City, and the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire.
"The new album is the best take of each song from those two nights," explains Trower. "It’s about the performance, but also down to the sound quality. You have to choose carefully – I did a lot of listening!"
The 14 track album represents a whistlestop guide to Robin Trower’s fabled career, the bluesman striking a keen balance of all-time classics and new songs that reflect where he stands as an artist in modern times.
You’ll find no fewer than four songs from 1974’s gold-selling masterpiece, Bridge Of Sighs, but there are also a quartet of tunes lifted from 2022’s No More Worlds To Conquer, as well as 'One Go Round' from latest studio album Come And Find Me.
One Moment In Time: Live In The USA
Track Listing: The Razor's Edge; Too Rolling Stoned;
Wither On The Vine; Somebody Calling; Distant Places Of The Heart; One Go Round; It's Too Late; Day Of The Eagle; Bridge Of Sighs; No More Worlds To Conquer;
Daydream; Little Bit Of Sympathy; Rise Up Like The Sun;
Birdsong
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Several shows were recorded, but Trower honed in on the material caught at the Music Box At The Borgata in Atlantic City, and the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire.
"The new album is the best take of each song from those two nights," explains Trower. "It’s about the performance, but also down to the sound quality. You have to choose carefully – I did a lot of listening!"
The 14 track album represents a whistlestop guide to Robin Trower’s fabled career, the bluesman striking a keen balance of all-time classics and new songs that reflect where he stands as an artist in modern times.
You’ll find no fewer than four songs from 1974’s gold-selling masterpiece, Bridge Of Sighs, but there are also a quartet of tunes lifted from 2022’s No More Worlds To Conquer, as well as 'One Go Round' from latest studio album Come And Find Me.
One Moment In Time: Live In The USA
Track Listing: The Razor's Edge; Too Rolling Stoned;
Wither On The Vine; Somebody Calling; Distant Places Of The Heart; One Go Round; It's Too Late; Day Of The Eagle; Bridge Of Sighs; No More Worlds To Conquer;
Daydream; Little Bit Of Sympathy; Rise Up Like The Sun;
Birdsong
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Critically acclaimed Canadian rock and roll band The Damn Truth have released a new single 'Be Somebody.'
The new single dovetails The Damn Truth’s 12 date headline tour of the UK in November (see dates further below). Special guests on all dates are Nashville-based, Southern styled rock and roll band Parker Barrow.
Tickets: www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/The-Damn-Truth.htm
Of the sonically vibrant single, guitarist Tom Shemer says "this was the first song we wrote for our current album 'The Damn Truth,' and the last one we recorded. When the final mix came through the speakers, our producer, Bob Rock, leaned back and said, 'F***, this is good!' We all felt it. Pure euphoria!"
The new single dovetails The Damn Truth’s 12 date headline tour of the UK in November (see dates further below). Special guests on all dates are Nashville-based, Southern styled rock and roll band Parker Barrow.
Tickets: www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/The-Damn-Truth.htm
Of the sonically vibrant single, guitarist Tom Shemer says "this was the first song we wrote for our current album 'The Damn Truth,' and the last one we recorded. When the final mix came through the speakers, our producer, Bob Rock, leaned back and said, 'F***, this is good!' We all felt it. Pure euphoria!"
The Damn Truth released their critically acclaimed breakout album Now or Nowhere in 2021.
Part produced by Grammy Award winner Bob Rock (Motley Crue, Metallica, Bon Jovi), the band continued their relationship with Rock on their self-titled, equally acclaimed, 2025 album The Damn Truth.
Order the album on Vinyl & CD here: https://thedamntruth.bigcartel.com/
And Digital here: https://music.spectramusique.com/tdtalbum
The Damn Truth are Lee-la Baum (vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (lead guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums). They have toured the UK multiple times and performed at a number of festivals including Steelhouse, Winterstorm and Planet Rockstock.
Part produced by Grammy Award winner Bob Rock (Motley Crue, Metallica, Bon Jovi), the band continued their relationship with Rock on their self-titled, equally acclaimed, 2025 album The Damn Truth.
Order the album on Vinyl & CD here: https://thedamntruth.bigcartel.com/
And Digital here: https://music.spectramusique.com/tdtalbum
The Damn Truth are Lee-la Baum (vocals, guitar), Tom Shemer (lead guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums). They have toured the UK multiple times and performed at a number of festivals including Steelhouse, Winterstorm and Planet Rockstock.
Praise for The Damn Truth:
"Harking back to the golden era of rock, and dressed for the part, to say The Damn Truth don’t disappoint is something of an understatement." - Sonic Abuse
"A fresh revivalism of the psyche music scene from the mid 60’s" - Jeff Laufer, Editor of Rock Bands of LA.
"Probably the finest rock ‘n’ roll band on the planet right now." - Metal Planet Music
"The Damn Truth stand tall as the must see must hear rock & roll band on the circuit. And that’s no damn lie." - FabricationsHQ
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"Harking back to the golden era of rock, and dressed for the part, to say The Damn Truth don’t disappoint is something of an understatement." - Sonic Abuse
"A fresh revivalism of the psyche music scene from the mid 60’s" - Jeff Laufer, Editor of Rock Bands of LA.
"Probably the finest rock ‘n’ roll band on the planet right now." - Metal Planet Music
"The Damn Truth stand tall as the must see must hear rock & roll band on the circuit. And that’s no damn lie." - FabricationsHQ
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Bywater Call, the acclaimed southern soul & roots rock septet from Toronto, will return to the UK in November for eight headline shows (see dates further below).
Additionally, on 27th November, they will play the Planet Rockstock Festival in Wales.
Special Guest at all tour shows is award winning South African blues rock singer-guitarist Dan Patlansky, who will perform solo as LSSE, his brand new Loop Station Show Electric.
Tickets are on sale via thegigcartel.com and bywatercall.com/
The band have also released a brand new single, 'Ain't No Friend Of Mine.'
A rootsy, blues rockin' boogie, the song "mixes traditional blues influences with a modern rock attitude" says lead singer Meghan Parnell. "The intention was to convey the strength in acknowledging hurt, letting it out, sharing it and then letting it go. This is reflected in the gang vocal yell in the chorus, which is meant to be freeing, and powerful to sing along to!"
Additionally, on 27th November, they will play the Planet Rockstock Festival in Wales.
Special Guest at all tour shows is award winning South African blues rock singer-guitarist Dan Patlansky, who will perform solo as LSSE, his brand new Loop Station Show Electric.
Tickets are on sale via thegigcartel.com and bywatercall.com/
The band have also released a brand new single, 'Ain't No Friend Of Mine.'
A rootsy, blues rockin' boogie, the song "mixes traditional blues influences with a modern rock attitude" says lead singer Meghan Parnell. "The intention was to convey the strength in acknowledging hurt, letting it out, sharing it and then letting it go. This is reflected in the gang vocal yell in the chorus, which is meant to be freeing, and powerful to sing along to!"
Bywater Call has been making waves across the globe. Their live performances have been highlights of many a European festival, including a set at the legendary Moulin Blues festival in the Netherlands.
In 2024, Bywater Call released their third album Shepherd, which yielded six singles including 'Everybody Knows' and 'Holler,' which were put on high rotation on Planet Rock Radio.
The album was also selected as Classic Rock Magazine’s Top Blues Album of the Year.
Early in 2025 the band was nominated for the UK Blues Awards for International Act of the Year for the second year in a row.
In 2024, Bywater Call released their third album Shepherd, which yielded six singles including 'Everybody Knows' and 'Holler,' which were put on high rotation on Planet Rock Radio.
The album was also selected as Classic Rock Magazine’s Top Blues Album of the Year.
Early in 2025 the band was nominated for the UK Blues Awards for International Act of the Year for the second year in a row.
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Following her recent run of five regional UK dates, critically acclaimed British blues songstress Joanne Shaw Taylor will return to the UK in January 2026 for five more regional concerts, taking in Edinburgh (The Queen’s Hall), Buxton (Opera House), Blackpool (Opera House), Sunderland (The Fire Station), and Southend (Palace Theatre).
Tickets are on sale now via:
https://www.gigantic.com/joanne-shaw-taylor-tickets
https://www.planetrocktickets.co.uk/
https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/tour/
The shows celebrate, and continue the promotion of, Taylor’s latest album Black & Gold.
Released by Journeyman Records, it is available on Vinyl, CD and Digital here:
https://shop.joanneshawtaylor.com/collections/media-uk
Renowned for her guitar play, soulful songwriting and blues-husky vocality, Joanne Shaw Taylor blends blues and soul with rock and pop.
The upcoming shows will feature not just songs from the critically acclaimed Black & Gold, but standout tracks from her earlier albums, along with cover-tributes to classic blues legends.
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Tickets are on sale now via:
https://www.gigantic.com/joanne-shaw-taylor-tickets
https://www.planetrocktickets.co.uk/
https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/tour/
The shows celebrate, and continue the promotion of, Taylor’s latest album Black & Gold.
Released by Journeyman Records, it is available on Vinyl, CD and Digital here:
https://shop.joanneshawtaylor.com/collections/media-uk
Renowned for her guitar play, soulful songwriting and blues-husky vocality, Joanne Shaw Taylor blends blues and soul with rock and pop.
The upcoming shows will feature not just songs from the critically acclaimed Black & Gold, but standout tracks from her earlier albums, along with cover-tributes to classic blues legends.
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Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released a new, standalone single 'Back To The Beginning Again.' Stream the song here: https://ffm.to/n0da8vr
Anchored by stacked guitars and a swampy drum groove, the song is a rootsy, southern rocker laced with subtle nods to 90s grunge and alternative music. It also features a classic rock inspired Hammond solo from Jake Abernathie.
"Back To The Beginning Again was written while on tour sometime last year," shares guitarist Henry James. "The song reflects on deeper feelings of disillusionment and depression that happen while on tour and working in the music industry as a whole. Lyrically it's a desire to go back to those feelings of excitement and freshness from the early years of performing in bands."
Anchored by stacked guitars and a swampy drum groove, the song is a rootsy, southern rocker laced with subtle nods to 90s grunge and alternative music. It also features a classic rock inspired Hammond solo from Jake Abernathie.
"Back To The Beginning Again was written while on tour sometime last year," shares guitarist Henry James. "The song reflects on deeper feelings of disillusionment and depression that happen while on tour and working in the music industry as a whole. Lyrically it's a desire to go back to those feelings of excitement and freshness from the early years of performing in bands."
'Back To The Beginning Again' follows on from the band’s acclaimed studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, which was released on Journeyman Records.
Order it and other RJ&TW merch here: https://shop.robertjonandthewreck.com/collections/music
Robert Jon & The Wreck return to the UK next April for six dates as part of their UK & European spring tour.
Tickets: https://robertjonandthewreck.com/tour/
Order it and other RJ&TW merch here: https://shop.robertjonandthewreck.com/collections/music
Robert Jon & The Wreck return to the UK next April for six dates as part of their UK & European spring tour.
Tickets: https://robertjonandthewreck.com/tour/
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Golden age styled rock and rollers Silveroller have released a new single, 'Trouble Follows Me (Live in ‘25).'
Its release coincides with, and celebrates, the band’s run of shows supporting Bobbie Dazzle (see dates further below). Stream the song here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/silveroller/trouble-follows-me-live
The track, a rugged, blues-groove rocker, captures the very essence of the band in the live environment.
Of the song, the band say "this is our tongue in cheek moment of truth; sometimes it feels like no matter how fast, how far we run, how much peace we try and seek, trouble somehow arrives at our door."
Its release coincides with, and celebrates, the band’s run of shows supporting Bobbie Dazzle (see dates further below). Stream the song here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/silveroller/trouble-follows-me-live
The track, a rugged, blues-groove rocker, captures the very essence of the band in the live environment.
Of the song, the band say "this is our tongue in cheek moment of truth; sometimes it feels like no matter how fast, how far we run, how much peace we try and seek, trouble somehow arrives at our door."
'Trouble Follows Me' is one of several songs in the band's live repertoire not to feature on their critically acclaimed 2024 debut EP At Dawn, but the band have good news as regards the recording of newer material.
"We're currently in the writing process for a new record, and there's a lot of work going into the songs.
We're getting ready to make our first, full length album sometime early next year, but before then, we wanted to release a live single, or two, of songs that will be on that record. We didn't want the people who have been asking for new music to have to wait for the studio versions, so here is Trouble Follows Me live, unfiltered, raw, passionate and as it came from us onstage. We hope you dig it!"
Silveroller will play three shows with Bobbie Dazzle in October before supporting Reef at the end of the month.
Supporting Bobbie Dazzle:
24th October - The Lower Third, London
29th October - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
30th October - The Lodge at the Deaf Institute, Manchester
Supporting Reef:
31st October - O2 Academy, Liverpool
Confirmed Festival dates for 2026
28th - 31st May - Call Of The Wild, Lincolnshire
18th - 20th June, Love Rocks, Dorset
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"We're currently in the writing process for a new record, and there's a lot of work going into the songs.
We're getting ready to make our first, full length album sometime early next year, but before then, we wanted to release a live single, or two, of songs that will be on that record. We didn't want the people who have been asking for new music to have to wait for the studio versions, so here is Trouble Follows Me live, unfiltered, raw, passionate and as it came from us onstage. We hope you dig it!"
Silveroller will play three shows with Bobbie Dazzle in October before supporting Reef at the end of the month.
Supporting Bobbie Dazzle:
24th October - The Lower Third, London
29th October - Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
30th October - The Lodge at the Deaf Institute, Manchester
Supporting Reef:
31st October - O2 Academy, Liverpool
Confirmed Festival dates for 2026
28th - 31st May - Call Of The Wild, Lincolnshire
18th - 20th June, Love Rocks, Dorset
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Award winning British blues-rock musician Laurence Jones has preceded his forthcoming solo acoustic album and dovetailing solo tour with the Digital Single release of 'Follow Me,' featuring Rory Gallagher.
The second of two cover releases featuring the late, great and legendary Irish guitarist (the first being 'Bad Penny'), 'Follow Me' features Laurence Jones alongside Gallagher, with the latter’s contributions taken from the original studio recordings. Stream via: https://orcd.co/laurencejonesfollowme
The second of two cover releases featuring the late, great and legendary Irish guitarist (the first being 'Bad Penny'), 'Follow Me' features Laurence Jones alongside Gallagher, with the latter’s contributions taken from the original studio recordings. Stream via: https://orcd.co/laurencejonesfollowme
Laurence Jones will release his first ever solo acoustic album, aptly titled On My Own, on January 23rd of next year; it will be supported by a full, dovetailing solo acoustic tour (see dates further below).
Physical pre-orders for the album (CD & Splatter Vinyl) are now open at:
https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/category/all-products
On My Own is co-produced by acclaimed musician and award-winning producer Wayne Proctor.
"Wayne was the perfect collaborator for this project," says Laurence. "He understood what this record means to me and helped me explore my voice in a way I never have before. Working with Wayne was brilliant.”
As a pre-album taster, the title track has been released as a single.
The song, written during a flare-up of his lifelong battle with Crohn’s disease (as was the entire album) is also the driving force behind the album, as Laurence explains: "I’d lost three stone in weight and was fatigued and in pain whilst recording this track, but I didn’t want this disease to get in the way of my dreams. I really did feel the blues inside me as I was writing and recording this and hope that raw emotion comes across."
Physical pre-orders for the album (CD & Splatter Vinyl) are now open at:
https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/category/all-products
On My Own is co-produced by acclaimed musician and award-winning producer Wayne Proctor.
"Wayne was the perfect collaborator for this project," says Laurence. "He understood what this record means to me and helped me explore my voice in a way I never have before. Working with Wayne was brilliant.”
As a pre-album taster, the title track has been released as a single.
The song, written during a flare-up of his lifelong battle with Crohn’s disease (as was the entire album) is also the driving force behind the album, as Laurence explains: "I’d lost three stone in weight and was fatigued and in pain whilst recording this track, but I didn’t want this disease to get in the way of my dreams. I really did feel the blues inside me as I was writing and recording this and hope that raw emotion comes across."
The upcoming acoustic shows will feature support from Laurence’s fiancée, Amy Eftekhari.
"Amy has been the biggest support in my life and career," Laurence says. "She put her own music on hold to help me, but she is an incredible artist in her own right. She’s sung backing vocals with legends like Beverley Knight and Joss Stone, but now it’s her time to shine."
Laurence and Wayne also produced Amy’s debut EP, which will be released to coincide with her support slot on the tour (the EP includes a song written and performed by Laurence and Amy, making the project a personal and artistic milestone for the couple).
Tour tickets here: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/live
"Amy has been the biggest support in my life and career," Laurence says. "She put her own music on hold to help me, but she is an incredible artist in her own right. She’s sung backing vocals with legends like Beverley Knight and Joss Stone, but now it’s her time to shine."
Laurence and Wayne also produced Amy’s debut EP, which will be released to coincide with her support slot on the tour (the EP includes a song written and performed by Laurence and Amy, making the project a personal and artistic milestone for the couple).
Tour tickets here: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/live
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MC50 will release a live album, 10 MORE, on December 5th via earMUSIC.
Pre-order/ Pre-save now: https://mc5.lnk.to/10MOREPR
The album – a companion piece to the 10 x MC5 record that was included in the bonus version of MC5’s 2024 studio album Heavy Lifting, collects tracks that were recorded during the band’s 2018 anniversary world tour, which recaptured the spirit of one of rock’s most radical and influential bands.
Formed by MC5 founding member, the late Wayne Kramer (who died in 2024), MC50 were originally formed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kick Out the Jams.
The MC50 line-up united an all-star rock ensemble featuring Kramer, Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Brendan Canty (Fugazi), Billy Gould (Faith No More), Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam) and Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla).
10 MORE features MC5’s most iconic songs, including 'The American Ruse,' 'Call Me Animal,' 'Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa-Fa-Fa),' 'Looking at You,' and 'Starship.'
With recordings from live shows in Seattle, Cincinnati and Hamburg, the album spans tracks from all three original MC5 albums – Kick Out The Jams, Back In The USA and High Time, along with a cover of Ray Charles 'I Believe To My Soul,' a staple of MC5 sets in the late 1960s.
10 MORE will be available physically as CD Digisleeve & LP Sleeve (180g)
Track listing: Call Me Animal, I Believe to My Soul, Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa), The American Ruse, Skunk (Sonicly Speaking), Teenage Lust, Looking at You, High School, Baby Won't Ya, Starship.
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Pre-order/ Pre-save now: https://mc5.lnk.to/10MOREPR
The album – a companion piece to the 10 x MC5 record that was included in the bonus version of MC5’s 2024 studio album Heavy Lifting, collects tracks that were recorded during the band’s 2018 anniversary world tour, which recaptured the spirit of one of rock’s most radical and influential bands.
Formed by MC5 founding member, the late Wayne Kramer (who died in 2024), MC50 were originally formed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kick Out the Jams.
The MC50 line-up united an all-star rock ensemble featuring Kramer, Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Brendan Canty (Fugazi), Billy Gould (Faith No More), Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam) and Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla).
10 MORE features MC5’s most iconic songs, including 'The American Ruse,' 'Call Me Animal,' 'Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa-Fa-Fa),' 'Looking at You,' and 'Starship.'
With recordings from live shows in Seattle, Cincinnati and Hamburg, the album spans tracks from all three original MC5 albums – Kick Out The Jams, Back In The USA and High Time, along with a cover of Ray Charles 'I Believe To My Soul,' a staple of MC5 sets in the late 1960s.
10 MORE will be available physically as CD Digisleeve & LP Sleeve (180g)
Track listing: Call Me Animal, I Believe to My Soul, Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama Lama Fa Fa Fa), The American Ruse, Skunk (Sonicly Speaking), Teenage Lust, Looking at You, High School, Baby Won't Ya, Starship.
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Blues rock powerhouse Beth Hart will return to the UK for five shows in May 2026 (see tour poster below).
Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday October 22nd.
Link: https://planetrock.gigantic.com/beth-hart-tickets
Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT on Friday October 24th via: ww.alttickets.com/beth-hart-tickets
And (for Edinburgh date): https://www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/beth-hart
The UK tour celebrates and promotes the renowned singer’s current, and critically acclaimed album, You Still Got Me. Released by Provogue/Mascot Label Group in 2024, the album is available on CD, Vinyl and Digital.
Beth Hart’s music, infused with her raw, soulful vocal energy, and heart on the sleeve approach, has captivated audiences worldwide, earning her top spots on the Billboard Blues charts and performances at iconic venues such as Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and London's Royal Albert Hall.
Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday October 22nd.
Link: https://planetrock.gigantic.com/beth-hart-tickets
Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT on Friday October 24th via: ww.alttickets.com/beth-hart-tickets
And (for Edinburgh date): https://www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/beth-hart
The UK tour celebrates and promotes the renowned singer’s current, and critically acclaimed album, You Still Got Me. Released by Provogue/Mascot Label Group in 2024, the album is available on CD, Vinyl and Digital.
Beth Hart’s music, infused with her raw, soulful vocal energy, and heart on the sleeve approach, has captivated audiences worldwide, earning her top spots on the Billboard Blues charts and performances at iconic venues such as Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and London's Royal Albert Hall.
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Scottish contemporary hard rockers Mason Hill have released a brand new single, 'Remember.'
The first music to feature new vocalist and frontman Tom Ward, 'Remember' is also the first opportunity for fans to hear the path the band are now taking, one that sees a darker turn both lyrically and sonically, with an intense, metal edge.
Of the new single, which was produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow, Those Damn Crows), guitarist James Bird says "it’s dark, it's heavy and it embodies the direction we're headed. We can't wait to blow the roof off our sold-out London and Glasgow shows with this new track!"
The first music to feature new vocalist and frontman Tom Ward, 'Remember' is also the first opportunity for fans to hear the path the band are now taking, one that sees a darker turn both lyrically and sonically, with an intense, metal edge.
Of the new single, which was produced by Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow, Those Damn Crows), guitarist James Bird says "it’s dark, it's heavy and it embodies the direction we're headed. We can't wait to blow the roof off our sold-out London and Glasgow shows with this new track!"
'Remember' is the first step on the road to a new album from Mason Hill, half of which has already been recorded; the remainder will be captured during further sessions with Dan Weller in November.
The as-yet untitled album is expected to be released in early 2026.
Four years after full-length debut album Against the Wall made such an impact, Mason Hill is re-entering the fray with renewed intent, showcasing a freshly updated sound and presentation.
New frontman Tom Ward states "Joining Mason Hill has been transformational for me - twelve months of hard graft, anticipation and gearing up to tear up the stage.
Together we've been creating an album which is raw, powerful and pure Mason Hill."
"We’re still Mason Hill, but in some ways, it feels like we’re a brand-new band," adds James Bird. "With Tom in the line-up, we’ve got a new energy."
Mason Hill have been no strangers to adversity over their ten-year existence. They’ve endured false starts, botched record deals and a six-year gap between 2015’s eponymous debut EP and the release of Against The Wall, which landed during the height of the Covid pandemic, meaning the band weren’t initially able to tour in support of it.
The departure of former singer Scott Taylor at the end of 2023 was another obstacle they had to overcome.
"Just before Tom came in, we were so close to saying, 'Well, we tried, but let’s call it a day'." says James.
"But there’s a stubbornness and determination and passion in us that has kept us going. The new music we’ve been writing is obviously still Mason Hill, but we didn’t want it to be a copy of the first album. But when Tom put his voice to some of the demos we’d sent, that was when we knew this could work."
Mason Hill kick off their new era with two shows this in November, both of which have sold out:
27th November – London, Camden Assembly
29th November – Glasgow, The Cathouse
Mason Hill are:
Tom Ward – vocals; James Bird & Marc Montgomery – guitars; Matt Ward – bass; Craig McFetridge - drums
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The as-yet untitled album is expected to be released in early 2026.
Four years after full-length debut album Against the Wall made such an impact, Mason Hill is re-entering the fray with renewed intent, showcasing a freshly updated sound and presentation.
New frontman Tom Ward states "Joining Mason Hill has been transformational for me - twelve months of hard graft, anticipation and gearing up to tear up the stage.
Together we've been creating an album which is raw, powerful and pure Mason Hill."
"We’re still Mason Hill, but in some ways, it feels like we’re a brand-new band," adds James Bird. "With Tom in the line-up, we’ve got a new energy."
Mason Hill have been no strangers to adversity over their ten-year existence. They’ve endured false starts, botched record deals and a six-year gap between 2015’s eponymous debut EP and the release of Against The Wall, which landed during the height of the Covid pandemic, meaning the band weren’t initially able to tour in support of it.
The departure of former singer Scott Taylor at the end of 2023 was another obstacle they had to overcome.
"Just before Tom came in, we were so close to saying, 'Well, we tried, but let’s call it a day'." says James.
"But there’s a stubbornness and determination and passion in us that has kept us going. The new music we’ve been writing is obviously still Mason Hill, but we didn’t want it to be a copy of the first album. But when Tom put his voice to some of the demos we’d sent, that was when we knew this could work."
Mason Hill kick off their new era with two shows this in November, both of which have sold out:
27th November – London, Camden Assembly
29th November – Glasgow, The Cathouse
Mason Hill are:
Tom Ward – vocals; James Bird & Marc Montgomery – guitars; Matt Ward – bass; Craig McFetridge - drums
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Flamenco glam-punk Goth ‘n’ rollers the Gypsy Pistoleros are set to return in the spring of next year with their most ambitious and eclectic album yet.
Dark Faerie Tales is due for release on April 17th 2026 on The New Church Records/ Plastichead Distribution. The album will be available worldwide & instore on three-colour vinyl, digipak CD, and digital.
The first single, with accompanying video, 'Dark Faerie Tales,' is expected to be released late January 2026.
Following the success of the critically praised Church of the Pistoleros, the band have conjured up something even bolder – a sequel of sorts, the forthcoming album is a dark fairytale for the damned; a love letter to the beautiful and broken; a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
Born from the fires of their own musical and lyrical mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams, where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur and glam swagger.
Produced and co-written once again by the band’s sonic alchemist Dave Draper (Michael Monroe, Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts, to name but three), it’s a record that musically lives & lyrically breathes rebellion and myth.
Dark Faerie Tales is due for release on April 17th 2026 on The New Church Records/ Plastichead Distribution. The album will be available worldwide & instore on three-colour vinyl, digipak CD, and digital.
The first single, with accompanying video, 'Dark Faerie Tales,' is expected to be released late January 2026.
Following the success of the critically praised Church of the Pistoleros, the band have conjured up something even bolder – a sequel of sorts, the forthcoming album is a dark fairytale for the damned; a love letter to the beautiful and broken; a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
Born from the fires of their own musical and lyrical mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams, where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur and glam swagger.
Produced and co-written once again by the band’s sonic alchemist Dave Draper (Michael Monroe, Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts, to name but three), it’s a record that musically lives & lyrically breathes rebellion and myth.
Live, Gypsy Pistoleros are part gothic and glam-punk theatre, part rock spectacle.
Catch them on tour in 2026 in support of Dark Faerie Tales (see confirmed dates below)
Gypsy Pistoleros are: Gypsy Lee Pistolero (Lead Vocals); Kerry Pistolero White (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Shane Pistolero Sparkz (Guitar & Backing vocals); Chris Pistolero Hopton (Drums)
Order Gypsy Pistoleros albums here: https://www.plastichead.com/artist/gypsy-pistoleros
Dark Faerie Tales UK Tour 2026
Tickets: https://gypsypistoleros.com/shows
11 April – The Band Club, St Austell
16 April – The Underworld, London (Album Launch Show)
17 April – The Marrs Bar, Worcester
18 April - Th Dragonffli, Pontypool, Wales
22 April – The Cluny, Newcastle
25 April – Bannermans, Edinburgh
1–2 May – Beltane Gathering Festival, Nottingham
9th May - Festival Date TBA
15 May – The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
16 May – The Holy Diver, Stockport
23 May – Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich
3 October - The Dreadnought, Bathgate
23 October - The International, Leicester
(More dates TBC)
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Catch them on tour in 2026 in support of Dark Faerie Tales (see confirmed dates below)
Gypsy Pistoleros are: Gypsy Lee Pistolero (Lead Vocals); Kerry Pistolero White (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Shane Pistolero Sparkz (Guitar & Backing vocals); Chris Pistolero Hopton (Drums)
Order Gypsy Pistoleros albums here: https://www.plastichead.com/artist/gypsy-pistoleros
Dark Faerie Tales UK Tour 2026
Tickets: https://gypsypistoleros.com/shows
11 April – The Band Club, St Austell
16 April – The Underworld, London (Album Launch Show)
17 April – The Marrs Bar, Worcester
18 April - Th Dragonffli, Pontypool, Wales
22 April – The Cluny, Newcastle
25 April – Bannermans, Edinburgh
1–2 May – Beltane Gathering Festival, Nottingham
9th May - Festival Date TBA
15 May – The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
16 May – The Holy Diver, Stockport
23 May – Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich
3 October - The Dreadnought, Bathgate
23 October - The International, Leicester
(More dates TBC)
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The Steve Morse Band have announced details of their forthcoming new album, Triangulation, which will be released on 14th November via Music Theories Recordings.
Pre-order/ pre-save here: https://lnk.to/SteveMorseBand
The album has been preceded by, first, lead-off single 'Break Through,' and now 'TexUS,' which features Eric Johnson.
Of the song, Steve comments: "The amazing Eric Johnson agreed to do a song, and I had to write something that fit the era of when we both started doing instrumental guitar rock. Eric is always super melodic and flawless, as he is here!"
Pre-order/ pre-save here: https://lnk.to/SteveMorseBand
The album has been preceded by, first, lead-off single 'Break Through,' and now 'TexUS,' which features Eric Johnson.
Of the song, Steve comments: "The amazing Eric Johnson agreed to do a song, and I had to write something that fit the era of when we both started doing instrumental guitar rock. Eric is always super melodic and flawless, as he is here!"
The new album sees Morse teaming up once again with bassist Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Flying Colors) and drummer Van Romaine (Enrique Iglesias).
"Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why," continues Steve.
"These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. I'd bring an idea, and hear it instantly, and then hear it improved! We made this album together, and you can hear that."
The album includes guest appearances from not just Eric Johnson but John Petrucci (on the title track) and Steve’s son Kevin Morse, who joins his father on 'Taken by an Angel.'
The latter, which closes out the album, is a tribute to Steve's late wife Janine.
"That song is new territory for me," explains Steve.
"It was put together for my late wife's memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks' eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life, career, and Steve Morse Band tours."
Steve Morse started his career in the mid-1970s, playing jazz-rock with the Grammy nominated The Dixie Dregs.
The following decade he formed the Steve Morse Band (grabbing an additional Grammy nod), and joined arena heavyweights Kansas.
He was then recruited by Deep Purple in 1994.
Despite being in one of the world's biggest bands, Morse continued to innovate in other projects, including Living Loud, Angelfire, Flying Colors, and the guitar supergroup G3.
He announced his departure from Deep Purple in 2022, leaving to care for his wife, who passed away in 2024.
Triangulation - track listing:
1. Break Through; 2. Off the Cuff; 3. TexUS (ft. Eric Johnson); 4. The Unexpected; 5. March of the Nomads; 6. Ice Breaker; 7. Tumeni Partz; 8. Triangulation (ft. John Petrucci); 9. Taken by an Angel (ft. Kevin Morse)
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"Dave and Van have been the bedrock of this trio, and this recording shows why," continues Steve.
"These guys are unique and incredible musicians on their own, and together, our chemistry is magical. I'd bring an idea, and hear it instantly, and then hear it improved! We made this album together, and you can hear that."
The album includes guest appearances from not just Eric Johnson but John Petrucci (on the title track) and Steve’s son Kevin Morse, who joins his father on 'Taken by an Angel.'
The latter, which closes out the album, is a tribute to Steve's late wife Janine.
"That song is new territory for me," explains Steve.
"It was put together for my late wife's memorial service, with my son Kevin playing along. It brought tears to many folks' eyes because Janine was a huge part of my life, career, and Steve Morse Band tours."
Steve Morse started his career in the mid-1970s, playing jazz-rock with the Grammy nominated The Dixie Dregs.
The following decade he formed the Steve Morse Band (grabbing an additional Grammy nod), and joined arena heavyweights Kansas.
He was then recruited by Deep Purple in 1994.
Despite being in one of the world's biggest bands, Morse continued to innovate in other projects, including Living Loud, Angelfire, Flying Colors, and the guitar supergroup G3.
He announced his departure from Deep Purple in 2022, leaving to care for his wife, who passed away in 2024.
Triangulation - track listing:
1. Break Through; 2. Off the Cuff; 3. TexUS (ft. Eric Johnson); 4. The Unexpected; 5. March of the Nomads; 6. Ice Breaker; 7. Tumeni Partz; 8. Triangulation (ft. John Petrucci); 9. Taken by an Angel (ft. Kevin Morse)
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Following the release earlier this year of latest album Some Kind of Feeling, critically acclaimed Australian singer-guitarist Orianthi has released a fifth track, 'Dark Days Are Gone,' as a single.
Orianthi also recently announced six dates in the UK at the top of 2026 (see tour poster below).
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
Produced by Kevin Shirley (as were six other songs on the album), 'Dark Days Are Gone' is a groove driven rocker that makes it lyrically clear a soured relationship is well and truly over.
Orianthi also recently announced six dates in the UK at the top of 2026 (see tour poster below).
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
Produced by Kevin Shirley (as were six other songs on the album), 'Dark Days Are Gone' is a groove driven rocker that makes it lyrically clear a soured relationship is well and truly over.
Some Kind of Feeling was released digitally by Woodward Avenue Records in June.
Purchase, download or stream via: https://orcd.co/OrianthiSKOF
The multi-talented Orianthi has collaborated with Alice Cooper, Dave Stewart and Richie Sambora; she was also hired by Michael Jackson’s for his London performances the year of his untimely death.
She then went on to become a successful artist in her own right, starting with Top 20 Billboard pop hit 'According to You' and gold-selling Geffen album Believe, released in 2009.
Purchase, download or stream via: https://orcd.co/OrianthiSKOF
The multi-talented Orianthi has collaborated with Alice Cooper, Dave Stewart and Richie Sambora; she was also hired by Michael Jackson’s for his London performances the year of his untimely death.
She then went on to become a successful artist in her own right, starting with Top 20 Billboard pop hit 'According to You' and gold-selling Geffen album Believe, released in 2009.
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American roots-soul rock & roll band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast have released a brand new single, 'Hello My Dear,' available now on all streaming platforms.
The intimate, country blues love song is the third track to be previewed from forthcoming studio album Heirloom, set for release early in 2026.
The band will also return to the UK this November & December for a 12 date tour (see full schedule further below).
"I wanted to write a song that sounded like the feeling of falling in love," says Caitlin. "The kind of song that sneaks up on you in the quiet moments. Suddenly you are dancing in the kitchen, the world feels suspended, and you realize you have found your person."
The intimate, country blues love song is the third track to be previewed from forthcoming studio album Heirloom, set for release early in 2026.
The band will also return to the UK this November & December for a 12 date tour (see full schedule further below).
"I wanted to write a song that sounded like the feeling of falling in love," says Caitlin. "The kind of song that sneaks up on you in the quiet moments. Suddenly you are dancing in the kitchen, the world feels suspended, and you realize you have found your person."
'Hello My Dear' is just one piece of what’s to come from Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast’s highly anticipated full-length album Heirloom.
A sweeping collection of songs that bridge raw rock & roll energy with soulful ballads, Heirloom carries forward the band’s reputation for strong, meaningful songs while diving deeper into themes of love, loss, resilience, and legacy. It's an album that represents the band at their most honest and musically expansive.
Prior to the album, in December, the band will release a limited-edition EP titled Keepsake.
Featuring the first six tracks of Heirloom, the EP will be available exclusively at their UK tour dates; it therefore serves as both a collector's item and the opening chapter of the band’s forthcoming album.
As the band explain, "every Heirloom begins as a Keepsake," making this release a symbolic bridge.
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast - UK Winter Tour
Sunday 30th November - Planet Rockstock, Trecco Bay, South Wales
Monday 1st December - The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tuesday 2nd December - Stereo, Glasgow
Wednesday 3rd December - Bannermans, Edinburgh
Thursday 4th December - Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield
Friday 5th December - Leeds Blues Club, Leeds
Sunday 7th December - Bromley Blues Club, Bromley
Monday 8th December - The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
Tuesday 9th December - Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
Thursday 11th December - The Bourne Music Club, Sittingbourne
Friday 12th December - The Louisiana, Bristol
Saturday 13th December - The Lower Third, London
Official Website: https://www.caitlinkriskoandthebroadcast.com/
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A sweeping collection of songs that bridge raw rock & roll energy with soulful ballads, Heirloom carries forward the band’s reputation for strong, meaningful songs while diving deeper into themes of love, loss, resilience, and legacy. It's an album that represents the band at their most honest and musically expansive.
Prior to the album, in December, the band will release a limited-edition EP titled Keepsake.
Featuring the first six tracks of Heirloom, the EP will be available exclusively at their UK tour dates; it therefore serves as both a collector's item and the opening chapter of the band’s forthcoming album.
As the band explain, "every Heirloom begins as a Keepsake," making this release a symbolic bridge.
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast - UK Winter Tour
Sunday 30th November - Planet Rockstock, Trecco Bay, South Wales
Monday 1st December - The Cluny, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tuesday 2nd December - Stereo, Glasgow
Wednesday 3rd December - Bannermans, Edinburgh
Thursday 4th December - Yellow Arch Studios, Sheffield
Friday 5th December - Leeds Blues Club, Leeds
Sunday 7th December - Bromley Blues Club, Bromley
Monday 8th December - The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
Tuesday 9th December - Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
Thursday 11th December - The Bourne Music Club, Sittingbourne
Friday 12th December - The Louisiana, Bristol
Saturday 13th December - The Lower Third, London
Official Website: https://www.caitlinkriskoandthebroadcast.com/
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American rock stalwarts Cheap Trick will release their new, and twenty-first studio album, All Washed Up, on November 14th via BMG.
The follow-up to 2021's In Another World, the pun titled All Washed Up (also a tongue-in-cheek reference to the band’s 1980 album All Shook Up) has been preceded by lead-off single 'Twelve Gates' and, now, the punchy, trademark Trick rock of 'The Riff That Won't Quit.'
The follow-up to 2021's In Another World, the pun titled All Washed Up (also a tongue-in-cheek reference to the band’s 1980 album All Shook Up) has been preceded by lead-off single 'Twelve Gates' and, now, the punchy, trademark Trick rock of 'The Riff That Won't Quit.'
Founded in 1974, Cheap Trick have become an American rock institution, beloved around the globe for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of hard pop-rock 'n' roll.
2016 saw Cheap Trick inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, a long-overdue acknowledgment of what is now a five-decade career.
The band has earned more than 40 international gold and platinum certifications, received a myriad of awards and industry honours, had songs featured on over 20 movie soundtracks, and garnered more than 20 million record sales.
The band’s current lineup features Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson and Nielsen’s son Daxx on drums (original drummer Bun E. Carlos stopped touring with the band in 2010).
Rounding out the band’s touring lineup is Robin Zander's son, Robin Taylor Zander, on rhythm guitar and vocals.
In the lead-up to the album release, Cheap Trick will play nearly two dozen U.S. dates.
There will also be a pair of 'Farewell Japan' shows, including a stop at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, where 1978’s highly impacting breakthrough album, Cheap Trick at Budokan, was recorded.
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2016 saw Cheap Trick inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, a long-overdue acknowledgment of what is now a five-decade career.
The band has earned more than 40 international gold and platinum certifications, received a myriad of awards and industry honours, had songs featured on over 20 movie soundtracks, and garnered more than 20 million record sales.
The band’s current lineup features Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson and Nielsen’s son Daxx on drums (original drummer Bun E. Carlos stopped touring with the band in 2010).
Rounding out the band’s touring lineup is Robin Zander's son, Robin Taylor Zander, on rhythm guitar and vocals.
In the lead-up to the album release, Cheap Trick will play nearly two dozen U.S. dates.
There will also be a pair of 'Farewell Japan' shows, including a stop at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan, where 1978’s highly impacting breakthrough album, Cheap Trick at Budokan, was recorded.
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Luminary Dutch guitarist Jan Akkerman is set to release a brand new live album My Focus - Live Under the Rainbow.
The album, which will be released on 12th December via Artone/ Music Theories Recordings, will be available on Blue Transparent Vinyl, CD, and Digitally.
My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow was recorded across Akkerman's UK tour from earlier this year, with his band Marijn van den Berg (drums), David de Marez Oyens (bass) and Coen Molenaar (keys).
While the album includes choice cuts from his solo career ('Piétons' from 1983's Can't Stand Noise; 'Big Sur' from 2011’s Minor Details; 'Tommy's Anniversary' and 'Spiritual Privacy' from 2019’s Close Beauty) the album primarily journeys through his timeless work with Focus, including 'Hocus Pocus,' 'Sylvia,' 'Focus I,' 'Focus II' and 'Answers Questions - Questions Answers.'
The album, which will be released on 12th December via Artone/ Music Theories Recordings, will be available on Blue Transparent Vinyl, CD, and Digitally.
My Focus - Live Under The Rainbow was recorded across Akkerman's UK tour from earlier this year, with his band Marijn van den Berg (drums), David de Marez Oyens (bass) and Coen Molenaar (keys).
While the album includes choice cuts from his solo career ('Piétons' from 1983's Can't Stand Noise; 'Big Sur' from 2011’s Minor Details; 'Tommy's Anniversary' and 'Spiritual Privacy' from 2019’s Close Beauty) the album primarily journeys through his timeless work with Focus, including 'Hocus Pocus,' 'Sylvia,' 'Focus I,' 'Focus II' and 'Answers Questions - Questions Answers.'
Jan Akkerman was a founding member of Focus from 1969 to 1976, when he was part of several now classic albums, including breakout release Focus II/ Moving Waves (1971), which spawned the International hit 'Hocus Pocus.'
Akkerman received the Golden Harp Award, the Netherlands most prestigious music prize, in 2005.
In 2012, he was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau, which recognised his contributions to Dutch music and his influence on musicians worldwide.
My Focus - Live Under the Rainbow - Track Listing:
1. Spiritual Privacy; 2. Answers Questions - Questions Answers; 3. Focus 2; 4. Focus 1; 5. Palace of the King; 6. Anonymous; 7. Big Sur; 8. Tommy's Anniversary; 9. Piétons; 10. Hocus Pocus; 11. Sylvia
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Akkerman received the Golden Harp Award, the Netherlands most prestigious music prize, in 2005.
In 2012, he was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau, which recognised his contributions to Dutch music and his influence on musicians worldwide.
My Focus - Live Under the Rainbow - Track Listing:
1. Spiritual Privacy; 2. Answers Questions - Questions Answers; 3. Focus 2; 4. Focus 1; 5. Palace of the King; 6. Anonymous; 7. Big Sur; 8. Tommy's Anniversary; 9. Piétons; 10. Hocus Pocus; 11. Sylvia
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North Carolina rock 'n' southern rollers Preacher Stone have released a new single titled 'The Devil You Know.'
The single is lifted from the band's new album By The Horns, which can be purchased here:
https://preacherstoneband.com/
"This song is one of the darker tracks on the new album," says frontman Ronnie Riddle. "Lyrically it deals with some of the voices in your head, some of the influences we’re exposed to in from social media, the overload of information, rightly and wrongly, and how it affects us and makes us see ourselves, life, and becoming our own worst enemy. We can’t control what happens, but we can control our reaction and that can be a challenge at times."
The single is lifted from the band's new album By The Horns, which can be purchased here:
https://preacherstoneband.com/
"This song is one of the darker tracks on the new album," says frontman Ronnie Riddle. "Lyrically it deals with some of the voices in your head, some of the influences we’re exposed to in from social media, the overload of information, rightly and wrongly, and how it affects us and makes us see ourselves, life, and becoming our own worst enemy. We can’t control what happens, but we can control our reaction and that can be a challenge at times."
Built around the brotherhood of Ronnie Riddle, Ben Robinson & Darrell Whitt (guitars), Jim Bolt (bass) and Wyatt (drums), Preacher Stone have undertaken lengthy tours across the USA, UK and Europe, sharing stages with the luminary likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Deep Purple.
Previous album, V, released in 2024, garnered high praise reviews across the board.
("An album that demands attention" - Metal Talk; "A proper rock and roll party" - Emerging Rock Bands)
The top of 2026 brings a much called for return across the pond for the band; the By The Horns UK Tour will take in 10 headline dates, plus an appearance at Planet Rock Winter’s End in Trecco Bay Wales.
Tickets: https://preacherstoneband.com/in-concert
Special guests for all headline shows are rising hard rockers Revenant.
As regards the new album, and alluding to its title, the band state that "we literally grabbed this one by the horns as we have been through a lot of personal turmoil, angst and grief alongside incredible highs over recent years. We’ve 100% unapologetically made the type of rock 'n' roll record that we grew up listening to in the 70s; it rocks from the off and we rode it like we stole it!"
Produced and engineered by multiple Grammy winner Glenn Tabor (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Kid Rock), By The Horns "was, without a doubt, one of our best times in the studio and the most cathartic experience that we’ve had. Glenn said he had the feeling we wanted to take the governors off on this one, try things we hadn’t before, and just let it rip. We had different set ups for micing drums, different amps for different songs, and very little overdubs or layering. It’s raw, honest and in your face!"
Previous album, V, released in 2024, garnered high praise reviews across the board.
("An album that demands attention" - Metal Talk; "A proper rock and roll party" - Emerging Rock Bands)
The top of 2026 brings a much called for return across the pond for the band; the By The Horns UK Tour will take in 10 headline dates, plus an appearance at Planet Rock Winter’s End in Trecco Bay Wales.
Tickets: https://preacherstoneband.com/in-concert
Special guests for all headline shows are rising hard rockers Revenant.
As regards the new album, and alluding to its title, the band state that "we literally grabbed this one by the horns as we have been through a lot of personal turmoil, angst and grief alongside incredible highs over recent years. We’ve 100% unapologetically made the type of rock 'n' roll record that we grew up listening to in the 70s; it rocks from the off and we rode it like we stole it!"
Produced and engineered by multiple Grammy winner Glenn Tabor (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Kid Rock), By The Horns "was, without a doubt, one of our best times in the studio and the most cathartic experience that we’ve had. Glenn said he had the feeling we wanted to take the governors off on this one, try things we hadn’t before, and just let it rip. We had different set ups for micing drums, different amps for different songs, and very little overdubs or layering. It’s raw, honest and in your face!"
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Newly formed hard rock band Fireheart have released a new single titled 'I Don't Need a Best Friend.'
Released through Earache Digital Distrubution, the new single follows on from the rock-metal celebration of 'Wild Hearts; Wild Nights,' the heavyweight rock-blues of 'Inner Remedy' and debut single, the southern-tinged rock ballad, 'Staring At The Sun.'
The hard hitting 'I Don’t Need a Best Friend' is, as frontman Russ Grimmett explains, "about the moment you realise that sometimes being someone's 'everything' doesn’t mean they feel the same way about you. It’s painful, it’s frustrating, but it’s also freeing when you decide you don’t need that kind of half-hearted connection in your life."
Released through Earache Digital Distrubution, the new single follows on from the rock-metal celebration of 'Wild Hearts; Wild Nights,' the heavyweight rock-blues of 'Inner Remedy' and debut single, the southern-tinged rock ballad, 'Staring At The Sun.'
The hard hitting 'I Don’t Need a Best Friend' is, as frontman Russ Grimmett explains, "about the moment you realise that sometimes being someone's 'everything' doesn’t mean they feel the same way about you. It’s painful, it’s frustrating, but it’s also freeing when you decide you don’t need that kind of half-hearted connection in your life."
Formed in December 2024, Firheart carry a core message of resilience, unity, and speaking openly about mental health.
Featuring Sons Of Liberty vocalist Russ Grimmett, guitarist Kev Baker (formerly of The Hot One Two), bassist Bret Barnes (Kira Mac), drummer Chris Hopton (formerly of the Gypsy Pistoleros), and latest recruit, guitarist Neil Hackett (One Minus Hope, The Whiskey Syndicate, Iconic Eye), Fireheart is, collectively, more than a band. It’s a movement. It’s five musicians who have been knocked down time and again and now living up to their name.
The band will undertake their debut set of dates in February 2026 to celebrate the release of debut EP Rise, which will be released in November. Pre-order: https://fireheart.uk/collections/all
Tickets for the shows are available via www.fireheart.uk/tour
25th February - Trillians, Newcastle
26th February - The Deaf Institute, Manchester
27th February - The Asylum 2, Birmingham
28th February - The Carlisle, Hastings
1st March - The Louisiana, Bristol
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Featuring Sons Of Liberty vocalist Russ Grimmett, guitarist Kev Baker (formerly of The Hot One Two), bassist Bret Barnes (Kira Mac), drummer Chris Hopton (formerly of the Gypsy Pistoleros), and latest recruit, guitarist Neil Hackett (One Minus Hope, The Whiskey Syndicate, Iconic Eye), Fireheart is, collectively, more than a band. It’s a movement. It’s five musicians who have been knocked down time and again and now living up to their name.
The band will undertake their debut set of dates in February 2026 to celebrate the release of debut EP Rise, which will be released in November. Pre-order: https://fireheart.uk/collections/all
Tickets for the shows are available via www.fireheart.uk/tour
25th February - Trillians, Newcastle
26th February - The Deaf Institute, Manchester
27th February - The Asylum 2, Birmingham
28th February - The Carlisle, Hastings
1st March - The Louisiana, Bristol
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Rootsy & multi-faceted California based rockers Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse have announced the release of a new live album and concert film, Hot Nostalgia Radio Live.
Due for release November 7th and recorded at The Corn Exchange in Devizes, Hot Nostalgia Radio Live is a 24-track, two-hour tour de force of the band’s explosive live show, including guest appearances by Jon Amor, Ruzz Evans and original Apocalypse member Emma Jonson.
The release will be available in two formats: Triple Vinyl and Double CD + Blu-Ray Concert Film (featuring additional songs not included on the album).
"This live record and concert film is the closest you can get to experiencing a Beaux Gris Gris show without being there," says frontwoman Greta Valenti. "It’s chaos, it’s fun, it’s heart, and it’s exactly what we love to do - connect people through music and energy."
"We wanted to capture the rawness and soul of our live show in its purest form," adds co-founder and guitarist Robin Davey. "It’s a celebration of the band, the fans, and the community that has built up around us."
Due for release November 7th and recorded at The Corn Exchange in Devizes, Hot Nostalgia Radio Live is a 24-track, two-hour tour de force of the band’s explosive live show, including guest appearances by Jon Amor, Ruzz Evans and original Apocalypse member Emma Jonson.
The release will be available in two formats: Triple Vinyl and Double CD + Blu-Ray Concert Film (featuring additional songs not included on the album).
"This live record and concert film is the closest you can get to experiencing a Beaux Gris Gris show without being there," says frontwoman Greta Valenti. "It’s chaos, it’s fun, it’s heart, and it’s exactly what we love to do - connect people through music and energy."
"We wanted to capture the rawness and soul of our live show in its purest form," adds co-founder and guitarist Robin Davey. "It’s a celebration of the band, the fans, and the community that has built up around us."
The release of Hot Nostalgia Radio Live coincides with the band’s four-week European & UK tour, their most ambitious schedule to date.
With a full horn section and special guests at select shows, fans can expect every night to be a unique celebration. The tour culminates where the live album was recorded, at The Corn Exchange, on December 5th. A hometown show for Robin Davey, it will also double as his birthday celebration and the grand finale of the tour.
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse - UK Winter Tour Dates:
Wed 26-Nov – O2 Academy, Islington, London
Thu 27-Nov – West End Centre, Aldershot
Fri 28-Nov – Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl
Sat 29-Nov – The Parish, Huddersfield
Mon 1-Dec – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Tue 2-Dec – The Rum Shack, Glasgow
Wed 3-Dec – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
Thu 4-Dec – The Hairy Dog, Derby
Fri 5-Dec – Corn Exchange, Devizes
For additional dates and ticket information, visit www.beauxgrisgris.com
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With a full horn section and special guests at select shows, fans can expect every night to be a unique celebration. The tour culminates where the live album was recorded, at The Corn Exchange, on December 5th. A hometown show for Robin Davey, it will also double as his birthday celebration and the grand finale of the tour.
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse - UK Winter Tour Dates:
Wed 26-Nov – O2 Academy, Islington, London
Thu 27-Nov – West End Centre, Aldershot
Fri 28-Nov – Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl
Sat 29-Nov – The Parish, Huddersfield
Mon 1-Dec – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Tue 2-Dec – The Rum Shack, Glasgow
Wed 3-Dec – The Cluny 2, Newcastle
Thu 4-Dec – The Hairy Dog, Derby
Fri 5-Dec – Corn Exchange, Devizes
For additional dates and ticket information, visit www.beauxgrisgris.com
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Zoe Schwarz, Rob Koral & Friends have released a new single titled 'Venus Ain’t So far Away.'
The song, available on RKUK Records via Proper, is lifted from forthcoming studio album Colourful House, set for release 31st October. Stream/ download the single: https://rkuk.lnk.to/Venus
With fittingly astral lyrics from Pete Feenstra, 'Venus Ain't So Far Away' is a psychedelic blues track that channels Jefferson Airplane in their late 60s hay day.
"Venus Ain’t So Far Away began unusually for us – with just a title!" explains guitarist Rob Koral.
"We then asked lyricist Pete Feenstra to craft the words before adding a few simple chords. Once the words and music connected the song quickly took shape; with a few tweaks it became something we’re truly proud of, and ended up with a strong 60s psychedelic feel – unplanned but fitting!"
The song, available on RKUK Records via Proper, is lifted from forthcoming studio album Colourful House, set for release 31st October. Stream/ download the single: https://rkuk.lnk.to/Venus
With fittingly astral lyrics from Pete Feenstra, 'Venus Ain't So Far Away' is a psychedelic blues track that channels Jefferson Airplane in their late 60s hay day.
"Venus Ain’t So Far Away began unusually for us – with just a title!" explains guitarist Rob Koral.
"We then asked lyricist Pete Feenstra to craft the words before adding a few simple chords. Once the words and music connected the song quickly took shape; with a few tweaks it became something we’re truly proud of, and ended up with a strong 60s psychedelic feel – unplanned but fitting!"
'Venus Ain’t So far Away' features Zoe Schwarz on vocals, Rob Koral on guitar, Pete Whittaker on Hammond, Eddie John on drums and guest bassist Paddy Blight.
It was mixed and mastered by Paul Stacey (Steven Wilson/ The Black Crowes/ Noel Gallagher).
Colourful House will be the seventh 'band' studio album by established vocal & guitar duet Zoe Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral; the new album features fourteen new and original songs that expertly blend blues, soul, pop, funk and rock.
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It was mixed and mastered by Paul Stacey (Steven Wilson/ The Black Crowes/ Noel Gallagher).
Colourful House will be the seventh 'band' studio album by established vocal & guitar duet Zoe Schwarz and guitarist Rob Koral; the new album features fourteen new and original songs that expertly blend blues, soul, pop, funk and rock.
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Rising UK contemporary rockers Revenant have just released their new EP Black Dogs and Sad Men.
It's available at: https://www.revenantsongs.co.uk/shop
The EP, which follows on from previous, critically acclaimed EP Best Medicine, has been preceded by the single 'Lie You're LIving' and, now, the thought provoking and hard hitting title track, of which the band say:
"It’s deeply rooted in personal struggle and the emotions a lot of people go through. We’ve drawn quite specifically from the mental struggle that some of us have gone through as men, all while being expected to get up and carry on with our day as if nothing is going wrong. This song doesn’t pretend to have a silver lining and it doesn’t look for one; it's the feelings of relentless struggle with something weighing you down and chasing you every second of the day. It’s a story of struggle, adversity and climbing up from rock bottom."
It's available at: https://www.revenantsongs.co.uk/shop
The EP, which follows on from previous, critically acclaimed EP Best Medicine, has been preceded by the single 'Lie You're LIving' and, now, the thought provoking and hard hitting title track, of which the band say:
"It’s deeply rooted in personal struggle and the emotions a lot of people go through. We’ve drawn quite specifically from the mental struggle that some of us have gone through as men, all while being expected to get up and carry on with our day as if nothing is going wrong. This song doesn’t pretend to have a silver lining and it doesn’t look for one; it's the feelings of relentless struggle with something weighing you down and chasing you every second of the day. It’s a story of struggle, adversity and climbing up from rock bottom."
Formed in 2023 Revenant – Sam Lay (vocals, guitar) Matt Hudson (guitar), Robin Nutley (bass) and Carl Donoghue (drums) – deliver a huge rock sound with a southern spin.
They have had favourable comparisons to household rock names from Chris Cornell and Alter Bridge through to Black Stone Cherry.
Their debut EP What A Time To Be Alive was released in 2024; their live credentials were then underlined on the album What A Time To Be Live.
Sophomore EP Best Medicine followed, receiving praise high and wide.
2025 has already seen them play to packed out crowds, which continues through taking the stage at Steel Paws Festival plus a plethora of other shows, including support to Brave Rival, Black Eyed Sons, their London debut with The Dirty Denims at the famous Cart and Horses venue, and co-headline shows with stablemates AK & The Red Kites.
Black Dogs and Sad Men has also been combined with Best Medicine to create a very limited edition (100 copies) Coloured Vinyl run, bearing the moniker Black Dogs and Best Medicine.
Revenant 2026 UK Tour Dates
(as Special Guest to Preacher Stone)
January 28 - Faversham, The Old Brewery Store
January 29 - London, Cart and Horses
January 30 - Winchester, Railway Inn
January 31 - St Austell, St Austell Band Club
February 3 - Edinburgh, Bannermans
February 4 - Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
February 5 - Newcastle, Trillians
February 6 - Nottingham, The Old Cold Store
February 7 - Birmingham, Asylum 2
February 8 - Bristol, The Louisiana
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They have had favourable comparisons to household rock names from Chris Cornell and Alter Bridge through to Black Stone Cherry.
Their debut EP What A Time To Be Alive was released in 2024; their live credentials were then underlined on the album What A Time To Be Live.
Sophomore EP Best Medicine followed, receiving praise high and wide.
2025 has already seen them play to packed out crowds, which continues through taking the stage at Steel Paws Festival plus a plethora of other shows, including support to Brave Rival, Black Eyed Sons, their London debut with The Dirty Denims at the famous Cart and Horses venue, and co-headline shows with stablemates AK & The Red Kites.
Black Dogs and Sad Men has also been combined with Best Medicine to create a very limited edition (100 copies) Coloured Vinyl run, bearing the moniker Black Dogs and Best Medicine.
Revenant 2026 UK Tour Dates
(as Special Guest to Preacher Stone)
January 28 - Faversham, The Old Brewery Store
January 29 - London, Cart and Horses
January 30 - Winchester, Railway Inn
January 31 - St Austell, St Austell Band Club
February 3 - Edinburgh, Bannermans
February 4 - Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
February 5 - Newcastle, Trillians
February 6 - Nottingham, The Old Cold Store
February 7 - Birmingham, Asylum 2
February 8 - Bristol, The Louisiana
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Scarborough based contemporary rockers This House We Built have released a brand new single, 'Broken Dreams.'
Following on from previous singles 'Addiction' and 'Coming Home To You,' 'Broken Dreams' is the third song to act as a taster from forthcoming second album Get Out Of The Rain, which will be released 21st November.
Of the new single, guitarist Andy Jackson, who also takes lead vocal on the song, says:
"I was noodling away when the main riff came to me, and I thought 'that’s chunky!' I immediately started to record it, so I didn’t forget it, and it progressed from there with the input from the rest of the lads.
Lyrically I wanted it to be a bit more aggressive sounding than previous songs and I think I hit that goal in the end. The song is basically about being trapped in a relationship then having the strength in the end to break free"
Following on from previous singles 'Addiction' and 'Coming Home To You,' 'Broken Dreams' is the third song to act as a taster from forthcoming second album Get Out Of The Rain, which will be released 21st November.
Of the new single, guitarist Andy Jackson, who also takes lead vocal on the song, says:
"I was noodling away when the main riff came to me, and I thought 'that’s chunky!' I immediately started to record it, so I didn’t forget it, and it progressed from there with the input from the rest of the lads.
Lyrically I wanted it to be a bit more aggressive sounding than previous songs and I think I hit that goal in the end. The song is basically about being trapped in a relationship then having the strength in the end to break free"
Speaking about the forthcoming album, front man Scott Wardell says: "You can expect a similar vibe to the debut, with a few surprises, and plenty of extras – stories of how the songs came together, the creative process, and behind-the-scenes moments in the studio.
We wanted to give our fans something really special with this record. The support we’ve had over the past couple of years has been incredible, and thanks to our crowdfunding campaign, this album truly belongs to the fans who believed in us and have become part of the spirit of This House We Built."
This House We Bulit are: Scott Wardell (vocals, guitar), Andy Jackson (guitars, vocals), Chris Mayes (drums, vocals), Wayne Dowkes-White (bass)
'Broken Dreams' is available on all digital platforms:
https://social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=hWjQYvffEkCmON6yizfLWQ
Upcoming Live Dates
Fri 6th Nov – Sanders Yard, Whitby (w/ Danny Vaughn)
Sat 7th Nov – Whitby Rocks, Whitby Pavilion
Fri 14th Nov – Rockmantic, The Yardbirds, Grimsby
Sat 22nd Nov – Homecoming, War Memorial Hall, Pickering
Fri 28th Nov – Winterstorm, Troon, Ayrshire
Fri 5th Dec – The Greystones, Sheffield (w/ Wolfsbane)
Sat 6th Dec – Nightrain, Bradford (w/ Wolfsbane)
Fri 19th Dec – The International, Leicester (w/ Hells Addiction)
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We wanted to give our fans something really special with this record. The support we’ve had over the past couple of years has been incredible, and thanks to our crowdfunding campaign, this album truly belongs to the fans who believed in us and have become part of the spirit of This House We Built."
This House We Bulit are: Scott Wardell (vocals, guitar), Andy Jackson (guitars, vocals), Chris Mayes (drums, vocals), Wayne Dowkes-White (bass)
'Broken Dreams' is available on all digital platforms:
https://social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=hWjQYvffEkCmON6yizfLWQ
Upcoming Live Dates
Fri 6th Nov – Sanders Yard, Whitby (w/ Danny Vaughn)
Sat 7th Nov – Whitby Rocks, Whitby Pavilion
Fri 14th Nov – Rockmantic, The Yardbirds, Grimsby
Sat 22nd Nov – Homecoming, War Memorial Hall, Pickering
Fri 28th Nov – Winterstorm, Troon, Ayrshire
Fri 5th Dec – The Greystones, Sheffield (w/ Wolfsbane)
Sat 6th Dec – Nightrain, Bradford (w/ Wolfsbane)
Fri 19th Dec – The International, Leicester (w/ Hells Addiction)
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New alt-rockers on the block Wild Oceans have come charging out of the gate with a debut single 'Bloodbath.'
A driving, energising rocker recorded by legendary producer John Cornfield (Oasis/ Muse/ Supergrass/ Stone Roses) at the iconic Sawmills Studio, 'Bloodbath' leaps out of the speakers to tell its lyrical tale of a deceitful lover that keeps getting that second chance, even though the partner knows they’ll never change.
The results are a song packed with tension, and demanding attention.
A driving, energising rocker recorded by legendary producer John Cornfield (Oasis/ Muse/ Supergrass/ Stone Roses) at the iconic Sawmills Studio, 'Bloodbath' leaps out of the speakers to tell its lyrical tale of a deceitful lover that keeps getting that second chance, even though the partner knows they’ll never change.
The results are a song packed with tension, and demanding attention.
Although a new act, Wild Oceans are far from debutants.
The South-West alt-rock quartet (Jon Burnell - vocals, guitar; Mark Lee - bass, keys; Phil Thomas - lead guitar; Connor Tregido - drums) have earned their stripes with decades of experience touring the UK, Europe and the USA, supporting artists such as 3 Doors Down, The Rifles, Infadels and Pop Evil.
Now, following a collection of demos that caught the ear of producer John Cornfield, comes Wild Oceans and their forthcoming, Cornfield produced debut album.
'Bloodbath' is available on all major digital platforms.
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The South-West alt-rock quartet (Jon Burnell - vocals, guitar; Mark Lee - bass, keys; Phil Thomas - lead guitar; Connor Tregido - drums) have earned their stripes with decades of experience touring the UK, Europe and the USA, supporting artists such as 3 Doors Down, The Rifles, Infadels and Pop Evil.
Now, following a collection of demos that caught the ear of producer John Cornfield, comes Wild Oceans and their forthcoming, Cornfield produced debut album.
'Bloodbath' is available on all major digital platforms.
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Dom Martin and Blue Nation, two of the leading lights in the British blues rock world, and who will embark on a 12 date co-headline tour of the UK & Ireland in November (See tour poster further below) have, along with multiple contributors, combined to create something completely unique in the guitar world.
With the expert support of James’ Home of Tone and House of Tone Pickups, Dom Martin and Blue Nation have created The Blue Martin, a one-of-a-kind custom built guitar that can be won ahead of their co-headline tour, and presented during the tour.
Carved from the same neck-wood favoured by Blue Nation’s bassist Luke Weston, the guitar also features a House of Tone pickup - the exact same pickup that fuels Dom Martin’s sound.
Wired to the same specs as utilised by Blue Nation’s Neil Murdoch on his Les Paul Custom, and with a body generously donated by The Guitar Show’s Jason (the body echoes the shape of drummer Nick Sharman’s first guitar), with body artistry by Jessica Rose and a lacquer finish by Fenton Guitar Works, The Blue Martin is the perfect balance of style, comfort, and sonic punch.
Watch The Making of The Blue Martin here.
To mark its creation, Dom Martin and Blue Nation will be giving fans the chance to win The Blue Martin prior to their tour, which kicks off November 1st in Cork and runs through to November 28th in Belfast, with stops in Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Manchester, Chester, Bristol, Fleet, London, and Liverpool.
For your chance to win The Blue Martin, buy a ticket to one of the shows now for your chance to be entered into the competition.
The lucky winner will be handed the guitar at one of the shows (qualifying tickets to be purchased before midnight on Monday 27th October)
Tickets are available now at:
https://www.dommart.in/tour https://www.bandsintown.com/a/680104
https://www.solidentertainments.com/presents.htm#DOM-BLUE-TOUR
With the expert support of James’ Home of Tone and House of Tone Pickups, Dom Martin and Blue Nation have created The Blue Martin, a one-of-a-kind custom built guitar that can be won ahead of their co-headline tour, and presented during the tour.
Carved from the same neck-wood favoured by Blue Nation’s bassist Luke Weston, the guitar also features a House of Tone pickup - the exact same pickup that fuels Dom Martin’s sound.
Wired to the same specs as utilised by Blue Nation’s Neil Murdoch on his Les Paul Custom, and with a body generously donated by The Guitar Show’s Jason (the body echoes the shape of drummer Nick Sharman’s first guitar), with body artistry by Jessica Rose and a lacquer finish by Fenton Guitar Works, The Blue Martin is the perfect balance of style, comfort, and sonic punch.
Watch The Making of The Blue Martin here.
To mark its creation, Dom Martin and Blue Nation will be giving fans the chance to win The Blue Martin prior to their tour, which kicks off November 1st in Cork and runs through to November 28th in Belfast, with stops in Dublin, Glasgow, Newcastle, York, Manchester, Chester, Bristol, Fleet, London, and Liverpool.
For your chance to win The Blue Martin, buy a ticket to one of the shows now for your chance to be entered into the competition.
The lucky winner will be handed the guitar at one of the shows (qualifying tickets to be purchased before midnight on Monday 27th October)
Tickets are available now at:
https://www.dommart.in/tour https://www.bandsintown.com/a/680104
https://www.solidentertainments.com/presents.htm#DOM-BLUE-TOUR
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Classically trained violist, composer & singer Sophie Sirota recently released her debut album Pressure Drop.
Purchase Digital Download, CD or Vinyl here: https://sophiesirota.bandcamp.com/album/pressure-drop
The album features the single 'Holding Tension,' of which Sirota says: "With constant digital chatter in the background - wondering 'Who are you? Who am I?’ - life can feel like it’s on the verge of snapping, like a taut wire. Processing my viola through a series of Chase Bliss pedals was instrumental in shaping this piece."
Purchase Digital Download, CD or Vinyl here: https://sophiesirota.bandcamp.com/album/pressure-drop
The album features the single 'Holding Tension,' of which Sirota says: "With constant digital chatter in the background - wondering 'Who are you? Who am I?’ - life can feel like it’s on the verge of snapping, like a taut wire. Processing my viola through a series of Chase Bliss pedals was instrumental in shaping this piece."
The journey that led to Pressure Drop began in early 2023 when Sophie Sirota performed at one of the monthly meet-up sessions hosted by Coastal Electronauts in Whitstable, Kent.
This incentivised her to create a new piece to perform at every event, expanding both her pedalboard and creative output in the process.
The results of those new compositions, collectively, is Pressure Drop, six sonic explorations shaped by two years of live performance and experimentation, both in Whitstable and at other events.
Aside from the album’s final track, 'Glitch,' each piece was composed using just electric viola, voice and effects pedals, creating atmospheric soundscapes with abrasive, noisy textures - an interplay that mirrors both internal chaos and meditative calm.
Pressure Drop can also be heard as an "outpouring of ideas that have been swirling around in my head for the last two or three decades," as Sophie elaborates: "I had a wide range of music to inspire me from childhood, as my Dad’s record collection ranged from Miles Davis, through Ravi Shankar ragas, Vaughn Williams, Shostakovitch, Pink Floyd and John Adams. Special mention must also go to the Tomita album of Debussy piano music, Snowflakes Are Dancing, as I was fascinated by the range of sounds on it.
My primary influences include Björk, PJ Harvey, Pixies, Massive Attack, Steve Reich, Aphex Twin and drum & bass."
Pressure Drop will also be the second in a series of Coastal Electronauts releases that will feature regular performers at their popular monthly electronic music sessions in Whitstable.
Sophie Sirota began working as a session violist while studying at music college, forming The Wrecking Crew agency soon after. She has collaborated as a musician, live performer, arranger and composer with some of the most respected names in modern music, including Paul Weller, Kim Deal, Tindersticks, Beth Orton, Ed Harcourt, 4-Hero, D'Influence, Gabrielle and Robert Kirby, as well as visual artists Jeremy Millar and Sadie Hennessy.
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This incentivised her to create a new piece to perform at every event, expanding both her pedalboard and creative output in the process.
The results of those new compositions, collectively, is Pressure Drop, six sonic explorations shaped by two years of live performance and experimentation, both in Whitstable and at other events.
Aside from the album’s final track, 'Glitch,' each piece was composed using just electric viola, voice and effects pedals, creating atmospheric soundscapes with abrasive, noisy textures - an interplay that mirrors both internal chaos and meditative calm.
Pressure Drop can also be heard as an "outpouring of ideas that have been swirling around in my head for the last two or three decades," as Sophie elaborates: "I had a wide range of music to inspire me from childhood, as my Dad’s record collection ranged from Miles Davis, through Ravi Shankar ragas, Vaughn Williams, Shostakovitch, Pink Floyd and John Adams. Special mention must also go to the Tomita album of Debussy piano music, Snowflakes Are Dancing, as I was fascinated by the range of sounds on it.
My primary influences include Björk, PJ Harvey, Pixies, Massive Attack, Steve Reich, Aphex Twin and drum & bass."
Pressure Drop will also be the second in a series of Coastal Electronauts releases that will feature regular performers at their popular monthly electronic music sessions in Whitstable.
Sophie Sirota began working as a session violist while studying at music college, forming The Wrecking Crew agency soon after. She has collaborated as a musician, live performer, arranger and composer with some of the most respected names in modern music, including Paul Weller, Kim Deal, Tindersticks, Beth Orton, Ed Harcourt, 4-Hero, D'Influence, Gabrielle and Robert Kirby, as well as visual artists Jeremy Millar and Sadie Hennessy.
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Welsh born Canadian blues rock guitarist Philip Sayce, who is currently spending studio time in Toronto and Los Angeles working on a brand new album, will return to the UK in May 2026 for a ten date tour (see poster below).
Sayce's 2024 studio album The Wolves Are Coming received high praise from the UK music press, including interviews and thumbs up reviews in music magazines such as Classic Rock, Guitarist, Guitar Interactive, HRH, R'N'R, Blues Matters and Blues in Britain.
A protégé of the late Jeff Healey and a long-time collaborator with Melissa Etheridge, Philip Sayce has shared stages from Montreux Jazz Festival to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival
Sayce's 2024 studio album The Wolves Are Coming received high praise from the UK music press, including interviews and thumbs up reviews in music magazines such as Classic Rock, Guitarist, Guitar Interactive, HRH, R'N'R, Blues Matters and Blues in Britain.
A protégé of the late Jeff Healey and a long-time collaborator with Melissa Etheridge, Philip Sayce has shared stages from Montreux Jazz Festival to Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival
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Luminary guitarist Steve Hackett has announced an all-encompassing Best of Genesis & Solo Gems UK Tour for October 2026 (see all dates further below).
Tickets are on sale from 19th September at: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/steve-hackett
The seventeen dates, which culminate with a return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 26th October, will introduce two new members of Hackett’s band to his UK audiences: Swedish keyboard player Lalle Larsson replaces longtime associate Roger King, while German drummer Felix Lehrmann takes over from Craig Blundell.
Larsson and Lehrmann will take their places in the touring band alongside Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Nad Sylvan (vocals) and Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keys).
"The main thing is to keep a focus on the music, which drives it all, but there will be some big changes in the band," says Steve. "Craig and Roger are amazing musicians, but I know Lalle and Felix will be equally fantastic. I’ve never worked with Lalle before but he’s brilliant, and more than qualified for the job of recreating Genesis circa 1971 to 1977. We’ve already been working with Felix, and listening to him with Jonas Reingold on bass is like a thousand iron girders coming at you at 100mph!"
Tickets are on sale from 19th September at: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/steve-hackett
The seventeen dates, which culminate with a return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 26th October, will introduce two new members of Hackett’s band to his UK audiences: Swedish keyboard player Lalle Larsson replaces longtime associate Roger King, while German drummer Felix Lehrmann takes over from Craig Blundell.
Larsson and Lehrmann will take their places in the touring band alongside Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Nad Sylvan (vocals) and Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keys).
"The main thing is to keep a focus on the music, which drives it all, but there will be some big changes in the band," says Steve. "Craig and Roger are amazing musicians, but I know Lalle and Felix will be equally fantastic. I’ve never worked with Lalle before but he’s brilliant, and more than qualified for the job of recreating Genesis circa 1971 to 1977. We’ve already been working with Felix, and listening to him with Jonas Reingold on bass is like a thousand iron girders coming at you at 100mph!"
Steve Hackett’s innovative guitar-work was an integral part of the classic Genesis catalogue from Nursery Cryme (1971) to Wind And Wuthering (1977).
Over recent years a series of themed tours have spotlighted many of the Genesis albums upon which Hackett played such a key role, including a 50th anniversary celebration of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.
The latter tour was captured for posterity with the release of The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall; a stunning audio/visual document of his show at the iconic London venue in October 2024, it was released in 2025.
In January 2024 Hackett released his most-recent studio album The Circus and The Nightwhale, which was received with critical acclaim and great reviews.
"I’m still in love with the idea of music, I absolutely adore it. It still sends shivers up and down my spine and, so far, it’s kept me sufficiently young to keep touring with gusto!" - Steve Hackett
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Over recent years a series of themed tours have spotlighted many of the Genesis albums upon which Hackett played such a key role, including a 50th anniversary celebration of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.
The latter tour was captured for posterity with the release of The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall; a stunning audio/visual document of his show at the iconic London venue in October 2024, it was released in 2025.
In January 2024 Hackett released his most-recent studio album The Circus and The Nightwhale, which was received with critical acclaim and great reviews.
"I’m still in love with the idea of music, I absolutely adore it. It still sends shivers up and down my spine and, so far, it’s kept me sufficiently young to keep touring with gusto!" - Steve Hackett
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South African blues rock singer-guitarist Ross Harding has released a new single, 'Revelator Blues.'
The release coincides with the announcement of The Blood & The Blues UK Tour Chapter 2 dates, which follow on from his double set stint at the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in August, where he played both a solo acoustic set and a full electric Ross Harding & The Dark Hearts band set.
'Revelator Blues' is lifted from Ross Harding’s forthcoming new album Blood & The Blues, scheduled for release on 14th November. Stream the single here: https://artists.landr.com/057829462823
"This is my take on more traditional blues," says Ross of the new single. "It is dark, moody, ominous, but also full of raw energy. Directly influenced by the blues greats like Robert Johnson and the verse of Son House, I feel it is as much an old blues as it is a modern and fresh feel."
The release coincides with the announcement of The Blood & The Blues UK Tour Chapter 2 dates, which follow on from his double set stint at the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival in August, where he played both a solo acoustic set and a full electric Ross Harding & The Dark Hearts band set.
'Revelator Blues' is lifted from Ross Harding’s forthcoming new album Blood & The Blues, scheduled for release on 14th November. Stream the single here: https://artists.landr.com/057829462823
"This is my take on more traditional blues," says Ross of the new single. "It is dark, moody, ominous, but also full of raw energy. Directly influenced by the blues greats like Robert Johnson and the verse of Son House, I feel it is as much an old blues as it is a modern and fresh feel."
Ross Harding has already hit the ground of the UK stages running, having opened for fellow South African artist Dan Patlansky in Glasgow and Newcastle in April of last year; he then undertook further solo acoustic performances supporting British blues-rocking riffmeister Jack J Hutchinson in London and rising American roots rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast on their first headline UK Tour in Southampton.
Previous single, 'A Thousand Snakes (Deluxe Version),' an atmospheric & stripped-back version of the original release, received US radio airplay and coverage in a variety of music publications and shows including Rock The Joint Magazine, Overtone Magazine, The Edward Fowler Show, The Guildford Dragon, FabricationsHQ and Rambling Man Writings.
Ross Harding - The Blood & The Blues UK Tour Chapter 2
Remaining Dates:
Thursday 13th November (format TBA) - The Purple Turtle, Reading
Thursday 20th November (‘Dark Echoes’ solo acoustic set Supporting Will Wilde) - Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
Saturday 29th November (Ross Harding and The Dark Hearts headline show, with special guests Guillotine Spring) - 20th Century Speedway, Folkestone, Kent
Sunday 7th December (Ross Harding and The Dark Hearts headline show) - The Acorn Theatre, Cornwall
Live dates for The Blood & The Blues Chapter 3 will commence from January 2026 onwards. New dates will be announced once confirmed on an ongoing basis.
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Previous single, 'A Thousand Snakes (Deluxe Version),' an atmospheric & stripped-back version of the original release, received US radio airplay and coverage in a variety of music publications and shows including Rock The Joint Magazine, Overtone Magazine, The Edward Fowler Show, The Guildford Dragon, FabricationsHQ and Rambling Man Writings.
Ross Harding - The Blood & The Blues UK Tour Chapter 2
Remaining Dates:
Thursday 13th November (format TBA) - The Purple Turtle, Reading
Thursday 20th November (‘Dark Echoes’ solo acoustic set Supporting Will Wilde) - Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
Saturday 29th November (Ross Harding and The Dark Hearts headline show, with special guests Guillotine Spring) - 20th Century Speedway, Folkestone, Kent
Sunday 7th December (Ross Harding and The Dark Hearts headline show) - The Acorn Theatre, Cornwall
Live dates for The Blood & The Blues Chapter 3 will commence from January 2026 onwards. New dates will be announced once confirmed on an ongoing basis.
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The organisers and promoters of Milkfest, the charity festival event that raised over £8,000 for the Brain Tumour Charity on its inaugural outing in February, are delighted to announce that tickets for Milkfest '26 are now on sale.
This year’s chosen charity is Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity.
The event, which will take place on March 1st at the Indigo, O2, in London, will feature a number of name act and artists from the rock, blues and soul scenes; Squeeze legend Chris Difford will headline the show.
Other names on the bill include duo Hamish Stuart and Robbie Macintosh, both of whom played in Paul McCartney’s band; Stuart was a founder member of the Average White Band, whilst Macintosh was the guitarist in the Pretenders.
Blues greats the Climax Blues Band will also perform at the event, alongside an array of award-winning contemporary British blues bands including Brave Rival and Alice Armstrong.
A range of special guest performers will appear on the day.
Milkfest is the brainchild of acclaimed British blues rock band The Milk Men, who will open the show.
The band’s guitarist Adam Norsworthy is the festival’s organizer.
"We are very excited for tickets to finally go on sale as we have a brilliant line up of great music all day," comments Adam. "We want to pack the place out to raise as much money and awareness as possible for Dementia UK, and a cause that is, sadly, very close to so many people."
Milkfest bill-topper Chris Difford said: "I’m overjoyed to be asked to perform with my band at Milkfest.
I very much hope to see you there to help us raise funds and awareness for Dementia UK."
"I am honoured to be a part of what is not only going to be the party of the year, but an event in aid of such a powerful, important cause," adds Blues vocalist of the Year Alice Armstrong. "I Can't wait to take part in something so special with such talented artists!"
Tickets for Milkfest ’26 are on sale via: https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-26-indigo2-20497300/
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity.
Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia, a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. A huge and growing health crisis, it’s the leading cause of death in the UK.
Admiral Nurses are continually supported and developed by Dementia UK, to provide life-changing advice and support to anyone affected by dementia, whenever it’s needed.
They work on the free national Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, in face-to-face and virtual clinics, and in the community, in GP practices, hospitals, and care homes.
You can contact Dementia UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678, or email: [email protected]
You can also book a free video or phone appointment to get expert dementia support from an Admiral Nurse. Find out more at dementiauk.org/appointment
Website: www.dementiauk.org Twitter: @DementiaUK Facebook: www.facebook.com/DementiaUK
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This year’s chosen charity is Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity.
The event, which will take place on March 1st at the Indigo, O2, in London, will feature a number of name act and artists from the rock, blues and soul scenes; Squeeze legend Chris Difford will headline the show.
Other names on the bill include duo Hamish Stuart and Robbie Macintosh, both of whom played in Paul McCartney’s band; Stuart was a founder member of the Average White Band, whilst Macintosh was the guitarist in the Pretenders.
Blues greats the Climax Blues Band will also perform at the event, alongside an array of award-winning contemporary British blues bands including Brave Rival and Alice Armstrong.
A range of special guest performers will appear on the day.
Milkfest is the brainchild of acclaimed British blues rock band The Milk Men, who will open the show.
The band’s guitarist Adam Norsworthy is the festival’s organizer.
"We are very excited for tickets to finally go on sale as we have a brilliant line up of great music all day," comments Adam. "We want to pack the place out to raise as much money and awareness as possible for Dementia UK, and a cause that is, sadly, very close to so many people."
Milkfest bill-topper Chris Difford said: "I’m overjoyed to be asked to perform with my band at Milkfest.
I very much hope to see you there to help us raise funds and awareness for Dementia UK."
"I am honoured to be a part of what is not only going to be the party of the year, but an event in aid of such a powerful, important cause," adds Blues vocalist of the Year Alice Armstrong. "I Can't wait to take part in something so special with such talented artists!"
Tickets for Milkfest ’26 are on sale via: https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-26-indigo2-20497300/
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity.
Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia, a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. A huge and growing health crisis, it’s the leading cause of death in the UK.
Admiral Nurses are continually supported and developed by Dementia UK, to provide life-changing advice and support to anyone affected by dementia, whenever it’s needed.
They work on the free national Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, in face-to-face and virtual clinics, and in the community, in GP practices, hospitals, and care homes.
You can contact Dementia UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678, or email: [email protected]
You can also book a free video or phone appointment to get expert dementia support from an Admiral Nurse. Find out more at dementiauk.org/appointment
Website: www.dementiauk.org Twitter: @DementiaUK Facebook: www.facebook.com/DementiaUK
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Here’s one you haven’t heard before:
"A rocket scientist, American Idol alum, and former Atlantic Records drummer walk into a rehearsal room…"
The collective name for such a seemingly disparate but musically dovetailing trio is Analog Amara, a Denver based alternative/ contemporary rock band who have just released their debut EP Slowly Falling Apart.
Written and recorded in homes and rehearsal spaces across Denver, the EP marks the start of a project grounded in shared purpose and storytelling.
Slowly Falling Apart is not a concept record, but it does follow a clear emotional arc of endings that are hard to name at the time; relationships, versions of yourself, seasons of life.
The 5-track EP features 'Is It All,' the first original song written by the band.
"A rocket scientist, American Idol alum, and former Atlantic Records drummer walk into a rehearsal room…"
The collective name for such a seemingly disparate but musically dovetailing trio is Analog Amara, a Denver based alternative/ contemporary rock band who have just released their debut EP Slowly Falling Apart.
Written and recorded in homes and rehearsal spaces across Denver, the EP marks the start of a project grounded in shared purpose and storytelling.
Slowly Falling Apart is not a concept record, but it does follow a clear emotional arc of endings that are hard to name at the time; relationships, versions of yourself, seasons of life.
The 5-track EP features 'Is It All,' the first original song written by the band.
Analog Amara began in Denver in 2022 when singer Amanda Hawkins, Max Powers (guitars, bass) and Jim Wilcox (drums, bass) – three musicians from very different backgrounds – found a shared approach to songwriting.
Amanda’s early vocal talents (she began singing as a child) led her to Los Angeles, where she released solo work, collaborated with other artists, and even auditioned for American Idol.
Returning home to Colorado, Amanda took on a new role as the national anthem singer for the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team. That experience sparked a renewed drive to write her own material, this time with a deeper focus and emotional clarity.
Jim, who came up through the LA punk scene, signed with Atlantic Records as the founding drummer of Authority Zero at the age of only 19. After a decade of touring, he stepped back to explore production, DJing, and other creative work, as well as drumming for punk band Record Thieves.
His background in high-energy performance, paired with a producer’s sense of space and control, gives Analog Amara its rhythmic force and sound.
Max is a longtime player in Colorado’s punk and alternative scenes (No Bueno!, Blink 303, The Goonies, Barre Chord Bangers). Outside of music, he holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado. Whether in the lab or in the studio, his approach is precise and intentional. His guitar work is emotional, but never out of control.
Across the five EP tracks, Analog Amara pull at the seams of things people try to keep stitched together; relationships, their own identities, the emotional scaffolding we build to stay upright. In short, the slow drift; the moment you realise the damage is already done.
At one turn, the band leans into cinematic weight; at another, everything falls away, leaving only raw, unguarded moments. Music that sits in the in-between: loud but restrained, melodic but uneasy, familiar but never quite safe.
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Amanda’s early vocal talents (she began singing as a child) led her to Los Angeles, where she released solo work, collaborated with other artists, and even auditioned for American Idol.
Returning home to Colorado, Amanda took on a new role as the national anthem singer for the Colorado Avalanche ice hockey team. That experience sparked a renewed drive to write her own material, this time with a deeper focus and emotional clarity.
Jim, who came up through the LA punk scene, signed with Atlantic Records as the founding drummer of Authority Zero at the age of only 19. After a decade of touring, he stepped back to explore production, DJing, and other creative work, as well as drumming for punk band Record Thieves.
His background in high-energy performance, paired with a producer’s sense of space and control, gives Analog Amara its rhythmic force and sound.
Max is a longtime player in Colorado’s punk and alternative scenes (No Bueno!, Blink 303, The Goonies, Barre Chord Bangers). Outside of music, he holds a PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado. Whether in the lab or in the studio, his approach is precise and intentional. His guitar work is emotional, but never out of control.
Across the five EP tracks, Analog Amara pull at the seams of things people try to keep stitched together; relationships, their own identities, the emotional scaffolding we build to stay upright. In short, the slow drift; the moment you realise the damage is already done.
At one turn, the band leans into cinematic weight; at another, everything falls away, leaving only raw, unguarded moments. Music that sits in the in-between: loud but restrained, melodic but uneasy, familiar but never quite safe.
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UK-based, award winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Leoni Jane Kennedy, who was recently voted #4 in PROG Magazine’s Readers Poll for Best New Artist, has released a new single titled 'Sloe.'
Stream the track here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leonijanekennedy/sloe
The contemporary, Indie-prog vibed 'Sloe' is the fourth of seven singles to be released by Leoni Jane Kennedy this year; it follows the soulfully crafted 'Jesse,' the rockier shades of 'Different Kind Of Woman' and the darker colours of the lyrically introspective 'Closer.'
Collectively the septet will form her debut album of all-original material, Synthetic.
"Sloe was written during my time at university, explains Leoni. "I would regularly see drunk people having their keys taken off them by friends, and the song talks of taking a moment to think even in that state of mind. This track is meant to bring awareness to the effects drunk driving has on our society, and how things need to change. I'm not trying to seem a saint here, but the least I can do, using my music platform, is try to bring awareness to things that affect people's lives every day."
Stream the track here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leonijanekennedy/sloe
The contemporary, Indie-prog vibed 'Sloe' is the fourth of seven singles to be released by Leoni Jane Kennedy this year; it follows the soulfully crafted 'Jesse,' the rockier shades of 'Different Kind Of Woman' and the darker colours of the lyrically introspective 'Closer.'
Collectively the septet will form her debut album of all-original material, Synthetic.
"Sloe was written during my time at university, explains Leoni. "I would regularly see drunk people having their keys taken off them by friends, and the song talks of taking a moment to think even in that state of mind. This track is meant to bring awareness to the effects drunk driving has on our society, and how things need to change. I'm not trying to seem a saint here, but the least I can do, using my music platform, is try to bring awareness to things that affect people's lives every day."
Leoni Jane Kennedy, who is also a member of The Anchoress’s touring band, is creating a new wave of rock with progressive influences in her rhythmic and melodic structures.
Winning her first title with an Under 19s singer-songwriter award in 2014, Leoni went on to receive a Yamaha sponsorship, an endorsement from Orange Amplification and further songwriting awards.
In 2018 Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor chose her from hundreds of applicants to receive the Freddie Mercury Scholarship, financing her university tuition fees. Leoni graduated with First Class Honours before moving to London where she is currently studying a Masters Degree in Songwriting.
Primarily a PRS guitar player, her talents on the instrument were recognised when she was chosen as a PRS Guitars Pulse Artist; in 2024 she was promoted to full PRS Guitars Artist Endorsee.
Leoni’s first album, 2023's New World Woman, an acoustic reimagining of songs by Canadian prog and rock legends Rush, was a great success, earning her plaudits and praise from Rush fans.
Described as a force of nature, Leoni Jane Kennedy, , is recognised by many in the UK music industry as one to watch.
Leoni Jane Kennedy is touring as lead guitarist for The Anchoress.
Forthcoming dates:
Wednesday 12th November: The Anchoress - The Horn, St Albans
Friday 14th November: The Anchoress - Union Chapel, London
Website: https://www.leonijanekennedy.com/
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Winning her first title with an Under 19s singer-songwriter award in 2014, Leoni went on to receive a Yamaha sponsorship, an endorsement from Orange Amplification and further songwriting awards.
In 2018 Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor chose her from hundreds of applicants to receive the Freddie Mercury Scholarship, financing her university tuition fees. Leoni graduated with First Class Honours before moving to London where she is currently studying a Masters Degree in Songwriting.
Primarily a PRS guitar player, her talents on the instrument were recognised when she was chosen as a PRS Guitars Pulse Artist; in 2024 she was promoted to full PRS Guitars Artist Endorsee.
Leoni’s first album, 2023's New World Woman, an acoustic reimagining of songs by Canadian prog and rock legends Rush, was a great success, earning her plaudits and praise from Rush fans.
Described as a force of nature, Leoni Jane Kennedy, , is recognised by many in the UK music industry as one to watch.
Leoni Jane Kennedy is touring as lead guitarist for The Anchoress.
Forthcoming dates:
Wednesday 12th November: The Anchoress - The Horn, St Albans
Friday 14th November: The Anchoress - Union Chapel, London
Website: https://www.leonijanekennedy.com/
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The seventh bi-annual Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival takes place at the Oran Mor in November.
As has been the local acts impetus of previous festivals, the line-up includes three Scottish bands – there are welcome returns for both Bison Hip (currently working on their third album) and the Greig Taylor Band, who released acclaimed EP Big Dawg Blues earlier this year.
Opening the show are Glasgow based up & comers Kelowna, who have a soulful, rock blues sound all their own, heard to fine effect on 2024 debut EP Better Day and recent singles 'Raven Lady' and 'Monster.'
Also appearing are Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder.
Lead guitarist of Smokie these last thirty years, Mick released his debut album My Kinda Heaven in 2011 (with a re-release in 2024); his second album Under My Skin, recorded in Nashville, was released in 2017.
Special Guest Will Wilde has taken the harmonica way beyond its blues roots since first emerging on the scene in 2010 with debut album Unleashed.
Further releases such as Bring It On Home were impacting, harmonica driven blues rock but latest album Blues Is Still Alive is his biggest and boldest statement to date.
Headliner Deborah Bonham needs no introduction, but she is certainly deserving of one.
Over the course of her career Deborah Bonham has established herself as one of the finest blues, rock and soul singers in the UK. A string of critically acclaimed albums, collaborations and captivating concert performances, from the Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium to American amphitheatres on the Stars Align Tour with Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson, have all garnered glowing reviews.
Her most recent album Bonham-Bullick is an inspiring mix of classic and contemporary compositions spanning seven decades. Hailed by Blues Matters magazine as contender for Album of the Year, the album received multiple 5-star reviews.
Deborah’s guitarist, the Belfast born Peter Bullick, is an acclaimed six-stringer lauded by the music press for his passionate playing (Paul Rodgers chose Bullick to fill the shoes of the late Paul Kossoff in his Free Spirit Band).
The Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival takes place on Sunday 16th November at the Oran Mor, with a start time of 2pm and end time of 10pm.
Tickets can be purchased from Tickets Scotland:
https://tickets-scotland.com//events.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=a018814b-6ec1-11f0-99bc-0a523b226273
And direct from Solid Entertainments:
https://www.solidentertainments.com/blues/glasgow/tickets.html
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As has been the local acts impetus of previous festivals, the line-up includes three Scottish bands – there are welcome returns for both Bison Hip (currently working on their third album) and the Greig Taylor Band, who released acclaimed EP Big Dawg Blues earlier this year.
Opening the show are Glasgow based up & comers Kelowna, who have a soulful, rock blues sound all their own, heard to fine effect on 2024 debut EP Better Day and recent singles 'Raven Lady' and 'Monster.'
Also appearing are Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder.
Lead guitarist of Smokie these last thirty years, Mick released his debut album My Kinda Heaven in 2011 (with a re-release in 2024); his second album Under My Skin, recorded in Nashville, was released in 2017.
Special Guest Will Wilde has taken the harmonica way beyond its blues roots since first emerging on the scene in 2010 with debut album Unleashed.
Further releases such as Bring It On Home were impacting, harmonica driven blues rock but latest album Blues Is Still Alive is his biggest and boldest statement to date.
Headliner Deborah Bonham needs no introduction, but she is certainly deserving of one.
Over the course of her career Deborah Bonham has established herself as one of the finest blues, rock and soul singers in the UK. A string of critically acclaimed albums, collaborations and captivating concert performances, from the Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium to American amphitheatres on the Stars Align Tour with Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson, have all garnered glowing reviews.
Her most recent album Bonham-Bullick is an inspiring mix of classic and contemporary compositions spanning seven decades. Hailed by Blues Matters magazine as contender for Album of the Year, the album received multiple 5-star reviews.
Deborah’s guitarist, the Belfast born Peter Bullick, is an acclaimed six-stringer lauded by the music press for his passionate playing (Paul Rodgers chose Bullick to fill the shoes of the late Paul Kossoff in his Free Spirit Band).
The Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival takes place on Sunday 16th November at the Oran Mor, with a start time of 2pm and end time of 10pm.
Tickets can be purchased from Tickets Scotland:
https://tickets-scotland.com//events.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=a018814b-6ec1-11f0-99bc-0a523b226273
And direct from Solid Entertainments:
https://www.solidentertainments.com/blues/glasgow/tickets.html
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Soulful songstress Jo Harman, following her captivating cover of the soul/ R&B classic 'Someday We'll All Be Free' (her first studio recording purely under her own name since before the pandemic) has issued a new released a new single, 'Don't Give Up On Me.'
The song, as is the case with most Harman & band recordings, was recorded live in one take with minimal overdubs.
The added strings and intentionally 'vintage' sound (courtesy of engineer/ mixer Dave Lynch) complement the soulfully smooth, yet poignantly delivered, vocal from Jo Harman perfectly.
The song, as is the case with most Harman & band recordings, was recorded live in one take with minimal overdubs.
The added strings and intentionally 'vintage' sound (courtesy of engineer/ mixer Dave Lynch) complement the soulfully smooth, yet poignantly delivered, vocal from Jo Harman perfectly.
A limited edition physical CD of 'Don’t Give Up On Me' is available from the official website.
The CD version includes a previously unreleased live band performance of a brand new song 'Enough' (written by Jo Harman’s long time writing partner Mike Mayfield) as well as a 'TV' mix (i.e. backing track & backing vocals only) of 'Lonely Like Me' from Harman's People We Become album.
The raw band performance of 'Don’t Give Up On Me' – recorded live in one take – without the strings and mastering, is also included.
You can purchase the CD version for £8 + free shipping at:
https://joharman.com/product/dont-give-up-on-me-cd-single/
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The CD version includes a previously unreleased live band performance of a brand new song 'Enough' (written by Jo Harman’s long time writing partner Mike Mayfield) as well as a 'TV' mix (i.e. backing track & backing vocals only) of 'Lonely Like Me' from Harman's People We Become album.
The raw band performance of 'Don’t Give Up On Me' – recorded live in one take – without the strings and mastering, is also included.
You can purchase the CD version for £8 + free shipping at:
https://joharman.com/product/dont-give-up-on-me-cd-single/
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Western Australian good-time, old-school guitar-rock band The Southern River Band have just released their brand new album Easier Said Than Done.
The album includes latest single 'No Such Thing.'
The album includes latest single 'No Such Thing.'
Easier Said Than Done is available as a Digital Download, CD (+ Digital album), and Limited Edition ‘Dreamsauce’ Vinyl.
The Southern River Band exploded into view all over the world at the end of 2023 after their high energy, shape shifting riff-rocker 'Stan Qualen' was featured on the YouTube series Justin Hawkins Rides Again.
The results were the rest if the world finding out what rock fans in Australia have known for quite some time...
that The Southern River Band are the real deal.
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The Southern River Band exploded into view all over the world at the end of 2023 after their high energy, shape shifting riff-rocker 'Stan Qualen' was featured on the YouTube series Justin Hawkins Rides Again.
The results were the rest if the world finding out what rock fans in Australia have known for quite some time...
that The Southern River Band are the real deal.
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Critically acclaimed American singer-guitarist Samantha Fish will return to British shores in February & March for her eight-date Paper Doll UK Tour (see poster below).
Tickets are on sale now at www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets
and https://samanthafish.com/#tour
Tickets for the Edinburgh Queen’s Hall show are available at www.thequeenshall.net
Tickets are on sale now at www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets
and https://samanthafish.com/#tour
Tickets for the Edinburgh Queen’s Hall show are available at www.thequeenshall.net
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Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist, and one third of 'heavygrass' exponents The Outlaw Orchestra, Pete Briley, has released a new single titled 'Copenhagen.'
A short and breezy summer-pop number, the up-tempo 'Copenhagen' lyrically reflects on the impermanence and transience of constantly being on the move, as Pete explains: "I realised I’d passed through Copenhagen airport over a dozen times but never stepped foot in the city itself! I was always just a ghost – present, but never rooted.”
The song, produced with long-time collaborator Jonny Moody, is paired with a visual collage of footage from Denmark, Sweden, Japan and Texas – a visual diary of Pete Briley’s year on the move.
A short and breezy summer-pop number, the up-tempo 'Copenhagen' lyrically reflects on the impermanence and transience of constantly being on the move, as Pete explains: "I realised I’d passed through Copenhagen airport over a dozen times but never stepped foot in the city itself! I was always just a ghost – present, but never rooted.”
The song, produced with long-time collaborator Jonny Moody, is paired with a visual collage of footage from Denmark, Sweden, Japan and Texas – a visual diary of Pete Briley’s year on the move.
'Copenhagen' is the fourth song to be released from Pete Briley's forthcoming, second solo album.
It also plays to his somewhat hectic globetrotting experiences across the first half of this year, from running the Tokyo Marathon and performing at SXSW in Austin, to touring up and down the UK with The Outlaw Orchestra. "It felt like life was racing past me, just like the song," says Pete. "That’s when I knew it was time to let it go."
'Copenhagen' is out now on all digital platforms.
Check out and purchase all Pete Briley's singles, and his debut solo release, Album #1, on Bandcamp:
https://petebriley.bandcamp.com/
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It also plays to his somewhat hectic globetrotting experiences across the first half of this year, from running the Tokyo Marathon and performing at SXSW in Austin, to touring up and down the UK with The Outlaw Orchestra. "It felt like life was racing past me, just like the song," says Pete. "That’s when I knew it was time to let it go."
'Copenhagen' is out now on all digital platforms.
Check out and purchase all Pete Briley's singles, and his debut solo release, Album #1, on Bandcamp:
https://petebriley.bandcamp.com/
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After three diverse studio albums as Starlite & Campbell, including the new wave meets art rock meets synth-pop of 2023’s excellent Starlite.One, British husband & wife duo Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell have announced a new band project, a new sound and a forthcoming album, all of which will continue to showcase their musical artistry and crossover creativity.
Under the name Vibrationists, the Portugal based duo, in the company of Northern Irish musician Dave Boyd (bodhrán and various other instrumentation), will release their first album under that name in early 2026.
As the band explain:
"Initially, we envisioned Vibrationists as a live mixed-media performance. We planned to reimagine select songs from our previous five studio albums (three Starlite & Campbell releases and Simon’s two solo albums), alongside new material, in a three-piece format featuring guitar, bass, fife, processed bodhrán, and vocals.
But, as we delved into the full extent of Dave's creative arsenal, and given our love for expansive and emotional soundscapes, our collective vision unexpectedly exploded.
Our new sound grew far beyond our initial vision; we have now incorporated a plethora of other instruments and sonic delights with guitar/bass effects, percussion, Wurlitzer electric piano, synthesisers, drum machines, Korg Wavedrum, Moog Taurus bass pedals, and a looper pedal to tie it all together."
Under the name Vibrationists, the Portugal based duo, in the company of Northern Irish musician Dave Boyd (bodhrán and various other instrumentation), will release their first album under that name in early 2026.
As the band explain:
"Initially, we envisioned Vibrationists as a live mixed-media performance. We planned to reimagine select songs from our previous five studio albums (three Starlite & Campbell releases and Simon’s two solo albums), alongside new material, in a three-piece format featuring guitar, bass, fife, processed bodhrán, and vocals.
But, as we delved into the full extent of Dave's creative arsenal, and given our love for expansive and emotional soundscapes, our collective vision unexpectedly exploded.
Our new sound grew far beyond our initial vision; we have now incorporated a plethora of other instruments and sonic delights with guitar/bass effects, percussion, Wurlitzer electric piano, synthesisers, drum machines, Korg Wavedrum, Moog Taurus bass pedals, and a looper pedal to tie it all together."
"As songwriters who don't stick to genres, we let each song guide us, resulting in a rich sonic tapestry of contemporary alt-folk, prog-rock, and blues. Our name, Vibrationists, reflects our belief that every atom vibrates, echoing the profound impact of sound in our world.
We’ve already written four songs for the album and our first video, reimagining 'It Ain't Right' from The Language Of Curiosity album (with Suzy on vocals), will be released soon on our new Vibrationists YouTube channel.
We invite you to explore more on our website (https://vibrationists.eu/) where you can sign up for updates.
Come on board and enjoy the ride!"
Much love,
Suzy, Simon & Dave
(photos by Raivis Struncens)
"No one-dimensionality for lowest common denominator appeal for these Vibrationists, where sound and instrumentation is as important as the songs." - FabricationsHQ
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We’ve already written four songs for the album and our first video, reimagining 'It Ain't Right' from The Language Of Curiosity album (with Suzy on vocals), will be released soon on our new Vibrationists YouTube channel.
We invite you to explore more on our website (https://vibrationists.eu/) where you can sign up for updates.
Come on board and enjoy the ride!"
Much love,
Suzy, Simon & Dave
(photos by Raivis Struncens)
"No one-dimensionality for lowest common denominator appeal for these Vibrationists, where sound and instrumentation is as important as the songs." - FabricationsHQ
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Nashville based, southern spirited rock 'n' roll band Parker Barrow have released a new single, 'Novocaine.'
The song is available on all streaming platforms here.
The heavy soul-swagger of 'Novocaine' is the follow-up to power-down rock 'n' roller 'Make It,' which was released in April.
Both songs will appear on Parker Barrow’s upcoming sophomore album.
The band are also special guests on The Damn Truth’s Winter 2025 UK Tour which runs from November 12th-23rd.
Tickets are available from www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tour (all shows) and The Gig Cartel (The Damn Truth shows).
The song is available on all streaming platforms here.
The heavy soul-swagger of 'Novocaine' is the follow-up to power-down rock 'n' roller 'Make It,' which was released in April.
Both songs will appear on Parker Barrow’s upcoming sophomore album.
The band are also special guests on The Damn Truth’s Winter 2025 UK Tour which runs from November 12th-23rd.
Tickets are available from www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tour (all shows) and The Gig Cartel (The Damn Truth shows).
Parker Barrow is a high energy, blues-infused southern rock n roll band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (lead vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), who got together in 2019.
Their name is taken from Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression.
In 2023 Parker Barrow expanded with the full-time inclusion of guitarist & musical director Alex Bender.
The results are a vintage/ retro sound that contains elements of classic rock, southern rock, blues, and soul.
While influences include the Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, the Rolling Stones, Tedeschi-Trucks and Led Zeppelin, their distinctive sound is all their own.
Parker Barrow’s 2023 debut album Jukebox Gypsies received rave reviews.
The official music video for the ballad 'Back To Birmingham,' lifted from the album as a single, racked up over a million views on YouTube.
Parker Barrow are: Megan Kane (lead vocals); Dylan Turner (drums); Alex Bender (guitar); Will Tipton (guitar); Bo Howard (bass); Eric Safka (keys)
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Their name is taken from Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow; the infamous American bank robbers during the early 1930’s Great Depression.
In 2023 Parker Barrow expanded with the full-time inclusion of guitarist & musical director Alex Bender.
The results are a vintage/ retro sound that contains elements of classic rock, southern rock, blues, and soul.
While influences include the Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Blackberry Smoke, the Rolling Stones, Tedeschi-Trucks and Led Zeppelin, their distinctive sound is all their own.
Parker Barrow’s 2023 debut album Jukebox Gypsies received rave reviews.
The official music video for the ballad 'Back To Birmingham,' lifted from the album as a single, racked up over a million views on YouTube.
Parker Barrow are: Megan Kane (lead vocals); Dylan Turner (drums); Alex Bender (guitar); Will Tipton (guitar); Bo Howard (bass); Eric Safka (keys)
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Indie-rock-soul singer Dionne has released a brand new single, 'When Sky Falls.'
The second chapter in the rising artist’s breakout story, 'When Sky Falls' is out now, on all major platforms. Stream/ listen here: https://found.ee/8obbN3
Following the success of rhythmically swaying debut single 'I’d Be Yours,' Dionne has traded the rush of romantic love for something fiercer and more prophetic, where glittering riffs intertwine with a captivating rhythm, and a lyrical message that many of us learn the hard way: "It’s too late… you’ve missed your chance with me."
'When Sky Falls' is an anthem of acceptance, and of the brighter doors that open when another slams shut.
"I love a challenge!" enthuses Dionne. "In the hurdles I face right now, I’m reminded of previous lessons learned. When things don’t work out the way I hoped, somehow I’ve always seen that beauty and new opportunity has found it’s way through to me after some of my biggest setbacks. Sometimes I feel huge amounts of frustration, but When Sky Falls feels cathartic every time I listen back."
The second chapter in the rising artist’s breakout story, 'When Sky Falls' is out now, on all major platforms. Stream/ listen here: https://found.ee/8obbN3
Following the success of rhythmically swaying debut single 'I’d Be Yours,' Dionne has traded the rush of romantic love for something fiercer and more prophetic, where glittering riffs intertwine with a captivating rhythm, and a lyrical message that many of us learn the hard way: "It’s too late… you’ve missed your chance with me."
'When Sky Falls' is an anthem of acceptance, and of the brighter doors that open when another slams shut.
"I love a challenge!" enthuses Dionne. "In the hurdles I face right now, I’m reminded of previous lessons learned. When things don’t work out the way I hoped, somehow I’ve always seen that beauty and new opportunity has found it’s way through to me after some of my biggest setbacks. Sometimes I feel huge amounts of frustration, but When Sky Falls feels cathartic every time I listen back."
Listeners may recognize Birmingham’s Dionne from the stages of Florence + The Machine, where she has lent her voice, violin, and guitar to crowds worldwide.
Her acclaimed DIY EP Give Me Vogue (2023) hinted at what was to come; now, with 'When Sky Falls,' Dionne plants her flag firmly as an artist to watch, and one ready to step into her own light, having featured on BBC Introducing as the West Midland’s producer pick, and on Spotify’s Created by Women editorial playlist.
'When Sky Falls' is the second instalment of Dionne's forthcoming debut EP, slated for release this autumn.
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Her acclaimed DIY EP Give Me Vogue (2023) hinted at what was to come; now, with 'When Sky Falls,' Dionne plants her flag firmly as an artist to watch, and one ready to step into her own light, having featured on BBC Introducing as the West Midland’s producer pick, and on Spotify’s Created by Women editorial playlist.
'When Sky Falls' is the second instalment of Dionne's forthcoming debut EP, slated for release this autumn.
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John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest have just released their long awaited new album, Relativity. It is available through Esoteric Antenna & Cherry Red Records.
Several years in the making, the album is a 78-minute collection of songs loosely based upon the concept of human and cosmic interaction, and relationships.
Produced by the band and mixed by acclaimed engineer Stephen W Tayler(Kate Bush, Rush, Howard Jones, Rupert Hine, Tina Turner, to name but five), Relativity is a true group effort by John Lees (vocals, guitar), Craig Fletcher (bass, vocals), Jez Smith (keys) and Kevin Whitehead (drums).
The result is one of the finest albums by any incarnation of BJH in many years.
The music of Barclay James Harvest has endured for over fifty years through a series of classic albums (including the platinum selling Gone to Earth) and memorable concert performances, such as the free concert on the steps of the Reichstag, in the heart of the then divided city of Berlin before 175,000 people (the recording of which went to #1 in Germany and #15 in the UK).
The band also played an open-air concert in Berlin’s Treptower Park in 1987 in front of an estimated 170,000 fans; this was the first time a western rock band had performed an open-air concert in what was then East Germany.
Through songs composed by John Lees such as 'Mocking Bird,' 'Child of the Universe,' 'Poor Man’s Moody Blues' and the legendary 'Hymn,' the band has continued to attract a loyal and dedicated global following.
In 1998 the band announced a sabbatical, which led to the end of the original Barclay James Harvest.
With members of the band pursuing solo projects, John Lees immediately teamed up with fellow BJH founder member, keyboardist "Woolly" Wolstenholme; they formed what would eventually become John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest, along with Craig Fletcher and Kevin Whitehead.
The band was honoured in 2008 by being bestowed the Lifetime Achievement award at the annual Radio Regenbogen Awards (the German equivalent of the UK BAFTA's).
In 2009 Jez Smith joined JLBJH as a second keyboard player; sadly, Woolly Wolstenholme passed away in 2010.
The band, with Smith, continued, releasing the highly praised North in 2013. Five years later John Lees received the Visionary award at the annual Prog Awards in London.
Relativity is available in multiple formats: Standard CD, Digital Download, Streaming, Limited 2LP Gatefold Vinyl, and a Limited Edition 3Disc box set.
The latter includes a region free Blu-ray audio disc of Stephen W Tayler’s 5.1 Surround Sound mix of the album, plus a CD of highlights from a previously unreleased concert recorded at RosFest, Pennsylvania, featuring Woolly Wolstenholme.
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Several years in the making, the album is a 78-minute collection of songs loosely based upon the concept of human and cosmic interaction, and relationships.
Produced by the band and mixed by acclaimed engineer Stephen W Tayler(Kate Bush, Rush, Howard Jones, Rupert Hine, Tina Turner, to name but five), Relativity is a true group effort by John Lees (vocals, guitar), Craig Fletcher (bass, vocals), Jez Smith (keys) and Kevin Whitehead (drums).
The result is one of the finest albums by any incarnation of BJH in many years.
The music of Barclay James Harvest has endured for over fifty years through a series of classic albums (including the platinum selling Gone to Earth) and memorable concert performances, such as the free concert on the steps of the Reichstag, in the heart of the then divided city of Berlin before 175,000 people (the recording of which went to #1 in Germany and #15 in the UK).
The band also played an open-air concert in Berlin’s Treptower Park in 1987 in front of an estimated 170,000 fans; this was the first time a western rock band had performed an open-air concert in what was then East Germany.
Through songs composed by John Lees such as 'Mocking Bird,' 'Child of the Universe,' 'Poor Man’s Moody Blues' and the legendary 'Hymn,' the band has continued to attract a loyal and dedicated global following.
In 1998 the band announced a sabbatical, which led to the end of the original Barclay James Harvest.
With members of the band pursuing solo projects, John Lees immediately teamed up with fellow BJH founder member, keyboardist "Woolly" Wolstenholme; they formed what would eventually become John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest, along with Craig Fletcher and Kevin Whitehead.
The band was honoured in 2008 by being bestowed the Lifetime Achievement award at the annual Radio Regenbogen Awards (the German equivalent of the UK BAFTA's).
In 2009 Jez Smith joined JLBJH as a second keyboard player; sadly, Woolly Wolstenholme passed away in 2010.
The band, with Smith, continued, releasing the highly praised North in 2013. Five years later John Lees received the Visionary award at the annual Prog Awards in London.
Relativity is available in multiple formats: Standard CD, Digital Download, Streaming, Limited 2LP Gatefold Vinyl, and a Limited Edition 3Disc box set.
The latter includes a region free Blu-ray audio disc of Stephen W Tayler’s 5.1 Surround Sound mix of the album, plus a CD of highlights from a previously unreleased concert recorded at RosFest, Pennsylvania, featuring Woolly Wolstenholme.
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Acclaimed Canadian roots-rockers The Commoners will be returning to the UK in December for a 10-date headline tour (see tour dates poster further below).
Tickets: Gigantic.com and Commoners.ca
"The UK has become a second home for us," says The Commoners bassist, Ben Spiller. "Over the last few years, we’ve had the pleasure of rocking dozens of shows across five unforgettable UK tours and festivals."
Tickets: Gigantic.com and Commoners.ca
"The UK has become a second home for us," says The Commoners bassist, Ben Spiller. "Over the last few years, we’ve had the pleasure of rocking dozens of shows across five unforgettable UK tours and festivals."
The band's December tour follows on from the release of The Commoners - Live in the UK, which is available on CD and Vinyl here, and Digitally here.
Featuring nine songs, the album includes Commoners anthems and fan favourites with added parts, extended sections, all performed live on the band’s 2024 UK Tour.
Featuring nine songs, the album includes Commoners anthems and fan favourites with added parts, extended sections, all performed live on the band’s 2024 UK Tour.
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Buffalo born, Nashville based soul-blues singer-songwriter & guitarist Mick Hayes has released a brand new song titled 'Feeling Lowdown.'
Built on a gritty blues groove and moody soulfulness, the song explores the frustration, heartbreak and emotional toll of fighting through the mental anguish of 2020 and the global pandemic.
Built on a gritty blues groove and moody soulfulness, the song explores the frustration, heartbreak and emotional toll of fighting through the mental anguish of 2020 and the global pandemic.
'Feeling Lowdown' follows on from previous single, the equally impacting 'Checkered Past.'
Both songs were produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, and feature Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Reese Wynans.
'Checkered Past' was also the first song to be released from what will be Mick Hayes' eleventh independent release, Lies & Letdowns. Recorded at Ocean Way Nashville Studios, the new album is part reflection, part reinvention.
Mick Hayes has been a full-time musician since his early twenties; since 2003, he has gone on to release ten albums of original material and performed for thousands of fans as direct support for rock legends such as the Doobie Brothers, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick and Peter Frampton.
Along the way, Mick has received guitar lessons from Steve Vai, caught the attention of Stevie Wonder and Michael McDonald, and appeared on reality TV (as well as navigating a few misguided management contracts).
In 2020, Mick released My Claim to Fame. Recorded at Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the album was met with critical acclaim.
Shortly after the album’s release a global pandemic reshaped the world; the subsequent lockdowns and uncertainty allowed Mick time to reflect and reassess his musical direction.
In 2023, after two decades of personal and professional growth, Mick relocated to Franklin, Tennessee. Embracing his new life as a Nashville resident, he found renewed momentum in the city’s vibrant music scene.
Those ensuing years and a personal re-evaluation have led to his highly anticipated return with his eleventh independent release, Lies & Letdowns.
A rawer, deeply personal album, Lies & Letdowns chronicles the past five years of struggle and growth.
The warm sounding, sixties soul-blues sonics of 2020 album My Claim To Fame, recorded on vintage equipment at the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, was a significant, box ticked career moment for Mick Hayes. The reflective, poignant and personal Lies & Letdowns promises to be the same.
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Both songs were produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, and feature Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Reese Wynans.
'Checkered Past' was also the first song to be released from what will be Mick Hayes' eleventh independent release, Lies & Letdowns. Recorded at Ocean Way Nashville Studios, the new album is part reflection, part reinvention.
Mick Hayes has been a full-time musician since his early twenties; since 2003, he has gone on to release ten albums of original material and performed for thousands of fans as direct support for rock legends such as the Doobie Brothers, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick and Peter Frampton.
Along the way, Mick has received guitar lessons from Steve Vai, caught the attention of Stevie Wonder and Michael McDonald, and appeared on reality TV (as well as navigating a few misguided management contracts).
In 2020, Mick released My Claim to Fame. Recorded at Fame Studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the album was met with critical acclaim.
Shortly after the album’s release a global pandemic reshaped the world; the subsequent lockdowns and uncertainty allowed Mick time to reflect and reassess his musical direction.
In 2023, after two decades of personal and professional growth, Mick relocated to Franklin, Tennessee. Embracing his new life as a Nashville resident, he found renewed momentum in the city’s vibrant music scene.
Those ensuing years and a personal re-evaluation have led to his highly anticipated return with his eleventh independent release, Lies & Letdowns.
A rawer, deeply personal album, Lies & Letdowns chronicles the past five years of struggle and growth.
The warm sounding, sixties soul-blues sonics of 2020 album My Claim To Fame, recorded on vintage equipment at the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, was a significant, box ticked career moment for Mick Hayes. The reflective, poignant and personal Lies & Letdowns promises to be the same.
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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