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"Putting the AI Free 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 AI Free Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
Nashville based blues-infused southern rockers Parker Barrow, who released their sophomore album Hold The Mash to critical acclaim earlier this year, will be back in the UK for eight dates in November & December, including an appearance at Planet Rockstock (see poster below).
Special guests on the tour shows will be country rock blues band, Wood Burnt Red.
Tickets are available from: https://www.planetrocktickets.co.uk/article/parker-barrow/
https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Parker-Barrow.htm
https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tour
Parker Barrow’s vintage-shop rock sound features elements of rock, southern rock, blues, and soul; all heard to fine effect on latest album Hold The Mash, which itself follows on from the Hold The Mash EP.
Parker Barrow have also earned a reputation for their powerhouse live shows, which blend hard-hitting blues-rock swagger with Southern firepower and extended jams.
They are the very spirit and rebellion of true, southern-focussed rock and roll - with no apologies.
Hailing from Worcestershire, British band Wood Burnt Red are riding high on the recent release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Hold On Tight.
Rooted in country, but fuelled by southern influenced rock and roll, Wood Burnt Red deliver real life stories clothed in big hooks and a countrified soul.
Special guests on the tour shows will be country rock blues band, Wood Burnt Red.
Tickets are available from: https://www.planetrocktickets.co.uk/article/parker-barrow/
https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Parker-Barrow.htm
https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/tour
Parker Barrow’s vintage-shop rock sound features elements of rock, southern rock, blues, and soul; all heard to fine effect on latest album Hold The Mash, which itself follows on from the Hold The Mash EP.
Parker Barrow have also earned a reputation for their powerhouse live shows, which blend hard-hitting blues-rock swagger with Southern firepower and extended jams.
They are the very spirit and rebellion of true, southern-focussed rock and roll - with no apologies.
Hailing from Worcestershire, British band Wood Burnt Red are riding high on the recent release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Hold On Tight.
Rooted in country, but fuelled by southern influenced rock and roll, Wood Burnt Red deliver real life stories clothed in big hooks and a countrified soul.
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Belfast band Silent Running, one of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s and having released two studio albums since their 2019 reunion (including last year’s NorthStar), have issued a brand-new single, 'Back Into The Fire.'
The song, a driving, anthemic rock song about taking the knocks and finding strength to go again, is the first taster of what will be the band’s next, and sixth, studio album.
The song, a driving, anthemic rock song about taking the knocks and finding strength to go again, is the first taster of what will be the band’s next, and sixth, studio album.
Listen to/ purchase the single (as well as NorthStar and 2022 album Follow The Light) on Bandcamp:
https://silent-running.bandcamp.com/track/back-into-the-fire
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https://silent-running.bandcamp.com/track/back-into-the-fire
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Scottish contemporary rock band Mason Hill will release their new album World So Wonderful on 23rd October on 7Hz Productions.
Produced by Dan Weller, the album can be pre-ordered at: https://eyesoremerch.com/bands/m/mason-hill/
Final taster-single from the album, 'Tainted Wings,' is out now.
Of the song, the band's new vocalist Tom Ward says: "This was the track which I first wrote a chorus for the lads as part of my audition process - the chorus almost spilled out of my mouth when I stepped up to the mic in my home studio. This track feels raw but edgy, it ticks all the boxes for a modern rock anthem - heavy as fuck riff, check; belter of a chorus, check; breakdown, check; Solo? You betcha! We feel this will be a fan favourite, as it's definitely one of ours!"
Produced by Dan Weller, the album can be pre-ordered at: https://eyesoremerch.com/bands/m/mason-hill/
Final taster-single from the album, 'Tainted Wings,' is out now.
Of the song, the band's new vocalist Tom Ward says: "This was the track which I first wrote a chorus for the lads as part of my audition process - the chorus almost spilled out of my mouth when I stepped up to the mic in my home studio. This track feels raw but edgy, it ticks all the boxes for a modern rock anthem - heavy as fuck riff, check; belter of a chorus, check; breakdown, check; Solo? You betcha! We feel this will be a fan favourite, as it's definitely one of ours!"
The band have also announced a run of seven dates in November, which includes a now sold out show at the Barrowland in Glasgow, as support to Skindred. Tickets: https://www.masonhillofficial.com/gigs
Of the dates, the band say "Mason Hill is back on tour, in celebration of the upcoming release of our brand-new album 'World so Wonderful'. Bang in the middle of this tour we will be sharing the stage supporting none other than the mighty Skindred, and we are all beyond stoked for this opportunity!
This will be a tour to remember, so grab a ticket and join our World So Wonderful..."
Of the dates, the band say "Mason Hill is back on tour, in celebration of the upcoming release of our brand-new album 'World so Wonderful'. Bang in the middle of this tour we will be sharing the stage supporting none other than the mighty Skindred, and we are all beyond stoked for this opportunity!
This will be a tour to remember, so grab a ticket and join our World So Wonderful..."
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Milkfest, the blues-rock festival for charity hosted by modern R&B/ blues rock band The Milk Men, will have its 2027 instalment take place at the legendary Shepherd’s Buch Empire on Sunday April 11th.
Tickets are on sale now from:
https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-27-o2-shepherds-bush-empire-22148154/
Eight acts, featuring sixties legends The Manfreds and seven contemporary acts from the blues rock scene, will perform in aid this year of Children With cancer UK.
(Other names and special guests will also be announced over the coming months).
Formerly known as Manfred Mann, The Manfreds had a run of giant hits in the sixties with songs like 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy,' 'Pretty Flamingo' and '5-4-3-2-1.'
The band’s singer Paul Jones is widely acknowledged as a great of British blues, and hosted the BBC Radio 2 Blues Show for three decades.
Among the contemporary acts supporting the Manfreds will be Elles Bailey, one of the UK’s finest vocalists, and noted blues duo When Rivers Meet.
Other acts on the bill include guitar-great Ben Poole, award-winning vocalist Kyla Brox, blues proggers Burning Rope, soul-blues band Connolly Hayes and hosts The Milk Men.
Milkfest is the brainchild of acclaimed British blues rock band The Milk Men, with the band’s guitarist Adam Norsworthy as the festival’s organiser.
"We are delighted to be able to put on another stunning range of blues-influenced acts that span seven decades, from sixties legends to contemporary greats," says Adam.
"This year’s chosen charity is Children With Cancer UK, who have been supporting families and childhood cancer research since 1988, developing kinder treatments, improved public and scientific understanding of childhood cancer."
Milkfest is staged and promoted by Triple A Entertainment Group Ltd.
The charity event has previously been held at indigo at the The O2 in London in 2025 and 2026, raising over £12,000 for both the Brain Tumour Charity and Dementia UK.
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Tickets are on sale now from:
https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-27-o2-shepherds-bush-empire-22148154/
Eight acts, featuring sixties legends The Manfreds and seven contemporary acts from the blues rock scene, will perform in aid this year of Children With cancer UK.
(Other names and special guests will also be announced over the coming months).
Formerly known as Manfred Mann, The Manfreds had a run of giant hits in the sixties with songs like 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy,' 'Pretty Flamingo' and '5-4-3-2-1.'
The band’s singer Paul Jones is widely acknowledged as a great of British blues, and hosted the BBC Radio 2 Blues Show for three decades.
Among the contemporary acts supporting the Manfreds will be Elles Bailey, one of the UK’s finest vocalists, and noted blues duo When Rivers Meet.
Other acts on the bill include guitar-great Ben Poole, award-winning vocalist Kyla Brox, blues proggers Burning Rope, soul-blues band Connolly Hayes and hosts The Milk Men.
Milkfest is the brainchild of acclaimed British blues rock band The Milk Men, with the band’s guitarist Adam Norsworthy as the festival’s organiser.
"We are delighted to be able to put on another stunning range of blues-influenced acts that span seven decades, from sixties legends to contemporary greats," says Adam.
"This year’s chosen charity is Children With Cancer UK, who have been supporting families and childhood cancer research since 1988, developing kinder treatments, improved public and scientific understanding of childhood cancer."
Milkfest is staged and promoted by Triple A Entertainment Group Ltd.
The charity event has previously been held at indigo at the The O2 in London in 2025 and 2026, raising over £12,000 for both the Brain Tumour Charity and Dementia UK.
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Emerging Portsmouth based outlaw country artist Jukes has released a new single, 'Down.'
It follows on from debut single 'Sunburn,' whcih pinned his emotional and darker storytelling colours to the mast.
Down, however, delivered in Jukes' gravelly bass-baritone voice reminiscent of Tom Waits, Nick Cave or Amigo The Devil at their storytelling best, carries a more cinematic feel, as the singer explains:
"I've always been influenced by the tones, and the visual style, of cinema; how one shot can speak a thousand words. Wes Anderson has played a big part in this inspiration; from Asteroid City to The Grand Budapest Hotel, he has always managed to speak to me through his shots, his edits.
This song combines sounds that match this visual styling, along with lyrics that explore the darkest depths of depression... this is Down."
It follows on from debut single 'Sunburn,' whcih pinned his emotional and darker storytelling colours to the mast.
Down, however, delivered in Jukes' gravelly bass-baritone voice reminiscent of Tom Waits, Nick Cave or Amigo The Devil at their storytelling best, carries a more cinematic feel, as the singer explains:
"I've always been influenced by the tones, and the visual style, of cinema; how one shot can speak a thousand words. Wes Anderson has played a big part in this inspiration; from Asteroid City to The Grand Budapest Hotel, he has always managed to speak to me through his shots, his edits.
This song combines sounds that match this visual styling, along with lyrics that explore the darkest depths of depression... this is Down."
Jukes is the intersection of heavy metal grit and raw, outlaw country storytelling.
Merging a metal-inspired aesthetic with deeply emotional acoustic songwriting, Jukes delivers a vulnerable yet intense experience that explores mental health, survival, and the open road.
Live, Jukes commands the stage with equal intensity, delivering songs that are as raw as they are honest. Following a standout performance on the acoustic stage at this year’s Country on the Coast Festival, Jukes is proving that a home for heavy hearts can be found deep in outlaw country.
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Merging a metal-inspired aesthetic with deeply emotional acoustic songwriting, Jukes delivers a vulnerable yet intense experience that explores mental health, survival, and the open road.
Live, Jukes commands the stage with equal intensity, delivering songs that are as raw as they are honest. Following a standout performance on the acoustic stage at this year’s Country on the Coast Festival, Jukes is proving that a home for heavy hearts can be found deep in outlaw country.
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Nine Below Zero, purveyors of some of the UK’s best rhythm and blues, have announced their 50th Anniversary 2027 UK Tour 59 Below Zero (see tour dates poster below).
Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham, founding members of Nine Below Zero, started making music and playing live together in South East London 1977.
Now, fifty years on, the band will embark on a UK tour (and selected/ bespoke European dates) in 2027, with a number of very special guests joining them on stage at various shows, including iconic Jam bassist Bruce Foxton, the fast-rising Zac Schulze, blues pianist Ben Waters, renowned guitarist Robbie McIntosh and long-standing co-performers Dr Feelgood.
Ticket info: https://agmp.seetickets.com/tour/nine-below-zero-50th-anniversary-tour
They will also perform a short run of intimate acoustic shows, including two supporting the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP Live at the Marquee in 1980; momentum was kept up by Don't Point Your Finger (1981) and Third Degree (1982).
Since 1988 they have released a further 20 albums in an ongoing career, with harmonica player Mark Feltham additionally selected to play or perform with a whole host of acts including Oasis, Annie Lennox, Talk Talk and Rory Gallagher.
Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham, founding members of Nine Below Zero, started making music and playing live together in South East London 1977.
Now, fifty years on, the band will embark on a UK tour (and selected/ bespoke European dates) in 2027, with a number of very special guests joining them on stage at various shows, including iconic Jam bassist Bruce Foxton, the fast-rising Zac Schulze, blues pianist Ben Waters, renowned guitarist Robbie McIntosh and long-standing co-performers Dr Feelgood.
Ticket info: https://agmp.seetickets.com/tour/nine-below-zero-50th-anniversary-tour
They will also perform a short run of intimate acoustic shows, including two supporting the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP Live at the Marquee in 1980; momentum was kept up by Don't Point Your Finger (1981) and Third Degree (1982).
Since 1988 they have released a further 20 albums in an ongoing career, with harmonica player Mark Feltham additionally selected to play or perform with a whole host of acts including Oasis, Annie Lennox, Talk Talk and Rory Gallagher.
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Shogun Mojo, a new collaboration between Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer and singer-songwriter Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame, will release their self-titled debut album on Frontiers Music Srl on October 30th.
You can pre-order the album, which also features bassist Bengt Jonasson & drummer Robert Mehmet Ikiz, here: https://ffm.bio/shogunmojo-self-titledalbum
The band have celebrated the album announcement with the release of, first, lead-off single 'Under The Gun' and now second taster, 'Gonna Raise Hell.'
"Gonna Raise Hell is a straight up invitation to give a hundred and ten percent to everything you put your mind to," says Dan Reed, "from the obvious of partying into the night, but also to romance, to celebration, even to whatever your passion is for in life... and accept that sometimes what we believe are angels in our lives come with a dark side, and sometimes the people we have hatred for may be in our path to bring us insight and wisdom. So let's raise hell together... and see what tomorrow brings!"
You can pre-order the album, which also features bassist Bengt Jonasson & drummer Robert Mehmet Ikiz, here: https://ffm.bio/shogunmojo-self-titledalbum
The band have celebrated the album announcement with the release of, first, lead-off single 'Under The Gun' and now second taster, 'Gonna Raise Hell.'
"Gonna Raise Hell is a straight up invitation to give a hundred and ten percent to everything you put your mind to," says Dan Reed, "from the obvious of partying into the night, but also to romance, to celebration, even to whatever your passion is for in life... and accept that sometimes what we believe are angels in our lives come with a dark side, and sometimes the people we have hatred for may be in our path to bring us insight and wisdom. So let's raise hell together... and see what tomorrow brings!"
"I’ve always loved doing projects like this because they give me a chance to step outside of my usual world and just create, play guitar and have fun making music," says Tommy Thayer of the new project.
"Dan and I go back a long way, and it’s been great getting to know Bengt and Ikiz over the past year and discovering the chemistry we have together. There’s a great spirit and camaraderie in this band that comes through in the music, and I’m excited for people to hear what we've created together."
"This album is a reflection of all the records Tommy, Bengt, Ikiz and I grew up listening to," adds Dan Reed. "What we captured in the studio is playing live together like bands did in the 70s; the outcome is a record that's groovy, rowdy funk rock celebration of life.
In a world of AI music, we took it back to the roots of having fun writing in a room together and recording in a room together. We hope you feel what we attempted to capture."
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"Dan and I go back a long way, and it’s been great getting to know Bengt and Ikiz over the past year and discovering the chemistry we have together. There’s a great spirit and camaraderie in this band that comes through in the music, and I’m excited for people to hear what we've created together."
"This album is a reflection of all the records Tommy, Bengt, Ikiz and I grew up listening to," adds Dan Reed. "What we captured in the studio is playing live together like bands did in the 70s; the outcome is a record that's groovy, rowdy funk rock celebration of life.
In a world of AI music, we took it back to the roots of having fun writing in a room together and recording in a room together. We hope you feel what we attempted to capture."
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Ruts D.C. will present 50 Years of Ruts music 1977-2027 when they head out on their UK Tour in April, and again in October, of next year (see tour dates poster below).
Taking in twenty dates (with plans to announce more) across England, Scotland and Wales, the shows are a celebration of The Ruts and their music, which exploded out of the punk movement and continued beyond, across the decades. Tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/ruts-dc-present-the-ruts
In 1977, The Ruts emerged from London with a sound unlike anybody else around them; the raw urgency of punk collided with reggae, dub and rock, driven by a fierce sense of purpose from the original lineup of Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings.
Making an impact with the singles 'In a Rut,' 'Babylon’s Burning,' 'Something That I Said,' 'Jah War,' 'Staring At The Rude Boys' and 'West One (Shine On Me)' along with albums such as The Crack (one of the defining British punk albums of its era) The Ruts were politically aware and musically fearless, with a sound that refused to stay within punk’s boundaries.
After losing Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members re-invented themselves as Ruts D.C., eventually losing Paul Fox in 2007.
But Ruts D.C. remain a living, evolving band, featuring musicians that were there, ably abetted by Ruts D.C. guitarist of 14 years, Leigh Heggarty.
Taking in twenty dates (with plans to announce more) across England, Scotland and Wales, the shows are a celebration of The Ruts and their music, which exploded out of the punk movement and continued beyond, across the decades. Tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/tour/ruts-dc-present-the-ruts
In 1977, The Ruts emerged from London with a sound unlike anybody else around them; the raw urgency of punk collided with reggae, dub and rock, driven by a fierce sense of purpose from the original lineup of Malcolm Owen, Paul Fox, Dave Ruffy and Segs Jennings.
Making an impact with the singles 'In a Rut,' 'Babylon’s Burning,' 'Something That I Said,' 'Jah War,' 'Staring At The Rude Boys' and 'West One (Shine On Me)' along with albums such as The Crack (one of the defining British punk albums of its era) The Ruts were politically aware and musically fearless, with a sound that refused to stay within punk’s boundaries.
After losing Malcolm Owen in 1980, the remaining members re-invented themselves as Ruts D.C., eventually losing Paul Fox in 2007.
But Ruts D.C. remain a living, evolving band, featuring musicians that were there, ably abetted by Ruts D.C. guitarist of 14 years, Leigh Heggarty.
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Jason Bieler & The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra (the moniker under which ever-creative musician, singer and Saigon Kick guitarist Jason Bieler delivers his boldest and biggest musical statements) will release lastest, and fourth, studio album Dancing Floor on 30th October.
The album, which will be available on CD, Digitally and Vinyl (the latter is expected to ship in November) can be pre-ordered (including signed copies, a CD & Vinyl bundle, signed & numbered test pressing - only 3 are left) here: https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-floor
The album has been preceded by a number of singles, the latest of which is 'Vampire Souls,' which you can hear/ stream here: https://ffm.to/ebqjyra.OEM
Of the Americana-country shaded song, Jason Bieler enigmatically states "rather than try to explain the song, I’ll leave you with one of my favorite lines: 'We’ll watch the sunrise on our phones, collect the dust from all our bones, and then we’re gone'."
The album, which will be available on CD, Digitally and Vinyl (the latter is expected to ship in November) can be pre-ordered (including signed copies, a CD & Vinyl bundle, signed & numbered test pressing - only 3 are left) here: https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com/album/dancing-floor
The album has been preceded by a number of singles, the latest of which is 'Vampire Souls,' which you can hear/ stream here: https://ffm.to/ebqjyra.OEM
Of the Americana-country shaded song, Jason Bieler enigmatically states "rather than try to explain the song, I’ll leave you with one of my favorite lines: 'We’ll watch the sunrise on our phones, collect the dust from all our bones, and then we’re gone'."
"Somehow, despite changing musical climates, nonexistent commercial instincts and a continuing refusal to make anything easily categorized, we have arrived at album number four. That feels significant, in the Close Encounters sense. A man building a musical mashed potato mountain at the dinner table while his family looks on in disbelief, quietly insisting, this means something. None of it happens without you.
You have allowed me to continue making ambitious, strange and deeply personal records without committees, focus groups or anyone asking whether a song truly needs quite so many sections.
The answer remains yes.
More importantly, you have helped create a genuine community around the music.
Thank you for carrying the Orchestra through four albums and helping it become larger, stranger and increasingly difficult to explain. It genuinely means more than I can properly express."
- Jason
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You have allowed me to continue making ambitious, strange and deeply personal records without committees, focus groups or anyone asking whether a song truly needs quite so many sections.
The answer remains yes.
More importantly, you have helped create a genuine community around the music.
Thank you for carrying the Orchestra through four albums and helping it become larger, stranger and increasingly difficult to explain. It genuinely means more than I can properly express."
- Jason
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Troy Redfern searches for 'The Fire Stones Of Areelia' on his new single, an eight-minute journey of space-faring, fusionistic prog that heralds the coming of fully instrumental album Astral Doorways, his most musically adventurous and multi-faceted work to date.
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1xDjiCGoXlQa43XOx061E2
The single is accompanied by an Official Video that sets the scene, and tells the story, of the sought-after Fire Stones.
"’The Fire Stones of Areelia’ is, at its core, a musical imagining of the transmutation of the soul" says Troy.
"On a musical level, it’s a piece that weaves eastern melodies to create soundscapes that suggest sun bleached deserts worlds, while complex time signatures shift and morph like windswept dunes.
With the video I wanted to create a storyline that followed the main character Chi’a on her quest to become one with the universe. After several attempts, I decided that the Anime vibe worked best."
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1xDjiCGoXlQa43XOx061E2
The single is accompanied by an Official Video that sets the scene, and tells the story, of the sought-after Fire Stones.
"’The Fire Stones of Areelia’ is, at its core, a musical imagining of the transmutation of the soul" says Troy.
"On a musical level, it’s a piece that weaves eastern melodies to create soundscapes that suggest sun bleached deserts worlds, while complex time signatures shift and morph like windswept dunes.
With the video I wanted to create a storyline that followed the main character Chi’a on her quest to become one with the universe. After several attempts, I decided that the Anime vibe worked best."
Mixing art-rock tendencies with ‘love letter’ moments (sub-consciously tapping into some of the greatest innovators of early 70s rock, jazz-tinged fusion and prog, as well as eastern influences), Astral Doorways, releasing on 30th October, is a time-shifting trip through alternate musical realities in aural space.
Pre-order link (Vinyl & CD): https://troyredfern.com/shop/
Will also be available on streaming services.
Early praise for Astral Doorways:
“A delicious fusion of instrumental prog rock, jazz and world music.”
- Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal.
“An ambitious, exploratory journey interwoven with Troy’s tasteful guitar playing.”
- Ed Wynne (Ozric Tentacles).
“A wonderful adventure and beautifully different… keyboards like a lunar landscape!”
- renowned producer & sound engineer Chris Kimsey.
“Forged by musical inspiration, Astral Doorways is Troy Redfern’s very best work.”
- Pete Feenstra, Get Ready To Rock.
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Pre-order link (Vinyl & CD): https://troyredfern.com/shop/
Will also be available on streaming services.
Early praise for Astral Doorways:
“A delicious fusion of instrumental prog rock, jazz and world music.”
- Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal.
“An ambitious, exploratory journey interwoven with Troy’s tasteful guitar playing.”
- Ed Wynne (Ozric Tentacles).
“A wonderful adventure and beautifully different… keyboards like a lunar landscape!”
- renowned producer & sound engineer Chris Kimsey.
“Forged by musical inspiration, Astral Doorways is Troy Redfern’s very best work.”
- Pete Feenstra, Get Ready To Rock.
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The Little Angels reunion, initially reformed a run of Big Bad & Back UK dates through November (see tour poster further below), has borne new musical fruit through a brand-new 5 Track EP that will be released on the 6th November.
Pre-order CD & Vinyl at: https://littleangels.tmstor.es/
Pre-Save EP at: https://slinky.to/BigBadBackEP
"This was never in the plan!" admit the band, but from the moment they announced their Big Bad & Back tour the tickets started to fly out and the stars seemed to be aligning. That demand and momentum naturally led to their first new music since 1994.
The band’s first new material in 32 Years, the Big Bad & Back EP has been preceded by lead-off single, 'Hero (That Was Then, This Is Now),' which is out now.
Pre-order CD & Vinyl at: https://littleangels.tmstor.es/
Pre-Save EP at: https://slinky.to/BigBadBackEP
"This was never in the plan!" admit the band, but from the moment they announced their Big Bad & Back tour the tickets started to fly out and the stars seemed to be aligning. That demand and momentum naturally led to their first new music since 1994.
The band’s first new material in 32 Years, the Big Bad & Back EP has been preceded by lead-off single, 'Hero (That Was Then, This Is Now),' which is out now.
Front man Toby Jepson expands on the thinking behind the new material: "Lyrically the challenge was always going to be, how do you take what Little Angels represented back then and bring it into the modern world with guys that are now in their mid-50s?
We discussed what the past meant to us and the penny dropped. This wasn’t about youth anymore; it’s about reflecting on where we had come from and the kind of people we are now. All of a sudden it made sense - this is about returning home."
Little Angels mixed their number one album Jam at legendary Little Mountain Studios in Vancouver, where Bon Jovi recorded Slippery When Wet and Aerosmith recorded & mixed Permanent Vacation and Pump.
Little Mountain Studios is no longer there but Mike Fraser, who recorded and mixed those Aerosmith records, certainly is.
The band felt Fraser was the perfect choice to mix the new material, explaining: "We encouraged him to evoke the spirit of those great records that he mixed back in the day."
We discussed what the past meant to us and the penny dropped. This wasn’t about youth anymore; it’s about reflecting on where we had come from and the kind of people we are now. All of a sudden it made sense - this is about returning home."
Little Angels mixed their number one album Jam at legendary Little Mountain Studios in Vancouver, where Bon Jovi recorded Slippery When Wet and Aerosmith recorded & mixed Permanent Vacation and Pump.
Little Mountain Studios is no longer there but Mike Fraser, who recorded and mixed those Aerosmith records, certainly is.
The band felt Fraser was the perfect choice to mix the new material, explaining: "We encouraged him to evoke the spirit of those great records that he mixed back in the day."
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Award winning, Grammy-nominated blues rock singer songwriter Beth Hart will return to the UK in September 2027 to perform four concerts.
Planet Rock will run a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday September 30th via:
https://planetrock.gigantic.com/beth-hart-tickets
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday October 2nd via Alt Tickets, Beth Hart, and Gigantic.
Tickets for the Glasgow show at SEC Armadillo will go on sale via Ticketmaster.
Planet Rock will run a 48-hour ticket pre-sale at 10am on Wednesday September 30th via:
https://planetrock.gigantic.com/beth-hart-tickets
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday October 2nd via Alt Tickets, Beth Hart, and Gigantic.
Tickets for the Glasgow show at SEC Armadillo will go on sale via Ticketmaster.
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Few bands in progressive rock history earned a live reputation quite like Gentle Giant.
Renowned for translating their astonishingly intricate studio recordings to the stage with remarkable precision, imagination and musicianship, they delivered performances that remain among the most celebrated of the era.
Front Row Center (US Dates 1975-1980), releasing 27th November on Madfish, presents an extensive document of that legacy, bringing together 8 CDs of rare American performances spanning the band's classic years. From the Capitol Studios recordings from 1975 and the celebrated Live At The Bicentennial concert at New York's Calderone Concert Hall in 1976, through to their acclaimed Playing The Fool touring period of 1977 and on to a powerful 1980 performance from Atlanta, this collection captures Gentle Giant at every stage of their evolution as a live band.
Renowned for translating their astonishingly intricate studio recordings to the stage with remarkable precision, imagination and musicianship, they delivered performances that remain among the most celebrated of the era.
Front Row Center (US Dates 1975-1980), releasing 27th November on Madfish, presents an extensive document of that legacy, bringing together 8 CDs of rare American performances spanning the band's classic years. From the Capitol Studios recordings from 1975 and the celebrated Live At The Bicentennial concert at New York's Calderone Concert Hall in 1976, through to their acclaimed Playing The Fool touring period of 1977 and on to a powerful 1980 performance from Atlanta, this collection captures Gentle Giant at every stage of their evolution as a live band.
Front Row Center also includes a 60-page hardback book featuring a substantial new essay by Alan Kinsman, which draws on extensive interviews with the band to explore Gentle Giant's unique approach to live performance, alongside rare photographs and memorabilia.
Expertly mastered by Peter J. Reynolds from the best available sources, Front Row Center, which includes four previously uncollected performances, is the most comprehensive collection yet from one of progressive rock's most original, adventurous and accomplished live bands.
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Expertly mastered by Peter J. Reynolds from the best available sources, Front Row Center, which includes four previously uncollected performances, is the most comprehensive collection yet from one of progressive rock's most original, adventurous and accomplished live bands.
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Acclaimed South African blues-rock guitarist Dan Patlansky will hit the road at the end of September to undertake 14 dates across Europe.
He will then head to the UK for 9 dates in November in support of both his current studio album Movin’ On, and just-released live album Live At The Daisy Jones.
The album, available digitally/ streaming, features a vibrant, full eighty-minute performance from The Daisy Jones live bar & music club in Stellenbosch, SA.
The show was part of Patlansky’s Live Album Recording Tour SA in May of this year, where each show was recorded (one track on the album was recorded at the Atterbury Theatre).
He will then head to the UK for 9 dates in November in support of both his current studio album Movin’ On, and just-released live album Live At The Daisy Jones.
The album, available digitally/ streaming, features a vibrant, full eighty-minute performance from The Daisy Jones live bar & music club in Stellenbosch, SA.
The show was part of Patlansky’s Live Album Recording Tour SA in May of this year, where each show was recorded (one track on the album was recorded at the Atterbury Theatre).
Dan Patlanksy has rightfully earned a global reputation as one of the leading blues-rock guitarists of his generation. With eleven studio albums and more than a decade of international touring behind him, he continues to push the boundaries of modern blues, as highlighted on the more introspective and contemplative Movin’ On, while remaining deeply rooted in the genre's tradition.
Known for extended improvisation, explosive guitar solos and an intense connection with audiences, his concerts have become the defining element of his artistry.
Ever since catching the attention of UK & European blues-rock audiences twelve years ago with the excellent Dear Silence Thieves, Dan Patlansky has proven himself a recording force to be reckoned with.
Live, he is not to be missed.
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Known for extended improvisation, explosive guitar solos and an intense connection with audiences, his concerts have become the defining element of his artistry.
Ever since catching the attention of UK & European blues-rock audiences twelve years ago with the excellent Dear Silence Thieves, Dan Patlansky has proven himself a recording force to be reckoned with.
Live, he is not to be missed.
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Progressive rock luminaries YES are set to release the complete studio recordings from both Keys To Ascension albums on vinyl for the very first time.
Releasing 29th January 2027 on Spirit Of Unicorn Music/ Cherry Red Records, Keys To Ascension: The Studio Recordings collects every studio recording from the original Keys To Ascension albums as a gatefold double vinyl edition, including a limited blue double vinyl edition. There will also be a studio CD edition.
The original Keys To Ascension albums, released in 1996 and 1997, combined new studio material with a live concert, split across the two releases.
The albums, recorded in San Luis Obispo, California, reunited the classic line-up of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White and Rick Wakeman for the first time since Tormato in 1978. They would prove to be the last studio offerings from that celebrated line-up, who played three live shows in March 1996.
This new release includes brand new material from artist Roger Dean, who, together with designer Michael Inns, have completely refreshed the artwork.
The package is completed by new liner notes from Prog magazine’s Jerry Ewing.
Keys To Ascension: The Studio Recordings track list:
Foot Prints; Be The One (The One/ Humankind/ Skates); Mind Drive; Bring Me To The Power; Sign Language; That, That Is (Togetherness/ Crossfire/ The Giving Things/ That Is/ All In All/ How Did Heaven Begin/ Agree To Agree); Children Of The Light (Children Of Light/ Lifeline)
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Releasing 29th January 2027 on Spirit Of Unicorn Music/ Cherry Red Records, Keys To Ascension: The Studio Recordings collects every studio recording from the original Keys To Ascension albums as a gatefold double vinyl edition, including a limited blue double vinyl edition. There will also be a studio CD edition.
The original Keys To Ascension albums, released in 1996 and 1997, combined new studio material with a live concert, split across the two releases.
The albums, recorded in San Luis Obispo, California, reunited the classic line-up of Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White and Rick Wakeman for the first time since Tormato in 1978. They would prove to be the last studio offerings from that celebrated line-up, who played three live shows in March 1996.
This new release includes brand new material from artist Roger Dean, who, together with designer Michael Inns, have completely refreshed the artwork.
The package is completed by new liner notes from Prog magazine’s Jerry Ewing.
Keys To Ascension: The Studio Recordings track list:
Foot Prints; Be The One (The One/ Humankind/ Skates); Mind Drive; Bring Me To The Power; Sign Language; That, That Is (Togetherness/ Crossfire/ The Giving Things/ That Is/ All In All/ How Did Heaven Begin/ Agree To Agree); Children Of The Light (Children Of Light/ Lifeline)
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Transformation, the final Alarm album from the late Mike Peters, will receive Vinyl and exclusive limited edition release on 20th November via Twenty First Century Recordings/ Virgin Music Group.
Originally released in May, Transformation, beyond its streaming and CD availability, will receive special Vinyl release, in Black and Green variants.
There will also be a special limited edition audiophile Double White or Clear vinyl version available exclusively via www.thealarm.com.
This special edition includes a bonus 12" Single containing three additional, unreleased tracks, and a 24-page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.
All vinyl variants were created personally by Mike Peters.
Filmed just before Mike underwent innovative CAR-T treatment with the hopes of eradicating Richter's Syndrome, a rare and highly aggressive lymphoma, the video for 'Live Today' shows him performing without any hint of weakness, though his health was ailing at the time.
This video is such a difficult watch," says Mike’s wife Jules. "It broke my heart, but it captures the eternal essence of Mike Peters that keeps us coming back to him, and his incredible songs, time after time."
Originally released in May, Transformation, beyond its streaming and CD availability, will receive special Vinyl release, in Black and Green variants.
There will also be a special limited edition audiophile Double White or Clear vinyl version available exclusively via www.thealarm.com.
This special edition includes a bonus 12" Single containing three additional, unreleased tracks, and a 24-page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.
All vinyl variants were created personally by Mike Peters.
Filmed just before Mike underwent innovative CAR-T treatment with the hopes of eradicating Richter's Syndrome, a rare and highly aggressive lymphoma, the video for 'Live Today' shows him performing without any hint of weakness, though his health was ailing at the time.
This video is such a difficult watch," says Mike’s wife Jules. "It broke my heart, but it captures the eternal essence of Mike Peters that keeps us coming back to him, and his incredible songs, time after time."
Diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma in 1995 and later with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Mike Peters refused to let his illness silence him. Instead, alongside his wife Jules, he co-founded Love Hope Strength, a music-driven cancer charity that revolutionized awareness and action around stem cell donation that continues beyond his passing.
(The charity has added over 400,000 people to the global stem cell registry and helped secure thousands of potential life-saving matches for patients worldwide).
Echoing the title of the single, Jules concludes that "Mike and the spirit of The Alarm will 'Live Today,' and forever more. I invite you all to blast Transformation out loud! It’s his battle cry, his resilient love of life.
Right to the very end, Mike believed that he was going to live, to be totally free. My last memory is driving him open top along the North Wales coast road, playing Transformation at maximum volume. He was so happy and so full of life; already imagining himself on his next world tour.
He was so proud of this album and had the best time recording it during the last six months of his life; be happy that we all had Mike in our lives, and continue to do so."
Mike Peters passed away on the 29th April 2025, following a valiant 31-year battle with his cancer.
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(The charity has added over 400,000 people to the global stem cell registry and helped secure thousands of potential life-saving matches for patients worldwide).
Echoing the title of the single, Jules concludes that "Mike and the spirit of The Alarm will 'Live Today,' and forever more. I invite you all to blast Transformation out loud! It’s his battle cry, his resilient love of life.
Right to the very end, Mike believed that he was going to live, to be totally free. My last memory is driving him open top along the North Wales coast road, playing Transformation at maximum volume. He was so happy and so full of life; already imagining himself on his next world tour.
He was so proud of this album and had the best time recording it during the last six months of his life; be happy that we all had Mike in our lives, and continue to do so."
Mike Peters passed away on the 29th April 2025, following a valiant 31-year battle with his cancer.
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New York powerhouse blues rock vocalist Sari Schorr will release her new album, Running Wild, via Provogue / Artone Label Group on 9th October in Europe and 30th October in the USA.
Pre-order/ pre-save: https://lnk.to/sarischorr
The album, which has been preceded by 'Mr. In The Middle' and, now, the title track as the second single, will be supported by an extensive European tour through October & November.
There will also be a special UK Album Launch show on Tuesday 29th September at The Lexington in London.
Tickets for the London show are available at https://thelexington.co.uk/event.php?id=3877
European dates & tickets: https://www.sarischorr.com/tour
Speaking about the new single, Sari says: "Running Wild’ is about the tension between desire and control; wanting someone intensely without trying to contain them. Passion needs freedom to stay alive; hold it too tightly, and you risk suffocating the very thing that drew you in. The song asks how much compromise love can survive before we lose the very thing that makes it exciting in the first place.
Running Wild was also the first song we wrote, and it struck the match for everything that followed."
Pre-order/ pre-save: https://lnk.to/sarischorr
The album, which has been preceded by 'Mr. In The Middle' and, now, the title track as the second single, will be supported by an extensive European tour through October & November.
There will also be a special UK Album Launch show on Tuesday 29th September at The Lexington in London.
Tickets for the London show are available at https://thelexington.co.uk/event.php?id=3877
European dates & tickets: https://www.sarischorr.com/tour
Speaking about the new single, Sari says: "Running Wild’ is about the tension between desire and control; wanting someone intensely without trying to contain them. Passion needs freedom to stay alive; hold it too tightly, and you risk suffocating the very thing that drew you in. The song asks how much compromise love can survive before we lose the very thing that makes it exciting in the first place.
Running Wild was also the first song we wrote, and it struck the match for everything that followed."
Running Wild is Sari Schorr’s most personal and defiant record yet.
"I’ve reached a deeper understanding of who I am as an artist," says Sari. "I’m still searching and learning, but I trust my instincts more and follow each song to its emotional truth.
These songs explore defiance, self-discovery, resilience and transformation. I hope they lift people above the weight of everyday life and remind them that brighter days are possible.
I think the album title captures something essential in me; I’m drawn to that place where vulnerability and strength exist side by side. Making Running Wild, I discovered that true freedom comes from letting go of judgement, trusting my instincts and following the music without fear."
In 2023 Sari Schorr joined Robin Trower for 2023’s Joyful Sky, lending her voice to some of the legendary guitarist’s finest contemporary songs.
In 2026, with fresh inspiration taking hold, she knew it was time to create her next solo album.
The first move was to assemble a trusted creative team that included co-producers Jamie Walker on guitar & bass and Luke Paget on drums, alongside acclaimed keyboard player Bennett Holland.
"They’re incredible musicians, and the inspiration we felt when we entered the studio was electric," she reflects.
"Running Wild feels like a defining moment for me, and I don’t say that lightly. This record gave me more than I expected, and I hope it gives something meaningful back to the people who hear it."
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"I’ve reached a deeper understanding of who I am as an artist," says Sari. "I’m still searching and learning, but I trust my instincts more and follow each song to its emotional truth.
These songs explore defiance, self-discovery, resilience and transformation. I hope they lift people above the weight of everyday life and remind them that brighter days are possible.
I think the album title captures something essential in me; I’m drawn to that place where vulnerability and strength exist side by side. Making Running Wild, I discovered that true freedom comes from letting go of judgement, trusting my instincts and following the music without fear."
In 2023 Sari Schorr joined Robin Trower for 2023’s Joyful Sky, lending her voice to some of the legendary guitarist’s finest contemporary songs.
In 2026, with fresh inspiration taking hold, she knew it was time to create her next solo album.
The first move was to assemble a trusted creative team that included co-producers Jamie Walker on guitar & bass and Luke Paget on drums, alongside acclaimed keyboard player Bennett Holland.
"They’re incredible musicians, and the inspiration we felt when we entered the studio was electric," she reflects.
"Running Wild feels like a defining moment for me, and I don’t say that lightly. This record gave me more than I expected, and I hope it gives something meaningful back to the people who hear it."
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Scottish pop rock giants Deacon Blue have announced a *17-date tour across the UK & Ireland in October 2027 to mark the 40th Anniversary of their iconic debut album, Raintown.
The shows will feature a performance of the album in full, as well as songs from every other album.
*Due to demand, second shows in London and Glasgow have been added (see tour poster below).
Tickets for the shows go on sale at 10am on Friday 18th September from: https://www.livenation.co.uk/deacon-blue-tickets-adp786
Of the tour, and the album, front man Ricky Ross says "When we made our first record none of us imagined there would be an audience still wanting to hear it played live forty years on.
To recreate the songs and the atmosphere of that debut album will be a great joy for us. Each night will feature Raintown as the first part of the concert, but the second act will include songs from all our albums as we aim to make each night a unique experience.
We are thrilled you are all still there to be part of another adventure and excited about coming to a city near you in 2027!"
The shows will feature a performance of the album in full, as well as songs from every other album.
*Due to demand, second shows in London and Glasgow have been added (see tour poster below).
Tickets for the shows go on sale at 10am on Friday 18th September from: https://www.livenation.co.uk/deacon-blue-tickets-adp786
Of the tour, and the album, front man Ricky Ross says "When we made our first record none of us imagined there would be an audience still wanting to hear it played live forty years on.
To recreate the songs and the atmosphere of that debut album will be a great joy for us. Each night will feature Raintown as the first part of the concert, but the second act will include songs from all our albums as we aim to make each night a unique experience.
We are thrilled you are all still there to be part of another adventure and excited about coming to a city near you in 2027!"
Deacon Blue’s creative trajectory continues undimmed to this day, with their last album The Great Western Road reaching No.3 in the UK chart.
Their roots however grow from Raintown, that first album in 1987, where so many songs were taken to the fans hearts, including 'Dignity,' 'When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring),' 'Chocolate Girl,' 'Loaded,' and the title track.
Raintown is now a Platinum album, as are the two that followed it, When the World Knows Your Name (1989) and Fellow Hoodlums (1991).
The band have sold over seven million records, had twelve UK Top 40 singles and two Number One albums.
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Their roots however grow from Raintown, that first album in 1987, where so many songs were taken to the fans hearts, including 'Dignity,' 'When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring),' 'Chocolate Girl,' 'Loaded,' and the title track.
Raintown is now a Platinum album, as are the two that followed it, When the World Knows Your Name (1989) and Fellow Hoodlums (1991).
The band have sold over seven million records, had twelve UK Top 40 singles and two Number One albums.
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French progressive outfit Lalu have released the instrumental version of 'EKO,' featuring drummer Virgil Donati.
The original version, with lyrics, appears on the band’s recently released new album A Mythmaker’s Demise, available via Frontiers Music Srl.
Of the song, band founder and keyboardist Vivien Lalu states that "EKO was the 'machine's song.' Our singer Martin LeMar wrote the lyrics as a robot, so taking the vocals away didn't feel like removing something; it felt more like letting that voice speak in its own language.
Virgil Donati came in with his own vocabulary on this one; his phrasing and sense of construction gives the track a completely different reading."
The original version, with lyrics, appears on the band’s recently released new album A Mythmaker’s Demise, available via Frontiers Music Srl.
Of the song, band founder and keyboardist Vivien Lalu states that "EKO was the 'machine's song.' Our singer Martin LeMar wrote the lyrics as a robot, so taking the vocals away didn't feel like removing something; it felt more like letting that voice speak in its own language.
Virgil Donati came in with his own vocabulary on this one; his phrasing and sense of construction gives the track a completely different reading."
A Mythmaker’s Demise is a milestone album that marks the 20th anniversary of Vivien Lalu’s progressive rock project. Beginning with Oniric Metal in 2005, Lalu’s story has developed through two decades of collaboration, experimentation and progressive musicianship.
Order A Mythmaker’s Demise here:
https://ffm.bio/lalu-amythmakersdemise
Stream 'EKO, Instrumental Version,' here:
https://ffm.to/lalu-eko-instrumental
"A Mythmaker's Demise, built upon creativity over artificiality, should appeal to both the more mainstream rock fan and the melodically focussed prog-rock aficionado." - FabricationsHQ
Line Up on EKO, Instrumental Version:
Joop Wolters (guitars, bass); Virgil Donati (drums); Vivien Lalu (keyboards); Jens Johansson (guest keyboard solo)
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Order A Mythmaker’s Demise here:
https://ffm.bio/lalu-amythmakersdemise
Stream 'EKO, Instrumental Version,' here:
https://ffm.to/lalu-eko-instrumental
"A Mythmaker's Demise, built upon creativity over artificiality, should appeal to both the more mainstream rock fan and the melodically focussed prog-rock aficionado." - FabricationsHQ
Line Up on EKO, Instrumental Version:
Joop Wolters (guitars, bass); Virgil Donati (drums); Vivien Lalu (keyboards); Jens Johansson (guest keyboard solo)
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Some of the most atmospheric music ever put to film, from strings and folk to the eerie and electronic, is celebrated on the newly released 5CD Box Set Tarkovsky, which contains the fully remastered soundtracks to all five films made in the Soviet Union by director and screenwriter Andrei Tarkovsky.
Ivan's Childhood (1962) and Andrei Roublev (1966) were scored by Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, with Solaris (1972), Mirror (1975) and Stalker (1979) by Eduard Artemyev.
The box set is presented in a deluxe matt-laminate box, with each of the five CDs housed in individually printed card sleeves accompanied by an art-card featuring the original Russian and Japanese cinema posters.
Purchase the 5CD Box Set, or Digital Download version, on Bandcamp:
https://coldspring.bandcamp.com/album/tarkovsky-csr366bx
Ivan's Childhood (1962) and Andrei Roublev (1966) were scored by Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov, with Solaris (1972), Mirror (1975) and Stalker (1979) by Eduard Artemyev.
The box set is presented in a deluxe matt-laminate box, with each of the five CDs housed in individually printed card sleeves accompanied by an art-card featuring the original Russian and Japanese cinema posters.
Purchase the 5CD Box Set, or Digital Download version, on Bandcamp:
https://coldspring.bandcamp.com/album/tarkovsky-csr366bx
Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-1986), the master of Soviet cinema, is frequently cited as one of the greatest film directors of all time. Frequently clashing with Russian film authorities, Tarkovsky left the country to make Nostalgia (1983) and The Sacrifice (1986). He died of cancer in late December 1986 at the age of 54.
Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov (1936-2019) is a Soviet and Russian composer of symphonies, symphonic poems and works for chamber orchestra, small ensembles and solo instruments. He is best known for his music for the epic four-part dramatisation of War And Peace (1966-67) directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, plus his two collaborations with Tarkovsky.
Eduard Artemyev (1937-2022) was a pioneering Soviet and Russian composer of electronic music and film scores; he wrote his first composition in 1967 on the legendary ANS synthesizer created by his compatriot Evgeny Murzin. Artemyev went on to contribute to sixty films, many of which were directed by renowned Russian directors Nikita Mikhalkov and Andrei Konchalovsky.
"This is the motherlode… one of the best sets of film music we've come across" - BOOMKAT
"A mixture of sweeping strings and eerie electronics, this Soviet-era collection is as haunting as the images in the great director's films."
- SHINDIG!
"Isolationist atmosphere (Solaris), a potent mix of choirs, strings and folk music (Mirror), and flutes and sitars layered over absorbing and unsettling eerie sounds (Stalker)" - ELECTRONIC SOUND
"Some collections preserve great film music. This one preserves an entire philosophy of listening." - CHAIN D.L.K.
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Vyacheslav Ovchinnikov (1936-2019) is a Soviet and Russian composer of symphonies, symphonic poems and works for chamber orchestra, small ensembles and solo instruments. He is best known for his music for the epic four-part dramatisation of War And Peace (1966-67) directed by Sergei Bondarchuk, plus his two collaborations with Tarkovsky.
Eduard Artemyev (1937-2022) was a pioneering Soviet and Russian composer of electronic music and film scores; he wrote his first composition in 1967 on the legendary ANS synthesizer created by his compatriot Evgeny Murzin. Artemyev went on to contribute to sixty films, many of which were directed by renowned Russian directors Nikita Mikhalkov and Andrei Konchalovsky.
"This is the motherlode… one of the best sets of film music we've come across" - BOOMKAT
"A mixture of sweeping strings and eerie electronics, this Soviet-era collection is as haunting as the images in the great director's films."
- SHINDIG!
"Isolationist atmosphere (Solaris), a potent mix of choirs, strings and folk music (Mirror), and flutes and sitars layered over absorbing and unsettling eerie sounds (Stalker)" - ELECTRONIC SOUND
"Some collections preserve great film music. This one preserves an entire philosophy of listening." - CHAIN D.L.K.
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South African-born, UK based "dark blues" singer-guitarist Ross Harding, who released his first full-length release The Blood & The Blues last year, followed by recent EP Blues Shadows, has released a melancholic interpretation of The White Stripes 'Seven Nation Army.'
Stream the single here: https://artists.landr.com/SevenNationArmyRossHarding
The single, which will be supported by Ross Harding's Blues Shadows tour (see list of dates further below) is a darker reimagining of the song, while still retaining the hypnotic power of the original.
The track also continues Harding’s developing "dark blues sound," which is rooted in blues while drawing heavily from rock and a darker, atmospheric production.
The accompanying DIY music video captures elements of the recording process alongside moody textures and visual overlays, reflecting the raw, self-produced nature of the release.
Stream the single here: https://artists.landr.com/SevenNationArmyRossHarding
The single, which will be supported by Ross Harding's Blues Shadows tour (see list of dates further below) is a darker reimagining of the song, while still retaining the hypnotic power of the original.
The track also continues Harding’s developing "dark blues sound," which is rooted in blues while drawing heavily from rock and a darker, atmospheric production.
The accompanying DIY music video captures elements of the recording process alongside moody textures and visual overlays, reflecting the raw, self-produced nature of the release.
"The thing which sets Ross Harding apart from his contemporaries is the primal and primitive feel of his songs, his voice and his playing." – Andy Sharrocks, Get Ready To Rock
"Ross Harding’s strength is in taking a more traditional blues style and giving it a darker, modern edge."
– Fabrications HQ
Remaining 2026 dates:
15th October - Solo Acoustic Set (Special Guest to Erja Lyytinen), The Half Moon, Putney
16th October - Solo Acoustic Set (Special Guest to Erja Lyytinen), The Old Brewery Store, Faversham
10th November - Ross Harding and The Dark Blues Revival (Special Guest to Jack J Hutchinson)
The Coulsdon Club, Coulsdon, Greater London
15th November - Afternoon Session: Ross Harding & The Dark Blues Revival, Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft
Confirmed 2027 dates:
24th April - Solo Acoustic Headline Date, Bromsgrove Arts, Fairfield Village Hall, Bromsgrove
27th May - Full Electric Band show, The Cluny 2, Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: https://rosshardingmusic.com/
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"Ross Harding’s strength is in taking a more traditional blues style and giving it a darker, modern edge."
– Fabrications HQ
Remaining 2026 dates:
15th October - Solo Acoustic Set (Special Guest to Erja Lyytinen), The Half Moon, Putney
16th October - Solo Acoustic Set (Special Guest to Erja Lyytinen), The Old Brewery Store, Faversham
10th November - Ross Harding and The Dark Blues Revival (Special Guest to Jack J Hutchinson)
The Coulsdon Club, Coulsdon, Greater London
15th November - Afternoon Session: Ross Harding & The Dark Blues Revival, Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft
Confirmed 2027 dates:
24th April - Solo Acoustic Headline Date, Bromsgrove Arts, Fairfield Village Hall, Bromsgrove
27th May - Full Electric Band show, The Cluny 2, Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: https://rosshardingmusic.com/
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Finland’s Queen of the Slide Guitar Erja Lyytinen is celebrating her 50th Birthday with a comprehensive, multi-format live album package that will see release on 9th October on Tuohi Records.
Available as a Double CD, 2LP and full-length DVD, 50th Birthday Live 2026 was recorded at the prestigious House of Culture, known as Kultsa, in Helsinki on 21st March.
Pre-order CD & Vinyl:
https://erjalyytinen.com/erja-lyytinen-50th-birthday-live-pre-order/
Pre-save Digital: https://ffm.to/v8jw5nkffm.to/v8jw5nk
A new single, 'Hard As Stone,' has been released from the album, of which Erja says: "This song has a force and personality all its own. It first appeared in 2019 on the album Another World, but since then my guitar playing has evolved so much that I started to feel the original version was a little too sweet.
I changed some of the chords and drove them harder to give the track more punch — to make it truly hard as stone! I recently bought my first Floyd Rose-equipped guitar, a 1989 Kramer Nightswan, and it proved to be the perfect weapon for this song, especially for the Whammy Octave solo section and the heavier refrain."
The single is available on all streaming platforms here: https://ffm.to/bxx75g6
Available as a Double CD, 2LP and full-length DVD, 50th Birthday Live 2026 was recorded at the prestigious House of Culture, known as Kultsa, in Helsinki on 21st March.
Pre-order CD & Vinyl:
https://erjalyytinen.com/erja-lyytinen-50th-birthday-live-pre-order/
Pre-save Digital: https://ffm.to/v8jw5nkffm.to/v8jw5nk
A new single, 'Hard As Stone,' has been released from the album, of which Erja says: "This song has a force and personality all its own. It first appeared in 2019 on the album Another World, but since then my guitar playing has evolved so much that I started to feel the original version was a little too sweet.
I changed some of the chords and drove them harder to give the track more punch — to make it truly hard as stone! I recently bought my first Floyd Rose-equipped guitar, a 1989 Kramer Nightswan, and it proved to be the perfect weapon for this song, especially for the Whammy Octave solo section and the heavier refrain."
The single is available on all streaming platforms here: https://ffm.to/bxx75g6
50th Birthday Live additionally contains a concert from the Smell the Roses tour in October 2025.
Also recorded in Finland, the recording features all the Smell The Roses songs along with 'You Talk Dirty' and a 13-minute rendition of 'Wedding Day' (the latter was originally recorded on Another World with slide maestro Sonny Landreth).
Erja Lyytinen will also be on tour in the UK through October.
Tickets: https://erjalyytinen.com/tour
Also recorded in Finland, the recording features all the Smell The Roses songs along with 'You Talk Dirty' and a 13-minute rendition of 'Wedding Day' (the latter was originally recorded on Another World with slide maestro Sonny Landreth).
Erja Lyytinen will also be on tour in the UK through October.
Tickets: https://erjalyytinen.com/tour
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Welsh rockers Scarlet Rebels have announced their new album, Flawed By Design, will be released on 13th November via Earache Records.
The album can be pre-ordered at: https://earache.lnk.to/FlawedByDesign
The band have also announced their first headline tour in three years, with a 2027 UK run that kicks off on 11th February (there is also a run of 2026 dates, including support to Tyketto - see further below).
The tour announcement comes alongside the release of a brand-new single and video, 'Chains', the third track to be taken from the forthcoming album. Stream here: https://earache.lnk.to/Chains
"This song dropped out of the blue," says band frontman Wayne Doyle. "I picked my acoustic guitar up at home, hit the first chord, sung 'Set my soul on fire again' and it went from there.
The song speaks of my internal thoughts and anxieties; the over thinking and over analysing that can weigh you down, resulting in a pleading to be released from that burden, or 'chains' if you will."
The album can be pre-ordered at: https://earache.lnk.to/FlawedByDesign
The band have also announced their first headline tour in three years, with a 2027 UK run that kicks off on 11th February (there is also a run of 2026 dates, including support to Tyketto - see further below).
The tour announcement comes alongside the release of a brand-new single and video, 'Chains', the third track to be taken from the forthcoming album. Stream here: https://earache.lnk.to/Chains
"This song dropped out of the blue," says band frontman Wayne Doyle. "I picked my acoustic guitar up at home, hit the first chord, sung 'Set my soul on fire again' and it went from there.
The song speaks of my internal thoughts and anxieties; the over thinking and over analysing that can weigh you down, resulting in a pleading to be released from that burden, or 'chains' if you will."
Recorded with returning producer Chris Clancy, Flawed By Design sees Wayne Doyle, Gary Doyle (drums), Chris Jones (guitars) and Carl Oag (bass) build on the foundations laid by Show Your Colours (2019), See Through Blue (2022) and Where The Colours Meet (2024).
The latter two releases were critically acclaimed, UK Top 20 albums.
2026 Live Dates
25th November – The Tivoli, Buckley (supporting Tyketto)
26th November - The Polar Bear, Hull
27th November - Independent, Sunderland
28th November – Winterstorm Festival, Troon
29th November – Picturedrome, Holmfirth (supporting Tyketto)
1st December – The Black Box, Hastings (supporting Tyketto)
2nd December – The Waterloo, Blackpool (supporting Tyketto)
3rd December – Queens Hall, Nuneaton (supporting Tyketto)
19th December – RPM Christmas Special, Morecambe (with The Virginmarys, These Wicked Rivers, Kit Trigg, LN and more)
2027 UK Tour Dates (tickets on sale now).
28th-31st Jan — Planet Rock's Winters End, Trecco Bay
Thursday 11th Feb — Plymouth, The Junction
Friday 12th Feb — Exeter, Cavern
Saturday 13th Feb — Southampton, The Joiners
Monday 15th Feb — Glasgow, G2
Tuesday 16th Feb — Newcastle, The Cluny
Thursday 18th Feb — Manchester, Rebellion
Friday 19th Feb — Huddersfield, Parish
Saturday 20th Feb — Sheffield, Corporation
Monday 22nd Feb — Norwich, The Waterfront Studio
Tuesday 23rd Feb — Cambridge, The Portland Arms
Wednesday 24th Feb — London, Downstairs at the Dome
Thursday 25th Feb — Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Saturday 3rd April — Mayors Fest - KKs Steelmill, Wolverhampton
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The latter two releases were critically acclaimed, UK Top 20 albums.
2026 Live Dates
25th November – The Tivoli, Buckley (supporting Tyketto)
26th November - The Polar Bear, Hull
27th November - Independent, Sunderland
28th November – Winterstorm Festival, Troon
29th November – Picturedrome, Holmfirth (supporting Tyketto)
1st December – The Black Box, Hastings (supporting Tyketto)
2nd December – The Waterloo, Blackpool (supporting Tyketto)
3rd December – Queens Hall, Nuneaton (supporting Tyketto)
19th December – RPM Christmas Special, Morecambe (with The Virginmarys, These Wicked Rivers, Kit Trigg, LN and more)
2027 UK Tour Dates (tickets on sale now).
28th-31st Jan — Planet Rock's Winters End, Trecco Bay
Thursday 11th Feb — Plymouth, The Junction
Friday 12th Feb — Exeter, Cavern
Saturday 13th Feb — Southampton, The Joiners
Monday 15th Feb — Glasgow, G2
Tuesday 16th Feb — Newcastle, The Cluny
Thursday 18th Feb — Manchester, Rebellion
Friday 19th Feb — Huddersfield, Parish
Saturday 20th Feb — Sheffield, Corporation
Monday 22nd Feb — Norwich, The Waterfront Studio
Tuesday 23rd Feb — Cambridge, The Portland Arms
Wednesday 24th Feb — London, Downstairs at the Dome
Thursday 25th Feb — Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Saturday 3rd April — Mayors Fest - KKs Steelmill, Wolverhampton
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The Downes Braide Association (DBA), the studio collaboration formed between YES keyboardist Geoff Downes and multi award-winning songwriter and singer Chris Braide, have released their sixth studio album, Trauma, via Cherry Red Records.
Purchase here: https://cherryred.co/Trauma
Trauma is a return to the expansive DNA of classic/ initial albums sound of DBA, with long-form pieces sitting comfortably alongside shorter tracks, all highlighting the melodic pop-prog and cinematic songwriting that define the Downes and Braide partnership.
The album features the singles 'Wonderland' and 'Hello Hello,' which is, as explained by Chris Braide, "a deceptively upbeat song about how our own psychology can sometimes work against us. We can retreat into ourselves, build walls and become isolated, and that can have a devastating effect.
At its heart, the song is about having the self-awareness and courage to say, 'Im scared, I need help, is there anyone there?' When we say love can open doors, that begins with learning to love and accept yourself. Sometimes opening that first door is what allows the rest of the world back in."
Purchase here: https://cherryred.co/Trauma
Trauma is a return to the expansive DNA of classic/ initial albums sound of DBA, with long-form pieces sitting comfortably alongside shorter tracks, all highlighting the melodic pop-prog and cinematic songwriting that define the Downes and Braide partnership.
The album features the singles 'Wonderland' and 'Hello Hello,' which is, as explained by Chris Braide, "a deceptively upbeat song about how our own psychology can sometimes work against us. We can retreat into ourselves, build walls and become isolated, and that can have a devastating effect.
At its heart, the song is about having the self-awareness and courage to say, 'Im scared, I need help, is there anyone there?' When we say love can open doors, that begins with learning to love and accept yourself. Sometimes opening that first door is what allows the rest of the world back in."
Of the album and its themes, Chris Braide continues: "Trauma is about the ghosts we inherit, the wounds we hide, and the light that still finds its way through. Trauma isn't an album about defeat, it's about what happens after. It's about carrying your scars with dignity, refusing to be diminished, and remembering that kindness and perseverance ultimately outlast cruelty and fear."
"Working with Chris on our DBA albums is always a great inspirational and joyous experience," comments Geoff. "On this album, we have explored numerous diverse influences characterising the contrast of these polarised emotions. For instance, our epic long track Lake Of Memories begins with a quasi-classical bombastic intro and immediately jumps into a fast trance-like up-tempo techno workout – It’s pomp-rock straight into pop-rock! This album is one we are immensely proud of."
Trauma returns the band line-up of Dave Bainbridge (guitars), Andy Hodge (bass) and Ash Soan (drums), with additional drums from Tim Weller.
The album also features an impressive line-up of guest contributors, including Marc Almond, the late David Longdon (recorded from flute performances during 2018 band sessions) and narration from Delilah Barrett.
Rounding out the guest contributions are Andy Partridge, Barney Ashton-Bullock and Dean Johnson, each contributing original poems to the album booklet.
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"Working with Chris on our DBA albums is always a great inspirational and joyous experience," comments Geoff. "On this album, we have explored numerous diverse influences characterising the contrast of these polarised emotions. For instance, our epic long track Lake Of Memories begins with a quasi-classical bombastic intro and immediately jumps into a fast trance-like up-tempo techno workout – It’s pomp-rock straight into pop-rock! This album is one we are immensely proud of."
Trauma returns the band line-up of Dave Bainbridge (guitars), Andy Hodge (bass) and Ash Soan (drums), with additional drums from Tim Weller.
The album also features an impressive line-up of guest contributors, including Marc Almond, the late David Longdon (recorded from flute performances during 2018 band sessions) and narration from Delilah Barrett.
Rounding out the guest contributions are Andy Partridge, Barney Ashton-Bullock and Dean Johnson, each contributing original poems to the album booklet.
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Following the critical acclaim of their third album M.I.A. (Music Is Art), Welsh duo Chimpan A - comprising singer Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/ Eric Woolfson/ Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert Reed (Magenta/ Cyan/ Sanctuary) - return with a powerful and timely statement via the single 'Eye For An Eye.'
The single, which also features the voice and guitar of renowned Welsh musician Andy Fairweather Low, can be streamed here: https://slinky.to/EyeForAnEye
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring warning that "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind;" the song, and the accompanying video, asks whether we can choose compassion over conflict, forgiveness over revenge, and hope over division.
"Eye For An Eye is a soulful song with a big, anthemic chorus," says Rob. "We always like to invite guests and collaborators to come and make music with us, and we needed a worldly-wise voice.
Steve suggested Andy and reached out to him. He not only sang beautifully, but also brought his guitar along and played this gorgeous riff that became an integral part of the track."
The single, which also features the voice and guitar of renowned Welsh musician Andy Fairweather Low, can be streamed here: https://slinky.to/EyeForAnEye
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring warning that "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind;" the song, and the accompanying video, asks whether we can choose compassion over conflict, forgiveness over revenge, and hope over division.
"Eye For An Eye is a soulful song with a big, anthemic chorus," says Rob. "We always like to invite guests and collaborators to come and make music with us, and we needed a worldly-wise voice.
Steve suggested Andy and reached out to him. He not only sang beautifully, but also brought his guitar along and played this gorgeous riff that became an integral part of the track."
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Dublin based singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Duncan Maitland, known for his melodious, soft-psych pop songwriting, has released a new single titled 'Dummy.'
The cynically sheened number also acts as the introduction to his long-awaited second album, Chamberling, due for release 30th October.
Stream here: https://orcd.co/duncanmaitlanddummy
Bandcamp: https://duncanmaitland.bandcamp.com/track/dummy-single-edit
"This is a song for all the shadow artists and behind-the-scenesters who secretly harbour a violent desire to be out front and centre stage," states Duncan. "It's also a word of warning to all the complacent puppeteers – always keep your left hand informed of what your right hand is doing! Perhaps it’s also a message to the puppets themselves – try not to be a little shit!"
The cynically sheened number also acts as the introduction to his long-awaited second album, Chamberling, due for release 30th October.
Stream here: https://orcd.co/duncanmaitlanddummy
Bandcamp: https://duncanmaitland.bandcamp.com/track/dummy-single-edit
"This is a song for all the shadow artists and behind-the-scenesters who secretly harbour a violent desire to be out front and centre stage," states Duncan. "It's also a word of warning to all the complacent puppeteers – always keep your left hand informed of what your right hand is doing! Perhaps it’s also a message to the puppets themselves – try not to be a little shit!"
English born Duncan Maitland relocated to Dublin after being invited to join Irish act Picturehouse as lead guitarist (he also wrote some of the band's biggest hits on national radio, including 'Sunburst').
He left the band in 1999 to work with Pugwash, playing guitar and keyboards on their first three albums.
Maitland has subsequently spent two decades leading a three-lane career as a producer/ engineer, session musician and solo act, and often a combination of all three.
Bookended by production and session work with XTC and Ger Eaton (including the latter's well received 2025 album Season Changes), he released his debut solo Lullabies For The 21st Century in 2010.
"Authentic, meticulously crafted pop is rare, but it overflows here with added acid drops of wit, charm and weird images." - IRISH TIMES
"60s sunshine pop brilliance awash with a songwriter's dedication to craft and sighing melodies."
- THE RTE GUIDE
"Radio-friendly, widescreen vintage pop." - SHINDIG!
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He left the band in 1999 to work with Pugwash, playing guitar and keyboards on their first three albums.
Maitland has subsequently spent two decades leading a three-lane career as a producer/ engineer, session musician and solo act, and often a combination of all three.
Bookended by production and session work with XTC and Ger Eaton (including the latter's well received 2025 album Season Changes), he released his debut solo Lullabies For The 21st Century in 2010.
"Authentic, meticulously crafted pop is rare, but it overflows here with added acid drops of wit, charm and weird images." - IRISH TIMES
"60s sunshine pop brilliance awash with a songwriter's dedication to craft and sighing melodies."
- THE RTE GUIDE
"Radio-friendly, widescreen vintage pop." - SHINDIG!
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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary the self-titled debut from Boston, Tom Scholz and Impex Records are excited to announce the definitive Vinyl LP (Pearl Gold, Black) and SACD/Hybrid reissue of this masterpiece.
Tom Scholz is personally supervising production, ensuring fans the most authentic version of this oft-reissued classic.
50th Anniversary Edition Features:
Super Audio CD; SACD Stereo SACD Layer
Designed to Play on Standard CD Players, SACD Players & Other SACD-Capable Players
(Hybrid CD layer plays in all Compact Disc players)
A selection of the legendary “lost demos,” restored but left in their original sonic state by Tom Scholz. For the first time ever, you will be able to compare these storied song versions back-to-back.
Mastered by Chris Bellman.
Deluxe Digital Download Booklet.
Exclusive New Interview with Tom Scholz by Chuck Granata.
Due 2nd Quarter of 2027
Pre-order: https://impexrecords.com/boston-50th-anniversary-edition-preorder-page/
"In 1975, with singer Brad Delp and drummer Jim Masdea, I finished my final demo recording number six of my songs that were recorded, arranged, played and produced the way I wanted to hear them.
wasn’t expecting any success. My demos had been universally rejected for years - now I was just making one last recording of my best songs before I threw in the towel at age 29.
I was not surprised when almost every record company rejected them again - including Epic.
By now, I figured my musical tastes were just a lot different than most people’s, but surprisingly, after Epic had a good listen to ‘More Than a Feeling,’ Brad and I received a contract offer (thank you Tom Werman at Epic for having ears).
Still, I had no reason to expect any serious success after so much rejection, but it was exciting to make a real record (even though still in my basement!).
Imagine my surprise when real music listeners - all of you - responded with an avalanche of appreciation! After six years of discouragement, BOSTON suddenly blanketed the radio airwaves! The ultimate success was the result of you, our listeners and fans. Thank you all for an amazing run!"
- Tom Scholz
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Tom Scholz is personally supervising production, ensuring fans the most authentic version of this oft-reissued classic.
50th Anniversary Edition Features:
Super Audio CD; SACD Stereo SACD Layer
Designed to Play on Standard CD Players, SACD Players & Other SACD-Capable Players
(Hybrid CD layer plays in all Compact Disc players)
A selection of the legendary “lost demos,” restored but left in their original sonic state by Tom Scholz. For the first time ever, you will be able to compare these storied song versions back-to-back.
Mastered by Chris Bellman.
Deluxe Digital Download Booklet.
Exclusive New Interview with Tom Scholz by Chuck Granata.
Due 2nd Quarter of 2027
Pre-order: https://impexrecords.com/boston-50th-anniversary-edition-preorder-page/
"In 1975, with singer Brad Delp and drummer Jim Masdea, I finished my final demo recording number six of my songs that were recorded, arranged, played and produced the way I wanted to hear them.
wasn’t expecting any success. My demos had been universally rejected for years - now I was just making one last recording of my best songs before I threw in the towel at age 29.
I was not surprised when almost every record company rejected them again - including Epic.
By now, I figured my musical tastes were just a lot different than most people’s, but surprisingly, after Epic had a good listen to ‘More Than a Feeling,’ Brad and I received a contract offer (thank you Tom Werman at Epic for having ears).
Still, I had no reason to expect any serious success after so much rejection, but it was exciting to make a real record (even though still in my basement!).
Imagine my surprise when real music listeners - all of you - responded with an avalanche of appreciation! After six years of discouragement, BOSTON suddenly blanketed the radio airwaves! The ultimate success was the result of you, our listeners and fans. Thank you all for an amazing run!"
- Tom Scholz
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British rock band CATS in SPACE will release their seventh studio album, Suit Of Armour, on 6th November via Cherry Red Records on the Esoteric Antenna label.
Pre-order links:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/cats-in-space-suit-of-armour-cd-edition
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/cats-in-space-suit-of-armour-vinyl-edition
Available on Vinyl and CD (with 2 bonus tracks), Suit Of Armour raises the band’s already high bar, as guitarist Greg Hart proudly confirms:
"Our last album, Time Machine, was our first for the label, so we were testing the water carefully. This time, however, the gloves are off! We have spent more than eighteen months recording what we truly believe is our finest and most grandiose record yet. Emotionally charged and shaped by the many facets of the human condition, we guarantee this conceptual journey will blow everyone away.
Time Machine was merely the starter - Suit Of Armour is the full banquet... a medieval banquet of epic rock, if you will."
The album is also the first to feature Chris Childs (Thunder, Tyketto) on bass and Sam Wood (Black Star Riders) on lead guitar.
Suit Of Armour also features backing vocals from Julie "The Duchess" Maguire, while lead vocalist Damien Edwards delivers outstanding performances throughout.
With powerful vocals, great harmonies, and sweeping orchestration, Suit of Armour once again draws inspiration from legends such as Queen, ELO, and Styx, while also revealing a stronger hint this time of the classic Thin Lizzy sound, with waves of harmony guitars.
Wrapped in conceptual gatefold artwork with imagery reminiscent of the classic Hipgnosis era, Suit Of Armour is as an essential release for fans of classic, 70s-inspired rock.
The album will be preceded by three singles starting with the album’s opening track, 'Miracle,' which is due later in September.
The band will also undertake a UK tour next March & April to support the album – tickets for all shows listed below go on sale Friday 4th September.
CATS in SPACE 2027 Suit Of Armour UK Tour 2027
March
19th - MILTON KEYNES, THE STABLES
20th – WIMBORNE, TIVOLI THEATRE
21st - BROMSGROVE, THE ARTRIX
24th - BURY ST EDMUNDS, THE APEX
26th – GLASGOW, COTTIERS
27th – HEXHAM, QUEENS HALL
28th - LINCOLN, DRILL HALL
31st – SEVENOAKS, STAG THEATRE
April
1st – NEWCASTLE, ANARCHY BREW
2nd – BARNSLEY, BIRDWELL CLUB
3rd – STOCKPORT, FORUM
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Pre-order links:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/cats-in-space-suit-of-armour-cd-edition
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/cats-in-space-suit-of-armour-vinyl-edition
Available on Vinyl and CD (with 2 bonus tracks), Suit Of Armour raises the band’s already high bar, as guitarist Greg Hart proudly confirms:
"Our last album, Time Machine, was our first for the label, so we were testing the water carefully. This time, however, the gloves are off! We have spent more than eighteen months recording what we truly believe is our finest and most grandiose record yet. Emotionally charged and shaped by the many facets of the human condition, we guarantee this conceptual journey will blow everyone away.
Time Machine was merely the starter - Suit Of Armour is the full banquet... a medieval banquet of epic rock, if you will."
The album is also the first to feature Chris Childs (Thunder, Tyketto) on bass and Sam Wood (Black Star Riders) on lead guitar.
Suit Of Armour also features backing vocals from Julie "The Duchess" Maguire, while lead vocalist Damien Edwards delivers outstanding performances throughout.
With powerful vocals, great harmonies, and sweeping orchestration, Suit of Armour once again draws inspiration from legends such as Queen, ELO, and Styx, while also revealing a stronger hint this time of the classic Thin Lizzy sound, with waves of harmony guitars.
Wrapped in conceptual gatefold artwork with imagery reminiscent of the classic Hipgnosis era, Suit Of Armour is as an essential release for fans of classic, 70s-inspired rock.
The album will be preceded by three singles starting with the album’s opening track, 'Miracle,' which is due later in September.
The band will also undertake a UK tour next March & April to support the album – tickets for all shows listed below go on sale Friday 4th September.
CATS in SPACE 2027 Suit Of Armour UK Tour 2027
March
19th - MILTON KEYNES, THE STABLES
20th – WIMBORNE, TIVOLI THEATRE
21st - BROMSGROVE, THE ARTRIX
24th - BURY ST EDMUNDS, THE APEX
26th – GLASGOW, COTTIERS
27th – HEXHAM, QUEENS HALL
28th - LINCOLN, DRILL HALL
31st – SEVENOAKS, STAG THEATRE
April
1st – NEWCASTLE, ANARCHY BREW
2nd – BARNSLEY, BIRDWELL CLUB
3rd – STOCKPORT, FORUM
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2027’s UK Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival have confirmed Aynsley Lister as the third and final headliner of the three day event.
Lister joins When Rivers Meet and Russ Ballard as main stage headliners of the 22nd/ 23rd/ 24th January festival held at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool (see festival poster below).
With some three dozen acts performing, including a dozen on the Introducing Stage, and more acts to be announced, the 2027 edition is value for your blues-rock/ three night stay money.
Tickets that include a three night stay at the Imperial Hotel are still available, as are Tickets Only deals.
Ticket pricing/ options (including phone line with no booking fee): https://www.solidentertainments.com/blues/uk/tickets.html
Lister joins When Rivers Meet and Russ Ballard as main stage headliners of the 22nd/ 23rd/ 24th January festival held at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool (see festival poster below).
With some three dozen acts performing, including a dozen on the Introducing Stage, and more acts to be announced, the 2027 edition is value for your blues-rock/ three night stay money.
Tickets that include a three night stay at the Imperial Hotel are still available, as are Tickets Only deals.
Ticket pricing/ options (including phone line with no booking fee): https://www.solidentertainments.com/blues/uk/tickets.html
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Widescreen rock meets neo-prog band The Round Window have released a brand-new single titled 'The Crossing: Part One.'
The single is available to purchase on Bandcamp (MP3, FLAC, 24-bit/48kHz) or unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
Of the compelling, light & shade track, which flits from atmospheric rock to the melodic and frenetic, the band say: "The Crossing: Part One is the lead track from our third full album, which will be released in 2027.
It’s also the opening piece of a multi-part suite that tell the tale of a writer so caught up in the tortures of creation that they take drastic steps to capture the dreams that promise the realisation of ideas, while completely unaware of the perils that such endeavours conceal."
The single is available to purchase on Bandcamp (MP3, FLAC, 24-bit/48kHz) or unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app.
Of the compelling, light & shade track, which flits from atmospheric rock to the melodic and frenetic, the band say: "The Crossing: Part One is the lead track from our third full album, which will be released in 2027.
It’s also the opening piece of a multi-part suite that tell the tale of a writer so caught up in the tortures of creation that they take drastic steps to capture the dreams that promise the realisation of ideas, while completely unaware of the perils that such endeavours conceal."
The Crossing multi-part suite forms half of the album, which will also include a piece of short 'weird fiction' telling the tale from the writer's warped perspective.
The second half of the album tells another story, from three different viewpoints, that revisits the tale told in the song 'The Silence' from the band’s 2024 mini-album Fram.
The Round Window are:
Rich Lock – led vocals; Gareth Cole - guitars & vocals; Jack Lock - drums & vocals; Thomas Lock - keyboards & vocals; Dan Stubbs - bass & vocals.
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The second half of the album tells another story, from three different viewpoints, that revisits the tale told in the song 'The Silence' from the band’s 2024 mini-album Fram.
The Round Window are:
Rich Lock – led vocals; Gareth Cole - guitars & vocals; Jack Lock - drums & vocals; Thomas Lock - keyboards & vocals; Dan Stubbs - bass & vocals.
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London based singer-songwriter and alt-folk artist Freya Everest has released a new single, 'Honey TV.'
Featuring cello, piano and minimal, abstract lyricism, 'Honey TV' is a harmony rich, dream-folk track that moves between surreal and prosaic; the results are a song that’s as charming as it is poetic.
Where debut single 'Moniqué' examined exposure and objectification, 'Honey TV' is about the opposite: the safety and warmth one feels when truly home.
"I was playing around with the words when the line 'here by the honey TV' emerged," explains Freya.
"I wondered what that could mean, what might a TV made of honey represent? To me it was sweet, decadent peace."
For Freya that meant sitting on the sofa with her cat and favourite people, chatting, snuggling, watching TV.
"There is a magical charm to these moments. I imagine the loving energies present creating a protective shield around you."
Featuring cello, piano and minimal, abstract lyricism, 'Honey TV' is a harmony rich, dream-folk track that moves between surreal and prosaic; the results are a song that’s as charming as it is poetic.
Where debut single 'Moniqué' examined exposure and objectification, 'Honey TV' is about the opposite: the safety and warmth one feels when truly home.
"I was playing around with the words when the line 'here by the honey TV' emerged," explains Freya.
"I wondered what that could mean, what might a TV made of honey represent? To me it was sweet, decadent peace."
For Freya that meant sitting on the sofa with her cat and favourite people, chatting, snuggling, watching TV.
"There is a magical charm to these moments. I imagine the loving energies present creating a protective shield around you."
Freya Everest creates genre-blurring music that fuses alt-folk, jazz, art pop and electronic influences.
Her 'holy trinity' of inspirations - Joni Mitchell, Fela Kuti and Four Tet - underpins a sound rooted in rhythmic complexity and electronic experimentation.
Her songwriting is often informed by visual art, as is the case with her upcoming EP project, which draws on visual works of art and personal experience to explore themes of gender, power, love, loss and freedom, pairing poetic storytelling with textured, atmospheric production.
'Honey TV' is available now on all streaming platforms.
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Her 'holy trinity' of inspirations - Joni Mitchell, Fela Kuti and Four Tet - underpins a sound rooted in rhythmic complexity and electronic experimentation.
Her songwriting is often informed by visual art, as is the case with her upcoming EP project, which draws on visual works of art and personal experience to explore themes of gender, power, love, loss and freedom, pairing poetic storytelling with textured, atmospheric production.
'Honey TV' is available now on all streaming platforms.
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LA based dream-pop meets shoegaze Goth duo Magic Wands (comprised of vocalists/guitarists Dexy and Chris Valentine) have released a new single entitled 'Diamond Rain' via Metropolis Records.
Of the song, the duo state that "it doesn’t have one fixed meaning. To us, it’s about moving toward the light, finding beauty after darkness and allowing people to discover their own meaning within it.!
The single is accompanied by a homemade video, which they explain was created "using old cameras, lights and mirrors to create textures and effects that give it a dreamlike feeling."
Of the song, the duo state that "it doesn’t have one fixed meaning. To us, it’s about moving toward the light, finding beauty after darkness and allowing people to discover their own meaning within it.!
The single is accompanied by a homemade video, which they explain was created "using old cameras, lights and mirrors to create textures and effects that give it a dreamlike feeling."
'Diamond Rain' is the first track to be lifted from a brand new album due in early 2027.
It follows recent EPs Wishing Well and Remixes; the former featured a collaboration with John Ashton of The Psychedelic Furs entitled 'Sacred Mirrors,' while the latter included reworkings of several songs from the duo’s acclaimed 2025 studio album, Cascades.
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It follows recent EPs Wishing Well and Remixes; the former featured a collaboration with John Ashton of The Psychedelic Furs entitled 'Sacred Mirrors,' while the latter included reworkings of several songs from the duo’s acclaimed 2025 studio album, Cascades.
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Southern roots-rock alumni Warren Haynes has released 'Thorazine Shuffle' as a fourth single from new live album Dreams & Songs, which was released on 18th September on Provogue/Artone Label Group (Europe) and Evil Teen Records (U.S.). Stream the single via: https://lnk.to/warrenhaynes
Talking about the song, originally released on the 1998 Gov’t Mule album, Dose, Haynes says, "John Medeski did the arrangement for Thorazine Shuffle, and his unique take on music in general was what led me to ask him to arrange that particular piece. He was able to strike a balance for ‘Thorazine Shuffle’ that takes it a little further avant-garde than most of the songs but still has that beautiful symphonic quality as far as the arrangement is concerned that really transports it into another place.
His counter-melodies and all the different textures that he put in that song elevated it in a way that I wasn't expecting. It's probably the most unique arrangement on the record."
Talking about the song, originally released on the 1998 Gov’t Mule album, Dose, Haynes says, "John Medeski did the arrangement for Thorazine Shuffle, and his unique take on music in general was what led me to ask him to arrange that particular piece. He was able to strike a balance for ‘Thorazine Shuffle’ that takes it a little further avant-garde than most of the songs but still has that beautiful symphonic quality as far as the arrangement is concerned that really transports it into another place.
His counter-melodies and all the different textures that he put in that song elevated it in a way that I wasn't expecting. It's probably the most unique arrangement on the record."
Dreams & Songs presents 2019’s one-of-a-kind concert at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville NC.
The show, and album, captures the thrilling collision between Warren Haynes' lineup of seasoned rock 'n' roll improvisers including Oteil Burbridge (bass), John Medeski (keys), Jeff Sipe (drums), Greg Osby (saxophone), Edwin McCain & Jasmine Muhammad (background vocals) and the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
The 16-track collection explores all aspects of his incredible catalogue and career including music from Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, his solo albums, and more.
Warren Haynes will bring his acclaimed Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience show to Nashville next year for two nights at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony on Thursday March 11th & Friday March 12th.
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The show, and album, captures the thrilling collision between Warren Haynes' lineup of seasoned rock 'n' roll improvisers including Oteil Burbridge (bass), John Medeski (keys), Jeff Sipe (drums), Greg Osby (saxophone), Edwin McCain & Jasmine Muhammad (background vocals) and the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
The 16-track collection explores all aspects of his incredible catalogue and career including music from Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, his solo albums, and more.
Warren Haynes will bring his acclaimed Dreams & Songs Symphonic Experience show to Nashville next year for two nights at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center with the Nashville Symphony on Thursday March 11th & Friday March 12th.
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Modern goth meets post punk Swedish trio Then Comes Silence have released a brand new single entitled 'Judgement Day.' Stream the single via: https://ffm.to/xqxzqo9
The song is the first to be lifted from Requiem Ballroom, their new studio album out on 20th November.
"This song is about failure, bad decisions and poor behaviour; those who will be first in line on doomsday," the band explain.
Beginning with a catchy Euro-techno melody, the intro creates a contrast to the band’s established roots and serves as a metaphor for the theme of the song. The band itself 'fails' by letting something completely unexpected, and out of character, take over.
The song is the first to be lifted from Requiem Ballroom, their new studio album out on 20th November.
"This song is about failure, bad decisions and poor behaviour; those who will be first in line on doomsday," the band explain.
Beginning with a catchy Euro-techno melody, the intro creates a contrast to the band’s established roots and serves as a metaphor for the theme of the song. The band itself 'fails' by letting something completely unexpected, and out of character, take over.
Requiem Ballroom is the follow-up to Trickery, the band’s seventh full-length album, which was released in 2024 to high critical acclaim:
"the post-punk influence of Bauhaus or Joy Division offset by an 80s windblown, cinematic sense of drama" – Classic Rock UK magazine.
"A unique and compelling sound that is as captivatingly gripping as it is intense" – Vive Le Rock.
Founded in Stockholm by vocalist/bassist Alex Svenson, Then Comes Silence have established themselves as one of the leading names in today’s goth, post-punk and darkwave scenes.
Driven by a fascination with horror, the occult and the raw intensity of underground music, the band forged a distinctive sound that quickly found a devoted international following.
Since 2022, the band has operated as a tightly focused trio featuring Svenson, drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie. Together they have refined Then Comes Silence into its most direct, powerful and uncompromising form.
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"the post-punk influence of Bauhaus or Joy Division offset by an 80s windblown, cinematic sense of drama" – Classic Rock UK magazine.
"A unique and compelling sound that is as captivatingly gripping as it is intense" – Vive Le Rock.
Founded in Stockholm by vocalist/bassist Alex Svenson, Then Comes Silence have established themselves as one of the leading names in today’s goth, post-punk and darkwave scenes.
Driven by a fascination with horror, the occult and the raw intensity of underground music, the band forged a distinctive sound that quickly found a devoted international following.
Since 2022, the band has operated as a tightly focused trio featuring Svenson, drummer Jonas Fransson and guitarist Hugo Zombie. Together they have refined Then Comes Silence into its most direct, powerful and uncompromising form.
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Scottish progressive rock band Pallas will release their brand new album A Song For Tomorrow on October 30th on Cherry Red’s Esoteric label.
Pre-order (2LP or CD) at: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/pallas
A year in the making, the album unmistakably follows the line of classic Pallas releases, yet introduces some fundamental differences that give it a unique place within the band's catalogue.
First, and most strikingly, A Song For Tomorrow places the voices of all four band members at its heart (the voice of singer Natasha O'Neal is also featured on the title track).
Each musician shares both lead and backing vocal duties, with additional emphasis on layered harmony vocals; the latter is in line with earlier albums such as The Sentinel, as encouraged at the time by producer Eddie Offord.
Lyrically, the album carries a similar multi-layered identity.
On first encounter, the songs seem to touch on Biblical imagery, politics, technology & conflict (digital surveillance, environmental collapse, the search for meaning in a chaotic age) but beneath those themes, and at its core, is an album about human interaction, relationships, moods and emotions; the things that inspire us, the faces we present to the world, our ability to recover from hardship, the vulnerabilities that can shape the course of our lives.
Pre-order (2LP or CD) at: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/pallas
A year in the making, the album unmistakably follows the line of classic Pallas releases, yet introduces some fundamental differences that give it a unique place within the band's catalogue.
First, and most strikingly, A Song For Tomorrow places the voices of all four band members at its heart (the voice of singer Natasha O'Neal is also featured on the title track).
Each musician shares both lead and backing vocal duties, with additional emphasis on layered harmony vocals; the latter is in line with earlier albums such as The Sentinel, as encouraged at the time by producer Eddie Offord.
Lyrically, the album carries a similar multi-layered identity.
On first encounter, the songs seem to touch on Biblical imagery, politics, technology & conflict (digital surveillance, environmental collapse, the search for meaning in a chaotic age) but beneath those themes, and at its core, is an album about human interaction, relationships, moods and emotions; the things that inspire us, the faces we present to the world, our ability to recover from hardship, the vulnerabilities that can shape the course of our lives.
Hailing from Aberdeen, the roots of Pallas stretch back to 1974, but it was the early 1980s when the band became one of the defining names of the emerging UK neo-progressive movement.
Acclaimed albums such as The Sentinel and The Wedge secured the band's place in neo-progressive history, but a period of dormancy following the parting of company with EMI meant Pallas would not fully re-emerge until in the late 1990s with a renewed creative energy.
The results were Beat The Drum, followed by a number of other celebrated releases including The Cross And The Crucible, The Dreams Of Men, The Blinding Darkness, XXV and, most recently, The Messenger.
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Acclaimed albums such as The Sentinel and The Wedge secured the band's place in neo-progressive history, but a period of dormancy following the parting of company with EMI meant Pallas would not fully re-emerge until in the late 1990s with a renewed creative energy.
The results were Beat The Drum, followed by a number of other celebrated releases including The Cross And The Crucible, The Dreams Of Men, The Blinding Darkness, XXV and, most recently, The Messenger.
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Celebrated Canadian Roots Rock band The Commoners have released a brand new single 'Runnin' Blind.'
It also acts as the first taster from the band's forthcoming third album, which will be released next year.
The Commoners will also return to the UK in November for a 12-date Headline 'Runnin' Blind' UK Tour with special guest Spencer Mackenzie (see tour poster further below).
Tickets are on sale now from https://thecommoners.ca/tour-dates/
Off the intentionally retro-vibed single, which would have sat comfortably on any of The Black Crowes 90s output and perfectly geared for short 'n' sharp rock radio AIrplay, frontman Chris Medhurst comments:
"Musically, we wanted something that carried a lot of swagger and rock and roll grit; lyrically it confronts that uneasy feeling of moving forward when you can't see what's right in front of you."
It also acts as the first taster from the band's forthcoming third album, which will be released next year.
The Commoners will also return to the UK in November for a 12-date Headline 'Runnin' Blind' UK Tour with special guest Spencer Mackenzie (see tour poster further below).
Tickets are on sale now from https://thecommoners.ca/tour-dates/
Off the intentionally retro-vibed single, which would have sat comfortably on any of The Black Crowes 90s output and perfectly geared for short 'n' sharp rock radio AIrplay, frontman Chris Medhurst comments:
"Musically, we wanted something that carried a lot of swagger and rock and roll grit; lyrically it confronts that uneasy feeling of moving forward when you can't see what's right in front of you."
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Spanish rock and rootsy blues singer-guitarist Susan Santos will be in the UK with her band in November for eight shows in support of her forthcoming album, Camino Diablo, which will be released in October.
See tour dates further below.
The album, which has been preceded by the singles 'El Camino' and 'Faith,' can be pre-ordered at:
https://www.susansantos.info/shop (including limited edition packs & t-shirts)
See tour dates further below.
The album, which has been preceded by the singles 'El Camino' and 'Faith,' can be pre-ordered at:
https://www.susansantos.info/shop (including limited edition packs & t-shirts)
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British rock 'N' roll band Silveroller have signed a worldwide multi-album deal with Italian rock label Frontiers Records.
The label will release the band's highly anticipated debut in March 2027, accompanied by a run of UK Tour dates to support it.
"We are beyond thrilled to be signing with Frontiers, an incredible label with an incredible philosophy, and a roster to match," says band frontman Jonnie Hodson. "We're now looking forward to getting to work and delivering our debut album!"
While often associated with the golden era of 70s rock, Silveroller are anything but a nostalgia act.
Blending classic influences with contemporary songwriting, infectious hooks, and electrifying live performances, the band have a sound that is both timeless and modern.
Previous headline and supporting live performances along with the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP At Dawn in 2024 have made Silveroller one of the UK's most exciting rising rock acts; their debut album is sure to elevate them further, as well as marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Love, Truth & Peace UK Tour 2027
March 12 - Quarry, Liverpool
March 18 - Bannerman’s, Edinburgh
March 19 - Think Tank, Newcastle
March 20 - Corporation, Sheffield
March 26 - Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
March 27 - Patriot, Crumlin
March 28 - The Black Heart, London
Tickets Available now: https://www.silveroller.com/live
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The label will release the band's highly anticipated debut in March 2027, accompanied by a run of UK Tour dates to support it.
"We are beyond thrilled to be signing with Frontiers, an incredible label with an incredible philosophy, and a roster to match," says band frontman Jonnie Hodson. "We're now looking forward to getting to work and delivering our debut album!"
While often associated with the golden era of 70s rock, Silveroller are anything but a nostalgia act.
Blending classic influences with contemporary songwriting, infectious hooks, and electrifying live performances, the band have a sound that is both timeless and modern.
Previous headline and supporting live performances along with the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP At Dawn in 2024 have made Silveroller one of the UK's most exciting rising rock acts; their debut album is sure to elevate them further, as well as marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Love, Truth & Peace UK Tour 2027
March 12 - Quarry, Liverpool
March 18 - Bannerman’s, Edinburgh
March 19 - Think Tank, Newcastle
March 20 - Corporation, Sheffield
March 26 - Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton
March 27 - Patriot, Crumlin
March 28 - The Black Heart, London
Tickets Available now: https://www.silveroller.com/live
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Contemporary British rockers Massive Wagons have released a new single entitled 'Story Of My Demise.'
Produced by Matt O'Grady (You Me At Six, Architects), the song, as with previous single 'Everywhere We Go,' is lifted from the band’s forthcoming, and eighth, studio album, scheduled for release in 2027.
With trademark ‘Wagons hooks, harmonies and a driving beat, 'Story Of My Demise' is another high-energy winner from one of the UK’s most exciting modern rock acts.
Stream via https://lnk.to/StoryOfMyDemise
"We were blown away by the success of Everywhere We Go, especially in Europe, where the radio support was outstanding," says the band’s frontman Baz Mills. "We wanted to follow it up with another huge, catchy song, and we'd had this demo in our back pocket since the early days of writing for the next album.
I've always liked it when I can polarise the lyrics and the song itself; a happy tune with gritty, grim lyrics about feeling completely useless while the world around you is slowly dismantled by a consortium of rich psychopaths. Hey ho."
Produced by Matt O'Grady (You Me At Six, Architects), the song, as with previous single 'Everywhere We Go,' is lifted from the band’s forthcoming, and eighth, studio album, scheduled for release in 2027.
With trademark ‘Wagons hooks, harmonies and a driving beat, 'Story Of My Demise' is another high-energy winner from one of the UK’s most exciting modern rock acts.
Stream via https://lnk.to/StoryOfMyDemise
"We were blown away by the success of Everywhere We Go, especially in Europe, where the radio support was outstanding," says the band’s frontman Baz Mills. "We wanted to follow it up with another huge, catchy song, and we'd had this demo in our back pocket since the early days of writing for the next album.
I've always liked it when I can polarise the lyrics and the song itself; a happy tune with gritty, grim lyrics about feeling completely useless while the world around you is slowly dismantled by a consortium of rich psychopaths. Hey ho."
Like its predecessor, 'Story Of My Demise' is also available as a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl single.
Order the single (and related merch) here: https://www.massivewagons.com/store
Dovetailing with the single’s release is the launch of the band’s first official European webshop, making merchandise, vinyl and exclusive items far more accessible to fans across mainland Europe, with faster shipping, local distribution and significantly lower delivery costs.
The band has also unveiled The Vaults - a brand-new online store dedicated to resurrecting classic Massive Wagons merchandise from throughout their career.
The UK & European merch stores and The Vaults can be found here: https://www.massivewagons.com/merch
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Order the single (and related merch) here: https://www.massivewagons.com/store
Dovetailing with the single’s release is the launch of the band’s first official European webshop, making merchandise, vinyl and exclusive items far more accessible to fans across mainland Europe, with faster shipping, local distribution and significantly lower delivery costs.
The band has also unveiled The Vaults - a brand-new online store dedicated to resurrecting classic Massive Wagons merchandise from throughout their career.
The UK & European merch stores and The Vaults can be found here: https://www.massivewagons.com/merch
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Noted Canadian roots rock and soul band Bywater Call have released a new single titled 'Is This Thing On?.'
A lyrically questioning Americana folk song of beautiful, string backed delicacy that highlights the wonderful and captivating voice of Meghan Parnell, 'Is This Thing On?' follows on from previous singles, the 60s styled soul of 'No One Else,' the dreamy 'Only' and the R&B slow burn of ''How Long.'
All four tracks feature on the band's recently released studio album, Broken Souvenirs.
A lyrically questioning Americana folk song of beautiful, string backed delicacy that highlights the wonderful and captivating voice of Meghan Parnell, 'Is This Thing On?' follows on from previous singles, the 60s styled soul of 'No One Else,' the dreamy 'Only' and the R&B slow burn of ''How Long.'
All four tracks feature on the band's recently released studio album, Broken Souvenirs.
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Bywater Call is comprised of Meghan Parnell (vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums), Mike Meusel (bass), Stephen Dyte (trumpet), Julian Nalli (tenor sax) and newest member, Andrew Moljgun (keys).
Latest studio album, Shepherd, was selected as the Blues Album of the Year by UK’s Classic Rock Magazine. Their live album Sunshine was released in August 2025 to rave reviews.
Additionally, the band was nominated for the 2025 UK Blues Award for International Blues Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year. They also received multiple independent Blues Awards and Canadian Maple Blues Award nominations at the 2024 Awards Season.
Bywater Call will return to the UK for ten dates at the top of 2027 (see tour poster below).
More info on full itinerary of dates and ticket links at: www.bywatercall.com
Latest studio album, Shepherd, was selected as the Blues Album of the Year by UK’s Classic Rock Magazine. Their live album Sunshine was released in August 2025 to rave reviews.
Additionally, the band was nominated for the 2025 UK Blues Award for International Blues Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year. They also received multiple independent Blues Awards and Canadian Maple Blues Award nominations at the 2024 Awards Season.
Bywater Call will return to the UK for ten dates at the top of 2027 (see tour poster below).
More info on full itinerary of dates and ticket links at: www.bywatercall.com
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South-east London based James O'Hurley, a modern-day troubadour who mixes a contemporary sound with dark Americana, nu-country/ Celtic, blues, folk and rock, has released a new 4-Track acoustic EP entitled A Beggars Belief via Top Floor Music.
A companion piece of sorts to last year's well-crafted and highly individualistic debut album A Certain Stranger, the EP centres around 'Roulette,' a previously unreleased track that sets the tone for the project, balancing a stripped-back piano-led arrangement with a darker, melancholic lyrical edge ("if you risk it all, they’ll notice everything – and the house will always win").
A companion piece of sorts to last year's well-crafted and highly individualistic debut album A Certain Stranger, the EP centres around 'Roulette,' a previously unreleased track that sets the tone for the project, balancing a stripped-back piano-led arrangement with a darker, melancholic lyrical edge ("if you risk it all, they’ll notice everything – and the house will always win").
Recorded live in the studio, A Beggars Belief captures a more direct and unfiltered side of James O’Hurley’s songwriting, blending folk, blues and rock influences across four tracks – the aforementioned 'Roulette,' another new song 'Helpless Hopeless' and two acoustic reworkings from the debut album, 'Grace' and 'Devil Don’t Knock Twice.'
A Beggars Belief doesn’t just showcase the more intimate and acoustic side of James O’Hurley, it also marks a clear progression in both confidence and delivery, while hinting at what to expect from his second album, which is in its final recording stage.
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A Beggars Belief doesn’t just showcase the more intimate and acoustic side of James O’Hurley, it also marks a clear progression in both confidence and delivery, while hinting at what to expect from his second album, which is in its final recording stage.
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California-based rock & roots band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse have released a brand new single titled 'Me-Ye-Ye-Yow!'
The high-energy rock 'n' roller is accompanied by a music video that’s as technically audacious as it is gloriously unhinged.
"There’s a message in Me-Ye-Ye-Yow! and it’s not subtle," say the band. "We live in a world of mass corporate surveillance, centralized data collection, and algorithmic systems designed to monitor, predict, and monetize human behaviour.
Most people accept this as the cost of modern life.
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse respectfully disagree!"
The music video (a love letter to the femme fatale cult films of the 60s and 70s) follows members of the Kitty Cat Gang running a counter-surveillance operation using open-source, decentralized, off-grid communication tools that are available to anyone, and do exactly what they do in the video.
(Every piece of equipment in the video is real and was operated correctly on camera. Find out more about the video and cast here: https://www.beauxgrisgris.com/me-ye-ye-yow )
"There’s a lot more to say about all of this, and what we think about the world we’re all living in right now," says frontwoman Greta Valenti. "But that’s a conversation, not a press release. If you want to go deeper, call us! (wink)."
The high-energy rock 'n' roller is accompanied by a music video that’s as technically audacious as it is gloriously unhinged.
"There’s a message in Me-Ye-Ye-Yow! and it’s not subtle," say the band. "We live in a world of mass corporate surveillance, centralized data collection, and algorithmic systems designed to monitor, predict, and monetize human behaviour.
Most people accept this as the cost of modern life.
Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse respectfully disagree!"
The music video (a love letter to the femme fatale cult films of the 60s and 70s) follows members of the Kitty Cat Gang running a counter-surveillance operation using open-source, decentralized, off-grid communication tools that are available to anyone, and do exactly what they do in the video.
(Every piece of equipment in the video is real and was operated correctly on camera. Find out more about the video and cast here: https://www.beauxgrisgris.com/me-ye-ye-yow )
"There’s a lot more to say about all of this, and what we think about the world we’re all living in right now," says frontwoman Greta Valenti. "But that’s a conversation, not a press release. If you want to go deeper, call us! (wink)."
'Me-Ye-Ye-Yow!' is the second single from Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse’s forthcoming fourth studio album. A full album announcement, with release date, is coming soon.
The band will celebrate the new album with a UK headline tour in January & February 2027, following a European run this November.
UK Tour dates 2027
Fri 29 Jan - Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
Sat 30 Jan - West End Centre, Aldershot
Sun 31 Jan - TBA
Wed 3 Feb - Adelphi, Hull
Thu 4 Feb - Yardbirds, Grimsby
Fri 5 Feb - Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sat 6 Feb - Town Hall, Stourbridge
Sun 7 Feb - Old Woollen, Farsley, Leeds
Wed 10 Feb - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Thu 11 Feb - Rum Shack, Glasgow
Fri 12 Feb - Cluny 2, Newcastle
Sat 13 Feb - Yellow Arch, Sheffield
Sun 14 Feb - Waterloo, Blackpool
Tue 16 Feb - Junction, Cambridge
Wed 17 Feb - Exchange, Bristol
Thu 18 Feb - The Brook, Southampton
Fri 19 Feb - Waterfront, Norwich
Sat 20 Feb - 100 Club, London
For all dates and ticket information, visit www.beauxgrisgris.com
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The band will celebrate the new album with a UK headline tour in January & February 2027, following a European run this November.
UK Tour dates 2027
Fri 29 Jan - Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
Sat 30 Jan - West End Centre, Aldershot
Sun 31 Jan - TBA
Wed 3 Feb - Adelphi, Hull
Thu 4 Feb - Yardbirds, Grimsby
Fri 5 Feb - Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sat 6 Feb - Town Hall, Stourbridge
Sun 7 Feb - Old Woollen, Farsley, Leeds
Wed 10 Feb - Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Thu 11 Feb - Rum Shack, Glasgow
Fri 12 Feb - Cluny 2, Newcastle
Sat 13 Feb - Yellow Arch, Sheffield
Sun 14 Feb - Waterloo, Blackpool
Tue 16 Feb - Junction, Cambridge
Wed 17 Feb - Exchange, Bristol
Thu 18 Feb - The Brook, Southampton
Fri 19 Feb - Waterfront, Norwich
Sat 20 Feb - 100 Club, London
For all dates and ticket information, visit www.beauxgrisgris.com
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Big Country Redux, led by Bruce Watson, a founding member of Big Country alongside the late & great Stuart Adamson, will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Seer with 15 shows through November & December (see tour poster further below).
Supporting on all dates is "Evan Peters Presents The Alarm"
The Seer, Big Country’s third album, featured 'Look Away,' the band’s biggest hit in the UK.
The title track featured a duet between Stuart Adamson and Kate Bush.
The band have also just released the album Eastworld.
The album consists of ten brand new recordings of Big Country songs originally written or co-written by Stuart Adamson, which were released as demos or sketches, but never fully developed or completed.
"Some of these songs will be known to the diehards as they have sneaked out from the archives as unfinished demos or 'internet only' releases," says Bruce. "But they are all songs that deserved to be developed further, so I am delighted to have now completed them and get this material out there."
The album has been preceded by the title track as lead-off single.
Supporting on all dates is "Evan Peters Presents The Alarm"
The Seer, Big Country’s third album, featured 'Look Away,' the band’s biggest hit in the UK.
The title track featured a duet between Stuart Adamson and Kate Bush.
The band have also just released the album Eastworld.
The album consists of ten brand new recordings of Big Country songs originally written or co-written by Stuart Adamson, which were released as demos or sketches, but never fully developed or completed.
"Some of these songs will be known to the diehards as they have sneaked out from the archives as unfinished demos or 'internet only' releases," says Bruce. "But they are all songs that deserved to be developed further, so I am delighted to have now completed them and get this material out there."
The album has been preceded by the title track as lead-off single.
Big Country Redux features Bruce Watson (guitar/vocals), his son Jamie Watson (guitar/vocals), Tommie Paxton (vocals/guitar), Chris Stones (bass), and Reece Dobbin (drums).
Jamie has been performing with his father since 2003, while Paxton & Stones performed together in noted Big Country tribute band, Restless Natives.
Jamie has been performing with his father since 2003, while Paxton & Stones performed together in noted Big Country tribute band, Restless Natives.
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Following the April release, and subsequent acclaim, for his Two Shades Of Blue album, five-time Grammy nominee and renowned guitarist Robben Ford has announced a return to the UK in January & February 2027 for a run of nine shows (see dates further below).
Across a career spanning more than five decades, Robben Ford has collaborated with such luminaries as Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan.
As a solo artist, his live shows are a rare chance to witness a true innovator at the height of his powers; a guitar master who blends blues, rock, jazz and fusion into something entirely his own.
Two Shades Of Blue highlights a musician at the top of his game.
Tracked in the US and UK with two different crack-squad bands, the album paints with his Ford’s inimitable palette, from the low-slung funk-blues of lead single 'Make My Own Weather' to skyscraping instrumentals such as 'Two Shades of Blue' and the brass-bolstered soul ballad, 'Perfect Illusion,' all showcasing the prowess of a player ranked amongst the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of The 20th Century by Musician Magazine.
Robben Ford – UK Tour 2027
Thu 28 Jan - Gateshead, The Glasshouse
Fri 29 Jan - Edinburgh, Queens Hall
Sat 30 Jan - Holmfirth, Picturedrome
Sun 31 Jan - Buxton, Opera House
Tue 02 Feb - Lytham, Lowther Pavilion
Wed 03 Feb - Stamford, Corn Exchange
Thur 04 Feb - Norwich, Epic Studio
Fri 05 Feb - London, Union Chapel
Sun 07 Feb - Frome, Cheese & Grain
Tickets: https://www.robbenford.com/tour
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Across a career spanning more than five decades, Robben Ford has collaborated with such luminaries as Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan.
As a solo artist, his live shows are a rare chance to witness a true innovator at the height of his powers; a guitar master who blends blues, rock, jazz and fusion into something entirely his own.
Two Shades Of Blue highlights a musician at the top of his game.
Tracked in the US and UK with two different crack-squad bands, the album paints with his Ford’s inimitable palette, from the low-slung funk-blues of lead single 'Make My Own Weather' to skyscraping instrumentals such as 'Two Shades of Blue' and the brass-bolstered soul ballad, 'Perfect Illusion,' all showcasing the prowess of a player ranked amongst the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of The 20th Century by Musician Magazine.
Robben Ford – UK Tour 2027
Thu 28 Jan - Gateshead, The Glasshouse
Fri 29 Jan - Edinburgh, Queens Hall
Sat 30 Jan - Holmfirth, Picturedrome
Sun 31 Jan - Buxton, Opera House
Tue 02 Feb - Lytham, Lowther Pavilion
Wed 03 Feb - Stamford, Corn Exchange
Thur 04 Feb - Norwich, Epic Studio
Fri 05 Feb - London, Union Chapel
Sun 07 Feb - Frome, Cheese & Grain
Tickets: https://www.robbenford.com/tour
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hollie Rogers has just released her new album, Everything’s Fine.
Purchase the album here: www.hollierogers.com/store
The release is supported by a fifth and final single, 'He Reminds Me Of You.'
"This song explores the pull of something that feels familiar yet dangerous," says Hollie of the uptempo and infectious Americana-pop styled number. "It captures a blurred line between comfort and risk, and the enormous tension that comes from feelings you might wish you didn't have."
Hollie Rogers is currently on the road with her Everything’s Fine Tour, which features a mix of intimate duo shows and full band performances. Full itinerary and ticket links here: https://www.hollierogers.com/
Purchase the album here: www.hollierogers.com/store
The release is supported by a fifth and final single, 'He Reminds Me Of You.'
"This song explores the pull of something that feels familiar yet dangerous," says Hollie of the uptempo and infectious Americana-pop styled number. "It captures a blurred line between comfort and risk, and the enormous tension that comes from feelings you might wish you didn't have."
Hollie Rogers is currently on the road with her Everything’s Fine Tour, which features a mix of intimate duo shows and full band performances. Full itinerary and ticket links here: https://www.hollierogers.com/
Following the emotional turbulence that defined her 2022 album Criminal Heart, Hollie Rogers took an unexpected turn in her personal story when she became engaged to the very person who inspired the record.
For a brief, hopeful moment, life settled into a gentler rhythm. Everything, it seemed, was fine… until it wasn’t.
New album Everything’s Fine was born from that tension, the collision of romance, responsibility, and the quiet chaos of adult life – the results are a candid, relatable collection of songs for anyone who is struggling to hold it together whilst insisting that they’re doing just fine.
"Everything’s Fine aims to capture life in all its messy, brilliant, unpredictable moments," explains and expands Hollie. "Some songs hit hard, some make you smile, and some do both. I wanted to tell stories that feel real and connect emotionally. Basically, life happens and this is the soundtrack."
Born and raised in Cornwall, Hollie Rogers has since earned glowing praise from some of the most respected names in songwriting, including Suzanne Vega ("a magnificent and powerful voice"), Chris Difford ("Hollie’s songwriting always knocks me out"), Ralph McTell ("a sensitive and observant songwriter") and Nick Mason ("reminiscent of Carole King and Joni Mitchell"). Praise doesn't come much higher.
While rooted in Americana, Everything’s Fine weaves together elements of blues, Laurel Canyon folk, Burlesque and pop. The album also brings together a cast of long-time friends and new creative partners, including contributions from Beth Nielsen Chapman, Elles Bailey and The Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
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For a brief, hopeful moment, life settled into a gentler rhythm. Everything, it seemed, was fine… until it wasn’t.
New album Everything’s Fine was born from that tension, the collision of romance, responsibility, and the quiet chaos of adult life – the results are a candid, relatable collection of songs for anyone who is struggling to hold it together whilst insisting that they’re doing just fine.
"Everything’s Fine aims to capture life in all its messy, brilliant, unpredictable moments," explains and expands Hollie. "Some songs hit hard, some make you smile, and some do both. I wanted to tell stories that feel real and connect emotionally. Basically, life happens and this is the soundtrack."
Born and raised in Cornwall, Hollie Rogers has since earned glowing praise from some of the most respected names in songwriting, including Suzanne Vega ("a magnificent and powerful voice"), Chris Difford ("Hollie’s songwriting always knocks me out"), Ralph McTell ("a sensitive and observant songwriter") and Nick Mason ("reminiscent of Carole King and Joni Mitchell"). Praise doesn't come much higher.
While rooted in Americana, Everything’s Fine weaves together elements of blues, Laurel Canyon folk, Burlesque and pop. The album also brings together a cast of long-time friends and new creative partners, including contributions from Beth Nielsen Chapman, Elles Bailey and The Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
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Emerging storytelling Indie-folk rock artist Alys North has released a new single, 'Replace You With.'
A highly contemporary take on acoustic-electric singer-songwriter rock, 'Relace You With' is, lyrically, a love you-hate you-(don’t) miss you number that showcases Alys North’s dynamic, raw and authentic approach to her artistry.
A highly contemporary take on acoustic-electric singer-songwriter rock, 'Relace You With' is, lyrically, a love you-hate you-(don’t) miss you number that showcases Alys North’s dynamic, raw and authentic approach to her artistry.
Raised in a small Northern Territory town before honing her skills and passion in Brisbane, Australia, Alys North can be now be found carving out her sound in venues and streets around Cardiff, as well as other parts of the UK.
With lyrics that land with striking honesty, Alys’ songwriting is unfiltered and unafraid; the results, as heard on the new single and song’s such as the Indie driven 'Monday Morning,' are a powerful mix of vulnerability and grit from an artist who refuses to hold back.
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With lyrics that land with striking honesty, Alys’ songwriting is unfiltered and unafraid; the results, as heard on the new single and song’s such as the Indie driven 'Monday Morning,' are a powerful mix of vulnerability and grit from an artist who refuses to hold back.
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The Bootleg Beatles, the highly acclaimed Fab Four tribute, have announced dates and details of their forthcoming ICONIC UK tour, which will focus on seven famous legendary appearances on stage and TV by The Beatles.
Tickets for the thirteen shows, which all take place through December 2026, are on sale now from:
bootlegbeatles.com/gigs/
With more than a little help from their orchestra, the multi-media ICONIC shows will plot the course of The Beatles’ rise to fame from the Liverpool Cavern, when Ringo first joined the band in August 1962, to their London rooftop finale in January 1969.
Including re-enactments of their record breaking 1965 Shea Stadium concert in New York and the global satellite TV broadcast of 'All You Need Is Love,' this is a very special, must-see show for all Beatles and music fans.
The Bootleg Beatles – ICONIC UK Tour, December 2026
Saturday 5th – De Montfort Hall, LEICESTER
Sunday 6th – Philharmonic Hall, LIVERPOOL
Tuesday 8th – Usher Hall, EDINBURGH
Wednesday 9th – Royal Concert Hall, GLASGOW
Thursday 10th – Bridgewater Hall, MANCHESTER
Friday 11th – City Hall, NEWCASTLE
Saturday 12th – Royal Concert Hall, NOTTINGHAM
Monday 14th – Barbican, YORK
Tuesday 15th – Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM
Wednesday 16th – City Hall, SHEFFIELD
Friday 18th – Utilita Arena, CARDIFF
Saturday 19th – Brighton Centre, BRIGHTON
Sunday 20th – Bristol Beacon, BRISTOL
"Just incredible… you are in the room with The Beatles" – Jeremy Vine on 5
"The magic of perfect Illusion" – Rolling Stone.
"The Bootleg Beatles knock it out of the park" – Liverpool Echo
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Tickets for the thirteen shows, which all take place through December 2026, are on sale now from:
bootlegbeatles.com/gigs/
With more than a little help from their orchestra, the multi-media ICONIC shows will plot the course of The Beatles’ rise to fame from the Liverpool Cavern, when Ringo first joined the band in August 1962, to their London rooftop finale in January 1969.
Including re-enactments of their record breaking 1965 Shea Stadium concert in New York and the global satellite TV broadcast of 'All You Need Is Love,' this is a very special, must-see show for all Beatles and music fans.
The Bootleg Beatles – ICONIC UK Tour, December 2026
Saturday 5th – De Montfort Hall, LEICESTER
Sunday 6th – Philharmonic Hall, LIVERPOOL
Tuesday 8th – Usher Hall, EDINBURGH
Wednesday 9th – Royal Concert Hall, GLASGOW
Thursday 10th – Bridgewater Hall, MANCHESTER
Friday 11th – City Hall, NEWCASTLE
Saturday 12th – Royal Concert Hall, NOTTINGHAM
Monday 14th – Barbican, YORK
Tuesday 15th – Symphony Hall, BIRMINGHAM
Wednesday 16th – City Hall, SHEFFIELD
Friday 18th – Utilita Arena, CARDIFF
Saturday 19th – Brighton Centre, BRIGHTON
Sunday 20th – Bristol Beacon, BRISTOL
"Just incredible… you are in the room with The Beatles" – Jeremy Vine on 5
"The magic of perfect Illusion" – Rolling Stone.
"The Bootleg Beatles knock it out of the park" – Liverpool Echo
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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