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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and promotional features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & Support
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Southern California roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released a rollicking and raucous new single titled 'Sittin' Pretty.' Stream here: https://ffm.to/r21devg
The song, produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Rival Sons), is "a hard-hitting track that warns the next one in line that she’s dangerous," says front man Robert Jon Burrison. "With powerful riffs and scorching guitars, the song references the wild nights that lead to the morning when those ‘church bells are ringing'."
'Sittin' Pretty,' like the lighter and reflective 'Ashes in the Snow' before it, are precursors ands tasters to the band's next studio album, scheduled for later in the year.
The song, produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Rival Sons), is "a hard-hitting track that warns the next one in line that she’s dangerous," says front man Robert Jon Burrison. "With powerful riffs and scorching guitars, the song references the wild nights that lead to the morning when those ‘church bells are ringing'."
'Sittin' Pretty,' like the lighter and reflective 'Ashes in the Snow' before it, are precursors ands tasters to the band's next studio album, scheduled for later in the year.
Robert Jon & The Wreck will be back in Europe & the UK in April and May (see the ten UK dates below).
Tickets for all shows available from: https://robertjonandthewreck.com/tour/
Tickets for all shows available from: https://robertjonandthewreck.com/tour/
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Little Lore (aka Indie-Americana singer-songwriter-storyteller Tricia Duffy) has released a brand new single entitled 'I Can Breathe Underwater.’
The song, which can be purchased here, is one of six tracks that will appear on a new Little Lore EP due in April, called River Stories (each song on the EP is inspired in some way by the theme of water).
Of the warmly toned, Americana-folk styled song, which carries more warmth than its title suggests, Little Lore says:
"When I was two years-old, I fell over in a swimming pool. I wasn’t in the water for long, and was so young that I have no recollection of the incident; it was shared with me when I was older by my parents.
Although I didn’t remember it something in my psyche held on to this experience because as a child I refused to learn to swim! In my teens I got over it enough to learn, but still don’t put my face in the water.
This song is about not letting pain or suffering destroy you, but rather to give you a glossy mermaids tail and resilience in all aspects of your life. Sometimes I feel as though nothing can hurt me because I can (metaphorically) breathe underwater."
The song, which can be purchased here, is one of six tracks that will appear on a new Little Lore EP due in April, called River Stories (each song on the EP is inspired in some way by the theme of water).
Of the warmly toned, Americana-folk styled song, which carries more warmth than its title suggests, Little Lore says:
"When I was two years-old, I fell over in a swimming pool. I wasn’t in the water for long, and was so young that I have no recollection of the incident; it was shared with me when I was older by my parents.
Although I didn’t remember it something in my psyche held on to this experience because as a child I refused to learn to swim! In my teens I got over it enough to learn, but still don’t put my face in the water.
This song is about not letting pain or suffering destroy you, but rather to give you a glossy mermaids tail and resilience in all aspects of your life. Sometimes I feel as though nothing can hurt me because I can (metaphorically) breathe underwater."

Originally hailing from Portsmouth and based in West London, Tricia Duffy started her singing career as a teenager; she began writing and performing her own material with Americana duo Duffy & Bird, releasing the well-received album 5 Lines in 2017 and follow-up EP Spirit Level in 2019.
Tricia’s solo project Little Lore was created in 2020 during the pandemic. Her self-titled debut EP was released in 2021 to glowing reviews.
Two follow-up EPs, Seven Stories Part One and Seven Stories Part Two, were released in late 2023 and early 2024 respectively; both received review acclaim.
On the back of the EPs, Little Lore has become a force to be reckoned with on the UK Americana scene, picking up a slew of enthusiastic reviews and extensive radio airplay, including BBC Radio Scotland, Nashville Worldwide Country Radio and the International Americana Music Show.
An enthusiastic advocate for songwriters, Tricia Duffy is the London Chapter Coordinator for NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International). She is also passionate about creating opportunities for female, transgender and non-binary songwriters.
Praise for the Seven Stories EPs
"Catchy lines come thick and fast, alongside wistful observational writing." – Maverick Magazine
"The Seven Stories EPs showcase a genuine talent. One with very much her own style." - FabricationsHQ
Purchase previous Little Lore releases at https://littlelore.bandcamp.com
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Tricia’s solo project Little Lore was created in 2020 during the pandemic. Her self-titled debut EP was released in 2021 to glowing reviews.
Two follow-up EPs, Seven Stories Part One and Seven Stories Part Two, were released in late 2023 and early 2024 respectively; both received review acclaim.
On the back of the EPs, Little Lore has become a force to be reckoned with on the UK Americana scene, picking up a slew of enthusiastic reviews and extensive radio airplay, including BBC Radio Scotland, Nashville Worldwide Country Radio and the International Americana Music Show.
An enthusiastic advocate for songwriters, Tricia Duffy is the London Chapter Coordinator for NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International). She is also passionate about creating opportunities for female, transgender and non-binary songwriters.
Praise for the Seven Stories EPs
"Catchy lines come thick and fast, alongside wistful observational writing." – Maverick Magazine
"The Seven Stories EPs showcase a genuine talent. One with very much her own style." - FabricationsHQ
Purchase previous Little Lore releases at https://littlelore.bandcamp.com
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Canadian hard melodic rockers Harem Scarem have released a new music video for their single 'Reliving History,' their first new music in almost five years.
Play/ stream the song here: https://ffm.to/haremscaremrh
Play/ stream the song here: https://ffm.to/haremscaremrh

Harem Scarem were formed in 1987 by guitarist Pete Lesperance and singer Harry Hess, formerly of heavy metal band Blind Vengeance. The lineup was rounded out by Darren Smith (drums) and Mike Gionet (bass).
The band’s self-titled debut album, released on Warner Music, was a significant success in Canada; it paved the way for the heavier and further reaching Mood Swings in 1993, often considered the crown jewel of their first decade.
Harem Scarem continued to release albums regularly through the 90s until deciding to change their music style, and name to Rubber, between 1999 and 2001.
In 2002, Harem Scarem returned with melodic hard rock milestone album Weight Of The World, their first proper release in the Europe through a newly signed deal with Frontiers. Harem Scarem continued to release critically acclaimed albums with Frontiers until talking a break from recording in 2008.
Five years later a reunited Harem Scarem headlined the 10th Firefest festival in Nottingham to perform the Mood Swings album in its entirety; they then headed to the studio to re-record the album as Mood Swings II, a twenty-year anniversary update for their critically acclaimed, fan favourite second album.
The three new songs included on Mood Swings II renewed the bands musical vigour, leading to 2014’s Thirteen, which showcased a return to the sound that put Harem Scarem on the melodic rock map over twenty years earlier.
Thirteen was followed by United (2017) and Change The World (2020), where the band presented a new lineup featuring Harry Hess (lead vocals, keys), Pete Lesperance (guitars, keys), long-time drummer Creighton Doane, Mike Vassos (bass) and backing vocals from original drummer Darren Smith.
Harem Scarem will play ten dates in Europe through April & May with special guest Cassidy Paris.
Full list of dates & info here: https://www.frontiers.it/news/11650
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The band’s self-titled debut album, released on Warner Music, was a significant success in Canada; it paved the way for the heavier and further reaching Mood Swings in 1993, often considered the crown jewel of their first decade.
Harem Scarem continued to release albums regularly through the 90s until deciding to change their music style, and name to Rubber, between 1999 and 2001.
In 2002, Harem Scarem returned with melodic hard rock milestone album Weight Of The World, their first proper release in the Europe through a newly signed deal with Frontiers. Harem Scarem continued to release critically acclaimed albums with Frontiers until talking a break from recording in 2008.
Five years later a reunited Harem Scarem headlined the 10th Firefest festival in Nottingham to perform the Mood Swings album in its entirety; they then headed to the studio to re-record the album as Mood Swings II, a twenty-year anniversary update for their critically acclaimed, fan favourite second album.
The three new songs included on Mood Swings II renewed the bands musical vigour, leading to 2014’s Thirteen, which showcased a return to the sound that put Harem Scarem on the melodic rock map over twenty years earlier.
Thirteen was followed by United (2017) and Change The World (2020), where the band presented a new lineup featuring Harry Hess (lead vocals, keys), Pete Lesperance (guitars, keys), long-time drummer Creighton Doane, Mike Vassos (bass) and backing vocals from original drummer Darren Smith.
Harem Scarem will play ten dates in Europe through April & May with special guest Cassidy Paris.
Full list of dates & info here: https://www.frontiers.it/news/11650
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UK-based multi-award winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Leoni Jane Kennedy has released a new single titled 'Different Kind Of Woman.'
Stream the track here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leonijanekennedy/different-kind-of-woman
The moody and introspective number is also the first of seven single tracks to be released; the songs, collectively, will form her debut album of original material, Synthetic.
"Different Kind Of Woman is a song that talks about the different versions of myself I’ve explored and experimented with before finding the woman I am today," says the singer. "Ultimately, I chose who I wanted to be, and not what everyone else wanted me to be. Imposter syndrome is a thing, but I’m glad to finally feel at home in my own shoes…"
Stream the track here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/leonijanekennedy/different-kind-of-woman
The moody and introspective number is also the first of seven single tracks to be released; the songs, collectively, will form her debut album of original material, Synthetic.
"Different Kind Of Woman is a song that talks about the different versions of myself I’ve explored and experimented with before finding the woman I am today," says the singer. "Ultimately, I chose who I wanted to be, and not what everyone else wanted me to be. Imposter syndrome is a thing, but I’m glad to finally feel at home in my own shoes…"

With intricate guitar riffs set alongside powerful, soulful vocals and well considered lyrics, Leoni Jane Kennedy is a musical polymath creating a new wave of rock with progressive influence in her rhythmic and melodic structures.
Winning her first title with an Under 19s singer-songwriter award in 2014, Leoni Jane Kennedy went on to receive a Yamaha sponsorship, an endorsement from Orange Amplification and further songwriting awards.
In 2018 Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor chose her from hundreds of applicants to receive the Freddie Mercury Scholarship, financing her university tuition fees. Leoni graduated with First Class Honours before moving to London where she is currently studying a Masters Degree in Songwriting.
Primarily a PRS guitar player, her talents on the instrument were recognised when she was chosen as a PRS Guitars Pulse Artist; in 2024 she was promoted to full PRS Guitars Artist Endorsee, having impressed the company with her dedication to live shows and social media presence.
Leoni’s first album, 2023's New World Woman, an acoustic reimagining of songs by Canadian prog and rock legends Rush, was a great success, earning her plaudits and praise from Rush fans.
Described as a force of nature, Leoni Jane Kennedy, who is also a member of The Anchoress’s touring band, is recognised by many in the UK music industry as one to watch.
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Winning her first title with an Under 19s singer-songwriter award in 2014, Leoni Jane Kennedy went on to receive a Yamaha sponsorship, an endorsement from Orange Amplification and further songwriting awards.
In 2018 Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor chose her from hundreds of applicants to receive the Freddie Mercury Scholarship, financing her university tuition fees. Leoni graduated with First Class Honours before moving to London where she is currently studying a Masters Degree in Songwriting.
Primarily a PRS guitar player, her talents on the instrument were recognised when she was chosen as a PRS Guitars Pulse Artist; in 2024 she was promoted to full PRS Guitars Artist Endorsee, having impressed the company with her dedication to live shows and social media presence.
Leoni’s first album, 2023's New World Woman, an acoustic reimagining of songs by Canadian prog and rock legends Rush, was a great success, earning her plaudits and praise from Rush fans.
Described as a force of nature, Leoni Jane Kennedy, who is also a member of The Anchoress’s touring band, is recognised by many in the UK music industry as one to watch.
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Legendary space-rock pioneers Hawkwind will release their latest studio album, There Is No Space For Us, on 18th April.
Following 2024’s critically acclaimed Stories From Time And Space and recent triple disc live album Live At The Royal Albert Hall, the latest offering in the Hawkwind catalogue develops the dystopian themes of recent albums and the cosmic perspective of humanity’s place in the universe.
Blending hypnotic rhythms, immersive synths and driving guitar riffs, There Is No Space For Us takes listeners on an interstellar voyage through track such as the thunderous, synth laden 'There Is Still Danger There' and the eerie, atmospheric depths of 'Space Continues (Lifeform).'
Elsewhere, the acoustic led 'The Co-Pilot' (a song which transforms multiple times across eight minutes) and the "space western" title track showcase the band's signature fusion of chugging guitars, electronic rhythms, and grand science fiction vision of human destiny.
Another stand-out moment is the frenzied, theremin laced freak-out of 'Neutron Stars,' while 'A Long Long Way From Home' makes for a melancholic closing statement with a powerful crescendo.
There Is No Space For Us, featuring Dave Brock, Richard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon and Tim “Thighpaulsandra” Lewis, will be available on both CD and Double Vinyl (the latter features two bonus live rehearsal recordings).
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Following 2024’s critically acclaimed Stories From Time And Space and recent triple disc live album Live At The Royal Albert Hall, the latest offering in the Hawkwind catalogue develops the dystopian themes of recent albums and the cosmic perspective of humanity’s place in the universe.
Blending hypnotic rhythms, immersive synths and driving guitar riffs, There Is No Space For Us takes listeners on an interstellar voyage through track such as the thunderous, synth laden 'There Is Still Danger There' and the eerie, atmospheric depths of 'Space Continues (Lifeform).'
Elsewhere, the acoustic led 'The Co-Pilot' (a song which transforms multiple times across eight minutes) and the "space western" title track showcase the band's signature fusion of chugging guitars, electronic rhythms, and grand science fiction vision of human destiny.
Another stand-out moment is the frenzied, theremin laced freak-out of 'Neutron Stars,' while 'A Long Long Way From Home' makes for a melancholic closing statement with a powerful crescendo.
There Is No Space For Us, featuring Dave Brock, Richard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon and Tim “Thighpaulsandra” Lewis, will be available on both CD and Double Vinyl (the latter features two bonus live rehearsal recordings).
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Renowned songwriter singer & musician Russ Ballard has released a revisited version of his famous hit 'New York Groove' on its 50th Anniversary, along with a new music video.
"I wrote the song in 1975 and it was a very quick process, written and recorded in about three hours," says Russ. "I had down time in the studio, no song - just a title, New York Groove, and an idea to play it to a Bo Diddley rhythm."
"I wrote the song in 1975 and it was a very quick process, written and recorded in about three hours," says Russ. "I had down time in the studio, no song - just a title, New York Groove, and an idea to play it to a Bo Diddley rhythm."
Russ Ballard is one of the most successful songwriters in pop and rock.
His music career started when he was only 14 years old and wrote a tune entitled 'The Lost City,' which was recorded by the Shadows (appearing on The Sound Of The Shadows album in 1965).
During the 70s and 80s his songs ruled the pop and rock airwaves, from 'Since You Been Gone' (Rainbow), 'God Gave Rock'n'Roll To You' (Argent, Kiss), 'So You Win Again' (Hot Chocolate) and 'New York Groove' (Hello, Ace Frehley) to 'You Can Do Magic' (America), 'Winning' (Santana) and 'I Don’t Believe In Miracles' (Colin Blunstone), plus many more. Everyone who needed a great song went to Russ Ballard.
Additionally, three of his songs were featured in the TV-show Miami Vice.
After his early 70s stint with Argent, Ballard started a solo career in 1974; his biggest solo successes were his self-titled album of 1984, which included the hit single 'Voices,' and follow-up album The Fire Still Burns.
Since then, Russ Ballard has released ten studio albums and is still writing and producing hits.
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His music career started when he was only 14 years old and wrote a tune entitled 'The Lost City,' which was recorded by the Shadows (appearing on The Sound Of The Shadows album in 1965).
During the 70s and 80s his songs ruled the pop and rock airwaves, from 'Since You Been Gone' (Rainbow), 'God Gave Rock'n'Roll To You' (Argent, Kiss), 'So You Win Again' (Hot Chocolate) and 'New York Groove' (Hello, Ace Frehley) to 'You Can Do Magic' (America), 'Winning' (Santana) and 'I Don’t Believe In Miracles' (Colin Blunstone), plus many more. Everyone who needed a great song went to Russ Ballard.
Additionally, three of his songs were featured in the TV-show Miami Vice.
After his early 70s stint with Argent, Ballard started a solo career in 1974; his biggest solo successes were his self-titled album of 1984, which included the hit single 'Voices,' and follow-up album The Fire Still Burns.
Since then, Russ Ballard has released ten studio albums and is still writing and producing hits.
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Iconic keyboard player and composer Rick Wakeman and his band, the English Rock Ensemble, will be back on the road in October to perform his classic albums The Six Wives Of Henry VIII and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, in their entirety.
The line-up features Rick leading the band on keyboards, supported by Dave Colquhoun (guitars, backing vocals), Adam Falkner (drums), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), and Adam Wakeman (keyboards, guitars, backing vocals). Mollie Marriott will again be the lead vocalist.
Pre-sales for the shows will start on Thursday 6th February at 10am.
"To still be playing both these suites of music at the age of 76 is a remarkable milestone in my life. With a stunning array of musicianship surrounding me, I only wish I could be in the audience watching and listening, so all those sitting out there will have to do it for me!" - Rick Wakeman.
The line-up features Rick leading the band on keyboards, supported by Dave Colquhoun (guitars, backing vocals), Adam Falkner (drums), Lee Pomeroy (bass, backing vocals), and Adam Wakeman (keyboards, guitars, backing vocals). Mollie Marriott will again be the lead vocalist.
Pre-sales for the shows will start on Thursday 6th February at 10am.
"To still be playing both these suites of music at the age of 76 is a remarkable milestone in my life. With a stunning array of musicianship surrounding me, I only wish I could be in the audience watching and listening, so all those sitting out there will have to do it for me!" - Rick Wakeman.
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Due to demand, Level 42 have added a further four shows to their World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour, which will visit 32 UK venues (with 10 already sold out) through September, October & November.
The tour, which features Special Guests Roachford, will open in Aberdeen, and now close at Becketwell Live in Derby. See tour dates further below.
Tickets: aegpresents.co.uk/event/level42
World Machine was the album that changed everything for Level 42, and set them on the path to super-stardom.
Released in 1985, it was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, and since certified double Platinum.
The band’s sixth album, World Machine refined the funky pop fusion that had grown from their jazz roots, to make Level 42 one of the biggest groups in the world.
The album, which features the singles 'Something About You' (an American Top 10 hit) and 'Leaving Me Now,' showcased a true progression in style, which itself led to their massive Running In The Family album the following year.
Of the tour, bassist extraordinaire Mark King says "As our amazing fans will know, World Machine marked a turning point in the band’s career, not least in the international success the album gave us. I am so looking forward to seeing you all out there next Autumn when we can romp through all those songs again, together. Love to all!"
The tour, which features Special Guests Roachford, will open in Aberdeen, and now close at Becketwell Live in Derby. See tour dates further below.
Tickets: aegpresents.co.uk/event/level42
World Machine was the album that changed everything for Level 42, and set them on the path to super-stardom.
Released in 1985, it was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, and since certified double Platinum.
The band’s sixth album, World Machine refined the funky pop fusion that had grown from their jazz roots, to make Level 42 one of the biggest groups in the world.
The album, which features the singles 'Something About You' (an American Top 10 hit) and 'Leaving Me Now,' showcased a true progression in style, which itself led to their massive Running In The Family album the following year.
Of the tour, bassist extraordinaire Mark King says "As our amazing fans will know, World Machine marked a turning point in the band’s career, not least in the international success the album gave us. I am so looking forward to seeing you all out there next Autumn when we can romp through all those songs again, together. Love to all!"
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Heavy-weight Missouri rockers Shaman’s Harvest have released their brand-new single 'Rock n Roll Queen' ahead of their first ever tour of the UK and Ireland in March, in the company of Texas Grunge band Blacktop Mojo (see tour poster further below). Tickets: https://www.shamansharvest.net/tour-1
Built upon a swaggering groove, 'Rock n Roll Queen' is the band’s first new music since the release of their 2022 album Rebelator.
Talking about the new song, singer Nathan Hunt says "Rock n Roll Queen is about capturing that raw, unapologetic energy; the kind that makes you feel alive and rebellious! It’s the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll itself, infused with the passion of living fully, flaws and all.
Every track we write has to serve its own story, and this one’s no exception. It’s about the queen of the scene, and the chaos and freedom she represents."
Built upon a swaggering groove, 'Rock n Roll Queen' is the band’s first new music since the release of their 2022 album Rebelator.
Talking about the new song, singer Nathan Hunt says "Rock n Roll Queen is about capturing that raw, unapologetic energy; the kind that makes you feel alive and rebellious! It’s the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll itself, infused with the passion of living fully, flaws and all.
Every track we write has to serve its own story, and this one’s no exception. It’s about the queen of the scene, and the chaos and freedom she represents."
Shaman’s Harvest, who have released seven albums and played everywhere from Speedways and Casinos to Arenas and festival stages, have been delivering their brand of alternative metal and dark hard rock for the past two decades.
They have toured with the likes of Nickelback, Cheap Trick, Black Stone Cherry and Theory of a Deadman; they’ve also shared the biggest stages with AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Killswitch Engage, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Ghost and many more.
“We’ve been absolutely blown away by the response to our UK and Ireland show announcement," continues Nathan Hunt. "We've had to add six additinal dates so we could see as many faces as possible and bring the Shaman’s Harvest experience to even more cities. We’re ready to bring it all, and we’re coming in hot!”
They have toured with the likes of Nickelback, Cheap Trick, Black Stone Cherry and Theory of a Deadman; they’ve also shared the biggest stages with AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Killswitch Engage, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Ghost and many more.
“We’ve been absolutely blown away by the response to our UK and Ireland show announcement," continues Nathan Hunt. "We've had to add six additinal dates so we could see as many faces as possible and bring the Shaman’s Harvest experience to even more cities. We’re ready to bring it all, and we’re coming in hot!”
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Indie vibed, Torquay based trio the Pylon Poets, whose music carries a unique blend of noughties alt-rock with 80s synth-pop, have released a new single entitled 'Saviour.'
The song, which follows previous single 'Human Touch', lyrically expresses itself from the fear and trepidation of world-ending scenarios caused by others. Or, as the band themselves say: "A cry for help in a world filled with disillusionment, injustice and unrest."
As such, it couldn't be a better timed release...
The song, which follows previous single 'Human Touch', lyrically expresses itself from the fear and trepidation of world-ending scenarios caused by others. Or, as the band themselves say: "A cry for help in a world filled with disillusionment, injustice and unrest."
As such, it couldn't be a better timed release...
The Pylon Poets (Dan Hughes - lead vocals, guitars, synths; Nathan Hughes - bass, backing vocals; Sam McIver - drums) carry influences from the likes of Placebo, The Killers and Muse, as well as echoes of 80s synth-pop luminaries Depeche Mode and The Human League (check out their rock trio arrangement of 'Don’t You Want Me'). The band are looking to release an album later this year.
"A band to keep an eye out for" - Get Ready to Rock
"Lyrics that make you think, impressive melodies and an impressive sound" - Making a Scene Magazine
"A big sound from a big band" - Daniel Pascoe, BBC Introducing in the South West
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"A band to keep an eye out for" - Get Ready to Rock
"Lyrics that make you think, impressive melodies and an impressive sound" - Making a Scene Magazine
"A big sound from a big band" - Daniel Pascoe, BBC Introducing in the South West
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Rufus Publications will celebrate the career of one of Britain’s most renowned rock & blues guitarists at the end of May with Celebrating Bernie Marsden, a large format, coffee table book covering the career of the late and much loved musician.
One of the UK’s foremost rock and blues guitarists, Bernie Marsden was famous for his time in professional bands since 1972, with notable early career roles in UFO, Cozy Powell’s Hammer, and Paice Ashton And Lord.
He will however always be best known as a founder member of one of the biggest rock bands of all time, Whitesnake, which included notable co-writing credits, none more so than one of classic rock's biggest anthems 'Here I Go Again.'
With the kind permission of his family, Rufus Publications have been working on this new, 300mm square book, which is over 300 pages long and includes contributions from David Coverdale, Doug Aldrich, Ian Paice, Don Airey, Steve Lukather and many others.
It also includes a wealth of photographs and memorabilia from Bernie’s extensive career, including his time with Whitesnake, and his special relationship with the Steelhouse Festival.
The profits from this book, produced in an extremely limited edition with each copy in a luxury slipcase, will be donated to Bernie’s favoured charity, The Trussell Trust.
Celebrating Bernie Marsden will sell for £130 plus worldwide delivery; it can be pre-ordered here.
The book is discounted by 10% if pre-ordered by the end of February.
Each Rufus Publications book is unique; they are not available from shops (unless permission is granted by Rufus Publications) we say so) and are all designed, printed and bound in the United Kingdom.
Bernie Marsden passed away in August 2023 at the age of 72.
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One of the UK’s foremost rock and blues guitarists, Bernie Marsden was famous for his time in professional bands since 1972, with notable early career roles in UFO, Cozy Powell’s Hammer, and Paice Ashton And Lord.
He will however always be best known as a founder member of one of the biggest rock bands of all time, Whitesnake, which included notable co-writing credits, none more so than one of classic rock's biggest anthems 'Here I Go Again.'
With the kind permission of his family, Rufus Publications have been working on this new, 300mm square book, which is over 300 pages long and includes contributions from David Coverdale, Doug Aldrich, Ian Paice, Don Airey, Steve Lukather and many others.
It also includes a wealth of photographs and memorabilia from Bernie’s extensive career, including his time with Whitesnake, and his special relationship with the Steelhouse Festival.
The profits from this book, produced in an extremely limited edition with each copy in a luxury slipcase, will be donated to Bernie’s favoured charity, The Trussell Trust.
Celebrating Bernie Marsden will sell for £130 plus worldwide delivery; it can be pre-ordered here.
The book is discounted by 10% if pre-ordered by the end of February.
Each Rufus Publications book is unique; they are not available from shops (unless permission is granted by Rufus Publications) we say so) and are all designed, printed and bound in the United Kingdom.
Bernie Marsden passed away in August 2023 at the age of 72.
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Following the release of last year's critically acclaimed single 'Remedy,' a headline slot at Planet Rock's Winter's End and a well recieved run of dates supporting Delain, Stone Broken have announced they will be taking a hiatus from touring to focus on their lives outside music.
Front man/ guitarist Rich Moss says "Stone Broken has been our lives for the last decade, dedicating everything we have to the band, and we wouldn’t change that for the world! However, it has become clear that we haven’t applied enough time on things outside the band; we have therefore decided to take a bit of time out to focus on our personal lives for a little while.
We want to make it clear though that this is NOT the end of Stone Broken; think of it as an intermission, because we will be coming back with the second act just as soon as we can!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to each and every one of you for your support."
Front man/ guitarist Rich Moss says "Stone Broken has been our lives for the last decade, dedicating everything we have to the band, and we wouldn’t change that for the world! However, it has become clear that we haven’t applied enough time on things outside the band; we have therefore decided to take a bit of time out to focus on our personal lives for a little while.
We want to make it clear though that this is NOT the end of Stone Broken; think of it as an intermission, because we will be coming back with the second act just as soon as we can!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to each and every one of you for your support."
Stone Broken have confirmed their only shows in 2025 will be the Maid of Stone festival on July 20th and a hometown show at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton on 30th August, which will allow the band to say a big thank you to their fans for their continued support before they take their break.
KK’s Steel Mill, ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/stone-broken-kks-steel-mill-tickets/14234163
Maid Of Stone, ticket link: https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/maid-of-stone-festival
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KK’s Steel Mill, ticket link: https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/stone-broken-kks-steel-mill-tickets/14234163
Maid Of Stone, ticket link: https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/maid-of-stone-festival
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UK hard-grunge rockers Stone Angels have released their sweeping grunge meets southern rock number, 'Halfway To Nowhere,' as a single.
The accompanying video shows life on the road with the band and footage from their appearance at Monsterfest 2024.
The song, which is lifted from their highly acclaimed 2024 album Up In Smoke, is, as the band muse, "about breaking free of the stresses and shackles of city life and changing them for the thrill of the adventures into the great unknown. It’s largely inspired by the simultaneously beautiful and tragic story of Christopher McCandless’ adventure and thoughts which are immortalised in the book by Jon Krakauer and film Into The Wild."
The accompanying video shows life on the road with the band and footage from their appearance at Monsterfest 2024.
The song, which is lifted from their highly acclaimed 2024 album Up In Smoke, is, as the band muse, "about breaking free of the stresses and shackles of city life and changing them for the thrill of the adventures into the great unknown. It’s largely inspired by the simultaneously beautiful and tragic story of Christopher McCandless’ adventure and thoughts which are immortalised in the book by Jon Krakauer and film Into The Wild."
Hailing from Brighton, the Stone Angels quartet of Niall Kersey (vocals), James Innes (guitar), Sam Sayers (bass) and Loz Ford (drums) worked on the album with multi-platinum award-winning producer Mike Krompass (Steven Tyler, Everybody Loves An Outlaw, Smash Mouth), with mastering duties handled by Tim Turan (Black Sabbath, Guns N’ Roses, Pearl Jam).
Pulling inspiration from Seattle’s grunge scene and classic LA and UK rock, Stone Angels have been likened to renowned acts such as Queens of The Stone Age and Soundgarden.
Having previously shared stages with the Kris Barras Band, Skindred, Hot Milk and Ricky Warwick, 2024 saw the band play the Station 18 Festival in Swansea, Pride Rock Festival in their hometown and the final Monsterfest in Inverness to rave reviews.
More notable gigging appearances for 2025 will be announced in due course.
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Pulling inspiration from Seattle’s grunge scene and classic LA and UK rock, Stone Angels have been likened to renowned acts such as Queens of The Stone Age and Soundgarden.
Having previously shared stages with the Kris Barras Band, Skindred, Hot Milk and Ricky Warwick, 2024 saw the band play the Station 18 Festival in Swansea, Pride Rock Festival in their hometown and the final Monsterfest in Inverness to rave reviews.
More notable gigging appearances for 2025 will be announced in due course.
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Matt Pearce & The Mutiny have released a video for latest single, 'Never Get Away From Love.'
The song is lifted from last year's acclaimed album The Soul Food Store.
The band will also be out on the road with Jack J Hutchinson as a double header bill in April (see tour dates poster further below).
"Never Get Away From Love is the last single I’m releasing from The Soul Food Store album," says Matt.
"It’s a funky little tune, unusually in 7/8 time signature, which makes it super fun to play live, watching the band members’ concentration faces, and the audience members trying to dance to it!
We shall be playing this one live on the forthcoming double-header jaunt with Mr Jack J Hutchinson, so come on down and see how the dancing works out!"
The song is lifted from last year's acclaimed album The Soul Food Store.
The band will also be out on the road with Jack J Hutchinson as a double header bill in April (see tour dates poster further below).
"Never Get Away From Love is the last single I’m releasing from The Soul Food Store album," says Matt.
"It’s a funky little tune, unusually in 7/8 time signature, which makes it super fun to play live, watching the band members’ concentration faces, and the audience members trying to dance to it!
We shall be playing this one live on the forthcoming double-header jaunt with Mr Jack J Hutchinson, so come on down and see how the dancing works out!"
As mentioned above, Matt Pearce & The Mutiny will join blues-rock heavyweight Jack J Hutchinson for nine co-headlining dates across England in the spring. Tickets are on sale now.
The tour follows the success of the pair's latest, respective 2024 albums, both of which were celebrated across the blues-rock scene. Jack J Hutchinson’s album Battles entered the UK Official Charts and was named among Planet Rock’s 50 Albums to Look Forward to in 2024.
Matt Pearce’s album The Soul Food Store reached #1 on the Amazon Blues Chart. It was also named Powerplay Magazine’s Album of the Year with a 10/10 rating.
The tour follows the success of the pair's latest, respective 2024 albums, both of which were celebrated across the blues-rock scene. Jack J Hutchinson’s album Battles entered the UK Official Charts and was named among Planet Rock’s 50 Albums to Look Forward to in 2024.
Matt Pearce’s album The Soul Food Store reached #1 on the Amazon Blues Chart. It was also named Powerplay Magazine’s Album of the Year with a 10/10 rating.
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Celebrated and acclaimed Canadian rock and roll band The Damn Truth, featuring the talents of Lee-La Baum (lead vocals, guitars), Tom Shemer (lead guitar), PY Letellier (bass) and Dave Traina (drums), will release their self-titled album on 14th March via Spectra Musique.
Pre-order the album on vinyl and CD here: https://thedamntruth.bigcartel.com/
Pre-save the album digitally/ on streaming here: https://music.spectramusique.com/tdtalbum
The forthcoming album features the band’s recent run of singles 'Love Outta Luck,' 'I Just Gotta Let You Know,' 'The Willow' and latest single, the heavy pop of bittersweet romance number 'Better This Way.'
Pre-order the album on vinyl and CD here: https://thedamntruth.bigcartel.com/
Pre-save the album digitally/ on streaming here: https://music.spectramusique.com/tdtalbum
The forthcoming album features the band’s recent run of singles 'Love Outta Luck,' 'I Just Gotta Let You Know,' 'The Willow' and latest single, the heavy pop of bittersweet romance number 'Better This Way.'

One of the most exciting new bands in rock, the retro influenced The Damn Truth are a revved up rock and roll reimagining of classic rock.
Now, after touring the UK and Europe for the last four years, the band offer up their fourth studio album The Damn Truth, which marks the next level in their relationship with renowned producer Bob Rock (Motley Crue, The Offspring, Bon Jovi), who has pushed the band in all areas of playing, writing, and refining the Damn Truth signature sound.
The album was recorded over a period of two months at Bryan Adams’ Warehouse Studios in Vancouver; an old school recording haven, it was perfect for the massive drum sound that Bob Rock loves.
Unlike their previous album Now or Nowhere (2021), which was hampered by Covid restrictions, this one was 100% produced and mixed by Bob Rock, who also gave the band access to his collection of rare and vintage guitars for the sessions.
"Working with Bob this time around really brought new layers to our music that we hadn’t really had before" confirmed PY Letellier.
"Bob is synonymous with the biggest bass and drum sounds," adds Dave Traina, "but with us, he seemed more interested in the lyrics and melody. He had us play each song quietly with an acoustic guitar and Lee-la’s voice. We built the music around those focal points."
The band will return to the UK this November for a series of festival and club dates.
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Now, after touring the UK and Europe for the last four years, the band offer up their fourth studio album The Damn Truth, which marks the next level in their relationship with renowned producer Bob Rock (Motley Crue, The Offspring, Bon Jovi), who has pushed the band in all areas of playing, writing, and refining the Damn Truth signature sound.
The album was recorded over a period of two months at Bryan Adams’ Warehouse Studios in Vancouver; an old school recording haven, it was perfect for the massive drum sound that Bob Rock loves.
Unlike their previous album Now or Nowhere (2021), which was hampered by Covid restrictions, this one was 100% produced and mixed by Bob Rock, who also gave the band access to his collection of rare and vintage guitars for the sessions.
"Working with Bob this time around really brought new layers to our music that we hadn’t really had before" confirmed PY Letellier.
"Bob is synonymous with the biggest bass and drum sounds," adds Dave Traina, "but with us, he seemed more interested in the lyrics and melody. He had us play each song quietly with an acoustic guitar and Lee-la’s voice. We built the music around those focal points."
The band will return to the UK this November for a series of festival and club dates.
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International hard melodic rock supergroup W.E.T. will release their highly anticipated new studio album Apex on March 28th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Pre-order Apex here: https://ffm.to/wetapex
Following lead-off single 'Believer,' the band – Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Erik Mårtensson (vocals, guitars. keys), Robert Säll (guitars, keys), Magnus Henriksson (guitars), Andreas Passmark (bass), Jamie Borger (drums) – have released a second song from the album, 'Where Are The Heroes Now.'
Of the new single, guitarist Erik Mårtensson says: "This track embodies everything we love about W.E.T.
A true heavy classic. It was an absolute honour to share vocals with Jeff, backed by our incredible band, and the solo by Magnus at the end elevates the song to unimaginable heights!
Lyrically, the song carries a dark yet hopeful tone, addressing the overwhelming challenges and hardships we face, both past and future ones, while expressing a longing for light and guidance amidst the darkness."
Pre-order Apex here: https://ffm.to/wetapex
Following lead-off single 'Believer,' the band – Jeff Scott Soto (vocals), Erik Mårtensson (vocals, guitars. keys), Robert Säll (guitars, keys), Magnus Henriksson (guitars), Andreas Passmark (bass), Jamie Borger (drums) – have released a second song from the album, 'Where Are The Heroes Now.'
Of the new single, guitarist Erik Mårtensson says: "This track embodies everything we love about W.E.T.
A true heavy classic. It was an absolute honour to share vocals with Jeff, backed by our incredible band, and the solo by Magnus at the end elevates the song to unimaginable heights!
Lyrically, the song carries a dark yet hopeful tone, addressing the overwhelming challenges and hardships we face, both past and future ones, while expressing a longing for light and guidance amidst the darkness."
The acronym W.E.T. comes from the members’ association with other bands, Robert Säll & Andreas Passmark (bass) from Work of Art, Erik Mårtensson & Magnus Henriksson (guitars) from Eclipse and Jeff Scott Soto from Talisman. The T is now further emphasized with Talisman drummer Jamie Borger joining the band’s original members.
Although a side project to the members' original bands, W.E.T. have reconvened regularly over the last fifteen years to produce four studio albums and a live record.
After delivering their highly acclaimed, self-titled debut in 2009, Robert Säll, Erik Mårtensson and Jeff Scott Soto followed up four years later with the equally impacting Rise Up.
Earthrage (2028) and Retransmission (2021) cemented the band’s reputation as one of the best modern melodic rock bands currently performing, with Live In Stockholm (released in 2014) showcasing their on stage credentials.
And, now, Apex, a bold statement in the band's confidence that they have delivered their best work to date.
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Although a side project to the members' original bands, W.E.T. have reconvened regularly over the last fifteen years to produce four studio albums and a live record.
After delivering their highly acclaimed, self-titled debut in 2009, Robert Säll, Erik Mårtensson and Jeff Scott Soto followed up four years later with the equally impacting Rise Up.
Earthrage (2028) and Retransmission (2021) cemented the band’s reputation as one of the best modern melodic rock bands currently performing, with Live In Stockholm (released in 2014) showcasing their on stage credentials.
And, now, Apex, a bold statement in the band's confidence that they have delivered their best work to date.
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The Anchoress (aka singer songwriter multi-instrumentalist Catherine Anne Davies) will undertake a number of full-band live shows in April and June.
The shows will preview some of the songs that will feature on upcoming, and third, all-new solo album from the acclaimed artist, which is currently being recorded.
The shows are:
APRIL
Sun 20th - LEEDS, Old Woollen
Wed 23rd - MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute
Thur 24th - LIVERPOOL, Music Room at the Philharmonic Hall
Sat 26th - LONDON, Earth Theatre
JUNE
Wed 11th - ALDERSHOT, West End Centre
Thur 12th - MILTON KEYNES, Craufurd Arms
Fri 13th - CARDIFF, Tramshed
Tickets on sale now via:
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/the-anchoress
Aldershot show:
https://www.westendcentre.co.uk/event/anchoress
While fans may have hoped for more than seven shows, it’s worth noting The Anchoress's own thoughts and comments on the upcoming special performances, and touring in general, especially for independent artists and venues…
"Touring is harder and riskier than ever. If you are able, it’s important to spread the word and please buy your tickets in advance. This cash flows the venues, promoters and everyone who is a part of the live music ecosystem, which is facing a real crisis right now. The future health of the independent live music sector is bleak and uncertain – last year in the UK we lost one grassroots music venue every two weeks – with nearly half making a loss and 200 remaining in a state of emergency as the country faces a ‘collapse in touring.’
We really need your support so these beautiful venues can exist for future bands and artists just starting out.
"So, please don’t be cross that we aren’t coming to X town or Y venue in your backyard… we’d love to come closer to you but it’s no longer financially viable for most bands to do lengthy tours, with the costs of fuel and accommodation having soared, and guarantees halved as venues see footfall declining and overheads soaring. Please vote with your wallets and your feet, spread the word, and support independent live music, to ensure that this won’t be the last time I am able to take The Anchoress on tour in this way.
Can’t wait to see you there!" Catherine x
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The shows will preview some of the songs that will feature on upcoming, and third, all-new solo album from the acclaimed artist, which is currently being recorded.
The shows are:
APRIL
Sun 20th - LEEDS, Old Woollen
Wed 23rd - MANCHESTER, Deaf Institute
Thur 24th - LIVERPOOL, Music Room at the Philharmonic Hall
Sat 26th - LONDON, Earth Theatre
JUNE
Wed 11th - ALDERSHOT, West End Centre
Thur 12th - MILTON KEYNES, Craufurd Arms
Fri 13th - CARDIFF, Tramshed
Tickets on sale now via:
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/the-anchoress
Aldershot show:
https://www.westendcentre.co.uk/event/anchoress
While fans may have hoped for more than seven shows, it’s worth noting The Anchoress's own thoughts and comments on the upcoming special performances, and touring in general, especially for independent artists and venues…
"Touring is harder and riskier than ever. If you are able, it’s important to spread the word and please buy your tickets in advance. This cash flows the venues, promoters and everyone who is a part of the live music ecosystem, which is facing a real crisis right now. The future health of the independent live music sector is bleak and uncertain – last year in the UK we lost one grassroots music venue every two weeks – with nearly half making a loss and 200 remaining in a state of emergency as the country faces a ‘collapse in touring.’
We really need your support so these beautiful venues can exist for future bands and artists just starting out.
"So, please don’t be cross that we aren’t coming to X town or Y venue in your backyard… we’d love to come closer to you but it’s no longer financially viable for most bands to do lengthy tours, with the costs of fuel and accommodation having soared, and guarantees halved as venues see footfall declining and overheads soaring. Please vote with your wallets and your feet, spread the word, and support independent live music, to ensure that this won’t be the last time I am able to take The Anchoress on tour in this way.
Can’t wait to see you there!" Catherine x
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Birmingham based, multi-award winning independent artist Rebecca Downes has released a new lyric video to accompany her interpretation of multi chart topping Gnarls Barkley song, 'Crazy,' which she released at the end of 2024.
Rebecca Downes and long-time song writing partner/ band member, guitarist Steve Birkett, have been performing 'Crazy' as one of the few cover songs included in their stripped back trio sets.
They recorded the song because not only have many fans been asking for a recorded version, it's also a song that Rebecca identifies strongly with, as the singer explains:
"I believe the original basis for the lyrics was the view that people don’t take an artist seriously unless they are insane; I can relate to that at least in the sense that you have to be a bit crazy to do what we do!
At a broader level, 2024 was a crazy year for me in so many ways and, with so much going on in the world at the moment, you could argue it is a song of the times. The song title seems to get more appropriate every single day."
Rebecca Downes and long-time song writing partner/ band member, guitarist Steve Birkett, have been performing 'Crazy' as one of the few cover songs included in their stripped back trio sets.
They recorded the song because not only have many fans been asking for a recorded version, it's also a song that Rebecca identifies strongly with, as the singer explains:
"I believe the original basis for the lyrics was the view that people don’t take an artist seriously unless they are insane; I can relate to that at least in the sense that you have to be a bit crazy to do what we do!
At a broader level, 2024 was a crazy year for me in so many ways and, with so much going on in the world at the moment, you could argue it is a song of the times. The song title seems to get more appropriate every single day."
Rebecca Downes & Steve Birkett’s atmospheric, sensitive and jazz-vibed Interpretation of the Gnarls Barkley original can also be heard as the dovetailing partner to the pair's dark, downtempo and moody version of the Slade classic 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now,' released in 2020.
Both covers are evidence of Rebecca Downes’ progression from blues-rock orientated beginnings to becoming a multi-genre, boundary pushing artist; it’s a musically broadening development that can be heard through her last two all-new studio albums, the outstanding More Sinner Than Saint (2019) and equally impressive The Space Between Us (2022).
Original single releases are lined up for the first half of 2025.
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Both covers are evidence of Rebecca Downes’ progression from blues-rock orientated beginnings to becoming a multi-genre, boundary pushing artist; it’s a musically broadening development that can be heard through her last two all-new studio albums, the outstanding More Sinner Than Saint (2019) and equally impressive The Space Between Us (2022).
Original single releases are lined up for the first half of 2025.
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Internationally acclaimed Finnish guitarist singer songwriter Erja Lyytinen Erja Lyytinen will release her brand new album Smell the Roses on March 28th.
Pre-order the album here: https://erjalyytinen.com/smell-the-roses-preorder
Erja and her band will then support the album with an April UK tour (see dates further below).
Tickets are available from https://erjalyytinen.com/tour
To coincide with the announcement the insistent and weighty title track has been released as a single, with accompanying video. The single can be streamed here: https://ffm.to/20bk788
Speaking about the song, Erja says "The message is simple - wake up and Smell the Roses. There’s so much beauty in the world, so why don’t we stop and enjoy it rather than fighting and wanting more."
Pre-order the album here: https://erjalyytinen.com/smell-the-roses-preorder
Erja and her band will then support the album with an April UK tour (see dates further below).
Tickets are available from https://erjalyytinen.com/tour
To coincide with the announcement the insistent and weighty title track has been released as a single, with accompanying video. The single can be streamed here: https://ffm.to/20bk788
Speaking about the song, Erja says "The message is simple - wake up and Smell the Roses. There’s so much beauty in the world, so why don’t we stop and enjoy it rather than fighting and wanting more."
Smell the Roses continues to showcase Erja Lyytinen’s musical evolution as the artist continues to push her creative boundaries.
"I told my mixing engineer Matias Kiiveri to go for the sound of seventies rock albums, as I have been recently listening to mainly vinyl and recordings from the sixties and early seventies," comments Erja. "While mixing the album, we used some analogue gear like a two-track tape machine to get a fat and warm sound on the album. I worked in the studio with my band for only three days, with all the backing tracks recorded at that time. Then I recorded my guitar solos and vocals on my own at Sniper´s Studio in Helsinki. I didn’t let myself off easy in the studio this time either; I challenged myself to create more advanced solos than ever before.
The album has some fully arranged guitar solos, but also some improvisational lead parts."
The songs on Smell The Roses are also edgier and heavier than previous albums, with broader lyrical scope, as Erja explains: "There are songs about encountering deep sorrow, getting the blues and subsequently going to hell. Topics like forgiveness, hope, lust, loss and betrayal have been inspiring my songs along with my love for nature. I wanted to add a bit of mystery to some of the songs too; there are some puzzles you need to put together yourself!"
"I told my mixing engineer Matias Kiiveri to go for the sound of seventies rock albums, as I have been recently listening to mainly vinyl and recordings from the sixties and early seventies," comments Erja. "While mixing the album, we used some analogue gear like a two-track tape machine to get a fat and warm sound on the album. I worked in the studio with my band for only three days, with all the backing tracks recorded at that time. Then I recorded my guitar solos and vocals on my own at Sniper´s Studio in Helsinki. I didn’t let myself off easy in the studio this time either; I challenged myself to create more advanced solos than ever before.
The album has some fully arranged guitar solos, but also some improvisational lead parts."
The songs on Smell The Roses are also edgier and heavier than previous albums, with broader lyrical scope, as Erja explains: "There are songs about encountering deep sorrow, getting the blues and subsequently going to hell. Topics like forgiveness, hope, lust, loss and betrayal have been inspiring my songs along with my love for nature. I wanted to add a bit of mystery to some of the songs too; there are some puzzles you need to put together yourself!"
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Parisian alt-rockers Storm Orchestra will release their brand new album Get Better on 11th April via Mascot Records. Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/stormorchestra
To coincide with the announcement, the band have released another single from the album, the propulsive 'Superplayer,' which lyrically draws an ironic parallel between relationships and the theme of sports.
To the sound of a resolutely energetic tune, a couple is sometimes seen as an invincible team, and sometimes as a competition to deliver the best version of yourself to the other half, to maintain the team spirit.
"I am a football fan," says the band’s drummer Loïc Fouquet. "On the bridge, we tried something different because we felt we could use a sing-along, stadium vibe. I'm a fan of Newcastle United - I've been to Newcastle and watched games in Paris and London - so, on the bridge, we have a famous chant. If you listen closely, you may recognize it!"
To coincide with the announcement, the band have released another single from the album, the propulsive 'Superplayer,' which lyrically draws an ironic parallel between relationships and the theme of sports.
To the sound of a resolutely energetic tune, a couple is sometimes seen as an invincible team, and sometimes as a competition to deliver the best version of yourself to the other half, to maintain the team spirit.
"I am a football fan," says the band’s drummer Loïc Fouquet. "On the bridge, we tried something different because we felt we could use a sing-along, stadium vibe. I'm a fan of Newcastle United - I've been to Newcastle and watched games in Paris and London - so, on the bridge, we have a famous chant. If you listen closely, you may recognize it!"

Storm Orchestra operate in a space that grapples with opposites to assimilate them into one glorious sound.
Light and dark, euphoria and heaviness, glamour and aggression are all fused with a high energy, musically combining the infectiousness of Nothing But Thieves with the driving force of Royal Blood and melodic ambition of Muse.
The three Paris natives – Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass), Loïc Fouquet (drums) – have been the gem in the French alternative scene since the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2020.
In promotional preparation for Get Better, they have previously released three singles that will feature on the album – 'Crush the Mirrors,' which showcases the heavier and darker side of their arsenal, features Bertrand Poncet of hardcore-pop-punk crossover band Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! (Poncet also produced the album).
'Drummer' explores the clichés of rock drummers, portrayed as savage, party-going, unstoppable beings, while the shimmering 'Bright Soul' has Maxime Goudard opening up about his fear of letting his dark side take over the person he wants to be.
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Light and dark, euphoria and heaviness, glamour and aggression are all fused with a high energy, musically combining the infectiousness of Nothing But Thieves with the driving force of Royal Blood and melodic ambition of Muse.
The three Paris natives – Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass), Loïc Fouquet (drums) – have been the gem in the French alternative scene since the release of their self-titled debut EP in 2020.
In promotional preparation for Get Better, they have previously released three singles that will feature on the album – 'Crush the Mirrors,' which showcases the heavier and darker side of their arsenal, features Bertrand Poncet of hardcore-pop-punk crossover band Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! (Poncet also produced the album).
'Drummer' explores the clichés of rock drummers, portrayed as savage, party-going, unstoppable beings, while the shimmering 'Bright Soul' has Maxime Goudard opening up about his fear of letting his dark side take over the person he wants to be.
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Following the acclaim for True, their debut album of all original material, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks have announced a March 14th release for a CD/DVD package entitled Live - Perpetual Change.
The performance, a full set of YES classics, was recorded & filmed at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois, during their August 2023 summer tour of the U.S.
As a second taster, following the earlier release of the video of their performance of 'And You And I,' the band have now made available their performamnce of 'Your Move-I've Seen All Good People.'
The performance, a full set of YES classics, was recorded & filmed at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois, during their August 2023 summer tour of the U.S.
As a second taster, following the earlier release of the video of their performance of 'And You And I,' the band have now made available their performamnce of 'Your Move-I've Seen All Good People.'
Live - Perpetual Change will be available as a 2CD/DVD package and a triple vinyl package.
Both are available for preorder here: https://ffm.to/jonandersonperpetualchange
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Live - Perpetual Change : Track listing:
Yours Is No Disgrace; Perpetual Change; Close To The Edge; Heart Of The Sunrise; Starship Trooper; Awaken; And You And I; Your Move/ I’ve Seen All Good People; Gates Of Delirium;
Roundabout.
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Both are available for preorder here: https://ffm.to/jonandersonperpetualchange
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Live - Perpetual Change : Track listing:
Yours Is No Disgrace; Perpetual Change; Close To The Edge; Heart Of The Sunrise; Starship Trooper; Awaken; And You And I; Your Move/ I’ve Seen All Good People; Gates Of Delirium;
Roundabout.
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Alternative metal band Mission Jupiter have released a new single entitled 'Human Nature'.
Stream here: https://ffm.to/mjhumannaturedsp.opr
'Human Nature' ratchets up the cinematic aspect of the group’s sound. Boasting a Bond-like quality, with subtle shifts in tone and dripping with atmosphere, it isn’t hard to imagine Adele having a hit with this if she were in an alternative metal band.
Describing the meaning behind the song, the group state: "People tend to be divided and not to look beyond their own doorstep, which is a major problem. This song asks if we are able to be less selfish and greedy to try and overcome this typical aspect of human nature, or at the very least attempt to be better?"
Stream here: https://ffm.to/mjhumannaturedsp.opr
'Human Nature' ratchets up the cinematic aspect of the group’s sound. Boasting a Bond-like quality, with subtle shifts in tone and dripping with atmosphere, it isn’t hard to imagine Adele having a hit with this if she were in an alternative metal band.
Describing the meaning behind the song, the group state: "People tend to be divided and not to look beyond their own doorstep, which is a major problem. This song asks if we are able to be less selfish and greedy to try and overcome this typical aspect of human nature, or at the very least attempt to be better?"

Formed in Minsk, Belarus, and with two previous albums under their belt, the band recruited captivating vocalist Kate Varsak prior to writing and recording for upcoming third album, Aftermath.
The results are a set of dramatic, epic songs with modern production values that should see them soar.
Scheduled for release in the spring, Aftermath promises further gems including previous single 'Sometimes It Hurts' (described by Prog Magazine as "a soaring slice of uplifting and dramatic melodic prog"), and even a touch of Eurovision-esque crossover rock with a Cocteau Twins twist (the track 'Jak Spyniajecca Bol,' recorded in the group’s mother tongue and translated as 'How The Pain Stops').
Mission Jupiter are:
Kate Varsak (vocals); Vlad Shvakel (guitars); Eugene Zuyeu (drums); with Dmitri Soldatenko (saxophone)
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The results are a set of dramatic, epic songs with modern production values that should see them soar.
Scheduled for release in the spring, Aftermath promises further gems including previous single 'Sometimes It Hurts' (described by Prog Magazine as "a soaring slice of uplifting and dramatic melodic prog"), and even a touch of Eurovision-esque crossover rock with a Cocteau Twins twist (the track 'Jak Spyniajecca Bol,' recorded in the group’s mother tongue and translated as 'How The Pain Stops').
Mission Jupiter are:
Kate Varsak (vocals); Vlad Shvakel (guitars); Eugene Zuyeu (drums); with Dmitri Soldatenko (saxophone)
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Celebrated Swedish hard rockers H.E.A.T have announced the forthcoming release of their new studio album Welcome to the Future, set for release on April 25th on earMUSIC.
The album, which will be available as CD Jewel Case, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition Neon Orange Vinyl, Digital, is available for pre-order/ pre-save here: https://heat.lnk.to/WTTFPR
The first single, 'Disaster,' is out now, accompanied by a video directed by Patric Ullaeus.
The album, which will be available as CD Jewel Case, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition Neon Orange Vinyl, Digital, is available for pre-order/ pre-save here: https://heat.lnk.to/WTTFPR
The first single, 'Disaster,' is out now, accompanied by a video directed by Patric Ullaeus.
Welcome to the Future delivers everything that fans of the H.E.A.T have come to expect, and love – heavy, highly dynamic, and catchy melodic anthems, fronted by the vocals of frontman Kenny Leckremo.
In support of the album, H.E.A.T will kick off their 2025 tour dates from January 28th, playing across the UK and Europe (UK dates below).
Tickets are available at www.heatsweden.com
Jan. 28 – The Fleece, Bristol
Jan. 29 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Jan. 30 – Manchester Club Academy, Manchester
Jan. 31 – Islington Assembly Hall, London
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 – Mid-Glamorgan, UK – Planet Rock Winter's End
Feb. 1 – KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
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In support of the album, H.E.A.T will kick off their 2025 tour dates from January 28th, playing across the UK and Europe (UK dates below).
Tickets are available at www.heatsweden.com
Jan. 28 – The Fleece, Bristol
Jan. 29 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Jan. 30 – Manchester Club Academy, Manchester
Jan. 31 – Islington Assembly Hall, London
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 – Mid-Glamorgan, UK – Planet Rock Winter's End
Feb. 1 – KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
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Steelhouse, the rock and metal festival on top of a Welsh mountain, has announced further bands for the 2025 edition.
The latest round of announcements features five artists who make their Steelhouse debuts, and one making a welcome return after an extended lay-off.
Australian hard rockers Wolfmother are confirmed as Sunday’s very special guests (their only UK festival show); Sunday will also feature The Raven Age and the return of Inglorious.
Added to the Friday are shock rockers Wednesday 13, while 70s retro rockers Jayler open proceedings on Saturday. Hillbilly Vegas add a strong southern flavour to the same day.
The latest announcements add to a bill that already features metal legends W.A.S.P, local heroes Those Damn Crows and the re-activated Wildhearts as headliners across the three days, all of whom make their Steelhouse performances their exclusive UK festival appearances of 2025.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now, via: www.gigantic.com/steelhouse-festival-tickets
For those wanting to spread the cost, a monthly payment plan has been introduced on weekend arena tickets. Additionally, and for the first time, VIP upgrades have been introduced for those wanting VIP bar access, luxury facilities and other bonuses.
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The latest round of announcements features five artists who make their Steelhouse debuts, and one making a welcome return after an extended lay-off.
Australian hard rockers Wolfmother are confirmed as Sunday’s very special guests (their only UK festival show); Sunday will also feature The Raven Age and the return of Inglorious.
Added to the Friday are shock rockers Wednesday 13, while 70s retro rockers Jayler open proceedings on Saturday. Hillbilly Vegas add a strong southern flavour to the same day.
The latest announcements add to a bill that already features metal legends W.A.S.P, local heroes Those Damn Crows and the re-activated Wildhearts as headliners across the three days, all of whom make their Steelhouse performances their exclusive UK festival appearances of 2025.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now, via: www.gigantic.com/steelhouse-festival-tickets
For those wanting to spread the cost, a monthly payment plan has been introduced on weekend arena tickets. Additionally, and for the first time, VIP upgrades have been introduced for those wanting VIP bar access, luxury facilities and other bonuses.
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Noted and in-demand rock vocalist Ronnie Romero has released his live version of 'Castaway On The Moon' as a single & video.
The song, which can be found on the singer’s solo album Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters, was recorded live at the Spanish Rock Imperium Festival.
It also acts as a taster of what to expect on Ronnie Romero’s upcoming UK & European headline dates (see below), which run from March 6th to March 19th.
"This was the first song we wrote for the album and it's one of my favourites," comments Ronnie. "And, as far as we experienced, one of the favourites for the audience too!"
The song, which can be found on the singer’s solo album Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters, was recorded live at the Spanish Rock Imperium Festival.
It also acts as a taster of what to expect on Ronnie Romero’s upcoming UK & European headline dates (see below), which run from March 6th to March 19th.
"This was the first song we wrote for the album and it's one of my favourites," comments Ronnie. "And, as far as we experienced, one of the favourites for the audience too!"
Ronnie Romero's voice and prolific musical activity have brought him to the forefront of the hard rock/metal scene where he has been seen & heard with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, The Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black, The Ferrymen, Sunstorm, and the recently launched Elegant Weapons with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner.
Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters follows Romero's brace of solo-covers albums.
Raised On Radio featured hard rock and melodic rock songs that meant something special to the singer over the years; the album includes numbers by the likes of Survivor, Bad Company, Foreigner, Queen and Led Zeppelin.
2023's Raised On Heavy Radio saw Romero paying tribute to artists from the metal world including Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica.
Ronnie Romero - UK/EU Tour dates
(Support – Absolva)
Tickets: https://www.ronnieromero.online/
MAR 6 – KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton, UK
MAR 7 – Nightrain – Bradford, UK
MAR 8 – Whittles Oldham – Manchester, UK
MAR 9 – Trillians – Newcastle, UK
MAR 10 – Bannermans – Edinburgh, UK
MAR 11 – Eleven – Stoke, UK
MAR 12 – Underworld – London, UK
MAR 13 – HRH Fest Spring Break 2 – Great Yarmouth, UK
MAR 15 – De Pul – Uden, NL
MAR 16 – Poppodium Boerderij – Zoetermeer, NL
MAR 17 – Yard Club – Koln, DE
MAR 18 – Piano – Dortmund, DE
MAR 19 – De Bosuil – Weert, NL
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Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters follows Romero's brace of solo-covers albums.
Raised On Radio featured hard rock and melodic rock songs that meant something special to the singer over the years; the album includes numbers by the likes of Survivor, Bad Company, Foreigner, Queen and Led Zeppelin.
2023's Raised On Heavy Radio saw Romero paying tribute to artists from the metal world including Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica.
Ronnie Romero - UK/EU Tour dates
(Support – Absolva)
Tickets: https://www.ronnieromero.online/
MAR 6 – KK’s Steel Mill – Wolverhampton, UK
MAR 7 – Nightrain – Bradford, UK
MAR 8 – Whittles Oldham – Manchester, UK
MAR 9 – Trillians – Newcastle, UK
MAR 10 – Bannermans – Edinburgh, UK
MAR 11 – Eleven – Stoke, UK
MAR 12 – Underworld – London, UK
MAR 13 – HRH Fest Spring Break 2 – Great Yarmouth, UK
MAR 15 – De Pul – Uden, NL
MAR 16 – Poppodium Boerderij – Zoetermeer, NL
MAR 17 – Yard Club – Koln, DE
MAR 18 – Piano – Dortmund, DE
MAR 19 – De Bosuil – Weert, NL
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Creative music duo Starlite & Campbell (aka husband & wife team of Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell) have released an atmospheric and rhythmically haunting interpretation of Tim Buckley and Larry Beckett's much-loved 'Song To The Siren.'
Recorded live at the 'Supertone Sonic Laboratory' analogue recording studio in Portugal, 'Song To The Siren' can be purchased on Bandcamp: https://starlite-campbell.bandcamp.com/track/song-to-the-siren
A song of love, hope and loss, Starlite & Campbell’s version retains the melancholy of the Tim Buckley original, but accentuates the hopeful side of the song’s interpretative lyricism, enhanced by a beautifully sympathetic vocal from Suzy Starlite.
Recorded live at the 'Supertone Sonic Laboratory' analogue recording studio in Portugal, 'Song To The Siren' can be purchased on Bandcamp: https://starlite-campbell.bandcamp.com/track/song-to-the-siren
A song of love, hope and loss, Starlite & Campbell’s version retains the melancholy of the Tim Buckley original, but accentuates the hopeful side of the song’s interpretative lyricism, enhanced by a beautifully sympathetic vocal from Suzy Starlite.
A deeply resonating ballad that means many things to many people, 'Song To The Siren' carries personal and professional significance to Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell respectively, through their understanding of, and respect for, the deep call of the waters...
Suzy tragically lost a childhood friend when she drowned off the coast of Bude in Cornwall.
Simon has led many expeditions as a National Instructor and First-Class Diver of the British Sub Aqua Club. His adventures to the Falkland Islands and St. Kilda earned him the honour of being made a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, bestowed on famous explorers such as Livingstone, Stanley, Scott, Shackleton, Hunt, and Hillary.
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Suzy tragically lost a childhood friend when she drowned off the coast of Bude in Cornwall.
Simon has led many expeditions as a National Instructor and First-Class Diver of the British Sub Aqua Club. His adventures to the Falkland Islands and St. Kilda earned him the honour of being made a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, bestowed on famous explorers such as Livingstone, Stanley, Scott, Shackleton, Hunt, and Hillary.
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Iconic guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, who will perform together as the SatchVai Band for a run of European and UK dates (listed below) in the summer, have now confirmed the full-band line-up.
Joining the instrumental rock guitarists par excellence are drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Pete Thorn.
"It’s no secret that the chemistry between players will always be the thing that makes them a magical live band, and we’ve found that chemistry with Kenny, Marco, and Pete," says Satriani. "The upcoming shows will focus on not only our respective solo works, but also the music from our new album. We are so excited to get this show on the road and celebrate it with all of our fans!"
Tickets are on sale via: https://comm.tix.to/SatchVaiBand and http://satchvaiband.com
Special Guest on all shows is fretless glass guitar maestro, Ned Evett.
Joining the instrumental rock guitarists par excellence are drummer Kenny Aronoff, bassist Marco Mendoza, and guitarist Pete Thorn.
"It’s no secret that the chemistry between players will always be the thing that makes them a magical live band, and we’ve found that chemistry with Kenny, Marco, and Pete," says Satriani. "The upcoming shows will focus on not only our respective solo works, but also the music from our new album. We are so excited to get this show on the road and celebrate it with all of our fans!"
Tickets are on sale via: https://comm.tix.to/SatchVaiBand and http://satchvaiband.com
Special Guest on all shows is fretless glass guitar maestro, Ned Evett.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai made their first musical collaboration debut in March through the six minute, solo exchanging piece 'The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1.'
Their second collaboration is set to be released just before the European tour.
The SATCHVAI Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai : Surfing The Hydra Tour 2025
Uk & European Dates. Special Guest Ned Evett.
June 13 - York, UK - Barbican
June 14 - London, UK - Eventim Apollo
June 17 - Glasgow, UK - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
June 18 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
June 19 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo
June 21 - Clisson, FR - Hellfest
June 22 - Paris, FR - Palais Des Congres
June 23 - Antwerp, BE - Lotto Arena
June 24 - Amsterdam, NL - Amsterdam Afas
June 26 - Copenhagen, DK - Amager Bio
June 29 - Helsinki, FI - House of Culture
June 30 - Tampere, FI - Tampere Hall
July 2 - Uppsala, SE - Parksnackan
July 3 - Oslo, NO - Sentrum Scene
July 5 - Warsaw, PL - Torwar
July 8 - Munich, DE - Tollwood Festival
July 10 - Dusseldorf, DE - Mitsubishi Electric Hall
July 11 - Frankfurt, DE - Jahrhunderthalle
July 12 - Zurich, CH - Volkshaus Zürich
July 13 - Milan, IT - Comfort Festival @ Villa Casati Stampa
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Their second collaboration is set to be released just before the European tour.
The SATCHVAI Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai : Surfing The Hydra Tour 2025
Uk & European Dates. Special Guest Ned Evett.
June 13 - York, UK - Barbican
June 14 - London, UK - Eventim Apollo
June 17 - Glasgow, UK - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
June 18 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
June 19 - Manchester, UK - O2 Apollo
June 21 - Clisson, FR - Hellfest
June 22 - Paris, FR - Palais Des Congres
June 23 - Antwerp, BE - Lotto Arena
June 24 - Amsterdam, NL - Amsterdam Afas
June 26 - Copenhagen, DK - Amager Bio
June 29 - Helsinki, FI - House of Culture
June 30 - Tampere, FI - Tampere Hall
July 2 - Uppsala, SE - Parksnackan
July 3 - Oslo, NO - Sentrum Scene
July 5 - Warsaw, PL - Torwar
July 8 - Munich, DE - Tollwood Festival
July 10 - Dusseldorf, DE - Mitsubishi Electric Hall
July 11 - Frankfurt, DE - Jahrhunderthalle
July 12 - Zurich, CH - Volkshaus Zürich
July 13 - Milan, IT - Comfort Festival @ Villa Casati Stampa
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American melodic hard rockers Alliance have announced the release of their highly anticipated new studio album Before Our Eyes.
The album, available from March 28th via Frontiers Music, can be pre-ordered here: https://ffm.to/alliancebeforeoureyes
Of the new album, the band, a melodic supergroup trio of lead singer/ bassist Robert Berry (3, GTR, SixBYSix, solo), guitarist Gary Pihl (Sammy Hagar, Boston) and drummer David Lauser (Sammy Hagar), say: "We are excited to have a new album coming out and to be working with the team at Frontiers. With five Alliance albums released over the last thirty years we are feeling even more creative and energized by the possibilities that lie ahead – in fact we are already hard at work on album seven!"
The first taster from the album, new single 'Tell Somebody,' is available now.
"The song’s narrative applies to everyone of us who have things going on in our lives, that other’s might not see," explain the band. "But the hidden meaning alludes to the divisive climate in the world. An open heart, truth, and clarity, are the goals."
The album, available from March 28th via Frontiers Music, can be pre-ordered here: https://ffm.to/alliancebeforeoureyes
Of the new album, the band, a melodic supergroup trio of lead singer/ bassist Robert Berry (3, GTR, SixBYSix, solo), guitarist Gary Pihl (Sammy Hagar, Boston) and drummer David Lauser (Sammy Hagar), say: "We are excited to have a new album coming out and to be working with the team at Frontiers. With five Alliance albums released over the last thirty years we are feeling even more creative and energized by the possibilities that lie ahead – in fact we are already hard at work on album seven!"
The first taster from the album, new single 'Tell Somebody,' is available now.
"The song’s narrative applies to everyone of us who have things going on in our lives, that other’s might not see," explain the band. "But the hidden meaning alludes to the divisive climate in the world. An open heart, truth, and clarity, are the goals."
Alliance is a three decade collaboration between, originally, Robert Berry, David Lauser, Gary Pihl and keys player Alan "Fitz" Fitgerald.
Early in 1993 Berry received a call from Lauser. They reached out to Fitzgerald and gathered at Sammy Hagar's studio in Mill Valley to work through songs from their demos.
According to a witness, "there was an immediate connection; everybody in the room could feel it. The vibe was powerful and inspiring." They immediately recognized the common thread that, along with Gary Phil, would feed their creativity, and signature Alliance style, for nigh on thirty years and albums Bond Of Union (1996), Alliance (1997), Missing Piece (1999), Destination Known (2007), Road To Heaven (2008) and Fire And Grace (2018).
Today, Alliance continues to solidify and bolster their long-distance collaborations.
Though the scheduling remains challenging, their passion and commitment remains energized, always striving to surpass each previous release.
They have thus earned a loyal, very patient, and ever-growing fan base over the years that will enjoy, and embrace Before Our Eyes.
Alliance website: https://alliance.band/
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Early in 1993 Berry received a call from Lauser. They reached out to Fitzgerald and gathered at Sammy Hagar's studio in Mill Valley to work through songs from their demos.
According to a witness, "there was an immediate connection; everybody in the room could feel it. The vibe was powerful and inspiring." They immediately recognized the common thread that, along with Gary Phil, would feed their creativity, and signature Alliance style, for nigh on thirty years and albums Bond Of Union (1996), Alliance (1997), Missing Piece (1999), Destination Known (2007), Road To Heaven (2008) and Fire And Grace (2018).
Today, Alliance continues to solidify and bolster their long-distance collaborations.
Though the scheduling remains challenging, their passion and commitment remains energized, always striving to surpass each previous release.
They have thus earned a loyal, very patient, and ever-growing fan base over the years that will enjoy, and embrace Before Our Eyes.
Alliance website: https://alliance.band/
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The Gypsy Pistoleros have released a new single entitled 'Whatever Happened to the Old Town.'
Stream the single here: https://earache.lnk.to/whateverhappenedtotheoldtown
The song is the third single to be lifted from the Gypsy Pistoleros forthcoming album, Church of the Pistoleros, which will be released on the 2nd May, and available through Earache Records.
(Additionally, Cargo Records will distribute CD & Vinyl versions via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores).
'Whatever Happened to the Old Town,' which musically shifts from reflective ballad to punk romp, lyrically wrestles with the nostalgia of returning to your roots. It’s about reconciling the decaying memories of the past with the person you fought to become, realizing that while the old town may feel like a broken relic of time, it is an inseparable part of who you are.
"For anyone who’s ever looked back to where it all began, this is your anthem."
Stream the single here: https://earache.lnk.to/whateverhappenedtotheoldtown
The song is the third single to be lifted from the Gypsy Pistoleros forthcoming album, Church of the Pistoleros, which will be released on the 2nd May, and available through Earache Records.
(Additionally, Cargo Records will distribute CD & Vinyl versions via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores).
'Whatever Happened to the Old Town,' which musically shifts from reflective ballad to punk romp, lyrically wrestles with the nostalgia of returning to your roots. It’s about reconciling the decaying memories of the past with the person you fought to become, realizing that while the old town may feel like a broken relic of time, it is an inseparable part of who you are.
"For anyone who’s ever looked back to where it all began, this is your anthem."

Gypsy Pistoleros are a band that refuses to conform.
Proudly walking their own path, their music is a rallying cry for misfits everywhere. Defying traditional genres, the band stand as one of the most individual and innovative acts in the world of rock music today.
With a sound that spans a vast musical landscape -- from high-energy glam punk and flamenco & Latin infused rock to 1950s Phil Spector-esque ballads, their music is a celebration of the unconventional.
Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros UK Tour Dates 2025
(with special guests The Outlaw Orchestra)
Fri 11th April – Decadent Destruction, Sheffield
Fri 18th April – The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
Sat 19th April – The Bunkhouse, Swansea
Thurs 24th April – Trillians, Newcastle
Fri 25th April – Bannermans, Edinburgh
Sat 26th April – The Dreadnought, Bathgate
Thurs 1st May – The Waterloo, Blackpool
Fri 2nd May – The Marrs Bar, Worcester (Hometown Album Release Show)
Sat 3rd May – The Junction, Plymouth
Friday 9th May the Melbourn Rock Club, Cambridge
Sat 10th May – The Black Heart, London
The Gypsy Pistoleros are:
Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vocals; Kerry Pistolero White – Bass, backing vocals
Shane Pistolero Sparkz – Guitar, backing vocals; Chris Pistolero Hopton – Drums
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Proudly walking their own path, their music is a rallying cry for misfits everywhere. Defying traditional genres, the band stand as one of the most individual and innovative acts in the world of rock music today.
With a sound that spans a vast musical landscape -- from high-energy glam punk and flamenco & Latin infused rock to 1950s Phil Spector-esque ballads, their music is a celebration of the unconventional.
Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros UK Tour Dates 2025
(with special guests The Outlaw Orchestra)
Fri 11th April – Decadent Destruction, Sheffield
Fri 18th April – The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
Sat 19th April – The Bunkhouse, Swansea
Thurs 24th April – Trillians, Newcastle
Fri 25th April – Bannermans, Edinburgh
Sat 26th April – The Dreadnought, Bathgate
Thurs 1st May – The Waterloo, Blackpool
Fri 2nd May – The Marrs Bar, Worcester (Hometown Album Release Show)
Sat 3rd May – The Junction, Plymouth
Friday 9th May the Melbourn Rock Club, Cambridge
Sat 10th May – The Black Heart, London
The Gypsy Pistoleros are:
Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vocals; Kerry Pistolero White – Bass, backing vocals
Shane Pistolero Sparkz – Guitar, backing vocals; Chris Pistolero Hopton – Drums
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Blues-rock-Americana styled songstress Joanne Shaw Taylor has announced the upcoming release of her latest album, Black & Gold.
The album, her tenth studio offering, will drop June 6th via Journeyman Records.
Pre-order the album in various formats here:
https://shop.joanneshawtaylor.com/collections/black-gold
In a continuing run of taster singles, the British singer-guitarist-songwriter recently released the track 'Grayer Shade Of Blue,' which is available on all digital platforms, here: https://ffm.to/mx2vn2y
"I decided I wanted to use some of my writing on this album to put to bed something that has been bothering me," says Joanne.
"This song is about a close friendship I had for over a decade that ended suddenly. I’ve never known why.
The person just stopped communicating with me, which made me very sad.
This song was my attempt to give myself some closure on the situation as evidently, none will be given to me otherwise. I’m very happy now to close that chapter in my life but still be able to cherish memories."
The album, her tenth studio offering, will drop June 6th via Journeyman Records.
Pre-order the album in various formats here:
https://shop.joanneshawtaylor.com/collections/black-gold
In a continuing run of taster singles, the British singer-guitarist-songwriter recently released the track 'Grayer Shade Of Blue,' which is available on all digital platforms, here: https://ffm.to/mx2vn2y
"I decided I wanted to use some of my writing on this album to put to bed something that has been bothering me," says Joanne.
"This song is about a close friendship I had for over a decade that ended suddenly. I’ve never known why.
The person just stopped communicating with me, which made me very sad.
This song was my attempt to give myself some closure on the situation as evidently, none will be given to me otherwise. I’m very happy now to close that chapter in my life but still be able to cherish memories."
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Daryl Hall will play five dates in the UK as part of a 12 show spring tour that takes place through March, April and May. Special Guest on all shows is Glen Tilbrook of Squeeze.
Tickets are on sale now from: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/daryl-hall
Tickets are on sale now from: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/daryl-hall
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Dim Gray, the creative Norwegian band known for their cinematic, atmospheric sound that fuses rock, folk, and chamber pop, will release their third studio album Shards on 28th February.
The album follows the evocative soundscapes of their second studio album, Firmament, and recently released live EP Live In Europe 2023.
The album has been preceded by, first, the upbeat shimmer of 'Peril' (Prog Magazine’s track of the week) and, now, the bitterwseet, emotive and atmospheric 'Feathers.'
"I wrote Feathers when I was 20," says vocalist / keyboardist Oskar Holldorff. "Back then I thought it was the best song I had written, but it didn’t match with what we were trying to do with Dim Gray.
However, I revisited the song a couple years ago and tried to rework it into a more streamlined track, while preserving its original spirit. The band really brought the song to life; and the size of the choruses and bridge really shows the punch we now pack as a five-piece."
The album follows the evocative soundscapes of their second studio album, Firmament, and recently released live EP Live In Europe 2023.
The album has been preceded by, first, the upbeat shimmer of 'Peril' (Prog Magazine’s track of the week) and, now, the bitterwseet, emotive and atmospheric 'Feathers.'
"I wrote Feathers when I was 20," says vocalist / keyboardist Oskar Holldorff. "Back then I thought it was the best song I had written, but it didn’t match with what we were trying to do with Dim Gray.
However, I revisited the song a couple years ago and tried to rework it into a more streamlined track, while preserving its original spirit. The band really brought the song to life; and the size of the choruses and bridge really shows the punch we now pack as a five-piece."

Dim Gray’s sound merges folk influences with a forward-thinking aesthetic, evoking a unique blend of Radiohead’s experimental edge and Fleet Foxes’ pastoral warmth.
A wide and ever-changing palette of sounds and ideas is rooted in the constants of aching vocals and echoing guitar melodies. The quintet explores themes of nature, isolation, and self-reflection through richly layered instrumentation and vivid storytelling.
Formed by Håkon Høiberg (guitars, vocals), Tom Ian Klungland (drums), Oskar Holldorff (vocals, keys) and former member Robin Kirknes (bass), the band added new members Kristian Kvaksrud (bass) and Milad Amouzegar (guitar, keys) in 2023.
The band have established a strong live presence, captivated audiences while supporting renowned acts such as Marillion and Big Big Train.
As regards the new album and its title, Oskar Holldorff comments: "Seven of the nine songs are about change, upheaval, severance; something shattering to pieces. Although most of the songs are sad or dramatic, some have a tinge of hopefulness, as sometimes the pieces of something shattered can be rearranged in different and better ways. These seven songs are bookended by two songs that deal with the opposite; a constant stasis, an unending struggle of two opposing kinds that are reflections of the band members’ personalities."
Shards will be available as a CD, Black and Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl, Bandcamp download, and streaming.
Pre-order (UK & Europe): https://burningshed.com/store/english-electric-recordings
Pre-order (North America): https://thebandwagonusa.com/en-gb/collections/dim-gray
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A wide and ever-changing palette of sounds and ideas is rooted in the constants of aching vocals and echoing guitar melodies. The quintet explores themes of nature, isolation, and self-reflection through richly layered instrumentation and vivid storytelling.
Formed by Håkon Høiberg (guitars, vocals), Tom Ian Klungland (drums), Oskar Holldorff (vocals, keys) and former member Robin Kirknes (bass), the band added new members Kristian Kvaksrud (bass) and Milad Amouzegar (guitar, keys) in 2023.
The band have established a strong live presence, captivated audiences while supporting renowned acts such as Marillion and Big Big Train.
As regards the new album and its title, Oskar Holldorff comments: "Seven of the nine songs are about change, upheaval, severance; something shattering to pieces. Although most of the songs are sad or dramatic, some have a tinge of hopefulness, as sometimes the pieces of something shattered can be rearranged in different and better ways. These seven songs are bookended by two songs that deal with the opposite; a constant stasis, an unending struggle of two opposing kinds that are reflections of the band members’ personalities."
Shards will be available as a CD, Black and Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl, Bandcamp download, and streaming.
Pre-order (UK & Europe): https://burningshed.com/store/english-electric-recordings
Pre-order (North America): https://thebandwagonusa.com/en-gb/collections/dim-gray
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Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band The Legendary Pink Dots, who formed in 1980 and helmed by co-founder and frontman Edward Ka-Spel, have just released a new album So Lonely In Heaven, which is available on 2LP, CD and Digital.
The Legendary Pink Dots will be promoting So Lonely In Heaven with a European tour commencing 29th January. Dates and ticket information can be found here: https://legendarypinkdots.org/tour-dates/
Of the album/ music, Edward Ka-Spel says "Way, way back, in the early days, I used to say a lot about 'The Terminal Kaleidoscope,' a concept comparing the fragile planet we live on to a drowning human being with life flashing before his or her eyes, the images constantly accelerating.
Now It's 2025, two-and-a-half decades since the turn of this unbearably turbulent century, and the concept appears to have become an unlikely soap opera where we are the cast. Let's hang in there!"
The Legendary Pink Dots will be promoting So Lonely In Heaven with a European tour commencing 29th January. Dates and ticket information can be found here: https://legendarypinkdots.org/tour-dates/
Of the album/ music, Edward Ka-Spel says "Way, way back, in the early days, I used to say a lot about 'The Terminal Kaleidoscope,' a concept comparing the fragile planet we live on to a drowning human being with life flashing before his or her eyes, the images constantly accelerating.
Now It's 2025, two-and-a-half decades since the turn of this unbearably turbulent century, and the concept appears to have become an unlikely soap opera where we are the cast. Let's hang in there!"

The music made by The Legendary Pink Dots has incorporated elements of neo-psychedelia, ambient, electronic, tape & noise music, psychedelic folk, synthpop, post-punk, progressive jazz, pop, goth and alternative rock… occasionally all at the same time.
Often likened to an industrial version of Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, it was artists such as early-era David Bowie, The Residents, Can, Faust and musique concrete composers such as Pierre Henry who bigger influences on the Dots (indeed, the lengthy fever dream-like sonic expeditions that litter the band’s catalogue have often received the greatest praise).
The group currently comprises Edward Ka-Spel (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Erik Drost (guitars), Randall Frazier (keyboards, electronics) and Joep Hendrikx (live electronics).
Operating outside the mainstream, their discography consists of 40+ studio albums and they have amassed a devoted following worldwide, touring frequently to promote their releases.
The majority of the band’s extensive back catalogue, as well as Ka-Spel’s solo work, his collaborations with Steve Stapleton (Nurse With Wound) and Amanda Palmer (who has often cited The Legendary Pink Dots as her favourite band) and as part of electronic duo The Tear Garden, can be purchased via the band’s Bandcamp page:
https://legendarypinkdots1.bandcamp.com/
What the critics are saying about So Lonely In Heaven
"Surreal, startling and absorbing, they’ve produced an album which stands as a career best."
- The Midlands Rocks
"There are many wonderful moments hiding in the shadows of every track. This album begs repeated plays to fully discover all of them" - Outsideleft
"Mellow, almost poppy, slightly psychedelic space rock. Likeable future-pop maybe?" - The Organ
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Often likened to an industrial version of Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, it was artists such as early-era David Bowie, The Residents, Can, Faust and musique concrete composers such as Pierre Henry who bigger influences on the Dots (indeed, the lengthy fever dream-like sonic expeditions that litter the band’s catalogue have often received the greatest praise).
The group currently comprises Edward Ka-Spel (vocals, keyboards, songwriter), Erik Drost (guitars), Randall Frazier (keyboards, electronics) and Joep Hendrikx (live electronics).
Operating outside the mainstream, their discography consists of 40+ studio albums and they have amassed a devoted following worldwide, touring frequently to promote their releases.
The majority of the band’s extensive back catalogue, as well as Ka-Spel’s solo work, his collaborations with Steve Stapleton (Nurse With Wound) and Amanda Palmer (who has often cited The Legendary Pink Dots as her favourite band) and as part of electronic duo The Tear Garden, can be purchased via the band’s Bandcamp page:
https://legendarypinkdots1.bandcamp.com/
What the critics are saying about So Lonely In Heaven
"Surreal, startling and absorbing, they’ve produced an album which stands as a career best."
- The Midlands Rocks
"There are many wonderful moments hiding in the shadows of every track. This album begs repeated plays to fully discover all of them" - Outsideleft
"Mellow, almost poppy, slightly psychedelic space rock. Likeable future-pop maybe?" - The Organ
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Some of the biggest names on the UK Blues scene are coming together in a special one-day festival to celebrate the history of British Blues and raise money for a great, charitable cause.
The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and many others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.
Latest 'Special Guest' addition to the event is young blues gun Toby Lee, who appeared on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve; he was such a hit that his latest album House On Fire went straight to the top of the blues charts days later.
Lockdown blues star Todd Sharpville and the multi-talented Thomas Heppell have also been added to the bill in cameo appearances.
Milkfest will run from 3pm to 11pm, with a special readmission policy allowing ticketholders to pass in and out of the venue leaving them free to enjoy the O2's restaurants, bars and shops throughout the day.
Milk Men guitarist and event organiser Adam Norsworthy said "The British Blues scene is very healthy and vibrant at the moment. We want to celebrate the music in all its different forms by bringing together some of the best acts we have seen and played with over the years, for a good cause.
Brain Tumour funding is criminally low for a disease which is tragically taking more lives – many of them under 40. We are keen to raise awareness of this issue at the same time as celebrating this wonderful music."
Claire Howells from the Brain Tumour Charity added: "Some incredible performers are throwing their musical weight behind Milkfest '25 and we’re extremely grateful for their support.
Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this.
Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year."
The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and many others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.
Latest 'Special Guest' addition to the event is young blues gun Toby Lee, who appeared on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve; he was such a hit that his latest album House On Fire went straight to the top of the blues charts days later.
Lockdown blues star Todd Sharpville and the multi-talented Thomas Heppell have also been added to the bill in cameo appearances.
Milkfest will run from 3pm to 11pm, with a special readmission policy allowing ticketholders to pass in and out of the venue leaving them free to enjoy the O2's restaurants, bars and shops throughout the day.
Milk Men guitarist and event organiser Adam Norsworthy said "The British Blues scene is very healthy and vibrant at the moment. We want to celebrate the music in all its different forms by bringing together some of the best acts we have seen and played with over the years, for a good cause.
Brain Tumour funding is criminally low for a disease which is tragically taking more lives – many of them under 40. We are keen to raise awareness of this issue at the same time as celebrating this wonderful music."
Claire Howells from the Brain Tumour Charity added: "Some incredible performers are throwing their musical weight behind Milkfest '25 and we’re extremely grateful for their support.
Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this.
Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year."

Richard Dunning from the UK Blues Federation says of the event: "Once again the UK blues community comes together to show their commitment to doing good.
The UK Blues Federation are delighted to be involved in this event and for such a worthy cause."
Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.
Tickets are on sale from the venue and the following link: https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA
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The UK Blues Federation are delighted to be involved in this event and for such a worthy cause."
Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.
Tickets are on sale from the venue and the following link: https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA
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British blues harmonica virtuoso Will Wilde has released new single entitled 'Trouble Of That Girl.'
A contemporary twist on the traditional spiritual song 'Trouble Of The World,' Wilde has reimagined it as a blues boogie accompanied by his signature harmonica playing.
"I wanted to take a traditional gospel song and give it a fresh perspective, like Willie Dixon did with 'My Babe' or Ray Charles did with 'I’ve Got A Woman,' changing the lyrics to make it about a girl instead of God" says Will. "Lyrically it’s about making the decision to leave a toxic relationship and move on to better things."
'Trouble Of That Girl' is the third single to be lifted from Will Wilde's upcoming solo album Blues Is Still Alive, set for release on February 28th via Vizz Tone Records.
"I think Blues Is Still Alive is my finest work to date," sontinues Will. "When I set out to write these songs, I wanted to create an album of straight-up blues material but with the same intensity you'd find on a Walter Trout or Gary Moore blues album. I think we've achieved that."
A contemporary twist on the traditional spiritual song 'Trouble Of The World,' Wilde has reimagined it as a blues boogie accompanied by his signature harmonica playing.
"I wanted to take a traditional gospel song and give it a fresh perspective, like Willie Dixon did with 'My Babe' or Ray Charles did with 'I’ve Got A Woman,' changing the lyrics to make it about a girl instead of God" says Will. "Lyrically it’s about making the decision to leave a toxic relationship and move on to better things."
'Trouble Of That Girl' is the third single to be lifted from Will Wilde's upcoming solo album Blues Is Still Alive, set for release on February 28th via Vizz Tone Records.
"I think Blues Is Still Alive is my finest work to date," sontinues Will. "When I set out to write these songs, I wanted to create an album of straight-up blues material but with the same intensity you'd find on a Walter Trout or Gary Moore blues album. I think we've achieved that."

Will Wilde, known for his dynamic stage presence and masterful technique, has garnered international acclaim as one of the world’s top harmonica players.
In a recent interview with FabricationsHQ, Walter Trout said "Will is the best blues harmonica player on the planet, in my opinion… he couples incredible technical ability with deep emotion and passion, and heart and soul. He’s like Paul Butterfield in that regard, but with this incredible technique, which he’s using for self-expression; he’s not out to try and impress you; he gets into your heart and soul, and your gut."
Walter Trout’s guest appearance on Will Wilde's previous single, the album's title track 'Blues Is Still Alive,' is also a case of Walter returning the collaborative complement – Will played harmonica on Trout’s harp blowin’ boogie number 'Bleed,' which features on Trout’s latest album Broken.
Pre-save the new album via: https://lnk.to/WillWBISAalbum CD/Vinyl Pre-order: https://willwilde.shop/
Will Wilde - Confirmed 2025 Dates
26th January - 229, London
1st March - Blues At Barleylands, Billericay
4th March - 100 Club London, ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW
5th March - Guildhall Studio, Portsmouth
6th March - Eel Pie Club, Twickenham
7th March - Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard
13th March - Login Lounge, Camberley
15th March - Coolham Live Music Club, West Sussex
21st March - The Carlisle, Hastings
22nd March - Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
23rd March - Temperance, Leamington Spa
24th March - The Tree House, Frome
25th March - The Bear Club, Luton
9th May - Emsworth Live Music Club, Emsworth
16th May - Crookham Memorial Hall, Crookham
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In a recent interview with FabricationsHQ, Walter Trout said "Will is the best blues harmonica player on the planet, in my opinion… he couples incredible technical ability with deep emotion and passion, and heart and soul. He’s like Paul Butterfield in that regard, but with this incredible technique, which he’s using for self-expression; he’s not out to try and impress you; he gets into your heart and soul, and your gut."
Walter Trout’s guest appearance on Will Wilde's previous single, the album's title track 'Blues Is Still Alive,' is also a case of Walter returning the collaborative complement – Will played harmonica on Trout’s harp blowin’ boogie number 'Bleed,' which features on Trout’s latest album Broken.
Pre-save the new album via: https://lnk.to/WillWBISAalbum CD/Vinyl Pre-order: https://willwilde.shop/
Will Wilde - Confirmed 2025 Dates
26th January - 229, London
1st March - Blues At Barleylands, Billericay
4th March - 100 Club London, ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW
5th March - Guildhall Studio, Portsmouth
6th March - Eel Pie Club, Twickenham
7th March - Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard
13th March - Login Lounge, Camberley
15th March - Coolham Live Music Club, West Sussex
21st March - The Carlisle, Hastings
22nd March - Tuesday Night Music Club, Coulsdon
23rd March - Temperance, Leamington Spa
24th March - The Tree House, Frome
25th March - The Bear Club, Luton
9th May - Emsworth Live Music Club, Emsworth
16th May - Crookham Memorial Hall, Crookham
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Luminary rock keyboardist Don Airey will release his latest studio album Pushed to the Edge on March 28th on CD (Digipak), 2LP Vinyl and Digital formats.
As a taster, high energy rawk and roll track 'Tell Me' has been made available as a streaming track on all major platforms: https://donairey.lnk.to/tellme
The song is also an instant gratification track with all download pre-orders of the album.
As a taster, high energy rawk and roll track 'Tell Me' has been made available as a streaming track on all major platforms: https://donairey.lnk.to/tellme
The song is also an instant gratification track with all download pre-orders of the album.
Don Airey is one of the most recorded keyboardists of all time, with over 300 albums featuring his unmistakable sound.
He has played, collaborated, or recorded with nearly every big name or band in rock and roll, from Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore and Brian May to Rainbow, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath and, of course, Deep Purple, with whom Airey has served as keyboardist for over twenty years.
Joining Don Airey on the new album are Carl Sentance (Nazareth) and Mitchell Emms (The Voice UK) on vocals, Deep Purple guitarist Simon McBride, drummer Jon Finnigan and bassist Dave Marks.
Produced in the finest Hard Rock tradition, Pushed to the Edge avoids tricks, frills and shortcuts, offering raw rock and roll and high energy.
Pre-order/ pre-save the album here: https://donairey.lnk.to/PTTEID
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He has played, collaborated, or recorded with nearly every big name or band in rock and roll, from Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore and Brian May to Rainbow, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath and, of course, Deep Purple, with whom Airey has served as keyboardist for over twenty years.
Joining Don Airey on the new album are Carl Sentance (Nazareth) and Mitchell Emms (The Voice UK) on vocals, Deep Purple guitarist Simon McBride, drummer Jon Finnigan and bassist Dave Marks.
Produced in the finest Hard Rock tradition, Pushed to the Edge avoids tricks, frills and shortcuts, offering raw rock and roll and high energy.
Pre-order/ pre-save the album here: https://donairey.lnk.to/PTTEID
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Following their Acoustic Duo support for Beth Hart in November of last year (and upcoming dates in February), diversified roots rock band Wille And The Bandits will be back out on the road in full band form for a headline UK Tour in March, plus one date in May.
Tickets for all dates (see tour poster below) are on sale now at https://www.willeandthebandits.com/
Special guests for the UK Tour (depending on tour date) will be Shropshire singer-songwriter Dan Owen ("A phenomenal talent" - Mick Fleetwood) and Cornwall-based musician and singer James Dixon ("A soul brother… got his fingers in the mud." - Seasick Steve).
Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics and rock legends alike for their electrifying performances and innovative sound. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, the band seamlessly move between riff-laden rock and acoustic-driven to emotive soundscapes and roots blues.
Their dynamic use of string arrangements, oscillating delays and lap steel guitar solos give their music a cinematic depth, while their rhythmic grooves and impassioned vocal phrasing evoke the spirit of the John Butler Trio.
Tickets for all dates (see tour poster below) are on sale now at https://www.willeandthebandits.com/
Special guests for the UK Tour (depending on tour date) will be Shropshire singer-songwriter Dan Owen ("A phenomenal talent" - Mick Fleetwood) and Cornwall-based musician and singer James Dixon ("A soul brother… got his fingers in the mud." - Seasick Steve).
Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics and rock legends alike for their electrifying performances and innovative sound. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, the band seamlessly move between riff-laden rock and acoustic-driven to emotive soundscapes and roots blues.
Their dynamic use of string arrangements, oscillating delays and lap steel guitar solos give their music a cinematic depth, while their rhythmic grooves and impassioned vocal phrasing evoke the spirit of the John Butler Trio.
Wille and the Bandits have shared stages with iconic acts such as Deep Purple, Status Quo, Joe Bonamassa, The John Butler Trio and Warren Haynes.
Notable Festival appearances include the Isle of Wight Festival, BosPop in the Netherlands, Germany’s Fusion Festival and the USA’s Playing with Fire, to name but four. They also headlined a critically acclaimed show at the Iridium on Broadway in NYC in 2019.
Touring extensively across Europe, the USA, and Australia, Wille and the Bandits continue to capture the imagination of audiences with a genre-defying sound that puts them at the forefront of modern blues rock.
"Wille is a superb slide player, I love what these guys are doing" - Joe Bonamassa
"One of the best live acts in the country" - Daily Telegraph
"This phenomenal band produce intoxicating music that pulls you in, until you become drunk in the sound"
- Blues In Britain
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Notable Festival appearances include the Isle of Wight Festival, BosPop in the Netherlands, Germany’s Fusion Festival and the USA’s Playing with Fire, to name but four. They also headlined a critically acclaimed show at the Iridium on Broadway in NYC in 2019.
Touring extensively across Europe, the USA, and Australia, Wille and the Bandits continue to capture the imagination of audiences with a genre-defying sound that puts them at the forefront of modern blues rock.
"Wille is a superb slide player, I love what these guys are doing" - Joe Bonamassa
"One of the best live acts in the country" - Daily Telegraph
"This phenomenal band produce intoxicating music that pulls you in, until you become drunk in the sound"
- Blues In Britain
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Blues-rock guitarist-singer-songwriter Laurence Jones has just embarked on one of his largest ever run of headline UK dates, which will take him throguh to May.
The tour, which sees AGMP working with the Music Venues Trust (MVT), will see Jones and his band play twenty-nine shows at some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues in the UK, including two shows in Wales and four in Scotland.
There will also be two Non-MTV dates, at Faversham and Beverley (see tour poster below)
Tickets are onsale at: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/
Support acts across the tour dates have also recently been announced.
Irish Grunge trio Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra will play at Bury St Edmunds, Leeds, Manchester, Birkenhead;
UK blues/Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist Tom Killner will perform solo acoustic sets at Cannock, St Leonards, Norwich, Darwen, and all Scottish dates;
Guitarist & music educator Danny Giles will perform at Shoreham-By-Sea, Truro, Frome, Chislehurst, Faversham, Surrey, Selby, Beverley, Lincoln, Swansea, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Dover;
Devon-based rock-trio Firekind will play a support set at Exeter.
The tour, which sees AGMP working with the Music Venues Trust (MVT), will see Jones and his band play twenty-nine shows at some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues in the UK, including two shows in Wales and four in Scotland.
There will also be two Non-MTV dates, at Faversham and Beverley (see tour poster below)
Tickets are onsale at: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/
Support acts across the tour dates have also recently been announced.
Irish Grunge trio Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra will play at Bury St Edmunds, Leeds, Manchester, Birkenhead;
UK blues/Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist Tom Killner will perform solo acoustic sets at Cannock, St Leonards, Norwich, Darwen, and all Scottish dates;
Guitarist & music educator Danny Giles will perform at Shoreham-By-Sea, Truro, Frome, Chislehurst, Faversham, Surrey, Selby, Beverley, Lincoln, Swansea, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Dover;
Devon-based rock-trio Firekind will play a support set at Exeter.
MVT Cohorts, organised by Music Venue Trust, is a new initiative aiming to combat the shrinking tour circuit.
Increased costs of touring, including fuel, accommodation and transport, and uncertainty about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on ticket sales, are forcing artists, agents and managers to reduce the financial risks associated with playing extensive nationwide tours.
As a result, tours are focusing on major cities and missing out grassroot music venues in hundreds of towns, rural areas and smaller cities across the country; this means a huge number of fans are no longer able to see their favourite artists, or discover new ones, without travelling to the major cities.
The MVT Cohorts project will underwrite the costs of the shows, ensuring that both the artists and venues receive a guaranteed fee; this allows the artists to diversify their tours and play outside the major cities and the venues to programme diverse and varied gigs.
Created in 2014, Music Venue Trust is a UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure, and improve the UK’s Grassroots music venues. MVT also speaks on behalf of the Music Venues Alliance, an association of venues from across the UK.
Website: www.musicvenuetrust.com
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Increased costs of touring, including fuel, accommodation and transport, and uncertainty about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on ticket sales, are forcing artists, agents and managers to reduce the financial risks associated with playing extensive nationwide tours.
As a result, tours are focusing on major cities and missing out grassroot music venues in hundreds of towns, rural areas and smaller cities across the country; this means a huge number of fans are no longer able to see their favourite artists, or discover new ones, without travelling to the major cities.
The MVT Cohorts project will underwrite the costs of the shows, ensuring that both the artists and venues receive a guaranteed fee; this allows the artists to diversify their tours and play outside the major cities and the venues to programme diverse and varied gigs.
Created in 2014, Music Venue Trust is a UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure, and improve the UK’s Grassroots music venues. MVT also speaks on behalf of the Music Venues Alliance, an association of venues from across the UK.
Website: www.musicvenuetrust.com
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German progressive rock band Everon have announced their return after sixteen years with new album Shells, which will be released 28th February via Music Theories Recordings/ Mascot Label Group.
Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/EveronShells
As a taster, the band have released new song 'No Embrace,' with accompanying video.
Of the sixteen years between last, and seventh, album, North, and the new song, Oliver Philipps says:
"The band never quit or retired; it was a more like a hiatus or something. And I always wrote all the music and lyrics, so that meant if I didn't do anything, we wouldn't do anything. After North, it just didn't happen.
I think No Embrace makes a good opening track because it is straight forward and accessible; it has a more positive energy than some of the other songs, that are darker in tone, or mood.
Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/EveronShells
As a taster, the band have released new song 'No Embrace,' with accompanying video.
Of the sixteen years between last, and seventh, album, North, and the new song, Oliver Philipps says:
"The band never quit or retired; it was a more like a hiatus or something. And I always wrote all the music and lyrics, so that meant if I didn't do anything, we wouldn't do anything. After North, it just didn't happen.
I think No Embrace makes a good opening track because it is straight forward and accessible; it has a more positive energy than some of the other songs, that are darker in tone, or mood.
Shells is an album bristling with energy, verve and darker shades.
With songs such as ebullient opener 'No Embrace,' the complex patterns of 'Broken Angels,' the quirk of 'Pinocchio’s Nose,' the heartfelt tones of 'Monster' and fourteen minute grandeur of closing track 'Flesh,' Everon have rarely sounded so good.
Additionally, Oliver Philipps’ wife and singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (Trail of Tears, Imperia, Angel) features on five songs, while Canadian singer/songwriter LEAH, whom Philipps has worked with for a decade, adds her voice to 'Pinocchio's Nose.'
With songs such as ebullient opener 'No Embrace,' the complex patterns of 'Broken Angels,' the quirk of 'Pinocchio’s Nose,' the heartfelt tones of 'Monster' and fourteen minute grandeur of closing track 'Flesh,' Everon have rarely sounded so good.
Additionally, Oliver Philipps’ wife and singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (Trail of Tears, Imperia, Angel) features on five songs, while Canadian singer/songwriter LEAH, whom Philipps has worked with for a decade, adds her voice to 'Pinocchio's Nose.'

Everon formed in 1989 when former Jester's Palace singer Philipps hooked up with drummer Christian "Moschus" Moos, bass player Schymy and guitarist Ralf Janssen.
The band released their debut album Paradoxes in 1993, followed by Flood two years later.
Following third album Venus, Janssen was replaced by Ulli Hoever; keys player Oliver Thiele also joined the band.
Thiel would depart following the band’s 2002 couplet of Bridge and Flesh, leaving a core quartet of Philipps, Moschus, Schymy and Hoever.
Although a new Everon album is something to be celebrated, the road to Shells has sadly been tainted by tragedy; during the recording, Moschus died suddenly.
"It was completely out of the blue," Philipps sighs. "He wasn't sick or anything. He was just found dead. It was a cardiac arrest, or one of these things.
The reason I chose to finish the album at all was that he'd already recorded drums for eight of the songs.
If it had happened half a year earlier, I wouldn't have chosen to make an album. I'd been pondering over should I, shouldn’t I for quite some time."
Heart-on-sleeve song 'Until We Meet Again' carries a lyric that refers to the passing of Moschus.
"That was the last song I wrote for the album," continues Philipps. "While I was working on it, I got the news that our lifelong friend had died."
US drummer Jason Gianni guests on the album, working on the drum tracks that Moschus did not complete.
Moschus’ passing underlines the hurt and regret that runs in the lyrical veins of Shells.
"It is a bit in the nature of the kind of music we're doing that the darker type of emotions will find a place on an Everon album," considers Philipps.
"Shells is an example of that darker, sad song. It would feel inappropriate to explain the background story, but it doesn't need the background story to be able to relate to it."
Dark or light, happy or sad, Shells is a sixteen year wait of twelve tracks of melodic, progressively inclined, high quality rock.
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The band released their debut album Paradoxes in 1993, followed by Flood two years later.
Following third album Venus, Janssen was replaced by Ulli Hoever; keys player Oliver Thiele also joined the band.
Thiel would depart following the band’s 2002 couplet of Bridge and Flesh, leaving a core quartet of Philipps, Moschus, Schymy and Hoever.
Although a new Everon album is something to be celebrated, the road to Shells has sadly been tainted by tragedy; during the recording, Moschus died suddenly.
"It was completely out of the blue," Philipps sighs. "He wasn't sick or anything. He was just found dead. It was a cardiac arrest, or one of these things.
The reason I chose to finish the album at all was that he'd already recorded drums for eight of the songs.
If it had happened half a year earlier, I wouldn't have chosen to make an album. I'd been pondering over should I, shouldn’t I for quite some time."
Heart-on-sleeve song 'Until We Meet Again' carries a lyric that refers to the passing of Moschus.
"That was the last song I wrote for the album," continues Philipps. "While I was working on it, I got the news that our lifelong friend had died."
US drummer Jason Gianni guests on the album, working on the drum tracks that Moschus did not complete.
Moschus’ passing underlines the hurt and regret that runs in the lyrical veins of Shells.
"It is a bit in the nature of the kind of music we're doing that the darker type of emotions will find a place on an Everon album," considers Philipps.
"Shells is an example of that darker, sad song. It would feel inappropriate to explain the background story, but it doesn't need the background story to be able to relate to it."
Dark or light, happy or sad, Shells is a sixteen year wait of twelve tracks of melodic, progressively inclined, high quality rock.
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Black Eyed Sons (formally Quireboys) have released a new single entitled 'Don't Throw Me In The Corner,' featuring special guest Chip Z’Nuff (of Enuff Z'Nuff) on bass.
The song, like debut single 'Foolin' Yourself' (which featured Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer of seminal New York band, Company of Wolves), acts as a taster for the band’s forthcoming debut album Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits, set for release January 31st, 2025, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings.
Reflecting on the single, guitarist and song writer Paul Guerin explains: "This song covers a range of situations, from growing up in the avenues of Blyth to breakups – and may just reference certain people in a cryptic fashion! When it came to the music, I’ve always wanted to write something where I modulate the chords a semitone both up and down without anyone noticing, ha ha! I think I pulled it off.
At the end of the day, it’s a rock 'n' roll song."
The song, like debut single 'Foolin' Yourself' (which featured Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer of seminal New York band, Company of Wolves), acts as a taster for the band’s forthcoming debut album Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits, set for release January 31st, 2025, via Off Yer Rocka Recordings.
Reflecting on the single, guitarist and song writer Paul Guerin explains: "This song covers a range of situations, from growing up in the avenues of Blyth to breakups – and may just reference certain people in a cryptic fashion! When it came to the music, I’ve always wanted to write something where I modulate the chords a semitone both up and down without anyone noticing, ha ha! I think I pulled it off.
At the end of the day, it’s a rock 'n' roll song."
While Black Eyed Sons is a new name, its members – Guy Griffin (lead vocals/ guitar), Paul Guerin (guitar), Keith Weir (keys), Nick Mailing (bass), Pip Mailing (drums) – are anything but newcomers to the scene.
Known to fans from their two-decade tenure with The Quireboys and the Down n' Outz, they are now back with a fresh project, one that is a spirited celebration of rock 'n' roll.
Forthcoming debut album Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits also features contributions from a veritable who's who of rock legends and notables, including: Joe Elliott (Def Leppard/ Down n' Outz ), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Chip Z’Nuff (Enuff Z'Nuff), Josh Todd & Stevie D (BuckCherry), Chris Johnstone (Quireboys/ Thirsty), Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network), Scotti Hill (Skid Row), Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer (Company of Wolves), Alan Clayton (The Dirty Strangers), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) and Mike Tramp (White Lion).
Signed copies the debut album (CD or Vinyl) can be pre-ordered here:
https://offyerrocka.com/product-category/artists/the-quireboys/
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Known to fans from their two-decade tenure with The Quireboys and the Down n' Outz, they are now back with a fresh project, one that is a spirited celebration of rock 'n' roll.
Forthcoming debut album Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits also features contributions from a veritable who's who of rock legends and notables, including: Joe Elliott (Def Leppard/ Down n' Outz ), Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Chip Z’Nuff (Enuff Z'Nuff), Josh Todd & Stevie D (BuckCherry), Chris Johnstone (Quireboys/ Thirsty), Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network), Scotti Hill (Skid Row), Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer (Company of Wolves), Alan Clayton (The Dirty Strangers), Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) and Mike Tramp (White Lion).
Signed copies the debut album (CD or Vinyl) can be pre-ordered here:
https://offyerrocka.com/product-category/artists/the-quireboys/
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Australian Hammond and Whammy Clav maestro Lachy Doley has just made available his recent performance broadcast on Red Ronnie's RED TV at the Nuovo Roxy Bar.
"We had been touring through Italy a week ago and Red asked us if we could come in and play a few songs on his TV show," explains Lachy, "“Luckily, we were travelling nearby and managed to pop and smashed out a quick five song set. But ignore the first thirty seconds of my singing; for some reason the microphone wasn't on!"
"We had been touring through Italy a week ago and Red asked us if we could come in and play a few songs on his TV show," explains Lachy, "“Luckily, we were travelling nearby and managed to pop and smashed out a quick five song set. But ignore the first thirty seconds of my singing; for some reason the microphone wasn't on!"
The Lachy Doley Band’s forthcoming album Live in Paris, released February 28th 2025, can be pre-ordered at:
https://lachydoley.bandcamp.com/
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Multi-instrumentalist Pete Briley, a member of southern-tinged "heavygrass" rockers The Outlaw Orchestra (who released their latest and best-to-date album La Familia earlier this year) and part of the Top Floor Music team, has followed up 2023’s acclaimed solo debut Album #1 with another new single entitled 'Cracking the Flacks.'
The new song, which follows on from previous single, uptempo summer song 'Colour (California)' is a fun, autobiographical tale of a younger Briley that brings countrified warmth to the darker winter days.
The new song, which follows on from previous single, uptempo summer song 'Colour (California)' is a fun, autobiographical tale of a younger Briley that brings countrified warmth to the darker winter days.
'Cracking the Flacks' is a unique title (a mis-heard interpretation of the northern saying by the idiosyncratic Pete Briley while a student ("armed with a Telecaster") in Yorkshire), but it's the lyric & story behind it that capture the charm of both Briley and the song:
"It was the first time a woman had ever brought me a drink; she asked how old I was and I immediately bolted!" recalls then 19 year old Briley. "I don’t know what the weather was doing in Bradford on my 19th birthday, but it’s a metaphor for the exuberance of youth, chasing your dreams."
A sentiment summed up by the final lyrics… "Life didn’t turn out quite the way I’d planned it; but I guess that ain’t so bad, given where I landed."
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"It was the first time a woman had ever brought me a drink; she asked how old I was and I immediately bolted!" recalls then 19 year old Briley. "I don’t know what the weather was doing in Bradford on my 19th birthday, but it’s a metaphor for the exuberance of youth, chasing your dreams."
A sentiment summed up by the final lyrics… "Life didn’t turn out quite the way I’d planned it; but I guess that ain’t so bad, given where I landed."
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South-east London based James O'Hurley, a modern-day troubadour who mixes a contemporary sound with blues, folk, nu-country and dark Americana influences, has released a new single entitled 'Bloom.'
The song, like previous singles – the darkly impacting 'Evil,' the melodic, modern Americana of 'Red' and contemporary, atmospheric sheen of 'Maria' – will feature on James O'Hurley's forthcoming debut album A Certain Stranger, set for release on 14th February 2025.
O'Hurley will also debut his full live band at The Bigg Theatre in London on December 7th.
'Bloom,' one of James O'Hurley's personal self-penned favourites, encompasses all that is the singer-songwriter-musician in a four-minute sweep of moody, but hauntingly melodic, dark Americana with folk undertones. You can add the song to your Spotify playlist here.
The song, like previous singles – the darkly impacting 'Evil,' the melodic, modern Americana of 'Red' and contemporary, atmospheric sheen of 'Maria' – will feature on James O'Hurley's forthcoming debut album A Certain Stranger, set for release on 14th February 2025.
O'Hurley will also debut his full live band at The Bigg Theatre in London on December 7th.
'Bloom,' one of James O'Hurley's personal self-penned favourites, encompasses all that is the singer-songwriter-musician in a four-minute sweep of moody, but hauntingly melodic, dark Americana with folk undertones. You can add the song to your Spotify playlist here.

While all four singles point to a singer-songwriter crafted debut album that will be well worth the attention, the surprising fact is, at one point, it looked like never happening, given around 18 months ago James O’Hurley was ready to hang up his guitar and walk away from music forever...
After a decade of touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James O’Hurley was at a crossroads, musically and personally.
However, in one final act of love for the instrument that had been his companion for most of his life, he "just started playing and let what was in me come out."
In a single session he penned two songs, including his first single, 'Evil.' The following day he sat down with the guitar again and more songs flowed out of him.
Now, with the backing of Top Floor Music, formed by Pete Briley (of 'Heavygrass' trio The Outlaw Orchestra) and Mike Hughes, with a Mission Statement to ensure independent artists can remain sustainable as just that – fully independent – James O’Hurley should finally realise his artistic potential.
Praise for James O'Hurley:
"Atmospheric rather than flashy... the kind of songs you can imagine soundtracking something disconcerting on film or TV." - Rockfiend
"No such thing as dark acousticana, nor even such as word as acousticana? Well, there is now."
- FabricationsHQ
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After a decade of touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James O’Hurley was at a crossroads, musically and personally.
However, in one final act of love for the instrument that had been his companion for most of his life, he "just started playing and let what was in me come out."
In a single session he penned two songs, including his first single, 'Evil.' The following day he sat down with the guitar again and more songs flowed out of him.
Now, with the backing of Top Floor Music, formed by Pete Briley (of 'Heavygrass' trio The Outlaw Orchestra) and Mike Hughes, with a Mission Statement to ensure independent artists can remain sustainable as just that – fully independent – James O’Hurley should finally realise his artistic potential.
Praise for James O'Hurley:
"Atmospheric rather than flashy... the kind of songs you can imagine soundtracking something disconcerting on film or TV." - Rockfiend
"No such thing as dark acousticana, nor even such as word as acousticana? Well, there is now."
- FabricationsHQ
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Following a successful October 2024 UK tour supporting Samantha Fish, The Zac Schulze Gang have confirmed their own Headline UK tour through April (see tour dates poster further below).
Tickets for the tour are available from: www.zacschulzegang.rocks, www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.alttickets.com/the-zac-schulze-gang-tickets
The Kent based rock trio featuring Zac Schulze (vocals, guitar), Anthony Greenwell (bass) and Schulze (drums), are known for their old-school blend of 70s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences, all of which make themselves heard on recent single 'Woman.'
Tickets for the tour are available from: www.zacschulzegang.rocks, www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.alttickets.com/the-zac-schulze-gang-tickets
The Kent based rock trio featuring Zac Schulze (vocals, guitar), Anthony Greenwell (bass) and Schulze (drums), are known for their old-school blend of 70s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences, all of which make themselves heard on recent single 'Woman.'
The Zac Schulze Gang have come a long way in a short time.
From playing small pub gigs in 2022, the band went on to play at the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon later that same year.
They have since headlined in theatres and made main stage impacts at several festivals including Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2023 in LA, Planet Rock's Winter End 2023, and Fairport's Cropredy Festival 2024.
The Zac Schulze Gang won Emerging Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards 2024.
From playing small pub gigs in 2022, the band went on to play at the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon later that same year.
They have since headlined in theatres and made main stage impacts at several festivals including Eric Clapton's Crossroads 2023 in LA, Planet Rock's Winter End 2023, and Fairport's Cropredy Festival 2024.
The Zac Schulze Gang won Emerging Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards 2024.
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In celebration of 40 years together, revered Scottish band Deacon Blue will release a brand new studio album along with two sets of dates in the UK and Ireland.
The album, The Great Western Road, will be released on 21st March on Cooking Vinyl; its release dovetails with five theatre dates in support of the album.
The band will then celebrate their 40th Anniversary with fifteen arena shows in the Autumn (see tour dates poster below).
Of the two differing sets of dates, Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross says "These are two different shows; we’re curating a show that changes and evolves, pulling out little surprises every now and again.
The theatres are more intimate and give us a chance to bring out one or two things that we wouldn’t do in the arenas. They give us a chance to play songs from the new album and songs from other albums that we have never played before.
And we have some amazing nights at the big shows in the arenas; we suit the show to the place we’re playing and our mantra is 'we want people to have the best night of their lives!'"
Pre-order the new album here: https://deaconblue.tmstor.es/
The album, The Great Western Road, will be released on 21st March on Cooking Vinyl; its release dovetails with five theatre dates in support of the album.
The band will then celebrate their 40th Anniversary with fifteen arena shows in the Autumn (see tour dates poster below).
Of the two differing sets of dates, Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross says "These are two different shows; we’re curating a show that changes and evolves, pulling out little surprises every now and again.
The theatres are more intimate and give us a chance to bring out one or two things that we wouldn’t do in the arenas. They give us a chance to play songs from the new album and songs from other albums that we have never played before.
And we have some amazing nights at the big shows in the arenas; we suit the show to the place we’re playing and our mantra is 'we want people to have the best night of their lives!'"
Pre-order the new album here: https://deaconblue.tmstor.es/
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John Lodge, bass player and co-vocalist/ songwriter of the legendary & Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inducted Moody Blues, is "bringing it home" in April when he presents his critically acclaimed "Days of Future Passed" show that has toured the USA for the last two years.
2025 marks fifty-eight years since the release of the Moody Blues iconic and groundbreaking Days of Future Passed; the record, which was the birth of a now long-standing cross-over between rock and classical music, changed John Lodge’s life and set up his celebrated career.
The six date tour begins on April 6th at the Birmingham Town Hall and culminates April 15th at G Live, Guildford in Surrey (Lodge was born in Birmingham but has lived in Surrey since 1968, so starting in Birmingham and ending in Surrey truly is "bringing it home").
John Lodge Performs Days of Future Passed - Bringing It Home, April 2025
Sun 6th April - Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
Tues 8th April - Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Wed 9th April - Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 11th April - Union Chapel, London
Mon 14th April - St George’s, Bristol
Tues 15th April - G Live, Guildford
Special VIP Ticket packages are available including a special personalized hello video from John, Limited Edition merchandise and a seat ing options.
Info at www.johnlodge.com/tour
The nostalgic but musically timeless show encompasses a first set of Moodies classics (featuring fan favourites such as 'Isn’t Life Strange,' 'Legend of a Mind,' 'I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)' and 'Ride my See-Saw') followed by a second set that sees John Lodge and his excellent band perform Days of Future Passed in its entirety, delivering such classics as 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Tuesday Afternoon.'
The latter pair of classics are sung by John’s son in law Jon Davison, who has been the front man of YES since 2012 (Davison sings many other Justin Hayward penned Moodies classics within the set).
The show also includes immersive, video backdrops (including the late Graeme Edge reciting his poetry for 'Morning Glory' and 'Late Lament'), alongside John’s stories and anecdotes.
Joining John Lodge on stage is his 10,000 Light Years Band, comprised of long-term collaborator Alan Hewitt (Music Director, keys) and Billy Ashbaugh (drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (guitars), Jason Charboneau (cello) and the aforementioned Jon Davison.
2025 marks fifty-eight years since the release of the Moody Blues iconic and groundbreaking Days of Future Passed; the record, which was the birth of a now long-standing cross-over between rock and classical music, changed John Lodge’s life and set up his celebrated career.
The six date tour begins on April 6th at the Birmingham Town Hall and culminates April 15th at G Live, Guildford in Surrey (Lodge was born in Birmingham but has lived in Surrey since 1968, so starting in Birmingham and ending in Surrey truly is "bringing it home").
John Lodge Performs Days of Future Passed - Bringing It Home, April 2025
Sun 6th April - Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham
Tues 8th April - Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
Wed 9th April - Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 11th April - Union Chapel, London
Mon 14th April - St George’s, Bristol
Tues 15th April - G Live, Guildford
Special VIP Ticket packages are available including a special personalized hello video from John, Limited Edition merchandise and a seat ing options.
Info at www.johnlodge.com/tour
The nostalgic but musically timeless show encompasses a first set of Moodies classics (featuring fan favourites such as 'Isn’t Life Strange,' 'Legend of a Mind,' 'I’m Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)' and 'Ride my See-Saw') followed by a second set that sees John Lodge and his excellent band perform Days of Future Passed in its entirety, delivering such classics as 'Nights in White Satin' and 'Tuesday Afternoon.'
The latter pair of classics are sung by John’s son in law Jon Davison, who has been the front man of YES since 2012 (Davison sings many other Justin Hayward penned Moodies classics within the set).
The show also includes immersive, video backdrops (including the late Graeme Edge reciting his poetry for 'Morning Glory' and 'Late Lament'), alongside John’s stories and anecdotes.
Joining John Lodge on stage is his 10,000 Light Years Band, comprised of long-term collaborator Alan Hewitt (Music Director, keys) and Billy Ashbaugh (drums) from the Moody Blues touring band, together with Duffy King (guitars), Jason Charboneau (cello) and the aforementioned Jon Davison.
The shows also dovetail with, and support, John Lodge’s EP Love Conquers All, which will be released on February 14th on CD, Limited Edition Blue Vinyl (with hand-signed insert - UK only) and all streaming services.
The EP is a collection of deeply moving songs written during difficult times, yet reflecting the positive way in which John Lodge sees the world.
Signed CDs, Vinyl and other John Lodge merch at https://burningshed.com/store/john-lodge_store
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The EP is a collection of deeply moving songs written during difficult times, yet reflecting the positive way in which John Lodge sees the world.
Signed CDs, Vinyl and other John Lodge merch at https://burningshed.com/store/john-lodge_store
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Noted Welsh rockers Those Damn Crows have confirmed their fourth album, God Shaped Hole, will be released on 11th April, via Earache Records.
God Shaped Hole reaffirms the band's place at modern/ contemporary rock's top table.
A career high, the album marries widescreen ambition with power, melody and an emotional/ lyrical honesty – music that comes from the heart and the head.
"I don't know how to write any way other than being completely honest," says frontman Shane Greenhall.
"Maybe I'm a little too honest and reveal a bit too much of myself. But I think that's what people connect with."
Such emotional openness can be heard in the new single 'Glass Heart.'
The shimmering pop-rock overtones and up-tempo hookiness of the song hide a deeper meaning underneath, one where the singer admits to his own insecurities and embracing them.
"The whole premise of that song is I'm going to tell it like it is, flaws and all," continues Shane.
"I can be anxious, I can be unstable when sometimes It looks like I got my shit together, and have all the answers. I've been hurt and broken – who hasn't got a glass heart? But we're still here, we're still fighting."
God Shaped Hole reaffirms the band's place at modern/ contemporary rock's top table.
A career high, the album marries widescreen ambition with power, melody and an emotional/ lyrical honesty – music that comes from the heart and the head.
"I don't know how to write any way other than being completely honest," says frontman Shane Greenhall.
"Maybe I'm a little too honest and reveal a bit too much of myself. But I think that's what people connect with."
Such emotional openness can be heard in the new single 'Glass Heart.'
The shimmering pop-rock overtones and up-tempo hookiness of the song hide a deeper meaning underneath, one where the singer admits to his own insecurities and embracing them.
"The whole premise of that song is I'm going to tell it like it is, flaws and all," continues Shane.
"I can be anxious, I can be unstable when sometimes It looks like I got my shit together, and have all the answers. I've been hurt and broken – who hasn't got a glass heart? But we're still here, we're still fighting."
In the decade-plus since they formed in the working class town of Bridgend, South Wales, Those Damn Crows have gone from wide-eyed hopefuls playing to 20 people at the Camden Barfly to a modern rock powerhouse, notching up a Top 3 album with 2023's Inhale/Exhale and sharing massive stages with everyone from Queens Of The Stone Age and ZZ Top to the Alice Cooper/Johnny Depp supergroup The Hollywood Vampires.
Pre-order for the album, which comes in multiple formats (4 vinyl editions; 2 CDs including a limited signed edition with an alternate cover; cassette; related merchandise) is now live.
All pre-orders, whatever the format/ package, will get two songs as downloads immediately - the brand new single 'Glass Heart' and hard-edged summer single 'Let's Go Psycho.'
Pre-order here: https://earache.com/collections/those-damn-crows
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Pre-order for the album, which comes in multiple formats (4 vinyl editions; 2 CDs including a limited signed edition with an alternate cover; cassette; related merchandise) is now live.
All pre-orders, whatever the format/ package, will get two songs as downloads immediately - the brand new single 'Glass Heart' and hard-edged summer single 'Let's Go Psycho.'
Pre-order here: https://earache.com/collections/those-damn-crows
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Legendary guitarist Robin Trower will be back on the UK road in May (see dates further below).
After a brief setback with his health, the Godfather of Tone and powerhouse of British blues-rock is feeling better than ever and ready to take on his latest set of UK dates, which will begin on 14th May at the Opera House in Buxton. Tickets on sale via: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Robin-Trower.htm
Trower has also released a brand new video for 'The Razor's Edge,' which originally featured on his acclaimed 2022 studio album, No More Worlds To Conquer.
The video is taken from Trower's 2024 In Concert performance, which you can purchase here.
Talking about the song at the time it was originally released, Trower says it features "some of my favorite guitar work I’ve played on a recording in a long time. The Razor’s Edge and others like Cloud Across The Sun are about my dissatisfaction with the politicians of the day - pointing the finger at the ones that don’t keep their promises."
After a brief setback with his health, the Godfather of Tone and powerhouse of British blues-rock is feeling better than ever and ready to take on his latest set of UK dates, which will begin on 14th May at the Opera House in Buxton. Tickets on sale via: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Robin-Trower.htm
Trower has also released a brand new video for 'The Razor's Edge,' which originally featured on his acclaimed 2022 studio album, No More Worlds To Conquer.
The video is taken from Trower's 2024 In Concert performance, which you can purchase here.
Talking about the song at the time it was originally released, Trower says it features "some of my favorite guitar work I’ve played on a recording in a long time. The Razor’s Edge and others like Cloud Across The Sun are about my dissatisfaction with the politicians of the day - pointing the finger at the ones that don’t keep their promises."
Earlier this year Robin Trower released Bridge of Sighs - 50th Anniversary Edition on 2LP Deluxe Edition and 4-Disc Media Book.
Newly mixed from the original tapes, the 50th Anniversary release also includes an unedited stereo mix cut at half-speed for best audio clarity.
For six decades, Robin Trower’s career has been an act of quiet rebellion.
Rewind the reels of the British guitarist’s backstory and you’ll find an artist who has always rolled the dice rather than take the path of least resistance. In the early 70s Trower announced his fearless streak by leaving the security of Procol Harum for a gold-selling solo career that saw him fill the stadiums of North America.
Since then, he’s flowed from his own projects to collaborations with everyone from Jack Bruce and United State Of Mind supergroup (featuring Trower, Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown) to last year's #1 Billboard Blues Album Joyful Sky with vocal powerhouse Sari Schorr.
Newly mixed from the original tapes, the 50th Anniversary release also includes an unedited stereo mix cut at half-speed for best audio clarity.
For six decades, Robin Trower’s career has been an act of quiet rebellion.
Rewind the reels of the British guitarist’s backstory and you’ll find an artist who has always rolled the dice rather than take the path of least resistance. In the early 70s Trower announced his fearless streak by leaving the security of Procol Harum for a gold-selling solo career that saw him fill the stadiums of North America.
Since then, he’s flowed from his own projects to collaborations with everyone from Jack Bruce and United State Of Mind supergroup (featuring Trower, Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown) to last year's #1 Billboard Blues Album Joyful Sky with vocal powerhouse Sari Schorr.
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Sicilian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso has announced a special London show on 3rd March at The Garage.
Tickets are available via https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Matteo-Mancuso.htm
Since releasing his debut album The Journey in 2023, Mancuso, who first came to prominence as a YouTube sensation, has adorned the front cover of Guitar Techniques ("The hottest guitarist on the planet") and Total Guitar ("World's hottest virtuoso").
He has also picked up plaudits from some of the world's most iconic guitar players, including Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Tosin Abasi, Dweezil Zappa and Joe Bonamassa. All declared him a force to be reckoned with.
At the start of this year Matteo Mancuso undertook a sold-out tour of the US before touring Europe again in the summer; he also revealed his latest song, 'Paul Position,' featuring Stefano India (bass) and Giuseppe Bruno (drums).
Talking about the song, Mancuso says, "I wrote it some days after receiving the wonderful Baritone guitar I play on the song from Bacci. If you are wondering why it's called Paul Position, that’s because I was inspired by one of my favourite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert. You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section!"
Matteo Mancuso’s exceptional debut album The Journey includes the singles 'Samba Party,' which channels the excitement of Rio de Janeiro during carnival, 'Silkroad,' dedicated to his hometown Palermo and his Arab-Norman roots' and progressive fusion number 'Drop D.'
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Tickets are available via https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Matteo-Mancuso.htm
Since releasing his debut album The Journey in 2023, Mancuso, who first came to prominence as a YouTube sensation, has adorned the front cover of Guitar Techniques ("The hottest guitarist on the planet") and Total Guitar ("World's hottest virtuoso").
He has also picked up plaudits from some of the world's most iconic guitar players, including Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Tosin Abasi, Dweezil Zappa and Joe Bonamassa. All declared him a force to be reckoned with.
At the start of this year Matteo Mancuso undertook a sold-out tour of the US before touring Europe again in the summer; he also revealed his latest song, 'Paul Position,' featuring Stefano India (bass) and Giuseppe Bruno (drums).
Talking about the song, Mancuso says, "I wrote it some days after receiving the wonderful Baritone guitar I play on the song from Bacci. If you are wondering why it's called Paul Position, that’s because I was inspired by one of my favourite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert. You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section!"
Matteo Mancuso’s exceptional debut album The Journey includes the singles 'Samba Party,' which channels the excitement of Rio de Janeiro during carnival, 'Silkroad,' dedicated to his hometown Palermo and his Arab-Norman roots' and progressive fusion number 'Drop D.'
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British blues rock singer-guitarist Troy Redfern will undertake his biggest headline tour of the UK to date this spring. See tour poster below.
Tickets for all shows are available from www.solidentertainments.com
The tour, a hi-energy duo format featuring Troy Redfern (guitar, vocals) and Nicky Waters (drums, percussion), will promote songs from Redfern’s latest album Invocation, plus fan favourites from his extensive back catalogue.
Troy’s albums, and latest merchandise, are available from www.troyredfern.com/shop
Special guests on twelve of the eighteen dates are three-piece rock band Red Giant; the band was formed by guitarist Dave Simpson, whose YouTube channel has over 138,000 subscribers.
Red Giant recently released their eponymous debut album.
Redfern’s current album Invocation follows his critically acclaimed 2022 studio album The Wings of Salvation; both received rave reviews.
"As an artist, I feel it’s important to keep pushing and striving to refine your art, while staying true to your vision," says Redfern. "It is important to know who you are as an artist. With songs such as The Strange, Van Helsing and Getaway, I think I’ve perfected my own unique sound."
Tickets for all shows are available from www.solidentertainments.com
The tour, a hi-energy duo format featuring Troy Redfern (guitar, vocals) and Nicky Waters (drums, percussion), will promote songs from Redfern’s latest album Invocation, plus fan favourites from his extensive back catalogue.
Troy’s albums, and latest merchandise, are available from www.troyredfern.com/shop
Special guests on twelve of the eighteen dates are three-piece rock band Red Giant; the band was formed by guitarist Dave Simpson, whose YouTube channel has over 138,000 subscribers.
Red Giant recently released their eponymous debut album.
Redfern’s current album Invocation follows his critically acclaimed 2022 studio album The Wings of Salvation; both received rave reviews.
"As an artist, I feel it’s important to keep pushing and striving to refine your art, while staying true to your vision," says Redfern. "It is important to know who you are as an artist. With songs such as The Strange, Van Helsing and Getaway, I think I’ve perfected my own unique sound."
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American Desert Rock band Masters of Reality have announced four shows in the UK for April 2025.
The band will play Southampton (1865) 6th April, Manchester (Rebellion) 7th April, Glasgow (Classic Grand) 8th April and London (229) 9th April.
"Masters of Reality are happy to be coming back to play in April," says singer-guitarist and band driving force Chris Goss.
"Even just four shows will allow us to get some proper UK food and bad reviews! New album in 2025. Buy the damn thing, which you’ll be reminded to do numerous times in the next few months.
And come to the shows. We love you and we’ll see you in April!"
In May this year the band released 'Sugar,' their first new music in fifteen years, via Mascot Records.
They also headlined Desertfest London and Berlin, as well as a number of dates across Europe.
The new song, which builds from a hypnotic melody into a swell of orchestrated, psychedelically tinged emotion, with Chris Goss’s voice floating over the top, dates back to 2006.
It then had many an iteration before Goss added a chorus that had been rattling around the back of his brain since 1995.
"As it developed, Sugar revealed an inner will to become less esoteric and more directly personal" says Goss.
'Sugar,' co-produced by Goss & Alain Johannes, and featuring drummer John Leamy and bassist Paul Powell, heralds the welcome return of Masters Of Reality.
The band will play Southampton (1865) 6th April, Manchester (Rebellion) 7th April, Glasgow (Classic Grand) 8th April and London (229) 9th April.
"Masters of Reality are happy to be coming back to play in April," says singer-guitarist and band driving force Chris Goss.
"Even just four shows will allow us to get some proper UK food and bad reviews! New album in 2025. Buy the damn thing, which you’ll be reminded to do numerous times in the next few months.
And come to the shows. We love you and we’ll see you in April!"
In May this year the band released 'Sugar,' their first new music in fifteen years, via Mascot Records.
They also headlined Desertfest London and Berlin, as well as a number of dates across Europe.
The new song, which builds from a hypnotic melody into a swell of orchestrated, psychedelically tinged emotion, with Chris Goss’s voice floating over the top, dates back to 2006.
It then had many an iteration before Goss added a chorus that had been rattling around the back of his brain since 1995.
"As it developed, Sugar revealed an inner will to become less esoteric and more directly personal" says Goss.
'Sugar,' co-produced by Goss & Alain Johannes, and featuring drummer John Leamy and bassist Paul Powell, heralds the welcome return of Masters Of Reality.
Chris Goss has spent more than forty years charting his own musical journey; travelling from mystical blues to desert rock to psychedelia-edged beauty via all points in between.
Where others follow the pack, this desert-dwelling California native has forged a career like no other.
In the early 1990s his three albums with a bunch of kids from Palm Desert called Kyuss, helped plant the seeds for the so-called desert rock movement. He struck up a lifelong friendship with the band’s guitarist Josh Homme, who enlisted Goss’ help when it came to getting his post-Kyuss outfit, Queens Of The Stone Age, off the ground (co-producing their first two albums and working with Homme on his Desert Sessions project).
Other bands and acts Goss has worked with include Mark Lanegan, Foo Fighters, The Cult, UNKLE, Stone Temple Pilots, singer Scott Weiland, former Hole bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur, and Hollywood star Russell Crowe.
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Where others follow the pack, this desert-dwelling California native has forged a career like no other.
In the early 1990s his three albums with a bunch of kids from Palm Desert called Kyuss, helped plant the seeds for the so-called desert rock movement. He struck up a lifelong friendship with the band’s guitarist Josh Homme, who enlisted Goss’ help when it came to getting his post-Kyuss outfit, Queens Of The Stone Age, off the ground (co-producing their first two albums and working with Homme on his Desert Sessions project).
Other bands and acts Goss has worked with include Mark Lanegan, Foo Fighters, The Cult, UNKLE, Stone Temple Pilots, singer Scott Weiland, former Hole bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur, and Hollywood star Russell Crowe.
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Bonnie Raitt and her band will return to England, Scotland & Ireland in June for ten dates.
The shows will follow on from Raitt’s Lifetime of Artistic Achievements celebration at the 47th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC this December.
Raitt also made an unexpected splash in music industry headlines last month when Essex-native Charli XCX, via her collaborator Justin Vernon, sampled and interpolated 'Nick of Time' (the title track from Raitt's 1989 release that earned a GRAMMY for Album of the Year) as part of the track 'I Think About it All the Time' featuring Bon Iver.
"Luckily, there are people like Charli and Justin who are drawn to my music," Raitt says. "When I started, I was idolizing my heroes like Sippie Wallace, Muddy Waters, and Judy Collins, and now I get to be appreciated like they were. I’ll take it, and wear it with pride."
Raitt has been touring extensively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, Scotland and Ireland since the release of her critically acclaimed studio album, Just Like That… in 2022.
Tickets for all dates are on sale now via: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/bonnie-raitt/
The shows will follow on from Raitt’s Lifetime of Artistic Achievements celebration at the 47th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC this December.
Raitt also made an unexpected splash in music industry headlines last month when Essex-native Charli XCX, via her collaborator Justin Vernon, sampled and interpolated 'Nick of Time' (the title track from Raitt's 1989 release that earned a GRAMMY for Album of the Year) as part of the track 'I Think About it All the Time' featuring Bon Iver.
"Luckily, there are people like Charli and Justin who are drawn to my music," Raitt says. "When I started, I was idolizing my heroes like Sippie Wallace, Muddy Waters, and Judy Collins, and now I get to be appreciated like they were. I’ll take it, and wear it with pride."
Raitt has been touring extensively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, Scotland and Ireland since the release of her critically acclaimed studio album, Just Like That… in 2022.
Tickets for all dates are on sale now via: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/bonnie-raitt/
Bonnie Raitt, whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock and pop, broke through to major success in the late 80s and early 90s with her GRAMMY-award-winning albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which featured the hits 'Something To Talk About' and 'I Can’t Make You Love Me.'
Raitt, a thirteen-time GRAMMY winner, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
In 2022 Raitt undertook a 75-date headline U.S. tour in support of her critically acclaimed, twenty-first album Just Like That…
That same year Raitt received the Icon Award at the Billboard Women In Music Awards and saw her breakthrough album Nick of Time (#1 on six Billboard charts and #1 on the Americana Radio Album Chart) added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
Bonnie Raitt has also long been involved with the environmental movement, performing concerts around oil, nuclear power, mining, water, and forest protection since the mid-70s.
She was a founding member of both MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) and The Rhythm and Blues Foundation, which works for royalty reform and recognition of generations of pioneer R&B artists.
She continues to work on safe energy issues in addition to environmental protection, social justice, Native American and human rights, as well as artist's rights and music education.
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Raitt, a thirteen-time GRAMMY winner, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
In 2022 Raitt undertook a 75-date headline U.S. tour in support of her critically acclaimed, twenty-first album Just Like That…
That same year Raitt received the Icon Award at the Billboard Women In Music Awards and saw her breakthrough album Nick of Time (#1 on six Billboard charts and #1 on the Americana Radio Album Chart) added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.
Bonnie Raitt has also long been involved with the environmental movement, performing concerts around oil, nuclear power, mining, water, and forest protection since the mid-70s.
She was a founding member of both MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) and The Rhythm and Blues Foundation, which works for royalty reform and recognition of generations of pioneer R&B artists.
She continues to work on safe energy issues in addition to environmental protection, social justice, Native American and human rights, as well as artist's rights and music education.
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Having recently completed their winter 2024 run of dates, the UK's own southern rockers, Sons Of Liberty, have announced they will be back out on the road through the early parts of 2025 on The Tour of Liberty, with special guests Thieves of Liberty.
(See tour dates poster below).
Prior to the tour there’s a return to Planet Rock Winter’s End in Trecco Bay in January; the tour itself will include an Acoustic in-store performance at HMV Glasgow, a long-awaited London appearance at Cart And Horses (the legendary birthplace of Iron Maiden) and a hometown Bristol show at Exchange.
Tickets are on sale now.
2024 saw the Sons tipped for success by many including Classic Rock Magazine, due in no small part to third and best to date album The Detail Is In The Devil, which received exemplary reviews across the board.
The band followed up the album with a limited edition EP, featuring two previously unreleased tracks.
Hailing from Bristol Sons Of Liberty have established themselves as one of the most popular live acts on the current original hard rock scene.
They have toured with the likes of FM, Grand Slam and Molly Hatchet and shared stages with Airbourne and The Darkness; they have also graced the stages of high profile UK & European festivals such as Call Of The Wild, Maid of Stone and Bully-On-The-Rocks, to name but three.
(See tour dates poster below).
Prior to the tour there’s a return to Planet Rock Winter’s End in Trecco Bay in January; the tour itself will include an Acoustic in-store performance at HMV Glasgow, a long-awaited London appearance at Cart And Horses (the legendary birthplace of Iron Maiden) and a hometown Bristol show at Exchange.
Tickets are on sale now.
2024 saw the Sons tipped for success by many including Classic Rock Magazine, due in no small part to third and best to date album The Detail Is In The Devil, which received exemplary reviews across the board.
The band followed up the album with a limited edition EP, featuring two previously unreleased tracks.
Hailing from Bristol Sons Of Liberty have established themselves as one of the most popular live acts on the current original hard rock scene.
They have toured with the likes of FM, Grand Slam and Molly Hatchet and shared stages with Airbourne and The Darkness; they have also graced the stages of high profile UK & European festivals such as Call Of The Wild, Maid of Stone and Bully-On-The-Rocks, to name but three.
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Graham Gouldman has announced a 16-date UK tour for his acclaimed semi-acoustic show Heart Full of Songs.
Performing songs from his back catalogue, including chart hits for 10cc, The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, The Yardbirds, Wax and selected tracks from his solo albums, including widely acclaimed latest release, I Have Notes, Gouldman will be backed by his 10cc live bandmates Keith Hayman and Iain Hornal, with Dave Cobby on percussion.
Tickets/ info via: www.grahamgouldman.info
Looking ahead to the tour, Gouldman says "It’s always great to perform these songs acoustically and explain how they originated, playing with some great musician friends in relatively intimate settings, especially as this time I can include some tracks from my new solo album.
It’s quite a contrast from 10cc concerts but just as pleasurable."
Gouldman’s prestigious career took off in 1965, following what turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Columbia Records rejected his first single composition for his band The Mockingbirds, which featured fellow 10cc founder Kevin Godley on drums.
That song was 'For Your Love,' which became a huge hit for The Yardbirds.
Gouldman went on to write a string of hits including 'Pamela, Pamela' (Wayne Fontana), 'For Your Love,' 'Evil Hearted You' and 'Heart Full of Soul' (The Yardbirds), 'Bus Stop' and 'Look Through Any Window' (The Hollies), 'No Milk Today' and 'Listen People' (Herman's Hermits), and 'Tallyman' (Jeff Beck).
In 1972, along with Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, Gouldman formed 10cc.
The rest is intelligent and creative pop and rock history.
Gouldman’s status as one of the world’s leading songwriters was acknowledged in 2014 with his induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (an arm of America’s National Academy of Music).
More recent career highlights include being part of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band for arena tours of Europe & USA in 2018.
In 2022 his song 'Floating in Heaven,' in collaboration with Brian May, became the single that accompanied the unveiling of the first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
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Performing songs from his back catalogue, including chart hits for 10cc, The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, The Yardbirds, Wax and selected tracks from his solo albums, including widely acclaimed latest release, I Have Notes, Gouldman will be backed by his 10cc live bandmates Keith Hayman and Iain Hornal, with Dave Cobby on percussion.
Tickets/ info via: www.grahamgouldman.info
Looking ahead to the tour, Gouldman says "It’s always great to perform these songs acoustically and explain how they originated, playing with some great musician friends in relatively intimate settings, especially as this time I can include some tracks from my new solo album.
It’s quite a contrast from 10cc concerts but just as pleasurable."
Gouldman’s prestigious career took off in 1965, following what turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Columbia Records rejected his first single composition for his band The Mockingbirds, which featured fellow 10cc founder Kevin Godley on drums.
That song was 'For Your Love,' which became a huge hit for The Yardbirds.
Gouldman went on to write a string of hits including 'Pamela, Pamela' (Wayne Fontana), 'For Your Love,' 'Evil Hearted You' and 'Heart Full of Soul' (The Yardbirds), 'Bus Stop' and 'Look Through Any Window' (The Hollies), 'No Milk Today' and 'Listen People' (Herman's Hermits), and 'Tallyman' (Jeff Beck).
In 1972, along with Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, Gouldman formed 10cc.
The rest is intelligent and creative pop and rock history.
Gouldman’s status as one of the world’s leading songwriters was acknowledged in 2014 with his induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame (an arm of America’s National Academy of Music).
More recent career highlights include being part of Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band for arena tours of Europe & USA in 2018.
In 2022 his song 'Floating in Heaven,' in collaboration with Brian May, became the single that accompanied the unveiling of the first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
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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