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"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Welcome to FabricationsHQ
Home to the musical articles, reviews and promotional features by
Ross Muir
Freelance Music Writer, Music Promotion & PR
"Putting the Words to the Music"
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Contributing writer & reviewer: Nelson McFarlane
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Muirsical Thoughts, Muirsical News
Following her successful 2024 UK tour, internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer songwriter Erja Lyytinen will return to British shores for an 11 date UK tour in April 2025.
Tickets are available from https://erjalyytinen.com/tour
"In April 2025 we will play eleven dates in the UK with no off days! Our touring schedule is crazy, but the band never run out of energy!" proudly exclaims Erja, who continues: "I´m especially excited about the fact we will be renewing our set list with songs from our forthcoming new album! We will perform old gems and new tunes for a rocking 100 minutes on stage, so expect a lot of slide guitar playing!
I´m also planning to take a few more new guitars with me, so, it will be a thrilling tour in many ways!”
Tickets are available from https://erjalyytinen.com/tour
"In April 2025 we will play eleven dates in the UK with no off days! Our touring schedule is crazy, but the band never run out of energy!" proudly exclaims Erja, who continues: "I´m especially excited about the fact we will be renewing our set list with songs from our forthcoming new album! We will perform old gems and new tunes for a rocking 100 minutes on stage, so expect a lot of slide guitar playing!
I´m also planning to take a few more new guitars with me, so, it will be a thrilling tour in many ways!”
For the shows, the Finnish blues rock songstress will be performing tracks from right across her back catalogue, as showcased on forthcoming 2CD+2DVD live album 20 Years of Blues Rock! as well as new songs from her forthcoming studio album, which will be released on March 28th, 2025.
As regards the new live album, Erja says: "20 Years of Blues Rock! Is taken from my Anniversary show that was held at the legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki, during the Fall of 2023.
Several of my bands and collaborators from the past twenty years were featured that night, so it's a nice celebration of my career as a recording artist.
The album will be released as a double CD/DVD package in time for the Christmas holidays!"
As regards the new live album, Erja says: "20 Years of Blues Rock! Is taken from my Anniversary show that was held at the legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki, during the Fall of 2023.
Several of my bands and collaborators from the past twenty years were featured that night, so it's a nice celebration of my career as a recording artist.
The album will be released as a double CD/DVD package in time for the Christmas holidays!"
20 Years of Blues Rock! is available to pre-order from: https://erjalyytinen.com/store/20-years-of-blues-rock
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Tom Killner, who straddles the line between soulfully infused blues, southern rock, country, and Americana, has released his heartfelt ballad 'Only You' as a single.
"Only You is a love song and a dedication to those and the things in our lives that mean so much on a deep level," says the softly spoken and affable Rotherham born singer & guitarist. "It’s important to feel connections, to have an appreciation for them, I hope folk can feel that in the lyrics."
The track is taken from Killner’s latest album Borrowed Time, which is available on both CD and Vinyl.
It features the talents of Sam Wood (Black Star Riders, Wayward Sons) on pedal steel and backing vocals from Oli Brown and Kier; co-production/mixing and mastering was handled by the in-demand Wayne Proctor at House of Tone Studios. Purchase here: https://www.tomkillner.com/shop
"Only You is a love song and a dedication to those and the things in our lives that mean so much on a deep level," says the softly spoken and affable Rotherham born singer & guitarist. "It’s important to feel connections, to have an appreciation for them, I hope folk can feel that in the lyrics."
The track is taken from Killner’s latest album Borrowed Time, which is available on both CD and Vinyl.
It features the talents of Sam Wood (Black Star Riders, Wayward Sons) on pedal steel and backing vocals from Oli Brown and Kier; co-production/mixing and mastering was handled by the in-demand Wayne Proctor at House of Tone Studios. Purchase here: https://www.tomkillner.com/shop
Borrowed Time charted #8 in the UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Top 40 and received rave reviews and comment, including: "Tom has never sung better nor sounded better" (FabricationsHQ)
"Without a shadow of a doubt his best work to date" (Rock Radio UK).
The ten-track Borrowed Time also bears an overarching story, as Killner explains: "I really wanted to tell stories of characters you meet in life, relationships both good and bad, and of events and emotions that have moved or affected me in some way. I partly used that as a catalyst to create and to relate to all."
2024 has been Tom’s busiest year to date (highlights include touring in Spain, playing the famous 100 Club in London, performing at a number of festivals and co-headline tours with US bands Hush Money and Preacher Stone), and he’s not finished yet, with a clutch of winter dates before the end of the year.
"Playing so many shows, making more friends along the way and just seeing the smiles on folks faces is so important to me, giving back where I can. I’d love to see you on the road this winter to share the experience with you all!"
"Without a shadow of a doubt his best work to date" (Rock Radio UK).
The ten-track Borrowed Time also bears an overarching story, as Killner explains: "I really wanted to tell stories of characters you meet in life, relationships both good and bad, and of events and emotions that have moved or affected me in some way. I partly used that as a catalyst to create and to relate to all."
2024 has been Tom’s busiest year to date (highlights include touring in Spain, playing the famous 100 Club in London, performing at a number of festivals and co-headline tours with US bands Hush Money and Preacher Stone), and he’s not finished yet, with a clutch of winter dates before the end of the year.
"Playing so many shows, making more friends along the way and just seeing the smiles on folks faces is so important to me, giving back where I can. I’d love to see you on the road this winter to share the experience with you all!"
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Having just 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 early next year 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.
As regards getting back out on the touring road so quickly, the band state that "performing live, meeting old friends and making new ones, spending time with the Sons family for adventures on the road, is all so addictive. That’s why we do what we do; we just don’t want to stop for too long!"
2024 has seen 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.
As regards getting back out on the touring road so quickly, the band state that "performing live, meeting old friends and making new ones, spending time with the Sons family for adventures on the road, is all so addictive. That’s why we do what we do; we just don’t want to stop for too long!"
2024 has seen 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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To coincide with his November & December dates across the UK and Ireland (see dates further below), Belfast’s multi-award winning Dom Martin has released a new single, 'Government (Live).'
The song, which is accompanied by a live video captured during Martin's 2023 Buried In The Hail tour at The Caves in Edinburgh, offers fans the first taste of his highly anticipated live double album Buried Alive, which will be released on December 13th.
The album, a unique blend of electric and acoustic tracks, was recorded live across various iconic venues in Europe and the UK; it features songs from all three of Dom Martin's original studio albums.
Buried Alive is available for pre-order at:
https://dommartinofficialmerchandise.myshopify.com/collections/music
The song, which is accompanied by a live video captured during Martin's 2023 Buried In The Hail tour at The Caves in Edinburgh, offers fans the first taste of his highly anticipated live double album Buried Alive, which will be released on December 13th.
The album, a unique blend of electric and acoustic tracks, was recorded live across various iconic venues in Europe and the UK; it features songs from all three of Dom Martin's original studio albums.
Buried Alive is available for pre-order at:
https://dommartinofficialmerchandise.myshopify.com/collections/music
Dom Martin has also announced a set of Acoustic dates for the spring of next year.
"I’m so looking forward to the 2025 acoustic tour and I’m planning something a little different this time around." says Dom "I’ve also got the up and coming Thomas Heppell as special guest; I know my audience will really enjoy what he does."
Dom Martin was voted best Acoustic Blues Artist three years running 2020-21-22 and Blues Instrumentalist of the year 2022 and 2023. His latest studio album Buried in the Hail won Best Blues Album 2024.
Buried Alive Tour Dates
2 NOV. EDINBURGH, LA BELLE ANGELE*
3 NOV. NEWCASTLE, THE CLUNY*
4 NOV. LEEDS, BRUDENELL*
5 NOV. CHESTER, LIVE ROOMS*
6 NOV. SHEFFIELD, GREYSTONES*
7 NOV. GRIMSBY, YARDBIRDS*
8 NOV. LONDON, WATER RATS* (SOLD OUT)
9 NOV. NEWBURY, ARLINGTON ARTS* (LAST FEW TICKETS)
10 NOV. WHITBY BLUES RHYTHM ROCK FESTIVAL*
17 NOV: ORAN MOR, GLASGOW ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL
21 NOV: DERBY, THE FLOWERPOT *
26 NOV. CORK, THE PAVILION.*
27 NOV. DUBLIN, WHELANS*
28 NOV. LIMERICK, DOLANS*
29 NOV. L/DERRY, SANDINO’S*
30 NOV. WARRENPOINT, SKYLITE ROOM*
1 DEC. BELFAST, MANDELA HALL*
4 DEC. MANCHESTER, NIGHT AND DAY
5 DEC. SOUTHAMPTON, 1865 *
6 DEC. LOOE BLUES RHYTHM ROCK FESTIVAL
*support from Blue Nation
Full tour details available at:
bandsintown.com/dommartin
Acoustic Tour 2025 Dates:
April 4: Edinburgh, The Caves
May 1: Newcastle, Wylam Brewery
May 2: Liverpool, Royal Philharmonic Music Rooms
May 3: Manchester, Carole Nash Hall
May 6: Bath, Chapel Arts
May 7: London, Half Moon
May 8: Cranleigh, Cranleigh Arts
May 9: Leamington Spa, Temperance
Tickets available via
https://bandsintown.com/dommartin
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"I’m so looking forward to the 2025 acoustic tour and I’m planning something a little different this time around." says Dom "I’ve also got the up and coming Thomas Heppell as special guest; I know my audience will really enjoy what he does."
Dom Martin was voted best Acoustic Blues Artist three years running 2020-21-22 and Blues Instrumentalist of the year 2022 and 2023. His latest studio album Buried in the Hail won Best Blues Album 2024.
Buried Alive Tour Dates
2 NOV. EDINBURGH, LA BELLE ANGELE*
3 NOV. NEWCASTLE, THE CLUNY*
4 NOV. LEEDS, BRUDENELL*
5 NOV. CHESTER, LIVE ROOMS*
6 NOV. SHEFFIELD, GREYSTONES*
7 NOV. GRIMSBY, YARDBIRDS*
8 NOV. LONDON, WATER RATS* (SOLD OUT)
9 NOV. NEWBURY, ARLINGTON ARTS* (LAST FEW TICKETS)
10 NOV. WHITBY BLUES RHYTHM ROCK FESTIVAL*
17 NOV: ORAN MOR, GLASGOW ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL
21 NOV: DERBY, THE FLOWERPOT *
26 NOV. CORK, THE PAVILION.*
27 NOV. DUBLIN, WHELANS*
28 NOV. LIMERICK, DOLANS*
29 NOV. L/DERRY, SANDINO’S*
30 NOV. WARRENPOINT, SKYLITE ROOM*
1 DEC. BELFAST, MANDELA HALL*
4 DEC. MANCHESTER, NIGHT AND DAY
5 DEC. SOUTHAMPTON, 1865 *
6 DEC. LOOE BLUES RHYTHM ROCK FESTIVAL
*support from Blue Nation
Full tour details available at:
bandsintown.com/dommartin
Acoustic Tour 2025 Dates:
April 4: Edinburgh, The Caves
May 1: Newcastle, Wylam Brewery
May 2: Liverpool, Royal Philharmonic Music Rooms
May 3: Manchester, Carole Nash Hall
May 6: Bath, Chapel Arts
May 7: London, Half Moon
May 8: Cranleigh, Cranleigh Arts
May 9: Leamington Spa, Temperance
Tickets available via
https://bandsintown.com/dommartin
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Attention grabbing conteporary rockers The Now have released a new single and video 'Friendly Fire.'
The song is lifted from their highly acclaimed, dynamic debut album ‘Too Hot To Handle,’ released earlier in the year. It's available on CD, Vinyl and Digital platforms here.
Of the rhythmic rocker, frontman Shane Callaghan says: "Friendly Fire is a cautionary tale of so-called friends who take pleasure in talking about your failures behind your back, but are first to want a piece of the pie when things are going well.
It’s always good to know who your fake friends are, especially when they don’t realise that you know their hidden agendas. There’s a lot of that in the music industry also, so it lends itself to a song too!"
The song is lifted from their highly acclaimed, dynamic debut album ‘Too Hot To Handle,’ released earlier in the year. It's available on CD, Vinyl and Digital platforms here.
Of the rhythmic rocker, frontman Shane Callaghan says: "Friendly Fire is a cautionary tale of so-called friends who take pleasure in talking about your failures behind your back, but are first to want a piece of the pie when things are going well.
It’s always good to know who your fake friends are, especially when they don’t realise that you know their hidden agendas. There’s a lot of that in the music industry also, so it lends itself to a song too!"
Too Hot To Handle, recorded at Real World Studios and produced by Grammy Award winning Oli Jacobs (Peter Gabriel, The 1975), was released in March this year to stellar reviews across the board:
"Great songs, intelligent writing, intuitive production" (Metaltalk)
"They genuinely do sound different to everyone else" (Emerging Rock Bands)
"One of the best releases of 2024" (Metalplanet Music)
"A fresh sounding band who are musically, lyrically, and wholly, in The Now" (FabricationsHQ)
Hailing from South Wales, the band’s kinetic energy ensures that not only will you see one of the best shows around, there’s a place for you to escape the mundane fallacies of day to day life.
Their hooky, instantly relatable music has been featured as a Planet Rock Track of The Week, on ITV, BBC Radio 2 Johnnie Walker Show and Sky Sports, to name a few.
The Now have supported Reef and Florence Black and shared the stage with the likes of Placebo, Noel Gallagher, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes; they received a rapturous reception at The Isle of Wight Festival and a fantastic ovation at Planet Rockstock.
They also delivered a roof-raising performance at the Station 18 Festival in Swansea and were invited to play the main stage at the inaugural Rising Festival in Staffordshire.
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"Great songs, intelligent writing, intuitive production" (Metaltalk)
"They genuinely do sound different to everyone else" (Emerging Rock Bands)
"One of the best releases of 2024" (Metalplanet Music)
"A fresh sounding band who are musically, lyrically, and wholly, in The Now" (FabricationsHQ)
Hailing from South Wales, the band’s kinetic energy ensures that not only will you see one of the best shows around, there’s a place for you to escape the mundane fallacies of day to day life.
Their hooky, instantly relatable music has been featured as a Planet Rock Track of The Week, on ITV, BBC Radio 2 Johnnie Walker Show and Sky Sports, to name a few.
The Now have supported Reef and Florence Black and shared the stage with the likes of Placebo, Noel Gallagher, Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes; they received a rapturous reception at The Isle of Wight Festival and a fantastic ovation at Planet Rockstock.
They also delivered a roof-raising performance at the Station 18 Festival in Swansea and were invited to play the main stage at the inaugural Rising Festival in Staffordshire.
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Iconic space rockers Hawkwind will release a new triple set, Live at the Royal Albert Hall, on December 13th (CD) and January 31st 2025 (Vinyl).
Capturing their performance at the world-famous venue on 29th September 2023, the new live album follows on from the band’s latest, and critically acclaimed, studio album Stories From Time And Space, released earlier this year.
For the performance Hawkwind delivered a set that mixed tracks from their 2023 studio album The Future Never Waits, including 'Rama (The Prophecy)' and the then unheard 'Underwater City' (which would feature on Stories From Time And Space) along with classics from their expansive back catalogue.
Highlights include performances of fan favourites such as 'Levitation,' 'Spirit Of The Age,' 'Master Of The Universe' and 'Assault And Battery.'
The album is presented as a 3CD set (the third disc features rehearsal material including 'Mask Of Morning' and 'Frozen in Time') and as a triple vinyl set of the entire performance.
Vinyl pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/hawkwind-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall-triple-lp-edition
CD pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/hawkwind-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall-3cd-clamshell-box
Live at the Royal Albert Hall track listing:
Levitation; You’d Better Believe It; Psychedelic Warlords; Arrival In Utopia; Rama (The Prophecy); The Beginning; Spirit Of The Age; Underwater City; Assault and Battery; The Golden Void; Peace; Right To Decide; 10th Second of Forever; Born To Go; Star Explorer; Brainstorm; Neurons; Black Corridor; Master Of The Universe; Welcome To The Future
Bonus material (CD Only): Frozen In Time (Studio Rehearsal); Practical Ability (Studio Rehearsal); Lost Chances (Studio Rehearsal); Second Chances (Studio Rehearsal); Underwater City (Studio Rehearsal); Mask Of Morning
For the show Dave Brock (guitars, vocals), Richard Chadwick (drums), Magnus Martin (guitar/vocals), Doug MacKinnon (bass) and Tim Thighpaulsandra Lewis (synths/keyboards) were joined by Arthur Brown, who made a guest appearance to recite poetry readings between songs and other 'cosmic' entertainment.
Live at the Royal Albert Hall is another testament to Hawkwind's enduring legacy and their ability to push the boundaries of space rock, all while staying true to their roots.
Hawkwind’s new studio album, There Is No Space For Us, will be released in Spring 2025 to coincide with live shows.
Confirmed live dates for 2025:
Thursday 17th April – Gateshead, Glasshouse
Friday 18th April – Guildford, G Live
Saturday 19th April – Bournemouth, Pavilion
Sunday 20th April – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Friday 9th May – Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
Saturday 10th May – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Sunday 11th May – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Friday 23rd May – Sheffield, City Hall
Saturday 24th May – Portsmouth, Guildhall
Sunday 25th May – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Monday 26th May – London, Barbican
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Capturing their performance at the world-famous venue on 29th September 2023, the new live album follows on from the band’s latest, and critically acclaimed, studio album Stories From Time And Space, released earlier this year.
For the performance Hawkwind delivered a set that mixed tracks from their 2023 studio album The Future Never Waits, including 'Rama (The Prophecy)' and the then unheard 'Underwater City' (which would feature on Stories From Time And Space) along with classics from their expansive back catalogue.
Highlights include performances of fan favourites such as 'Levitation,' 'Spirit Of The Age,' 'Master Of The Universe' and 'Assault And Battery.'
The album is presented as a 3CD set (the third disc features rehearsal material including 'Mask Of Morning' and 'Frozen in Time') and as a triple vinyl set of the entire performance.
Vinyl pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/hawkwind-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall-triple-lp-edition
CD pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/hawkwind-live-at-the-royal-albert-hall-3cd-clamshell-box
Live at the Royal Albert Hall track listing:
Levitation; You’d Better Believe It; Psychedelic Warlords; Arrival In Utopia; Rama (The Prophecy); The Beginning; Spirit Of The Age; Underwater City; Assault and Battery; The Golden Void; Peace; Right To Decide; 10th Second of Forever; Born To Go; Star Explorer; Brainstorm; Neurons; Black Corridor; Master Of The Universe; Welcome To The Future
Bonus material (CD Only): Frozen In Time (Studio Rehearsal); Practical Ability (Studio Rehearsal); Lost Chances (Studio Rehearsal); Second Chances (Studio Rehearsal); Underwater City (Studio Rehearsal); Mask Of Morning
For the show Dave Brock (guitars, vocals), Richard Chadwick (drums), Magnus Martin (guitar/vocals), Doug MacKinnon (bass) and Tim Thighpaulsandra Lewis (synths/keyboards) were joined by Arthur Brown, who made a guest appearance to recite poetry readings between songs and other 'cosmic' entertainment.
Live at the Royal Albert Hall is another testament to Hawkwind's enduring legacy and their ability to push the boundaries of space rock, all while staying true to their roots.
Hawkwind’s new studio album, There Is No Space For Us, will be released in Spring 2025 to coincide with live shows.
Confirmed live dates for 2025:
Thursday 17th April – Gateshead, Glasshouse
Friday 18th April – Guildford, G Live
Saturday 19th April – Bournemouth, Pavilion
Sunday 20th April – Birmingham, Symphony Hall
Friday 9th May – Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
Saturday 10th May – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Sunday 11th May – Manchester, Bridgewater Hall
Friday 23rd May – Sheffield, City Hall
Saturday 24th May – Portsmouth, Guildhall
Sunday 25th May – Cambridge, Corn Exchange
Monday 26th May – London, Barbican
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The original guitar line-up behind the G3 touring concept – stellar six-stringers Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson - return with tour memento album Reunion Live, which will be released on January 31st, 2025, on earMUSIC.
The album was recorded at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Satriani, Johnson, and Vai’s sold-out 2024 G3 US tour, twenty-eight years after the iconic trio first joined forces in 1996.
The Deluxe Edition of Reunion Live features a different coloured vinyl for each artist, a special splatter LP for the encore jam, a 64-page photo/ coffee table book, plus the full show also on 2 CDs.
The album is also available as a 2CD digipack with 16-page photo booklet, 4LP (Black) gatefold and Digital Download.
Pre-order / Pre-save the album: https://g3reunionlive.lnk.to/Album
Beyond sets from each guitarist and their own back catalogue, there’s an encore covers jam featuring 'Spanish Castle Magic,' 'Born To Be Wild' and 'Crossroads'…
The album was recorded at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Satriani, Johnson, and Vai’s sold-out 2024 G3 US tour, twenty-eight years after the iconic trio first joined forces in 1996.
The Deluxe Edition of Reunion Live features a different coloured vinyl for each artist, a special splatter LP for the encore jam, a 64-page photo/ coffee table book, plus the full show also on 2 CDs.
The album is also available as a 2CD digipack with 16-page photo booklet, 4LP (Black) gatefold and Digital Download.
Pre-order / Pre-save the album: https://g3reunionlive.lnk.to/Album
Beyond sets from each guitarist and their own back catalogue, there’s an encore covers jam featuring 'Spanish Castle Magic,' 'Born To Be Wild' and 'Crossroads'…
"This particular G3 tour with Eric and Joe was a career highlight for me. To be able to hit the road with old friends and be in that lit-up environment of the stage and communicate on the deepest musical levels with friends is a privilege and honour, especially with such incredible players as Eric and Joe." – Steve Vai
"Playing with Joe and Steve was an affirmation that while we all want to push the envelope of musical boundaries, we also want to share our heart experience and a soulful communication of the music that we have been allowed to partake of in our own lives." – Eric Johnson
"Reuniting with Eric and Steve this year and commemorating the very first G3 tour of 1996 was glorious. They were the first two guitarists I called when planning G3’s maiden voyage, so this reunion was a confirmation of our special connection. Storming the stage with two of my favourite musical giants, celebrating our shared roots as well as our unique differences, once again proved to be a winning formula."
– Joe Satriani
Reuinion Live : track listing (all formats):
1. Gravitas (Vai); 2. Avalancha (Vai); 3. Little Pretty Intro (Vai); 4. Little Pretty (Vai); 5. Tender Surrender (Vai); 6. Zeus in Chains (Vai); 7. Teeth of the Hydra (Vai); 8. For the Love of God (Vai); 9. Land of 1000 Dances (Johnson); 10. Righteous (Johnson); 11. Trail of Tears (Johnson); 12. On-Ramp Improv (Johnson); 13. Freeway Jam (Johnson); 14. Desert Rose (Johnson); 15. Venus Reprise (Johnson);
16. Raspberry Jam Delta-V (Satriani); 17. Surfing with the Alien (Satriani); 18. Satch Boogie (Satriani);
19. Sahara (Satriani); 20. Nineteen Eighty (Satriani); 21. Big Bad Moon (Satriani); 22. Always with Me, Always with You (Satriani); 23. Summer Song (Satriani). 24. Introductions; 25. Crossroads (Encore Jam);
26. Spanish Castle Magic (Encore Jam); 27. Born to Be Wild (Encore Jam)
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"Playing with Joe and Steve was an affirmation that while we all want to push the envelope of musical boundaries, we also want to share our heart experience and a soulful communication of the music that we have been allowed to partake of in our own lives." – Eric Johnson
"Reuniting with Eric and Steve this year and commemorating the very first G3 tour of 1996 was glorious. They were the first two guitarists I called when planning G3’s maiden voyage, so this reunion was a confirmation of our special connection. Storming the stage with two of my favourite musical giants, celebrating our shared roots as well as our unique differences, once again proved to be a winning formula."
– Joe Satriani
Reuinion Live : track listing (all formats):
1. Gravitas (Vai); 2. Avalancha (Vai); 3. Little Pretty Intro (Vai); 4. Little Pretty (Vai); 5. Tender Surrender (Vai); 6. Zeus in Chains (Vai); 7. Teeth of the Hydra (Vai); 8. For the Love of God (Vai); 9. Land of 1000 Dances (Johnson); 10. Righteous (Johnson); 11. Trail of Tears (Johnson); 12. On-Ramp Improv (Johnson); 13. Freeway Jam (Johnson); 14. Desert Rose (Johnson); 15. Venus Reprise (Johnson);
16. Raspberry Jam Delta-V (Satriani); 17. Surfing with the Alien (Satriani); 18. Satch Boogie (Satriani);
19. Sahara (Satriani); 20. Nineteen Eighty (Satriani); 21. Big Bad Moon (Satriani); 22. Always with Me, Always with You (Satriani); 23. Summer Song (Satriani). 24. Introductions; 25. Crossroads (Encore Jam);
26. Spanish Castle Magic (Encore Jam); 27. Born to Be Wild (Encore Jam)
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It’s double good live news for UK fans of Robert Jon & The Wreck, the outstanding southern/ roots rock & roll collective from Southern California,
Prior to embarking on their winter tour of the UK (see dates further below) the band have announced they will be returning to the UK in the spring of next year for eight concerts.
Planet Rock's 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 9am on Wednesday October 30th and will run until October 31st.
Pre-sale link: www.planetrocktickets.co.uk
Tickets will go on general sale at 9am GMT on Friday Nov 1st at: robertjonandthewreck.com, Gigantic, alttickets and thegigcartel.
The spring 2025 dates are:
GUILDHALL, GLOUCESTER - WED 23 APRIL
O2 ACADEMY 2, BIRMINGHAM - THUR 24 APRIL
THE LIVE ROOMS, CHESTER - FRI 25 APRIL
LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH - SAT 26 APRIL
PICTUREDOME, HOLMFIRTH - SUN 27 APRIL
THE WELLY CLUB, HULL - TUES 29 APRIL
EPIC STUDIOS, NORWICH - WED 30 APRIL
QUARTERHOUSE, FOLKSTONE - THUR 1 MAY
Additionally, the band’s latest and widely acclaimed album Red Moon Rising, released earlier this year, has just been released as a Deluxe Edition on streaming.
The Deluxe Edition includes a further four tracks - 'Hate To See You Go' and 'Rager' (previously only available as bonus tracks on the CD edition) plus two brand new songs, 'Life Between The Lines' and 'Boss Man.' The latter, a moody mid-tempo with a message, has also been released as a single.
"Boss Man is a cautionary tale involving environmental, humanitarian and political concerns," guitarist Henry James Schneekluth explains. "It asks for us all to consider that all people in power (and those vying for political office) do not necessarily have our best interests at heart and to be wary of the potential for deceit. It asks the listener to stand together and care for their neighbours, families and friends."
Prior to embarking on their winter tour of the UK (see dates further below) the band have announced they will be returning to the UK in the spring of next year for eight concerts.
Planet Rock's 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 9am on Wednesday October 30th and will run until October 31st.
Pre-sale link: www.planetrocktickets.co.uk
Tickets will go on general sale at 9am GMT on Friday Nov 1st at: robertjonandthewreck.com, Gigantic, alttickets and thegigcartel.
The spring 2025 dates are:
GUILDHALL, GLOUCESTER - WED 23 APRIL
O2 ACADEMY 2, BIRMINGHAM - THUR 24 APRIL
THE LIVE ROOMS, CHESTER - FRI 25 APRIL
LIQUID ROOM, EDINBURGH - SAT 26 APRIL
PICTUREDOME, HOLMFIRTH - SUN 27 APRIL
THE WELLY CLUB, HULL - TUES 29 APRIL
EPIC STUDIOS, NORWICH - WED 30 APRIL
QUARTERHOUSE, FOLKSTONE - THUR 1 MAY
Additionally, the band’s latest and widely acclaimed album Red Moon Rising, released earlier this year, has just been released as a Deluxe Edition on streaming.
The Deluxe Edition includes a further four tracks - 'Hate To See You Go' and 'Rager' (previously only available as bonus tracks on the CD edition) plus two brand new songs, 'Life Between The Lines' and 'Boss Man.' The latter, a moody mid-tempo with a message, has also been released as a single.
"Boss Man is a cautionary tale involving environmental, humanitarian and political concerns," guitarist Henry James Schneekluth explains. "It asks for us all to consider that all people in power (and those vying for political office) do not necessarily have our best interests at heart and to be wary of the potential for deceit. It asks the listener to stand together and care for their neighbours, families and friends."
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck – Robert Jon Burrison (lead vocals, guitar), Andrew Espantman (drums, backing vocals), Henry James Schneekluth (lead guitar, backing vocals), Warren Murrel (bass) and recently joining as an official member, Jake Abernathie (keys) – have consistently grown, both in musical prowess and fanbase.
In addition to the release of last years's studio album Ride Into The Light, 2023 also saw RJTW release their first-ever concert film, Live At The Ancienne Belgique - the live CD/DVD set captured the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour (67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries).
In addition to the release of last years's studio album Ride Into The Light, 2023 also saw RJTW release their first-ever concert film, Live At The Ancienne Belgique - the live CD/DVD set captured the Wreck amid their longest-ever tour (67 performances in 75 days across 9 countries).
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Graham Gouldman has announced a 16-date UK tour in 2025 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 go on sale at 10.00am on 31st October, available from all venues and 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 go on sale at 10.00am on 31st October, available from all venues and 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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Renowned rock-blues guitarist Phillip Sayce has released a new single entitled 'Hole In Your Soul.'
The weighty heavy blues track, which doesn’t appear on any album, has been released to dovetail with, and celebrate, his upcoming UK Tour which starts on November 21st and runs until December 4th.
Special guest on all dates is Troy Redfern, who will be accompanied by drummer Nicky Waters, adding big beat and rhythm to Redfern’s brand of bold, slide-driven rock-blues.
Tickets for the UK tour shows (dates further below) are available from https://www.philipsayce.com/tour
and https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Philip-Sayce.htm
Of the new single, which features Fred Mandel on Wurlitzer, Philip Sayce says:
"The title draws inspiration from an Albert King quote. It addresses the toxic obsession with material wealth and the relentless pursuit of external validation.
The lyrics explore the futile attempt to fill an internal void with fleeting approval, leaving one perpetually unsatisfied. I’m thrilled to share this song with you. Feel the music -- crank up the volume!"
The weighty heavy blues track, which doesn’t appear on any album, has been released to dovetail with, and celebrate, his upcoming UK Tour which starts on November 21st and runs until December 4th.
Special guest on all dates is Troy Redfern, who will be accompanied by drummer Nicky Waters, adding big beat and rhythm to Redfern’s brand of bold, slide-driven rock-blues.
Tickets for the UK tour shows (dates further below) are available from https://www.philipsayce.com/tour
and https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Philip-Sayce.htm
Of the new single, which features Fred Mandel on Wurlitzer, Philip Sayce says:
"The title draws inspiration from an Albert King quote. It addresses the toxic obsession with material wealth and the relentless pursuit of external validation.
The lyrics explore the futile attempt to fill an internal void with fleeting approval, leaving one perpetually unsatisfied. I’m thrilled to share this song with you. Feel the music -- crank up the volume!"
Born in Wales, raised in Toronto, and Los Angeles-based, Phillip Sayce’s love of the guitar started at an early age when his parents introduced him to many of the influential greats including Albert King, Freddie King, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Collins, Jeff Healey, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck.
In 2004 Sayce started to tour and recorded with Melissa Etheridge; during this period he found time to record his debut solo album, Peace Machine, which saw release on Provogue in 2009.
In 2015, Sayce made his major label debut with Influence (Warner Music); this was followed in 2016 by Scorched Earth, Volume 1, a captivating live performance documented at Toronto’s Silver Dollar Room.
In 2020, during the global pandemic, Sayce released his seventh full-length album, Spirit Rising.
The self-produced recording quickly became his most successful album, even without the support of tour dates or traditional promotion (Sayce turned his attention to social media and saw his fan base grow by over 300%).
With latest album The Wolves Are Coming, released earlier this year, Philip Sayce surpassed expectations, intensifying anticipation for his forthcoming album.
In 2004 Sayce started to tour and recorded with Melissa Etheridge; during this period he found time to record his debut solo album, Peace Machine, which saw release on Provogue in 2009.
In 2015, Sayce made his major label debut with Influence (Warner Music); this was followed in 2016 by Scorched Earth, Volume 1, a captivating live performance documented at Toronto’s Silver Dollar Room.
In 2020, during the global pandemic, Sayce released his seventh full-length album, Spirit Rising.
The self-produced recording quickly became his most successful album, even without the support of tour dates or traditional promotion (Sayce turned his attention to social media and saw his fan base grow by over 300%).
With latest album The Wolves Are Coming, released earlier this year, Philip Sayce surpassed expectations, intensifying anticipation for his forthcoming album.
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Highly individualistic rock duo The Bloody Nerve (guitarist/ singer/ producer Stacey Blood and powerful vocalist Laurie Ann Layne) have released a new single entitled 'Episode 9 : Assassin Of Pain.'
The track, a rock ballad at heart but one with a darker underbelly and several sonic shifts, is the concluding part of 'Act III' from the band's cleverly imagined episodal/ social messaging concept album All Blood, No Treasure.
"Starting this project in 2020, we intended for it to move a lot faster," says Laurie Ann Layne.
"It’s tempo changes have been challenging but Episode 9 took a bit to really think through. We’ve accumulated more gear for more sounds, we’re just always raising the stakes with All Blood No Treasure."
The track, a rock ballad at heart but one with a darker underbelly and several sonic shifts, is the concluding part of 'Act III' from the band's cleverly imagined episodal/ social messaging concept album All Blood, No Treasure.
"Starting this project in 2020, we intended for it to move a lot faster," says Laurie Ann Layne.
"It’s tempo changes have been challenging but Episode 9 took a bit to really think through. We’ve accumulated more gear for more sounds, we’re just always raising the stakes with All Blood No Treasure."
Of the album, which has been released episodically in Acts, via singles and subsequent EP’s, Stacey Blood comments: "What’s been exciting about this project is that each episode is a bear to start and you think ‘can we really do all of this again?’ But somehow it just all works out.
To be honest there’s just not another rock album out there like this. Nobody is doing anything like it, and it’s felt good to hear stories of people who’ve connected with it on a deep level."
"Act III is the best instalment yet; highly contemporary, deliciously unsettling, and sonically captivating."
- FabricationsHQ
"This is punk/ rock/ alternative music to its core and at its finest, broadcasting the social messages everyone needs to hear." - Rock At Night
"All Blood, No Treasure… a gnarly mix of punkoid fire, Dead Weather-esque rock and social disenchantment." - Classic Rock Magazine
"A contemporary twist on rock 'n' roll with a story that draws you in deeper with every passing song.
Slick modern rock at its finest." - Pure Rock Fury
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To be honest there’s just not another rock album out there like this. Nobody is doing anything like it, and it’s felt good to hear stories of people who’ve connected with it on a deep level."
"Act III is the best instalment yet; highly contemporary, deliciously unsettling, and sonically captivating."
- FabricationsHQ
"This is punk/ rock/ alternative music to its core and at its finest, broadcasting the social messages everyone needs to hear." - Rock At Night
"All Blood, No Treasure… a gnarly mix of punkoid fire, Dead Weather-esque rock and social disenchantment." - Classic Rock Magazine
"A contemporary twist on rock 'n' roll with a story that draws you in deeper with every passing song.
Slick modern rock at its finest." - Pure Rock Fury
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Black Eyed Sons (formally Quireboys) have released their debut single 'Foolin' Yourself.'
Featuring Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer of seminal New York band, Company of Wolves, the single 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.
Of the raucous roller, which has its roots in a demo originally intended for Company of Wolves' second album, lead singer/ guitarist Guy Griffin says "Myself, Steve Conte and Kyf Brewer go back a long way; we first met at the legendary Cherokee studios in Los Angeles when Company Of Wolves and The Quireboys were recording our respective debut albums.
As we were near finishing the Black Eyed Sons debut album, I felt we were missing one last great rocker, and this is it, our very first single. Thank you, Steve, and Kyf!"
Featuring Steve Conte & Kyf Brewer of seminal New York band, Company of Wolves, the single 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.
Of the raucous roller, which has its roots in a demo originally intended for Company of Wolves' second album, lead singer/ guitarist Guy Griffin says "Myself, Steve Conte and Kyf Brewer go back a long way; we first met at the legendary Cherokee studios in Los Angeles when Company Of Wolves and The Quireboys were recording our respective debut albums.
As we were near finishing the Black Eyed Sons debut album, I felt we were missing one last great rocker, and this is it, our very first single. Thank you, Steve, and Kyf!"
The Black Eyed Sons will be throwing an Album Launch party at The Lexington, London on 16th December. Those in attendance can expect a mix of fresh tracks from Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits and surprise cuts from the Quireboys and Down n’ Outz extensive back catalogue.
Tickets for the Album Launch show can be purchased here:
https://offyerrocka.com/product/black-eyed-sons-the-lexington-london-monday-16th-december-2024/
Signed copies the debut album (CD or Vinyl) can be pre-ordered here:
https://offyerrocka.com/product-category/artists/the-quireboys/
Black Eyed Sons: Guy Griffin (lead vocals/guitar); Paul Guerin (guitar); Keith Weir (keys); Nick Mailing (bass); Pip Mailing (drums)
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Tickets for the Album Launch show can be purchased here:
https://offyerrocka.com/product/black-eyed-sons-the-lexington-london-monday-16th-december-2024/
Signed copies the debut album (CD or Vinyl) can be pre-ordered here:
https://offyerrocka.com/product-category/artists/the-quireboys/
Black Eyed Sons: Guy Griffin (lead vocals/guitar); Paul Guerin (guitar); Keith Weir (keys); Nick Mailing (bass); Pip Mailing (drums)
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Netherlands rock 'n' psychedelic soul blues trio DeWolff have announced their new studio album Muscle Shoals, which, as the title so proudly states, was recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, and legendary FAME studios, in Alabama.
The album will be released on 6th December via Mascot Records. Pre-Order here: https://lnk.to/DeWolff
Following lead-off single, the funky 'In Love,' comes a second taster from the album, 'Natural Woman.'
Of the new single, which is accompanied by a vintage animation video, the band say: "this is another one of these songs that basically wrote itself: the big guitar riff, the verse and the chorus melodies coming to us all at once. The lyrics are about natural beauty, not having to hide or change to be accepted. There’s satisfaction in imperfection; the plastic dream was a lie."
The album will be released on 6th December via Mascot Records. Pre-Order here: https://lnk.to/DeWolff
Following lead-off single, the funky 'In Love,' comes a second taster from the album, 'Natural Woman.'
Of the new single, which is accompanied by a vintage animation video, the band say: "this is another one of these songs that basically wrote itself: the big guitar riff, the verse and the chorus melodies coming to us all at once. The lyrics are about natural beauty, not having to hide or change to be accepted. There’s satisfaction in imperfection; the plastic dream was a lie."
When the opportunity arose for DeWolff to head to Muscle Shoals to record it was a dream come true. "Even before we were into southern rock, as a kid, Luka got an album of southern soul, and most of it was recorded at FAME." says Pablo of his brother. "Our introduction to soul didn't start with James Brown; we started with Wilson Pickett."
In May 2024, the band travelled to Muscle Shoals to record their tenth studio album between the two studios with Grammy Award-winning producer Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes).
"Right when we played our first notes there, I got goosebumps" says Pablo. "This was one of the best recording experiences we've ever had. The grand piano Leon Russell used was still there, just like the electric Wurlitzer piano that was used on 'I Never Loved a Man' by Aretha Franklin!"
Over the past eighteen months DeWolff have preached their Electric Gospel on a cruise, in a castle, numerous headline tours across Europe and transformed festival crowds into their own disciples.
They've toured with The Black Crowes and have previously played shows with Blues Pills, Deep Purple and TOTO. They can also count Seasick Steve as a fan.
Muscle Shoals follows last year’s studio album Love Death & In Between.
Between those albums DeWolff have celebrated an Edison Award nomination (The Dutch Grammys), released Live & Outta Sight III and received the live music award, the Gouden Notekraker.
In June 2023 they produced the world's fastest studio-to-store record 2 hours, 59 minutes, 38 seconds for 'Rosita Rápida,' beating the record previously held by Jack White.
Formed in Geleen in the Netherlands as teenagers, Pablo van de Poel, Luka van de Poel (drums/ vocals) and Robin Piso (Hammond/ Wurlitzer), have carved out a place for themselves as carefree musical adventurers; prolific in the studio and well-worn road-rovers.
"It sounds like a fantasy story," reflects Pablo. "Seventeen years ago, my mind would have never dared to think of all the things we’ve done and places we’ve seen."
April 2025 UK Headline Tour Dates
Tickets available at https://www.dewolff.nu/#/shows
12th April - Stereo, Glasgow
13th April - Deaf Institute, Manchester
15th April - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
16th April - The Fleece, Bristol
17th April - O2 Academy, Oxford
18th April - Garage, London
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In May 2024, the band travelled to Muscle Shoals to record their tenth studio album between the two studios with Grammy Award-winning producer Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes).
"Right when we played our first notes there, I got goosebumps" says Pablo. "This was one of the best recording experiences we've ever had. The grand piano Leon Russell used was still there, just like the electric Wurlitzer piano that was used on 'I Never Loved a Man' by Aretha Franklin!"
Over the past eighteen months DeWolff have preached their Electric Gospel on a cruise, in a castle, numerous headline tours across Europe and transformed festival crowds into their own disciples.
They've toured with The Black Crowes and have previously played shows with Blues Pills, Deep Purple and TOTO. They can also count Seasick Steve as a fan.
Muscle Shoals follows last year’s studio album Love Death & In Between.
Between those albums DeWolff have celebrated an Edison Award nomination (The Dutch Grammys), released Live & Outta Sight III and received the live music award, the Gouden Notekraker.
In June 2023 they produced the world's fastest studio-to-store record 2 hours, 59 minutes, 38 seconds for 'Rosita Rápida,' beating the record previously held by Jack White.
Formed in Geleen in the Netherlands as teenagers, Pablo van de Poel, Luka van de Poel (drums/ vocals) and Robin Piso (Hammond/ Wurlitzer), have carved out a place for themselves as carefree musical adventurers; prolific in the studio and well-worn road-rovers.
"It sounds like a fantasy story," reflects Pablo. "Seventeen years ago, my mind would have never dared to think of all the things we’ve done and places we’ve seen."
April 2025 UK Headline Tour Dates
Tickets available at https://www.dewolff.nu/#/shows
12th April - Stereo, Glasgow
13th April - Deaf Institute, Manchester
15th April - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
16th April - The Fleece, Bristol
17th April - O2 Academy, Oxford
18th April - Garage, London
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The Gypsy Pistoleros have released a new single entitled 'Church Of The Pistoleros.'
The song will feature on the band’s forthcoming new album Welcome To The Church Of The Pistoleros, which will be released spring 2025 and available through Earache Records.
Additionally, Cargo Records will distribute CD & Vinyl versions via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores.
A separate CD & Vinyl release for Australia & New Zealand will be released by Golden Robot records.
Of the single, and what the new album stands for, front man Gypsy Lee Pistolero states: "Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros! Come and take my hand, all you beautiful weirdos, for the lost, the strange, and the ne'er-do-wells! This is a call to all the misfits and outcasts, to stand up and join us and be proud to be different. Join the New Church!"
Order/ stream the single here: https://earache.lnk.to/ChurchofthePistoleros
The song will feature on the band’s forthcoming new album Welcome To The Church Of The Pistoleros, which will be released spring 2025 and available through Earache Records.
Additionally, Cargo Records will distribute CD & Vinyl versions via HMV & all good Indie Record Stores.
A separate CD & Vinyl release for Australia & New Zealand will be released by Golden Robot records.
Of the single, and what the new album stands for, front man Gypsy Lee Pistolero states: "Welcome to the Church of the Pistoleros! Come and take my hand, all you beautiful weirdos, for the lost, the strange, and the ne'er-do-wells! This is a call to all the misfits and outcasts, to stand up and join us and be proud to be different. Join the New Church!"
Order/ stream the single here: https://earache.lnk.to/ChurchofthePistoleros
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
7th - 10th August 2025 - Rebellion Festival, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
HMV & Indie Record in-store shows will be announced soon, along with other festival appearances.
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
7th - 10th August 2025 - Rebellion Festival, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
HMV & Indie Record in-store shows will be announced soon, along with other festival appearances.
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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Level 42 have announced their World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour, which will visit 28 UK venues next year. The tour, which features Special Guests Roachford, will open in Aberdeen, and close at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London.
The band are also the first act to confirm a performance at the soon-to-be revived Watford Colosseum (the venue is currently undergoing renovation ahead of its grand reopening next year).
Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday 25th October 2024 at 10am from: 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!"
Four decades on from the release of World Machine Level 42 are still in demand the world over.
The forthcoming tour celebrates a great album, but it’s also an opportunity to witness one of the most popular and enduring British bands doing what they do best.
The band are also the first act to confirm a performance at the soon-to-be revived Watford Colosseum (the venue is currently undergoing renovation ahead of its grand reopening next year).
Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday 25th October 2024 at 10am from: 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!"
Four decades on from the release of World Machine Level 42 are still in demand the world over.
The forthcoming tour celebrates a great album, but it’s also an opportunity to witness one of the most popular and enduring British bands doing what they do best.
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Following on from his best to date album Darkness Before Dawn (click here for FabricationsHQ's Feature Review), dark nu-blues singer-songwriter-guitarist Ben Hemming has released a new single entitled 'The Curse.'
The new song follows on from the moody and angst driven 'Praise Me' and earlier alt-blues-grunge singles, 'The One' and 'Thorns.'
Of the acoustically introduced downtempo number, Ben Hemming says: "A vocal full of emotion takes the spotlight on this track. The song, which tells of the importance of staying true to yourself in world full of deception and corruption, lies at the heart of the singer-songwriter tradition. It draws upon the inspiration of roots music, which is so much a part of what I do."
The new song follows on from the moody and angst driven 'Praise Me' and earlier alt-blues-grunge singles, 'The One' and 'Thorns.'
Of the acoustically introduced downtempo number, Ben Hemming says: "A vocal full of emotion takes the spotlight on this track. The song, which tells of the importance of staying true to yourself in world full of deception and corruption, lies at the heart of the singer-songwriter tradition. It draws upon the inspiration of roots music, which is so much a part of what I do."
'The Curse,' 'Praise Me,' 'Thorns,' and 'The One' will feature on Ben Hemming's next album, currently scheduled for May of next year.
Stream/ listen to/ purchase Darkness Before Dawn here:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benhemming/darkness-before-dawn
"A unique musical identity" - The Blues Magazine
"Songs of bleak beauty" - Blues Blast Magazine
"A new Blues" - Americana U.K.
"Darkness Before Dawn is a musically honest and lyrically contemplative rebirth for Ben Hemming"
- FabricationsHQ
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Stream/ listen to/ purchase Darkness Before Dawn here:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/benhemming/darkness-before-dawn
"A unique musical identity" - The Blues Magazine
"Songs of bleak beauty" - Blues Blast Magazine
"A new Blues" - Americana U.K.
"Darkness Before Dawn is a musically honest and lyrically contemplative rebirth for Ben Hemming"
- FabricationsHQ
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Musically creative duo Starlite & Campbell (multi-instrumentalist husband & wife duo Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell) have released 'The Voting Machine' as a single.
A politically and electronica charged art-pop anthem about the importance of voting, the song (lifted from their third studio album STARLITE.ONE), offers poignant reflection on the pivotal role of machines and the voting systems employed in different societies and cultures throughout the world.
(Two weeks before one of the most important elections in history, 'The Voting Machine' has never been more relevant; it’s musical democracy in action).
The official music video, filmed inside the Tejo Power Station in Lisbon, Portugal, has already racked up over 52k views on YouTube (the video also features NASA-provided HD footage of a rocket launch).
A politically and electronica charged art-pop anthem about the importance of voting, the song (lifted from their third studio album STARLITE.ONE), offers poignant reflection on the pivotal role of machines and the voting systems employed in different societies and cultures throughout the world.
(Two weeks before one of the most important elections in history, 'The Voting Machine' has never been more relevant; it’s musical democracy in action).
The official music video, filmed inside the Tejo Power Station in Lisbon, Portugal, has already racked up over 52k views on YouTube (the video also features NASA-provided HD footage of a rocket launch).
The critically acclaimed STARLITE.ONE, a progressively shaped art-pop/ rock/ electronica concept album, was released on 1st September 2023 on the Supertone record label.
The album, which also features drummer Hugo Danin, is available to buy as a Collectors Deluxe limited edition 180g milky clear vinyl, deluxe gatefold CD and digital. Vinyl, CD & related merch:
https://shop.supertonerecords.com/collections/starlite-one-the-new-album-by-starlite-campbell
The digital version of the album is available exclusively via Bandcamp:
https://starlite-campbell.bandcamp.com/album/starlite-one
Please note: the album is NOT available on Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music or any audio-only streaming service ("we want to put the value back in music!”)
Praise for STARLITE.ONE:
"It's basically art set to music… overflowing with space-age sounds and emotions, along with deeply human ones too."
- Photogroupie
"Hallelujah! Praise be! Starlite & Campbell return to save us from musical mediocrity!" - Planet Mosh
"This is the sound when an artist writes honestly from the heart, transcending from great musicians to great songwriters." - LaughingMonkeyMusic
"A highly creative art rock album with deeper themes and concepts… what a clever little pair Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell are. Pity there aren’t more like ‘em."
- FabricationsHQ
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The album, which also features drummer Hugo Danin, is available to buy as a Collectors Deluxe limited edition 180g milky clear vinyl, deluxe gatefold CD and digital. Vinyl, CD & related merch:
https://shop.supertonerecords.com/collections/starlite-one-the-new-album-by-starlite-campbell
The digital version of the album is available exclusively via Bandcamp:
https://starlite-campbell.bandcamp.com/album/starlite-one
Please note: the album is NOT available on Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music or any audio-only streaming service ("we want to put the value back in music!”)
Praise for STARLITE.ONE:
"It's basically art set to music… overflowing with space-age sounds and emotions, along with deeply human ones too."
- Photogroupie
"Hallelujah! Praise be! Starlite & Campbell return to save us from musical mediocrity!" - Planet Mosh
"This is the sound when an artist writes honestly from the heart, transcending from great musicians to great songwriters." - LaughingMonkeyMusic
"A highly creative art rock album with deeper themes and concepts… what a clever little pair Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell are. Pity there aren’t more like ‘em."
- FabricationsHQ
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Canadian prog/alt metal and ambient musician Devin Townsend has released a new studio album entitled PowerNerd.
The album was preceded by a number of singles including atmospheric rock number 'Gratitude.'
Unlike most of his previous work, whether solo, as the Devin Townsend Project or leader of Strapping Young Lad, Townsend chose to streamline and accelerate his working and songwriting methods for the new album, for which the music was written in just eleven days.
"And that was a conscious thing," says Townsend. "I thought, 'I’ve spent so much time overthinking every aspect of my work – what would happen if I didn’t?' I really wanted to see if I could cut through some of the meanderings."
Of the new single, Devin Townsend says: "I wrote this song during a very difficult time, yet the idea of gratitude is not meant to be ironic in any way. I’m grateful for the lessons, I’m grateful for the swings and roundabouts of life, I’m here for it. Retaining equilibrium during challenging times is a job in and of itself, but if the quality of people who surround me and this work is of any indication, we're pointed in the right direction."
The album was preceded by a number of singles including atmospheric rock number 'Gratitude.'
Unlike most of his previous work, whether solo, as the Devin Townsend Project or leader of Strapping Young Lad, Townsend chose to streamline and accelerate his working and songwriting methods for the new album, for which the music was written in just eleven days.
"And that was a conscious thing," says Townsend. "I thought, 'I’ve spent so much time overthinking every aspect of my work – what would happen if I didn’t?' I really wanted to see if I could cut through some of the meanderings."
Of the new single, Devin Townsend says: "I wrote this song during a very difficult time, yet the idea of gratitude is not meant to be ironic in any way. I’m grateful for the lessons, I’m grateful for the swings and roundabouts of life, I’m here for it. Retaining equilibrium during challenging times is a job in and of itself, but if the quality of people who surround me and this work is of any indication, we're pointed in the right direction."
While the music for PowerNerd was written in less than a fortnight, the lyrics were refined over a far longer period, forming a narrative about strength, healing and positivity.
Such uplifting messaging even plays into the record’s title.
"I would say that a PowerNerd would be somebody that society has deemed weak or not valuable, whether that’s empathy or being an insular person or an introvert, and turns that into a type of personal power." continues Townsend.
"It’s like, 'yeah, I’m sensitive to this, that and the other thing, but I am going to pull through! I am going to do things with that sensitivity that are rooted in strength'."
PowerNerd will be available on several different formats, including a Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (featuring the album, bonus tracks and Devin Townsend’s first-ever Dolby Atmos mix), Limited 2CD Digipak in O-card, Standard CD, Gatefold 2LP & Digital Album.
Pre-order the album here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/PowerNerd
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Such uplifting messaging even plays into the record’s title.
"I would say that a PowerNerd would be somebody that society has deemed weak or not valuable, whether that’s empathy or being an insular person or an introvert, and turns that into a type of personal power." continues Townsend.
"It’s like, 'yeah, I’m sensitive to this, that and the other thing, but I am going to pull through! I am going to do things with that sensitivity that are rooted in strength'."
PowerNerd will be available on several different formats, including a Limited 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (featuring the album, bonus tracks and Devin Townsend’s first-ever Dolby Atmos mix), Limited 2CD Digipak in O-card, Standard CD, Gatefold 2LP & Digital Album.
Pre-order the album here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/PowerNerd
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Legendary guitarist Robin Trower will be back on the UK road in May 2025.
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 can be purchased at: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Robin-Trower.htm
"I was so delighted with the response to my shows last year that we recorded them as a live video," says Robin. "Now, following a successful operation I am equally delighted to be back playing shows in 2025, starting with the sold out Rock Legends Cruise from Miami in February, followed by the UK dates in May!"
With a career spanning over five decades and classics cuts such as 'Bridge of Sighs,' 'Too Rolling Stoned' and 'Day of the Eagle,' Robin Trower, live, will take you on a journey through his back catalogue right through to recent releases Coming Closer to the Day (2019), No More Worlds to Conquer (2022) and last year’s #1 Billboard Blues Album Joyful Sky, with NYC singer-songwriter and vocal powerhouse Sari Schorr.
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 can be purchased at: https://www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/Robin-Trower.htm
"I was so delighted with the response to my shows last year that we recorded them as a live video," says Robin. "Now, following a successful operation I am equally delighted to be back playing shows in 2025, starting with the sold out Rock Legends Cruise from Miami in February, followed by the UK dates in May!"
With a career spanning over five decades and classics cuts such as 'Bridge of Sighs,' 'Too Rolling Stoned' and 'Day of the Eagle,' Robin Trower, live, will take you on a journey through his back catalogue right through to recent releases Coming Closer to the Day (2019), No More Worlds to Conquer (2022) and last year’s #1 Billboard Blues Album Joyful Sky, with NYC singer-songwriter and vocal powerhouse Sari Schorr.
Earlier this year 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 to the United State Of Mind supergroup alongside Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown.
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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 to the United State Of Mind supergroup alongside Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown.
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Essex based widescreen rock band The Round Window, who have released a brace of impressive albums that fuse acoustic, classic, melodic and prog rock influences (2022’s self-titled debut; 2023 follow up Everywhere & Nowhere) will release an EP entitled Fram on the 29th November.
The band’s penchant for themed and thought provoking lyricism continues on Fram, which carries a conceptual tale of hope, one that "invites the listener to gaze through the spyglass, beyond the warmth of the fireside and flickering candlelight, to where the stars shine and the frost crackles. To a time and place where reflection, peace and hope for a brighter future hang suspended in the stillness.
As those candles flicker, we reflect on the passage of the years. Do we yearn for more? Could we do more? That time is now."
On the EP the band’s core familial trio of Rich Lock (lead vocals, primary songwriter, lyricist), Jack Lock (drums, vocals) and Thomas Lock (keyboards, vocals) are joined by guitarists Robin Armstrong (Cosmograf), Gareth Cole (The Bardic Depths) and Per Malmberg (Salva Sweden).
Armstrong also contributes bass, as does his Cosmograf bandmate, Alistair Martin.
Fram is a limited physical release and will be exclusively available at: theroundwindow.band/en-gbp/
and www.gravitydream.co.uk/shop/
A digital version will be made available on the band’s BandCamp page.
(Pre-order date/s TBC).
The Round Window will also be performing live at The Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on 29th December, with Hats Off Gentlemen.
Tickets available from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-round-window
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The band’s penchant for themed and thought provoking lyricism continues on Fram, which carries a conceptual tale of hope, one that "invites the listener to gaze through the spyglass, beyond the warmth of the fireside and flickering candlelight, to where the stars shine and the frost crackles. To a time and place where reflection, peace and hope for a brighter future hang suspended in the stillness.
As those candles flicker, we reflect on the passage of the years. Do we yearn for more? Could we do more? That time is now."
On the EP the band’s core familial trio of Rich Lock (lead vocals, primary songwriter, lyricist), Jack Lock (drums, vocals) and Thomas Lock (keyboards, vocals) are joined by guitarists Robin Armstrong (Cosmograf), Gareth Cole (The Bardic Depths) and Per Malmberg (Salva Sweden).
Armstrong also contributes bass, as does his Cosmograf bandmate, Alistair Martin.
Fram is a limited physical release and will be exclusively available at: theroundwindow.band/en-gbp/
and www.gravitydream.co.uk/shop/
A digital version will be made available on the band’s BandCamp page.
(Pre-order date/s TBC).
The Round Window will also be performing live at The Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on 29th December, with Hats Off Gentlemen.
Tickets available from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-round-window
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Vancouver based rock quartet Lions In The Street have released a new single entitled 'Lady Blue.'
The single, which is available on Spotify, will feature on the band's upcoming album Moving Along, to be released 8th November.
Pre-order the digital edition of the album here. Pre-order the album in CD and Vinyl formats here.
"Lady Blue would fit comfortably on a Lynyrd Skynyrd or Eagles album," says Lions in the Street vocalist and guitarist, Chris Kinnon. "It’s a classic northern take on a southern rock, a la Neil Young or the Band.
It’s a song about regret, with organ swirls, languid vintage guitar tones and a James Burton-inspired guitar solo all setting the tone.”
The single, which is available on Spotify, will feature on the band's upcoming album Moving Along, to be released 8th November.
Pre-order the digital edition of the album here. Pre-order the album in CD and Vinyl formats here.
"Lady Blue would fit comfortably on a Lynyrd Skynyrd or Eagles album," says Lions in the Street vocalist and guitarist, Chris Kinnon. "It’s a classic northern take on a southern rock, a la Neil Young or the Band.
It’s a song about regret, with organ swirls, languid vintage guitar tones and a James Burton-inspired guitar solo all setting the tone.”
'Lady Blue,' along with previous singles 'Shangri-la' and 'Moving Along' (the latter will also feature in upcoming Paramount film Cassino in Ischia), have had quite the remarkable journey, as has the band…
Featuring brothers Chris (vocals, guitar) and Jeff (drums) Kinnon, Sean Casey (lead guitar) and Enzo Figliuzzi (bass), Lions In The Street has played with everybody from garage legends such as the Dirtbombs to arena stars Kings of Leon.
Between 2006 and 2013 they released two EPs and a full-length album (from where the original versions of the singles hail), but a run of ensuing unforeseen circumstances, label and management issues, an unfinished album, serious health concerns and near fatal car accident led to nothing short of obscurity.
Even hanging with the likes of Todd Rundgren and Bob Ezrin (producers cited at one point to work with the band) Rolling Stones' legendary manager Andrew Loog Oldham and R.E.M.’s Peter Buck couldn’t renew the band’s fortunes.
Now, however, a decade on from the band’s last EP offering, and in an age where streaming platforms can give an artist a new lease of life, Lions in the Street have both a musical rebirth and a new audience.
The results are Moving Along, a mix of largely unheard, finally finished music, and remixed & remastered nuggets from those earlier releases.
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Featuring brothers Chris (vocals, guitar) and Jeff (drums) Kinnon, Sean Casey (lead guitar) and Enzo Figliuzzi (bass), Lions In The Street has played with everybody from garage legends such as the Dirtbombs to arena stars Kings of Leon.
Between 2006 and 2013 they released two EPs and a full-length album (from where the original versions of the singles hail), but a run of ensuing unforeseen circumstances, label and management issues, an unfinished album, serious health concerns and near fatal car accident led to nothing short of obscurity.
Even hanging with the likes of Todd Rundgren and Bob Ezrin (producers cited at one point to work with the band) Rolling Stones' legendary manager Andrew Loog Oldham and R.E.M.’s Peter Buck couldn’t renew the band’s fortunes.
Now, however, a decade on from the band’s last EP offering, and in an age where streaming platforms can give an artist a new lease of life, Lions in the Street have both a musical rebirth and a new audience.
The results are Moving Along, a mix of largely unheard, finally finished music, and remixed & remastered nuggets from those earlier releases.
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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 'Maria.'
Of the new single and its meaning, James O'Hurley says "'Maria' started life as an idea based around a girl I knew who moved to Camden and just lived for the weekend. She didn't hold back how she felt about people and was a tough, confident, celestial, angelic, perhaps somewhat flawed, North London girl.
I always wanted to pay tribute to her and how, as a friend, she just needed someone to look out for her, as her magnetic energy would attract the wrong types of 'wolves and thieves'.
We didn't get to say goodbye to her all those years ago but in a brief but beautiful life, 'Maria' was a shining light of pure joy! I know I will smile every time I play this song, which pretty much wrote itself.
For You, Cassie x"
Of the new single and its meaning, James O'Hurley says "'Maria' started life as an idea based around a girl I knew who moved to Camden and just lived for the weekend. She didn't hold back how she felt about people and was a tough, confident, celestial, angelic, perhaps somewhat flawed, North London girl.
I always wanted to pay tribute to her and how, as a friend, she just needed someone to look out for her, as her magnetic energy would attract the wrong types of 'wolves and thieves'.
We didn't get to say goodbye to her all those years ago but in a brief but beautiful life, 'Maria' was a shining light of pure joy! I know I will smile every time I play this song, which pretty much wrote itself.
For You, Cassie x"
'Maria' follows in the footseteps of the darkly impacting 'Evil' and the melodic, modern Americana of 'Red.'
The latter reached across radio stations globally and achieved streaming stats of over 25k; no small feat for an independant singer-songwriter.
All three singles will feature on James O’Hurley’s forthcoming debut album, which at one point looked like never happening, given that only 12 months ago O’Hurley was ready to hang up his guitar and walk away from music forever...
After a decade of touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James O’Hurley was at a crossroads, musically and personally.
However, in one final act of love for the instrument that had been his companion for most of his life, he "just started playing and let what was in me come out."
In a single session he penned two songs, 'Wolves' and 'Evil.' The following day he sat down with the guitar again and more songs flowed out of him.
Now, with the backing of Top Floor Music, formed by Pete Briley (of 'Heavygrass' trio The Outlaw Orchestra) and Mike Hughes with a Mission Statement to ensure independent artists can remain sustainable as just that – fully independent – 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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The latter reached across radio stations globally and achieved streaming stats of over 25k; no small feat for an independant singer-songwriter.
All three singles will feature on James O’Hurley’s forthcoming debut album, which at one point looked like never happening, given that only 12 months ago O’Hurley was ready to hang up his guitar and walk away from music forever...
After a decade of touring and performing in various different bands and working in the live events industry, James O’Hurley was at a crossroads, musically and personally.
However, in one final act of love for the instrument that had been his companion for most of his life, he "just started playing and let what was in me come out."
In a single session he penned two songs, 'Wolves' and 'Evil.' The following day he sat down with the guitar again and more songs flowed out of him.
Now, with the backing of Top Floor Music, formed by Pete Briley (of 'Heavygrass' trio The Outlaw Orchestra) and Mike Hughes with a Mission Statement to ensure independent artists can remain sustainable as just that – fully independent – 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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The Blackheart Orchestra, featuring the talents of multi-instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington and (who between them utilise over 13 instruments, from electric & acoustic guitars, bass and keyboards and to Omnichord, glockenspiel, melodica and a collection of "ancient synths") recently released a brand new single entitled 'Bloodlines.'
The song, which moves from the ethereal and atmospheric to up-tempo and uplifting, takes its lyrical inspiration from the things passed down through our emotional lineage, from intergenerational trauma and mental illness to strength and resilience; asking the question: is society’s current epidemic of depression generic or genetic?
'Bloodlines' is also the first song to be heard from the band’s next album (released 2025) as well as the title of their current headline UK tour, which culminates in Reading on November 1st.
The song, which moves from the ethereal and atmospheric to up-tempo and uplifting, takes its lyrical inspiration from the things passed down through our emotional lineage, from intergenerational trauma and mental illness to strength and resilience; asking the question: is society’s current epidemic of depression generic or genetic?
'Bloodlines' is also the first song to be heard from the band’s next album (released 2025) as well as the title of their current headline UK tour, which culminates in Reading on November 1st.
The Blackheart Orchestra’s music combines influences from the likes of British greats Kate Bush, Mike Oldfield and Portishead to American composers such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass.
The results are a multi-layered combination of ambient, classical, rock, pop and prog, with questioning and thoughtful lyricism that deals with human emotion.
The Bloodlines UK tour – remaining dates:
Oct 13 BIRMINGHAM Kitchen Garden Cafe
Oct 18 GREAT YARMOUTH HRH Prog
Oct 19 OSWESTRY Hermon Chapel Arts
Oct 26 MIDDLESBROUGH Toft House
Oct 31 CARDIFF Norwegian Church Arts
Nov 1 READING Leckhampstead Church
"Epic" - Uncut
"Ethereal" - Sunday Express
"Mercurial" - Guitarist Magazine
"A life-enhancing listening experience"
- Louder Than War
"Reaches areas of your head and heart you never knew existed"
- Metal Planet
"Full of multi-textured soundscapes" - FabricationsHQ
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The results are a multi-layered combination of ambient, classical, rock, pop and prog, with questioning and thoughtful lyricism that deals with human emotion.
The Bloodlines UK tour – remaining dates:
Oct 13 BIRMINGHAM Kitchen Garden Cafe
Oct 18 GREAT YARMOUTH HRH Prog
Oct 19 OSWESTRY Hermon Chapel Arts
Oct 26 MIDDLESBROUGH Toft House
Oct 31 CARDIFF Norwegian Church Arts
Nov 1 READING Leckhampstead Church
"Epic" - Uncut
"Ethereal" - Sunday Express
"Mercurial" - Guitarist Magazine
"A life-enhancing listening experience"
- Louder Than War
"Reaches areas of your head and heart you never knew existed"
- Metal Planet
"Full of multi-textured soundscapes" - FabricationsHQ
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Blue Öyster Cult will release the third and final instalment of their 50th Anniversary Live albums on December 13th via Frontiers Music Srl.
Celebrating the third of the band’s trilogy of 50th Anniversary shows, performed at Sony Hall in NYC in September 2022, 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night (available as CD+DVD and Blu-Ray) features the band’s third album Secret Treaties in its back-to-back entirety.
Pre-Order 50th Anniversary Live - Third Night here: https://ffm.to/boc50ththirdnight
Each of the three sold-out shows featured one of BOC’s first three albums, starting with their self-titled debut (First Night) followed by Tyranny and Mutation (Second Night).
Each show also featured co-founding member Albert Bouchard (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals); beyond the featured album performance, each set mixed fan favourites, deeper cuts and classic hits.
Celebrating the third of the band’s trilogy of 50th Anniversary shows, performed at Sony Hall in NYC in September 2022, 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night (available as CD+DVD and Blu-Ray) features the band’s third album Secret Treaties in its back-to-back entirety.
Pre-Order 50th Anniversary Live - Third Night here: https://ffm.to/boc50ththirdnight
Each of the three sold-out shows featured one of BOC’s first three albums, starting with their self-titled debut (First Night) followed by Tyranny and Mutation (Second Night).
Each show also featured co-founding member Albert Bouchard (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals); beyond the featured album performance, each set mixed fan favourites, deeper cuts and classic hits.
50th Anniversary Live - Third Night : Track Listing:
CD1: Career of Evil; Subhuman; Dominance and Submission; ME262; Cagey Cretins; Harvester of Eyes; Flaming Telepaths; Astronomy; Stairway to the Stars; Golden Age of Leather; Tainted Blood
CD2: Burnin' For You; Shooting Shark; Black Blade; Train True (Lenny's Song); Buck's Boogie; Godzilla; Tenderloin; Sinful Love; (Don't Fear) The Reaper; The Alchemist; I Love The Night; Joan Crawford; Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll
Blue Öyster Cult boasts a timeless rock catalogue that ranges from the esoteric to the more commercial, with iconic tracks such as (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, Godzilla and Burnin’ For You. The creative vision of the ever-present, core duo, Donald Buck Dharma Roeser guitars, vocals) and Eric Bloom (vocals, guitars, keys), is complemented by Richie Castellano (guitars, keys, vocals), Danny Miranda (bass, vocals) and Jules Radino (drums).
With a relentless touring schedule, 2020’s critically acclaimed all-new studio album The Symbol Remains and this year’s Ghost Stories (a collection of lost gems, rehearsals and completed songs from 1978 to 1983) Blue Öyster Cult remain an enduring force.
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CD1: Career of Evil; Subhuman; Dominance and Submission; ME262; Cagey Cretins; Harvester of Eyes; Flaming Telepaths; Astronomy; Stairway to the Stars; Golden Age of Leather; Tainted Blood
CD2: Burnin' For You; Shooting Shark; Black Blade; Train True (Lenny's Song); Buck's Boogie; Godzilla; Tenderloin; Sinful Love; (Don't Fear) The Reaper; The Alchemist; I Love The Night; Joan Crawford; Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll
Blue Öyster Cult boasts a timeless rock catalogue that ranges from the esoteric to the more commercial, with iconic tracks such as (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, Godzilla and Burnin’ For You. The creative vision of the ever-present, core duo, Donald Buck Dharma Roeser guitars, vocals) and Eric Bloom (vocals, guitars, keys), is complemented by Richie Castellano (guitars, keys, vocals), Danny Miranda (bass, vocals) and Jules Radino (drums).
With a relentless touring schedule, 2020’s critically acclaimed all-new studio album The Symbol Remains and this year’s Ghost Stories (a collection of lost gems, rehearsals and completed songs from 1978 to 1983) Blue Öyster Cult remain an enduring force.
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Blues-rock guitarist, singer & songwriter Laurence Jones has announced a large headline UK Tour through the first half of 2025.
The tour, which sees AGMP working with the Music Venues Trust (MVT), brings the multi-award winning musician and his band to some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues in the UK.
Tickets are onsale now on https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/
The tour will see Jones and his band play twenty-nine AGMP-MVT dates, 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)
"It’s a huge honour to be a part of the MVT campaign supporting grassroots venues. I have built my career playing in the clubs over the last decade and I’m very excited to be involved with the Music Venues Trust and AGMP Concerts to bring you this special tour. Please support live music, get your tickets in advance, and see you next year!" - Laurence Jones
The tour, which sees AGMP working with the Music Venues Trust (MVT), brings the multi-award winning musician and his band to some of the finest grass-roots, independent music venues in the UK.
Tickets are onsale now on https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/
The tour will see Jones and his band play twenty-nine AGMP-MVT dates, 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)
"It’s a huge honour to be a part of the MVT campaign supporting grassroots venues. I have built my career playing in the clubs over the last decade and I’m very excited to be involved with the Music Venues Trust and AGMP Concerts to bring you this special tour. Please support live music, get your tickets in advance, and see you next year!" - Laurence Jones
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.
Additionally, the MVT provides advice to the government, the cultural sector, and the music industry on issues impacting grassroots music venues; it 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.
Additionally, the MVT provides advice to the government, the cultural sector, and the music industry on issues impacting grassroots music venues; it 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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In August and September 2023, Norwegian art-rock/ post-progressive quintet Dim Gray undertook their first extensive tour of the UK and Europe, playing 15 dates across nine countries with Big Big Train.
The band recorded each show and have now picked out a selection of songs that will form a live digital EP to be released in the autumn.
The EP will contain live versions of songs from both Dim Gray albums to date, as well as recent single, 'Murals.'
The latest track to be issued from the forthcoming EP is 'Abalus | In Time,' which you can stream here.
Originally recorded for the band’s second album Firmament, guitarist/ vocalist Håkon Høiberg explains that it "was an exciting but tricky song to record because we tried to base a big part of it on a repeating guitar melody to create a hypnotic atmosphere, while still maintaining an interesting journey throughout.
We were very happy with the result."
Bassist Kristian Kvaksrud adds: "To me, this song shows the more pop-oriented side of Dim Gray. We really enjoyed opening the show at Cadogan Hall in London with it, and we're pleased that live recording is now available."
The band recorded each show and have now picked out a selection of songs that will form a live digital EP to be released in the autumn.
The EP will contain live versions of songs from both Dim Gray albums to date, as well as recent single, 'Murals.'
The latest track to be issued from the forthcoming EP is 'Abalus | In Time,' which you can stream here.
Originally recorded for the band’s second album Firmament, guitarist/ vocalist Håkon Høiberg explains that it "was an exciting but tricky song to record because we tried to base a big part of it on a repeating guitar melody to create a hypnotic atmosphere, while still maintaining an interesting journey throughout.
We were very happy with the result."
Bassist Kristian Kvaksrud adds: "To me, this song shows the more pop-oriented side of Dim Gray. We really enjoyed opening the show at Cadogan Hall in London with it, and we're pleased that live recording is now available."
Dim Gray was formed in Oslo by the original core trio of Oskar Holldorff (vocals, keyboards), Håkon Høiberg (guitar, vocals) and Tom Ian Klungland (drums), issuing debut album Flown in 2020 to rave reviews.
Subsequently signing to English Electric Recordings, they released Firmament in 2022 to similar acclaim.
Milad Amouzegar (guitar, keyboards) and Kristian Kvaksrud (bass) joined as permanent group members in 2023.
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Subsequently signing to English Electric Recordings, they released Firmament in 2022 to similar acclaim.
Milad Amouzegar (guitar, keyboards) and Kristian Kvaksrud (bass) joined as permanent group members in 2023.
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The Bootleg Beatles will undertake a special, fourteen date UK tour in December celebrating the music of The Fab Four on Film.
Tickets for the shows (dates below) are on sale now from https://bootlegbeatles.com/gigs/
Sixty years ago, The Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a critical and commercial success, even being nominated for two Academy Awards.
The following year, in 1965, their second film Help! received similar glowing plaudits.
The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers and their director, Dick Lester, credited with fathering the MTV pop video culture that was to come.
The Bootleg Beatles will be celebrating not just the songs from the soundtracks of those two pictures, but from all five in the Beatles catalogue.
Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and Let It Be, The Bootleg Beatles and their orchestra will take you on a trip through the celluloid career of The Fab Four in a brand new, spectacular, multi-media stage show.
"Less a Tribute more a reincarnation" - The Daily Telegraph
Tickets for the shows (dates below) are on sale now from https://bootlegbeatles.com/gigs/
Sixty years ago, The Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a critical and commercial success, even being nominated for two Academy Awards.
The following year, in 1965, their second film Help! received similar glowing plaudits.
The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers and their director, Dick Lester, credited with fathering the MTV pop video culture that was to come.
The Bootleg Beatles will be celebrating not just the songs from the soundtracks of those two pictures, but from all five in the Beatles catalogue.
Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and Let It Be, The Bootleg Beatles and their orchestra will take you on a trip through the celluloid career of The Fab Four in a brand new, spectacular, multi-media stage show.
"Less a Tribute more a reincarnation" - The Daily Telegraph
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Award-winning, critically acclaimed Canadian blues rock "one-man band," guitarist and singer-songwriter, Steve Hill, will release his brand new studio album Hanging On A String on Friday 1st November.
The album is available to pre-order from http://lnk.to/stevehill
Following lead-off single 'World Gone Insane' (an angry rebuttal to social media's alternate truths and a world that's getting harder to understand) comes second single, the dark and unsettling 'Devil's Handyman.'
The new single is available on all streaming platforms from 4th October at https://lnk.to/HillDevil
'Devil’s Handyman' is a song about the drug epidemic from the point of view of the dealer, in which he encounters a young man on the street, a Hollywood starlet on her way down, and an old junkie.
The darkness of the number is reinforced by the lyric, which starts "Hey there buddy, good to see you again,” and ends with "I’ll be there until you start to lose your soul and fall apart."
The album is available to pre-order from http://lnk.to/stevehill
Following lead-off single 'World Gone Insane' (an angry rebuttal to social media's alternate truths and a world that's getting harder to understand) comes second single, the dark and unsettling 'Devil's Handyman.'
The new single is available on all streaming platforms from 4th October at https://lnk.to/HillDevil
'Devil’s Handyman' is a song about the drug epidemic from the point of view of the dealer, in which he encounters a young man on the street, a Hollywood starlet on her way down, and an old junkie.
The darkness of the number is reinforced by the lyric, which starts "Hey there buddy, good to see you again,” and ends with "I’ll be there until you start to lose your soul and fall apart."
Recorded in Los Angeles at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606, produced by 10 time Grammy Award winner Darrell Thorp (Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Paul McCartney) and Brian Loudenslager, and mastered by 6 time Grammy winner Michael Romanowski, Steve Hill’s latest batch of songs are based on a hard working musician's own successes and failures, and the life lessons learned from them.
Even though the songs on Hanging on A String weren’t written with a concept in mind, it feels like a concept album, where the protagonist is the musician, Steve Hill, delivering themes that are both very personal and universal.
It's about a one-man blues-rock band trying to make a living and dealing with accidents and bumps in the road and forging ahead no matter what;, it's about the life of a musician as it gets harder to tour in these post-pandemic times, hanging on a string, whilst having to deal with new challenges like being replaced by artificial intelligence.
Example of those challenges?
The album starts with the title track and the line "Woke up in a house on fire," which is a factual event – Steve had just finished a tour in Western Canada and was sleeping in a friend's basement when he woke up surrounded by smoke.
Like the song says, "I got my buddy out of there. Good thing I generally have a hard time sleeping…!"
Even though the songs on Hanging on A String weren’t written with a concept in mind, it feels like a concept album, where the protagonist is the musician, Steve Hill, delivering themes that are both very personal and universal.
It's about a one-man blues-rock band trying to make a living and dealing with accidents and bumps in the road and forging ahead no matter what;, it's about the life of a musician as it gets harder to tour in these post-pandemic times, hanging on a string, whilst having to deal with new challenges like being replaced by artificial intelligence.
Example of those challenges?
The album starts with the title track and the line "Woke up in a house on fire," which is a factual event – Steve had just finished a tour in Western Canada and was sleeping in a friend's basement when he woke up surrounded by smoke.
Like the song says, "I got my buddy out of there. Good thing I generally have a hard time sleeping…!"
Flash forward to a few days later and Brian Loudenslager has booked Darrell Thorp and the Foo Fighter's Studio 606 to record Steve Hill's next album.
Steve then had 90 days prior to heading for the studio to write an album's worth of material, and learn how to play it live (he recorded every instrument, at the same time, in the studio).
But those bumps in the road continued – literally…
Flying into LA, Steve’s friend, fellow musician and songwriting partner Johnny Pilgrim picked him up at the airport, only to be hit by a car 20 minutes later.
Broken ribs postponed the recording, but perfecting the songs for another three months paid dividends – with only six days to record the album, he did it in five, with no more than three takes required for each song (many are first or second takes).
"This is the music I’ve been wanting to do and never thought I could ever perform as a one-man band. Raw, in your face and straight to the point. This record is about perseverance, resilience in the face of adversity and my never-ending love for guitar music. I truly believe this to be my best work so far and I hope you enjoy it, too." – Steve Hill
A concept album by accident perhaps, but what is no accident is just how raw, real and relevant Hanging On A String is.
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Steve then had 90 days prior to heading for the studio to write an album's worth of material, and learn how to play it live (he recorded every instrument, at the same time, in the studio).
But those bumps in the road continued – literally…
Flying into LA, Steve’s friend, fellow musician and songwriting partner Johnny Pilgrim picked him up at the airport, only to be hit by a car 20 minutes later.
Broken ribs postponed the recording, but perfecting the songs for another three months paid dividends – with only six days to record the album, he did it in five, with no more than three takes required for each song (many are first or second takes).
"This is the music I’ve been wanting to do and never thought I could ever perform as a one-man band. Raw, in your face and straight to the point. This record is about perseverance, resilience in the face of adversity and my never-ending love for guitar music. I truly believe this to be my best work so far and I hope you enjoy it, too." – Steve Hill
A concept album by accident perhaps, but what is no accident is just how raw, real and relevant Hanging On A String is.
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Canadian roots, rock and soul band Bywater Call have released a new single entitled 'Now And Never.'
The song, lifted from recently released third album, the critically accliamed Shepherd, precedes the band's headline UK tour, which starts Wednesday October 16th (dates listed further below).
Tickets for all shows are available from www.bywatercall.com and www.thegigcartel.com
Lyrically a fun take on dysfunctional romantic relationships, 'Now And Never' "features some top-notch horn moments," says lead singer Meghan Parnell. "It’s quirky and sexy and celebratory all at once!"
The song, lifted from recently released third album, the critically accliamed Shepherd, precedes the band's headline UK tour, which starts Wednesday October 16th (dates listed further below).
Tickets for all shows are available from www.bywatercall.com and www.thegigcartel.com
Lyrically a fun take on dysfunctional romantic relationships, 'Now And Never' "features some top-notch horn moments," says lead singer Meghan Parnell. "It’s quirky and sexy and celebratory all at once!"
Bywater Call’s music is a rootsy journey through human experience, incorporating influences from the likes of The Band, The Wood Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly And The Family Stone, and New Orleans, Mississippi & Delta blues.
Bywater Call's October tour of the Uk includes headlining Blues Power Live at Dingwalls in London on the 25th. The event also features These Wicked Rivers and Lauern Housley & The Nothern Cowboys.
Blues Power Live: https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/bywater-call/dingwalls/2963164
Full October Dates Listing:
Manchester, Academy 3 - Wednesday 16th
Cardiff, Globe - Thursday 17th
Leek, Foxlowe Arts - Friday 18th
Leeds, Brudenell - Saturday 19th
Glasgow, Oran Mor - Sunday 20th
Newcastle, The Cluny - Tuesday 22nd
Sheffield, Corporation - Wednesday 23rd
Norwich, Waterfront Studios - Thursday 24th
London, Dingwalls - "Blues Power Live,"
(with special guests These Wicked Rivers and Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys) -
Friday 25th
Newbury, Arlington Arts - Saturday 26th
Sittingbourne, Bourne Music Club - Sunday 27th
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Bywater Call's October tour of the Uk includes headlining Blues Power Live at Dingwalls in London on the 25th. The event also features These Wicked Rivers and Lauern Housley & The Nothern Cowboys.
Blues Power Live: https://thegigcartel.seetickets.com/event/bywater-call/dingwalls/2963164
Full October Dates Listing:
Manchester, Academy 3 - Wednesday 16th
Cardiff, Globe - Thursday 17th
Leek, Foxlowe Arts - Friday 18th
Leeds, Brudenell - Saturday 19th
Glasgow, Oran Mor - Sunday 20th
Newcastle, The Cluny - Tuesday 22nd
Sheffield, Corporation - Wednesday 23rd
Norwich, Waterfront Studios - Thursday 24th
London, Dingwalls - "Blues Power Live,"
(with special guests These Wicked Rivers and Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys) -
Friday 25th
Newbury, Arlington Arts - Saturday 26th
Sittingbourne, Bourne Music Club - Sunday 27th
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Modern, Indie-vibed band The Offshore have released a new single entitled 'Fire In Your Eyes.'
Of the new song, which follows last year’s debut single 'Molecules,' band front man Joe says: "This song is all about an internal conversation with yourself about being able to let go and accept it’s ok to do what you want to do, you know. Basically, don’t let yourself be held back by anything, light that fire up and go for it!"
Of the new song, which follows last year’s debut single 'Molecules,' band front man Joe says: "This song is all about an internal conversation with yourself about being able to let go and accept it’s ok to do what you want to do, you know. Basically, don’t let yourself be held back by anything, light that fire up and go for it!"
"We’re so proud of not just this single, but also the bands new sound, which, by being able to work alongside producer Dave Draper (Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts, Terrorvision, Ryan Hamilton, The Professionals) has taken on a great, modern vibe" says band drummer Chris, who continues: "This song, as Joe says, is about having freedom and not being scared to do what you want to do, getting that fire in your eyes and going for it. That’s exactly what we’ve now done as a band; we’re really excited about the direction moving forward."
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South African dark-blues guitarist, singer & songwriter Ross Harding has announced 'Chapter 1' of his Blood & The Blues UK Tour, which commences Wednesday 2nd October as special guest to Jack J Hutchinson at The Black Heart in Camden, London.
With the award winning, now UK based Ross Harding, no live show is ever alike.
A triple threat performer, Harding works in the formats of solo acoustic, acoustic unplugged band and full electric band. Like John Mayer’s 2008 release Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles, this approach allows the audience to experience the full spectrum of Harding’s songwriting and captivating stage presence.
Speaking about the tour, Ross Harding enthuses: "I am absolutely thrilled to be starting my first official tour in the UK since moving here in March 2024! The UK has been really welcoming so far, and I am keen to share my darker bluesy rock & roll with everyone."
Ross has already been spotted on the UK live circuit; he opened for fellow South African Dan Patlansky in Glasgow and Newcastle in April 2024, followed by more solo acoustic performances supporting American roots rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at The 1865 in Southampton.
His most recent release, the single 'A Thousand Snakes (Deluxe Version)', follows on from his 2023 three-track EP/Single 'Everything Is Black' (which included a live-in-the-studio performance of Black Sabbath’s 'War Pigs') and his excellent brace of 2022 EPs, Chapter II and Rest & Resurrection.
With the award winning, now UK based Ross Harding, no live show is ever alike.
A triple threat performer, Harding works in the formats of solo acoustic, acoustic unplugged band and full electric band. Like John Mayer’s 2008 release Where The Light Is: Live In Los Angeles, this approach allows the audience to experience the full spectrum of Harding’s songwriting and captivating stage presence.
Speaking about the tour, Ross Harding enthuses: "I am absolutely thrilled to be starting my first official tour in the UK since moving here in March 2024! The UK has been really welcoming so far, and I am keen to share my darker bluesy rock & roll with everyone."
Ross has already been spotted on the UK live circuit; he opened for fellow South African Dan Patlansky in Glasgow and Newcastle in April 2024, followed by more solo acoustic performances supporting American roots rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at The 1865 in Southampton.
His most recent release, the single 'A Thousand Snakes (Deluxe Version)', follows on from his 2023 three-track EP/Single 'Everything Is Black' (which included a live-in-the-studio performance of Black Sabbath’s 'War Pigs') and his excellent brace of 2022 EPs, Chapter II and Rest & Resurrection.
Live, whether in acoustic or electric setting (both of which feature original songs from his catalogue along with one or two renditions of cover songs that have been greatly influential in his music), Ross Harding delivers with his deep and powerful vocal, guitar skills, and ability to conjure up more soulful rock-blues alongside his trademark dark/ neo grunge blues rock and roll.
Blood & The Blues : Chapter 1 UK Tour, 2024 & spring 2025 dates
(more dates to be announced)
Wednesday 2nd October – Solo Acoustic support to Jack J Hutchinson, The Black Heart, Camden, London.
Thursday 10th October – Full Electric Band Headline Show w/ Special Guests The Kernal Panics, The Holyroyd Arms, Guildford, Surrey.
Friday 18th October – Full Electric Band Headline Show with Special Guests The Whiskey Knights, The Acoustic Couch Community Centre, Bracknell.
Tuesday 5th November 2024 – Solo Acoustic, The Old Warehouse, Kingsbridge (Free Entry).
Friday 29th November – Solo Acoustic, The Fiery Bird, Woking, Surrey.
Thursday 5th December – Full Electric Band w/ Special Guests Riot On Sunset, Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham.
Sunday 2nd February 2025 – The Ross Harding Band (Unplugged/Acoustic) w/ special guest Luke James Williams, Fulford Village Hall, Stoke-on-Trent.
Thursday 6th February 2025 – Full Electric Band Headline Show, Hampton Hub Club, Hampton.
Friday 14th February 2025 – Full Electric Band Headline Show, The Old Brewery Store, Faversham, Kent.
Website: https://rosshardingmusic.com/
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Blood & The Blues : Chapter 1 UK Tour, 2024 & spring 2025 dates
(more dates to be announced)
Wednesday 2nd October – Solo Acoustic support to Jack J Hutchinson, The Black Heart, Camden, London.
Thursday 10th October – Full Electric Band Headline Show w/ Special Guests The Kernal Panics, The Holyroyd Arms, Guildford, Surrey.
Friday 18th October – Full Electric Band Headline Show with Special Guests The Whiskey Knights, The Acoustic Couch Community Centre, Bracknell.
Tuesday 5th November 2024 – Solo Acoustic, The Old Warehouse, Kingsbridge (Free Entry).
Friday 29th November – Solo Acoustic, The Fiery Bird, Woking, Surrey.
Thursday 5th December – Full Electric Band w/ Special Guests Riot On Sunset, Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham.
Sunday 2nd February 2025 – The Ross Harding Band (Unplugged/Acoustic) w/ special guest Luke James Williams, Fulford Village Hall, Stoke-on-Trent.
Thursday 6th February 2025 – Full Electric Band Headline Show, Hampton Hub Club, Hampton.
Friday 14th February 2025 – Full Electric Band Headline Show, The Old Brewery Store, Faversham, Kent.
Website: https://rosshardingmusic.com/
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Fresh from his first headline tour of Europe, which saw him play to sold out audiences across Spain, riff-rugged blues-rawk singer-guitarist Jack J Hutchinson has released a new lyric video for his track 'Road To Hell,' which is lifted from his latest album Battles.
The western inspired video features images of a dystopian future inspired by the lyrics to the song.
Of the song, released to coincide with the final leg of his Battles album tour, Jack comments: "Road To Hell is the first song I’ve written where I’ve embodied a character within the narrative. I envisaged a version of myself, perhaps 30 years from now, reflecting on what once was and all the choices, both bad and good, that I’ve made throughout life. It’s about still finding that spark no matter what life has dealt you."
The western inspired video features images of a dystopian future inspired by the lyrics to the song.
Of the song, released to coincide with the final leg of his Battles album tour, Jack comments: "Road To Hell is the first song I’ve written where I’ve embodied a character within the narrative. I envisaged a version of myself, perhaps 30 years from now, reflecting on what once was and all the choices, both bad and good, that I’ve made throughout life. It’s about still finding that spark no matter what life has dealt you."
Jack J Hutchinson has now embarked on his latest UK headline tour, which is also the final leg of his Battles album tour.
"For this UK tour I wanted to revisit a lot of my favourite venues, including the Louisiana in Bristol and Tuesday Night Music Club, plus the Black Heart in Camden.
I’m also playing my first show in Belfast at Voodoo, plus my first ever headline show in Manchester, at the Night and Day Café, where I played my first ever solo gig almost twenty years ago!"
Battles UK Tour – Final Leg, Remaining Dates
12 October – Voodoo, Belfast
26 October – Rockin’ By The River, Saltash
27 October – The Muse, Brecon
2 November - The Hoochie Coochie Club, Louth
8 November – Whitby Rocks Festival
28 November - WinterStorm, Troon
Tickets: jackjhutchinsonmusic.com
Battles is available on all digital platforms via: https://earache.lnk.to/Battles
"Jack J Hutchinson’s best and most personally fulfilling album to date" - FabricationsHQ
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"For this UK tour I wanted to revisit a lot of my favourite venues, including the Louisiana in Bristol and Tuesday Night Music Club, plus the Black Heart in Camden.
I’m also playing my first show in Belfast at Voodoo, plus my first ever headline show in Manchester, at the Night and Day Café, where I played my first ever solo gig almost twenty years ago!"
Battles UK Tour – Final Leg, Remaining Dates
12 October – Voodoo, Belfast
26 October – Rockin’ By The River, Saltash
27 October – The Muse, Brecon
2 November - The Hoochie Coochie Club, Louth
8 November – Whitby Rocks Festival
28 November - WinterStorm, Troon
Tickets: jackjhutchinsonmusic.com
Battles is available on all digital platforms via: https://earache.lnk.to/Battles
"Jack J Hutchinson’s best and most personally fulfilling album to date" - FabricationsHQ
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Italian progressive rock-metal outfit DGM will release of their new studio (and first concept) album, Endless, on October 18th via Frontiers Music Srl. Pre-order Endless here: https://ffm.to/dgmendless
The album has been preceded by lead-off single 'The Great Unknown' and now second taster, 'Final Call.'
Of the new single, guitarist Simone Mularoni says: "It's very difficult to extract one or two singles from a concept album, because you're always afraid it doesn't fully represent the overall vision of the album.
Final Call is a fast, hard rock song with the typical melodic sounds of DGM but with a more experimental/psychedelic interlude in a Porcupine Tree style, which acts as a link to the more acoustic and reflective parts of the rest of the concept. As always, we hope that the chorus will be sung by everyone at the live shows!"
The album has been preceded by lead-off single 'The Great Unknown' and now second taster, 'Final Call.'
Of the new single, guitarist Simone Mularoni says: "It's very difficult to extract one or two singles from a concept album, because you're always afraid it doesn't fully represent the overall vision of the album.
Final Call is a fast, hard rock song with the typical melodic sounds of DGM but with a more experimental/psychedelic interlude in a Porcupine Tree style, which acts as a link to the more acoustic and reflective parts of the rest of the concept. As always, we hope that the chorus will be sung by everyone at the live shows!"
Endless, the band’s twelfth album, is the second of two outstanding releases to be released in a relatively short time frame, albeit a substantial sonic departure from the acclaimed Life, released in late 2023.
Endless chronicles one man's imaginative journey to understand the choices that shaped his life.
Through vivid storytelling, the album explores the eternal question - how might life be different if I had taken another path?
The first part of the album represents the protagonist's self reflection on his current circumstances; the middle section looks back on some pivotal moments where, with the clarity of hindsight, the character imagines alternative timelines springing from hypothetical choices.
In the final act, now older and wiser, he remains plagued by the inexplicable why of life's meandering road; fate and free will collide in the album's lingering last notes.
Musically, Endless offers a different side of the band, one that exposes a lot of influences ranging from 70s progressive rock (Kansas, YES, Jethro Tull) to Italian progressive rock (think Banco or PFM).
In short, an album that is the band’s most mature, relevant and best yet.
DGM are:
Simone Mularoni – guitars, keyboards; Marco Basile – vocals; Emanuele Casali – keyboards, flute; Fabio Costantino – drums; Andrea Arcangeli – bass
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Endless chronicles one man's imaginative journey to understand the choices that shaped his life.
Through vivid storytelling, the album explores the eternal question - how might life be different if I had taken another path?
The first part of the album represents the protagonist's self reflection on his current circumstances; the middle section looks back on some pivotal moments where, with the clarity of hindsight, the character imagines alternative timelines springing from hypothetical choices.
In the final act, now older and wiser, he remains plagued by the inexplicable why of life's meandering road; fate and free will collide in the album's lingering last notes.
Musically, Endless offers a different side of the band, one that exposes a lot of influences ranging from 70s progressive rock (Kansas, YES, Jethro Tull) to Italian progressive rock (think Banco or PFM).
In short, an album that is the band’s most mature, relevant and best yet.
DGM are:
Simone Mularoni – guitars, keyboards; Marco Basile – vocals; Emanuele Casali – keyboards, flute; Fabio Costantino – drums; Andrea Arcangeli – bass
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UK based singer-songwriter Kay Iris, accompanied by accomplished instrumentalist and songwriter Matt Patmore, has released a new single entitled 'Last To Be Sung.'
Purchase/ stream the single here: https://snd.click/tknt
The song, which follows previous singles 'A Tale of Fate' and 'Dead Man Walking,' is a delicate, rhythmic and tender call to action; one that asks the listener to consider the topics of conservation, sustainability and their own global impact.
A folk ballad at heart, 'Last To Be Sung' addresses the defeatist apathy that can often go hand-in-hand with the above subjects, as well as the power of positive change, no matter how little the contribution.
"Last To Be Sung is a song of praise and hope; one that looks to inspire more and more people to reduce their impact on planet earth. More than ever, these topics need consideration and action.
This is our love letter to Mother Earth, and others that wish to help her." - Kay Iris
Purchase/ stream the single here: https://snd.click/tknt
The song, which follows previous singles 'A Tale of Fate' and 'Dead Man Walking,' is a delicate, rhythmic and tender call to action; one that asks the listener to consider the topics of conservation, sustainability and their own global impact.
A folk ballad at heart, 'Last To Be Sung' addresses the defeatist apathy that can often go hand-in-hand with the above subjects, as well as the power of positive change, no matter how little the contribution.
"Last To Be Sung is a song of praise and hope; one that looks to inspire more and more people to reduce their impact on planet earth. More than ever, these topics need consideration and action.
This is our love letter to Mother Earth, and others that wish to help her." - Kay Iris
Taking inspiration from Joni Mitchell, The Doobie Brothers, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Fleetwood Mac, singer-songwriter, guitarist and activist Kay Iris, along with instrumentalist Matt Patmore, aim to inspire and empower through their music.
Their signature sound incorporates folk, country, Americana and rock, accompanied by ethereal vocals, memorable riffs and thought-provoking lyrics.
Creating sounds for sustainability, the pair intend to use their musical platform to help promote sustainable and ethical lifestyle choices.
Past projects include their One Tank One Tree tour, in which they partnered with Tree Nation to donate trees to reforestation projects, based on how far they travelled.
Looking forward, they hope to attain a line of sustainable and ethically sourced merchandise, perform at ecofriendly festivals such as The Vegan Campout, Into The Wild and Black Deer Festival, and support conservational charities and venues.
"Kay captivates with her incomparable voice and stellar writing" - Pete Smith, Producer (Sting, Randy Crawford, Joe Cocker)
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Their signature sound incorporates folk, country, Americana and rock, accompanied by ethereal vocals, memorable riffs and thought-provoking lyrics.
Creating sounds for sustainability, the pair intend to use their musical platform to help promote sustainable and ethical lifestyle choices.
Past projects include their One Tank One Tree tour, in which they partnered with Tree Nation to donate trees to reforestation projects, based on how far they travelled.
Looking forward, they hope to attain a line of sustainable and ethically sourced merchandise, perform at ecofriendly festivals such as The Vegan Campout, Into The Wild and Black Deer Festival, and support conservational charities and venues.
"Kay captivates with her incomparable voice and stellar writing" - Pete Smith, Producer (Sting, Randy Crawford, Joe Cocker)
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Danish-Swedish contemporary rock/ progressive metal quartet VOLA have released a new single entitled 'Cannibal,' which featues In Flames singer Anders Fridén.
The song is lifted from the band's forthcoming new album Friend of a Phantom, which can be pre-ordered here: https://lnk.to/Vola-MLG
Of the atmospherically charged melodic metal number, the band says, "VOLA's music is heavily shaped by melodic death metal, so having Anders Fridén from the legendary In Flames feature on Cannibal is a dream come true for us! We feel truly fortunate and are enormously proud of the result."
The song is lifted from the band's forthcoming new album Friend of a Phantom, which can be pre-ordered here: https://lnk.to/Vola-MLG
Of the atmospherically charged melodic metal number, the band says, "VOLA's music is heavily shaped by melodic death metal, so having Anders Fridén from the legendary In Flames feature on Cannibal is a dream come true for us! We feel truly fortunate and are enormously proud of the result."
VOLA will undertake their headline Friend of a Phantom European & UK tour through the month of February, starting with a show in Århus in Denmark on album release day, 1st November.
The tour will call through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and The Netherlands.
Full list of dates and tickets are available here https://its.volaband.com/eutour24
The UK dates are:
22 Nov - London, Heaven
23 Nov - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
24 Nov - Glasgow, G2 (Low Tickets!)
25 Nov - Manchester, Club Academy
26 Nov - Bristol, SWX
It has been three years since the release of VOLA's defining album, Witness, which was followed by two tours of the US where several venues had to be upgraded due to demand, including sold out shows in New York, Chicago and the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Their first tour of Canada resulted in sold-out shows in Toronto and Montreal; they also played South American shows in Mexico, Brazil, and a sold-out show in Chile.
Talking about their evolution since Witness, drummer Adam Janzi comments:
"We have had time to internalise Witness, which has shaped how we approached Friend Of A Phantom. Our personal tastes have changed, the way we approach our instruments and songwriting has changed, our lives have changed; time has passed, and adventures have been had.
Whatever piece of melancholy Witness had has grown and become a central part of this new album; I feel that VOLA has reached a new moment in its life."
The album has been preceded by earlier singles 'Break My Lying Tongue,' a powerful soundscape of light and shade; 'Paper Wolf,' which mixed melodic choruses with old-school metal atmospheres and previous single, the hypnotic, rhythmic and atmospheric 'I Don’t Know How We Got Here.'
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The tour will call through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, and The Netherlands.
Full list of dates and tickets are available here https://its.volaband.com/eutour24
The UK dates are:
22 Nov - London, Heaven
23 Nov - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
24 Nov - Glasgow, G2 (Low Tickets!)
25 Nov - Manchester, Club Academy
26 Nov - Bristol, SWX
It has been three years since the release of VOLA's defining album, Witness, which was followed by two tours of the US where several venues had to be upgraded due to demand, including sold out shows in New York, Chicago and the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles.
Their first tour of Canada resulted in sold-out shows in Toronto and Montreal; they also played South American shows in Mexico, Brazil, and a sold-out show in Chile.
Talking about their evolution since Witness, drummer Adam Janzi comments:
"We have had time to internalise Witness, which has shaped how we approached Friend Of A Phantom. Our personal tastes have changed, the way we approach our instruments and songwriting has changed, our lives have changed; time has passed, and adventures have been had.
Whatever piece of melancholy Witness had has grown and become a central part of this new album; I feel that VOLA has reached a new moment in its life."
The album has been preceded by earlier singles 'Break My Lying Tongue,' a powerful soundscape of light and shade; 'Paper Wolf,' which mixed melodic choruses with old-school metal atmospheres and previous single, the hypnotic, rhythmic and atmospheric 'I Don’t Know How We Got Here.'
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Canadian roots/ southern-tinged rock band The Commoners will release their new single 'Restless' on all streaming platforms on Friday September 13th.
The single, a poignant, life-on-the-road southern country blues, is the title track of their critically acclaimed, and third, studio album Restless, available from: www.thecommoners.ca/store/
The single, a poignant, life-on-the-road southern country blues, is the title track of their critically acclaimed, and third, studio album Restless, available from: www.thecommoners.ca/store/
The release of 'Restless' helps celebrate, and is in support of, The Commoners return to Europe & the UK in November through December as special guests to fellow countrymen, and purveyors of excellent retro-classic rock, The Sheepdogs, who have just released a new 5-track EP entitled Paradise Alone.
The Commoners will then round out the year with a coveted slot at Planet Rockstock Festival on December 1st. Tickets for all concerts are available from: www.thecommoners.ca/tour
The Commoners will then round out the year with a coveted slot at Planet Rockstock Festival on December 1st. Tickets for all concerts are available from: www.thecommoners.ca/tour
The Commoners (Chris Medhurst - lead vocals, guitar; Ross Hayes Citrullo - lead guitar; Miles Evans Branagh - keys; Adam Cannon - drums; Ben Spiller - bass) are experiencing great success with the release of their current album, Restless. The album’s lead singles 'Devil Teasin’ Me,' 'The Way I Am' and 'Shake You Off' all earned spots on Planet Rock’s main playlist.
Acclaim for Restless:
"A strong and purposeful offering from one of the best roots rock bands in the business."
– FabricationsHQ
"An impressive album that is both a tribute to their commitment to reviving a classic era and a step in the direction of solidifying the group as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary rock."
– Blues Rock Review
"An energetic set of classic-sounding, rocking, soulful numbers designed to be played on big stages."
– Blues In Britain
Riding high off the strength of their second album, Find A Better Way, the last two years have been a whirlwind for the band. From a UK tour with Grammy-nominated duo Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton in the fall of 2023, to headline & support dates across Europe and Britain this year, The Commoners are a must-see act.
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Acclaim for Restless:
"A strong and purposeful offering from one of the best roots rock bands in the business."
– FabricationsHQ
"An impressive album that is both a tribute to their commitment to reviving a classic era and a step in the direction of solidifying the group as one of the most exciting acts in contemporary rock."
– Blues Rock Review
"An energetic set of classic-sounding, rocking, soulful numbers designed to be played on big stages."
– Blues In Britain
Riding high off the strength of their second album, Find A Better Way, the last two years have been a whirlwind for the band. From a UK tour with Grammy-nominated duo Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton in the fall of 2023, to headline & support dates across Europe and Britain this year, The Commoners are a must-see act.
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Danish roots-rocking & horns swinging octet Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, led by the deep and resonating voice of their frontman, have released a new single entitled 'Long Time Ago' on the Provogue/Mascot Label Group.
The groove-driven, highly contemporary new single is the second release (following the swampy blues boogie romp of 'Already Gone') from the band's yet to be announced and much-anticipated new album.
"Long Time Ago is a song about searching," says Thorbjørn Risager. "Everybody’s searching for something. Maybe you’re searching for true love or lost youth, maybe you’re searching for something and you don’t even know what it is."
The groove-driven, highly contemporary new single is the second release (following the swampy blues boogie romp of 'Already Gone') from the band's yet to be announced and much-anticipated new album.
"Long Time Ago is a song about searching," says Thorbjørn Risager. "Everybody’s searching for something. Maybe you’re searching for true love or lost youth, maybe you’re searching for something and you don’t even know what it is."
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado have become one of the most respected names in modern blues. With over 60,000 physical albums sold, 20 million streams and a dedicated following that continues to grow, the band show no signs of slowing down.
Twenty years on since debut album Live 2004, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado have picked up numerous awards blazed a trail across the world, captivating crowds with a sound that fuses soul Chicago blues, boogie, and rock 'n' roll with a voice where Ray Charles, Van Morrison and Billy Gibbons meet in the middle.
They've even picked up a fan in Elwood Blues himself, Dan Aykroyd, who hailed their "hot rhythm and blues!"
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Twenty years on since debut album Live 2004, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado have picked up numerous awards blazed a trail across the world, captivating crowds with a sound that fuses soul Chicago blues, boogie, and rock 'n' roll with a voice where Ray Charles, Van Morrison and Billy Gibbons meet in the middle.
They've even picked up a fan in Elwood Blues himself, Dan Aykroyd, who hailed their "hot rhythm and blues!"
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TOTO, aka The Dogz of Oz, will undertake a European tour, taking in ten countries, in the spring of 2025.
The band will also play four shows in the UK in February – Glasgow OVO Hydro (1st); Birmingham BP Pulse LIVE (2nd); Manchester AO Arena (4th); London OVO Arena Wembley (5th).
Tickets for the UK dates will be available via general sale commencing Friday 13th September:
https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/toto/
Special Guest across all European and UK dates will be Christopher Cross.
Joining Steve Lukather (guitar/ vocals) and Joseph Williams (vocals) are Greg Phillinganes (keys/ vocals), Shannon Forrest (drums), John Pierce (bass), Warren Ham (horns/ percussion/ vocals) and Dennis Atlas (keys/ vocals).
Dovetailing with the tour announcement is news that TOTO have achieved a milestone accomplishment with their iconic song 'Africa,' which has been certified Diamond (sales of more than 10M in the US) by the RIAA.
Additionally, the band’s first hit 'Hold The Line' has been certified triple platinum, while 'Rosanna' has been certified double platinum.
Cumulative album sales now exceed 50M.
(Individually and collectively, the band’s family tree can be heard on an astonishing five thousand albums; together they amass a sales history of a half a billion albums).
TOTO/ The Dogz of Oz also have plans to return to South America this coming November to play in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Puerto Rico and a special appearance in Mexico City as one of the headliners of Corona Capital.
Special Guest on the tour, Christopher Cross, burst onto the music scene in 1980 with his self-titled debut album, which won five Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, for 'Sailing.'
In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has gone on to sell more than 12 million albums.
As well as his five Grammys, he has had five Top 10 singles, won an Oscar and a Golden Globe, and been nominated for an Emmy.
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The band will also play four shows in the UK in February – Glasgow OVO Hydro (1st); Birmingham BP Pulse LIVE (2nd); Manchester AO Arena (4th); London OVO Arena Wembley (5th).
Tickets for the UK dates will be available via general sale commencing Friday 13th September:
https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/toto/
Special Guest across all European and UK dates will be Christopher Cross.
Joining Steve Lukather (guitar/ vocals) and Joseph Williams (vocals) are Greg Phillinganes (keys/ vocals), Shannon Forrest (drums), John Pierce (bass), Warren Ham (horns/ percussion/ vocals) and Dennis Atlas (keys/ vocals).
Dovetailing with the tour announcement is news that TOTO have achieved a milestone accomplishment with their iconic song 'Africa,' which has been certified Diamond (sales of more than 10M in the US) by the RIAA.
Additionally, the band’s first hit 'Hold The Line' has been certified triple platinum, while 'Rosanna' has been certified double platinum.
Cumulative album sales now exceed 50M.
(Individually and collectively, the band’s family tree can be heard on an astonishing five thousand albums; together they amass a sales history of a half a billion albums).
TOTO/ The Dogz of Oz also have plans to return to South America this coming November to play in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Puerto Rico and a special appearance in Mexico City as one of the headliners of Corona Capital.
Special Guest on the tour, Christopher Cross, burst onto the music scene in 1980 with his self-titled debut album, which won five Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, for 'Sailing.'
In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has gone on to sell more than 12 million albums.
As well as his five Grammys, he has had five Top 10 singles, won an Oscar and a Golden Globe, and been nominated for an Emmy.
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Bulgarian rock band SEVI, fronted by powerful vocalist Svetlana Bliznakova, will play their first UK shows in the UK in November & December.
The band will be performing at Planet Rockstock in Porthcawl, Wales, and the WinterStorm Festival in Troon, Scotland, before a show at The Robin in Wolverhampton (see dates further below).
Additionally, in dovetailing good news, the band’s latest single 'World That Doesn’t Fit' has been entered, and considered, for a 2025 Grammy nomination by the Recording Academy (The 67th Grammy ceremony will air live February 2nd 2025 on CBS, plus live stream; SEVI and their fans will find out in November if the song goes forward for nomination).
Growing quickly in popularity and catching the attention of rock fans all over the world, 'World That Doesn’t Fit,' from latest album Genesis, has been praised by many vloggers and ‘reaction video’ creators on YouTube.
The band will be performing at Planet Rockstock in Porthcawl, Wales, and the WinterStorm Festival in Troon, Scotland, before a show at The Robin in Wolverhampton (see dates further below).
Additionally, in dovetailing good news, the band’s latest single 'World That Doesn’t Fit' has been entered, and considered, for a 2025 Grammy nomination by the Recording Academy (The 67th Grammy ceremony will air live February 2nd 2025 on CBS, plus live stream; SEVI and their fans will find out in November if the song goes forward for nomination).
Growing quickly in popularity and catching the attention of rock fans all over the world, 'World That Doesn’t Fit,' from latest album Genesis, has been praised by many vloggers and ‘reaction video’ creators on YouTube.
SEVI have captured the attention with a contemporary sound led by Svetlana Bliznakova’s vocals and their melodically shaped rock-metal songs, many of which topped the charts on national rock radio stations.
The band have played numerous shows in Europe and are appreciated by the likes of Johnny Gioeli (who guests on a track on Genesis), Thomas Vikstrom (Therion), Jen Majura (Evanesence), Luca Princiotta (Doro Pesch), and classic era Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks.
SEVI have also opened for Europe, Hollywood Vampires, Black Stone Cherry, EPICA, Tom Keifer, Nightwish and Evanesence.
SEVI UK dates:
Thursday 28th November – Graham Harding Stage, Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl, South Wales
Ticket Link: https://www.aloud.com/article/planet-rockstock/
Saturday 30th November – WinterStorm Festival, Concert Hall, Troon, Scotland
Ticket Link: https://www.winterstorm.co.uk/tickets-and-packages-2024
Sunday 1st December – The Robin, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Ticket Link: https://therobin.co.uk/js_events/sevi/
SEVI’s latest album Genesis is out now on CD, Download and Streaming Services
Bandcamp: https://seviband.bandcamp.com/album/genesis
Physical copies via the band’s website: www.seviband.com
SEVI are:
Svetlana Bliznakova - vocals; Rally Velinov - bass; Stone Angel - guitars; Peter Petrov - drums
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The band have played numerous shows in Europe and are appreciated by the likes of Johnny Gioeli (who guests on a track on Genesis), Thomas Vikstrom (Therion), Jen Majura (Evanesence), Luca Princiotta (Doro Pesch), and classic era Scorpions producer Dieter Dierks.
SEVI have also opened for Europe, Hollywood Vampires, Black Stone Cherry, EPICA, Tom Keifer, Nightwish and Evanesence.
SEVI UK dates:
Thursday 28th November – Graham Harding Stage, Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl, South Wales
Ticket Link: https://www.aloud.com/article/planet-rockstock/
Saturday 30th November – WinterStorm Festival, Concert Hall, Troon, Scotland
Ticket Link: https://www.winterstorm.co.uk/tickets-and-packages-2024
Sunday 1st December – The Robin, Bilston, Wolverhampton
Ticket Link: https://therobin.co.uk/js_events/sevi/
SEVI’s latest album Genesis is out now on CD, Download and Streaming Services
Bandcamp: https://seviband.bandcamp.com/album/genesis
Physical copies via the band’s website: www.seviband.com
SEVI are:
Svetlana Bliznakova - vocals; Rally Velinov - bass; Stone Angel - guitars; Peter Petrov - drums
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Montreal’s retro rock 'n' roll band The Damn Truth have released a new single entitled 'Love Outta Luck.'
The barnstorming rocker is the second single to be lifted from their highly anticipated, and self-titled, fourth studio album, to be released during the first quarter of 2025.
You can stream 'Love Outta Luck' on all DSP’s at https://music.spectramusique.com/loveouttaluck
The new single coincides with The Damn Truth’s first Canadian tour in five years (due, in large part, to constantly touring the UK & Europe).
The band’s home soil dates will be followed by a return to the UK in November for seven shows including festival appearances at WinterStorm and Planet Rockstock.
Tickets for all shows (listed further below) are available from www.thedamntruth.com
The barnstorming rocker is the second single to be lifted from their highly anticipated, and self-titled, fourth studio album, to be released during the first quarter of 2025.
You can stream 'Love Outta Luck' on all DSP’s at https://music.spectramusique.com/loveouttaluck
The new single coincides with The Damn Truth’s first Canadian tour in five years (due, in large part, to constantly touring the UK & Europe).
The band’s home soil dates will be followed by a return to the UK in November for seven shows including festival appearances at WinterStorm and Planet Rockstock.
Tickets for all shows (listed further below) are available from www.thedamntruth.com
Fronted by singer/guitarist Lee-la Baum, The Damn Truth’s music celebrates a kaleidoscope of modern re-imaginings of classic/ psychedelic rock ideals.
The forthcoming album also marks the next level in the band’s relationship with renowned producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi).
Rock pushed the band in all areas of playing, writing, and refining The Damn Truth
signature sound, most evident in the power of Lee-la Baum’s vocals.
The singer recalls the Bob Rock phone call that started it all:
"3am in the heart of London. The adrenaline from an epic show supporting Glen Hughes
still courses through my veins as I collapse into my hotel room. Just as I start to unwind, my
phone jolts me awake. It’s Bob Rock! The same Bob Rock I’d sent our demos to just hours
earlier. Anticipation fills the air as I answer the call.
‘Hello?’
‘Hi there, it’s Bob!’
‘How are you, Bob?’ I reply, barely able to contain my excitement.
‘I’m great! I listened to the new songs first thing this morning and I just had to call you right
away. It’s awesome! Probably the best songs you guys have ever written. I’m excited to see
you guys in a few weeks. Let’s make a record!’"
The forthcoming album also marks the next level in the band’s relationship with renowned producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi).
Rock pushed the band in all areas of playing, writing, and refining The Damn Truth
signature sound, most evident in the power of Lee-la Baum’s vocals.
The singer recalls the Bob Rock phone call that started it all:
"3am in the heart of London. The adrenaline from an epic show supporting Glen Hughes
still courses through my veins as I collapse into my hotel room. Just as I start to unwind, my
phone jolts me awake. It’s Bob Rock! The same Bob Rock I’d sent our demos to just hours
earlier. Anticipation fills the air as I answer the call.
‘Hello?’
‘Hi there, it’s Bob!’
‘How are you, Bob?’ I reply, barely able to contain my excitement.
‘I’m great! I listened to the new songs first thing this morning and I just had to call you right
away. It’s awesome! Probably the best songs you guys have ever written. I’m excited to see
you guys in a few weeks. Let’s make a record!’"
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Metallic sheened French alt-rockers Storm Orchestra, who have been making a name for themselves in the underground Paris music scene over the last few years, have released a new single entitled 'Drummer.'
The new single, which follows on from the shimmerig metallic alt-rock of 'Bright Soul,' can be streamed here: https://lnk.to/stormorchestra
Of the song, singer-guitarist Maxime Goudard says, "This is a fun one we wrote a few years ago.
It's inspired by some antics and stories from friends, and our own drummer, Loïc Fouquet. The drum parts were written with a simple take: we want this song to be the first one you want to learn on drums!
It's really fun to play, with a bit of challenge on the bridge though!
"We also wanted to do something around drums that shows the more fun aspect of our music, and our personalities. It's a way to pay tribute to some of the greatest rock drummers that have influenced us, and the best excuse to have Loïc wearing wigs! We took it seriously though, and Loïc tried to mimic the playing style of his favourite drummers."
The new single, which follows on from the shimmerig metallic alt-rock of 'Bright Soul,' can be streamed here: https://lnk.to/stormorchestra
Of the song, singer-guitarist Maxime Goudard says, "This is a fun one we wrote a few years ago.
It's inspired by some antics and stories from friends, and our own drummer, Loïc Fouquet. The drum parts were written with a simple take: we want this song to be the first one you want to learn on drums!
It's really fun to play, with a bit of challenge on the bridge though!
"We also wanted to do something around drums that shows the more fun aspect of our music, and our personalities. It's a way to pay tribute to some of the greatest rock drummers that have influenced us, and the best excuse to have Loïc wearing wigs! We took it seriously though, and Loïc tried to mimic the playing style of his favourite drummers."
Having known each other since childhood, Maxime Goudard (vocals, guitar), Adrien Richard (bass) and Loïc Fouquet (drums) are bound together by the struggles and triumphs that have taken them to this moment.
"First and foremost, we stand for packing people in a room and making them have the best time, altogether, with loud music. But we also have social concerns, and stand for equality, the environment and the voices of the people" says the band.
Such themes were explored on their debut album What A Time To Be Alive.
Released in 2023 when still an unsigned band, Storm Orchestra went on to pick up an impressive combined 4M streams, ending the year in a triumphant fashion as the Artist to Watch in 2024 by Spotify France, celebrities in the Top of the Rock: Best of 2023, Deezer's 2023 Rock playlists and, now, signed to the Mascot Label.
"Signing to Mascot is the biggest opportunity in our career. Making music professionally has been a dream and a goal for many years. In the last few months, Mascot has been an incredible supportive force to help us make new music and reach new goals."
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"First and foremost, we stand for packing people in a room and making them have the best time, altogether, with loud music. But we also have social concerns, and stand for equality, the environment and the voices of the people" says the band.
Such themes were explored on their debut album What A Time To Be Alive.
Released in 2023 when still an unsigned band, Storm Orchestra went on to pick up an impressive combined 4M streams, ending the year in a triumphant fashion as the Artist to Watch in 2024 by Spotify France, celebrities in the Top of the Rock: Best of 2023, Deezer's 2023 Rock playlists and, now, signed to the Mascot Label.
"Signing to Mascot is the biggest opportunity in our career. Making music professionally has been a dream and a goal for many years. In the last few months, Mascot has been an incredible supportive force to help us make new music and reach new goals."
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Kentucky based rockers Mojo Thunder have released a new single entitled 'Coming Back To You.'
The uplifting, contemporary rock number is the fourth to be lifted as a single from brand-new studio album The Infinite Hope, which can be purchased on vinyl, CD & digital here.
'Coming Back To You' is a fun, funkily styled number that lyrically reads like a love letter written from a distance, with honest conviction.
There's a lot of tropes in rock and roll where artists indulge in this toxic machismo, says the band's lead guitarist Bryson Willogughy, who also wrote the song. "But I wanted to say something real. Something that showed my relationship the respect it deserves, and above all else, was truthful."
The uplifting, contemporary rock number is the fourth to be lifted as a single from brand-new studio album The Infinite Hope, which can be purchased on vinyl, CD & digital here.
'Coming Back To You' is a fun, funkily styled number that lyrically reads like a love letter written from a distance, with honest conviction.
There's a lot of tropes in rock and roll where artists indulge in this toxic machismo, says the band's lead guitarist Bryson Willogughy, who also wrote the song. "But I wanted to say something real. Something that showed my relationship the respect it deserves, and above all else, was truthful."
The Infinite Hope, produced by Duane Lundy (Ringo Starr, Justin Wells, Sturgill Simpson), explores topics such as activism, tragedy, the dark side of the American south, love, and the search for truth.
Further, having cultivated a community built around acceptance, there is a sense of belonging in the music and, as the album title suggests, a call for hope.
To support the album, the band performed a select run of Kentucky concerts leading up to its release; they will embark on a month-long European tour starting on the 20th September.
Full list of dates and tickets from: www.mojothunder.com
Mojo Thunder are Bryson Willoughby (lead guitar), Sean Sullivan (vocals, guitar), Andrew Brockman (bass) and Zac Shoopman (drums).
With influences that range from Kings of Leon and the Black Crowes to an unwavering respect for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin, the band hit the road in 2018 with live performances that quickly gained attention.
Following two singles and an EP entitled Loose Lips, the band released their full length debut, Hymns from the Electric Church, in 2021 ("a sun-dappled potpourri of everything good and true about American rock 'n' roll, from hard rock to soulful blues, from breezy cosmic Americana to summertime arena-rock anthems"
– Classic Rock Magazine)
In 2023 the band released the live album Alive, with Friends. It features guest appearances, extended versions of songs spanning from the first single through to Hymns from the Electric Church, and a couple of choice covers, including a hi-energy Who medley ('Baba O'Riley'/'Who Are You').
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Further, having cultivated a community built around acceptance, there is a sense of belonging in the music and, as the album title suggests, a call for hope.
To support the album, the band performed a select run of Kentucky concerts leading up to its release; they will embark on a month-long European tour starting on the 20th September.
Full list of dates and tickets from: www.mojothunder.com
Mojo Thunder are Bryson Willoughby (lead guitar), Sean Sullivan (vocals, guitar), Andrew Brockman (bass) and Zac Shoopman (drums).
With influences that range from Kings of Leon and the Black Crowes to an unwavering respect for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin, the band hit the road in 2018 with live performances that quickly gained attention.
Following two singles and an EP entitled Loose Lips, the band released their full length debut, Hymns from the Electric Church, in 2021 ("a sun-dappled potpourri of everything good and true about American rock 'n' roll, from hard rock to soulful blues, from breezy cosmic Americana to summertime arena-rock anthems"
– Classic Rock Magazine)
In 2023 the band released the live album Alive, with Friends. It features guest appearances, extended versions of songs spanning from the first single through to Hymns from the Electric Church, and a couple of choice covers, including a hi-energy Who medley ('Baba O'Riley'/'Who Are You').
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Following the release of Live at The Scala Theatre earlier this year, blues troubadour Eric Bibb is set to follow that intimate acoustic performance with his latest studio album, In The Real World.
Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s iconic Real World Studios and produced, arranged and mixed by Glen Scott, the new album is a vivid representation of Bibb's musical and personal evolution.
"There’s a wholeness about In The Real World that deeply moves me," Bibb reflects. "It feels like Glen Scott and I have reached a milestone on our collaborative journey.
Musically, the album feels like a self-portrait because it truly represents my influences."
In The Real World wil be released on October 18th; the first single from the album, 'Roll On Buddy,' is available now.
Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s iconic Real World Studios and produced, arranged and mixed by Glen Scott, the new album is a vivid representation of Bibb's musical and personal evolution.
"There’s a wholeness about In The Real World that deeply moves me," Bibb reflects. "It feels like Glen Scott and I have reached a milestone on our collaborative journey.
Musically, the album feels like a self-portrait because it truly represents my influences."
In The Real World wil be released on October 18th; the first single from the album, 'Roll On Buddy,' is available now.
With a career spanning five decades, three Grammy nominations and numerous Blues Foundation awards, Eric Bibb has solidified his legacy as a legendary figure in the blues and roots genre.
"In The Real World is deeply rooted in the storytelling tradition of the blues. It really tells me where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’m headed," Bibb explains. "Thematically, it’s about the you-me-we connection. It’s about the world we’ve created for ourselves and the world we long for."
As regard the recording of the album, Bibb says "If I had to describe the sessions in one word, it would be 'flow.' What’s particularly enjoyable for me, listening to this album, is the prominence of my guitar.
Glen Scott’s arrangements and production are a joy to hear. All the musicians involved made great contributions. Robbie McIntosh’s outstanding playing, in particular, is a treat. Every track is a favorite, and the duet with Lily James (the album's final track, 'Victory Voices') is a gift to my soul."
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"In The Real World is deeply rooted in the storytelling tradition of the blues. It really tells me where I’ve been, where I am, and where I’m headed," Bibb explains. "Thematically, it’s about the you-me-we connection. It’s about the world we’ve created for ourselves and the world we long for."
As regard the recording of the album, Bibb says "If I had to describe the sessions in one word, it would be 'flow.' What’s particularly enjoyable for me, listening to this album, is the prominence of my guitar.
Glen Scott’s arrangements and production are a joy to hear. All the musicians involved made great contributions. Robbie McIntosh’s outstanding playing, in particular, is a treat. Every track is a favorite, and the duet with Lily James (the album's final track, 'Victory Voices') is a gift to my soul."
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Grammy-nominated, powerhouse blues singer-songwriter Beth Hart has announced her new studio album, You Still Got Me, is to be released on 25th October via Provogue/ Mascot Label Group.
Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/Bethhart
The album, which features appearances by Eric Gales (groove-laden funk number 'Suga N My Bowl') and Slash (soaring rocker 'Savior With a Razor'), has been preceded by 'Little Heartbreak Girl,' the title track and now 'Wonderful World,' as taster-singles.
Piano ballad Wonderful World "was written for and about my beautiful niece," says Beth Hart.
"As time has gone by, I see that it’s really written for the lineage of the women in my family, all the way down the line; my great grandma, my grandma, my mom, my sisters, my niece and her daughter.
So it's the lineage, and how imperative it is for me to see that; and what a gift to finally see that."
Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/Bethhart
The album, which features appearances by Eric Gales (groove-laden funk number 'Suga N My Bowl') and Slash (soaring rocker 'Savior With a Razor'), has been preceded by 'Little Heartbreak Girl,' the title track and now 'Wonderful World,' as taster-singles.
Piano ballad Wonderful World "was written for and about my beautiful niece," says Beth Hart.
"As time has gone by, I see that it’s really written for the lineage of the women in my family, all the way down the line; my great grandma, my grandma, my mom, my sisters, my niece and her daughter.
So it's the lineage, and how imperative it is for me to see that; and what a gift to finally see that."
You Still Got Me is Beth Hart's eleventh studio album.
Her most recent albums, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin (2022) and War In My Mind (2019), became her highest charting UK and US releases to date, whilst also making the Top 10 in Germany, France. Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and The Netherlands.
Selling out shows worldwide, her recent travels have taken her across the US, Canada, Europe, and all the way to India, Morocco, and Australia.
Beth Hart will also be playing the UK on 28th November (the Lighthouse, Poole) and 30th November (the Dome, Brighton). She will return in 2025 to play on 18th February (the Beacon, Bristol), 20th February (Eventim Apollo, London) and 22nd February (the Arts Centre, Warwick).
Tickets are available here.
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Her most recent albums, A Tribute To Led Zeppelin (2022) and War In My Mind (2019), became her highest charting UK and US releases to date, whilst also making the Top 10 in Germany, France. Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and The Netherlands.
Selling out shows worldwide, her recent travels have taken her across the US, Canada, Europe, and all the way to India, Morocco, and Australia.
Beth Hart will also be playing the UK on 28th November (the Lighthouse, Poole) and 30th November (the Dome, Brighton). She will return in 2025 to play on 18th February (the Beacon, Bristol), 20th February (Eventim Apollo, London) and 22nd February (the Arts Centre, Warwick).
Tickets are available here.
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Blues rock band The Cold Stares have released a new single entitled 'Mortality Blues,' the latest single from their highly anticipated seventh studio album, The Southern, released September 6th via Mascot Records. Pre-order The Southern here - https://lnk.to/TheColdStares
An eerie, modern Delta blues track played on singer-guitarist Chris Tapp’s resonator guitar, the haunting 'Mortality Blues' is infused with Southern imagery and thematics, drawing on the mythos of legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson.
'Mortality Blues,' along with previous single 'Horse To Water,' are the tasters to a slate of new, southern slanted material that will be herard on Southern, as Chris Tapp explains:
"After touring the world the last few years, we kept getting the tag 'southern' attached to our music in interviews and press. Being 'southern' was never something we intentionally did or tried to interject, but since being labelled as such, I decided to write a series of songs that exemplified what that term meant to me."
An eerie, modern Delta blues track played on singer-guitarist Chris Tapp’s resonator guitar, the haunting 'Mortality Blues' is infused with Southern imagery and thematics, drawing on the mythos of legendary blues guitarist Robert Johnson.
'Mortality Blues,' along with previous single 'Horse To Water,' are the tasters to a slate of new, southern slanted material that will be herard on Southern, as Chris Tapp explains:
"After touring the world the last few years, we kept getting the tag 'southern' attached to our music in interviews and press. Being 'southern' was never something we intentionally did or tried to interject, but since being labelled as such, I decided to write a series of songs that exemplified what that term meant to me."
The release of The Southern in Sptember follows on from 2022’s studio album Voices, an exploration of the band's evolving rock blues sound and lineup as they expanded from the original duo of Chris Tapp and drummer Brian Mullins to include bassist Bryce Klueh.
Forming in 2009 and releasing their debut album Cold Wet Night And a Howling Wind in 2012, the band have gone on to release a series of acclaimed albums and a clutch of EPs that feature a heady and contemporary take on the rock blues genre.
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Forming in 2009 and releasing their debut album Cold Wet Night And a Howling Wind in 2012, the band have gone on to release a series of acclaimed albums and a clutch of EPs that feature a heady and contemporary take on the rock blues genre.
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I’m Just Like You, the forthcoming new album from UK based international singer/ songwriter/ guitarist Sunjay, will be released on 11th November.
The album will be available to pre-order from Friday 20th September on Mighty Tight Records via:
www.sunjay.tv
The first single, 'Link Of Chain,' will be simultaneously released on album pre-order day.
I’m Just Like You, produced by Sunjay and Josh Clark at Get Real Studios in Bath, is the second in a set of three releases inspired during the pandemic period and lockdown livestreams, as Sunjay explains:
"Instead of just playing my regular set (in different orders!) I decided to do a series of themed livestreams – the first was on Valentine’s Day with a 'love' theme.
I did other themes specific to previous albums, including a night of the blues, which inspired 2022’s Black & Blues Revisited (the first of the three releases) and tribute livesteams to inspirational artists."
One of those was 'Sunjay Sings Chris Smither,' which in turn inspired the new album I’m Just Like You, although it wasn’t originally intended for commercial release.
"I was inspired by Chris from an early age" continues Sunjay. "The first time I watched him on YouTube at the age of sixteen I was transfixed. Soon after, I went to see Chris perform at The Luminaire in London.
By chance I happened to be staying in the same place as Chris and ran into him at the bar. We spent some time talking and the next day played a guitar together, a testimony to Chris’ natural generous nature."
"The next time I saw Chris live, he asked the venue promoter if I could do three songs to open the show. Since then, I’ve opened for Chris several times and had the pleasure of getting to know him."
Sunjay is also keen to point out that the collection of 15 Chris Smither songs are "faithful representations of the originals; I’ve kept the guitar parts the same as Chris’ original recordings, adding my flavour with the arrangements and production (apart from one line I changed in Leave The Light On – you’ll understand why when you get there!).
I thought this would be a nice little birthday present/ tribute but somewhere along the way, I decided I wanted people to hear it, so it will now be released on Chris’ 80th Birthday."
There’s also a reason why Sunjay’s recorded output has been primarily covers or tributes, as he is only now able to tell…
"I misguidedly signed a 10 year publishing contract that I’ve only just started telling people about.
Let’s just say it was the wrong career move and since, I’ve been forced to release mostly covers albums, as I didn’t want to give 50% of my royalties away for nothing.
I’m out of contract now but I’ve got one more card to play in my covers deck before I release my first originals album. I know that people have been waiting to hear what I really have to say and I’m looking forward to satiating that appetite!
Following the album’s release Sunjay and his band will be out on tour through November, with a final date in December.
The album will be available to pre-order from Friday 20th September on Mighty Tight Records via:
www.sunjay.tv
The first single, 'Link Of Chain,' will be simultaneously released on album pre-order day.
I’m Just Like You, produced by Sunjay and Josh Clark at Get Real Studios in Bath, is the second in a set of three releases inspired during the pandemic period and lockdown livestreams, as Sunjay explains:
"Instead of just playing my regular set (in different orders!) I decided to do a series of themed livestreams – the first was on Valentine’s Day with a 'love' theme.
I did other themes specific to previous albums, including a night of the blues, which inspired 2022’s Black & Blues Revisited (the first of the three releases) and tribute livesteams to inspirational artists."
One of those was 'Sunjay Sings Chris Smither,' which in turn inspired the new album I’m Just Like You, although it wasn’t originally intended for commercial release.
"I was inspired by Chris from an early age" continues Sunjay. "The first time I watched him on YouTube at the age of sixteen I was transfixed. Soon after, I went to see Chris perform at The Luminaire in London.
By chance I happened to be staying in the same place as Chris and ran into him at the bar. We spent some time talking and the next day played a guitar together, a testimony to Chris’ natural generous nature."
"The next time I saw Chris live, he asked the venue promoter if I could do three songs to open the show. Since then, I’ve opened for Chris several times and had the pleasure of getting to know him."
Sunjay is also keen to point out that the collection of 15 Chris Smither songs are "faithful representations of the originals; I’ve kept the guitar parts the same as Chris’ original recordings, adding my flavour with the arrangements and production (apart from one line I changed in Leave The Light On – you’ll understand why when you get there!).
I thought this would be a nice little birthday present/ tribute but somewhere along the way, I decided I wanted people to hear it, so it will now be released on Chris’ 80th Birthday."
There’s also a reason why Sunjay’s recorded output has been primarily covers or tributes, as he is only now able to tell…
"I misguidedly signed a 10 year publishing contract that I’ve only just started telling people about.
Let’s just say it was the wrong career move and since, I’ve been forced to release mostly covers albums, as I didn’t want to give 50% of my royalties away for nothing.
I’m out of contract now but I’ve got one more card to play in my covers deck before I release my first originals album. I know that people have been waiting to hear what I really have to say and I’m looking forward to satiating that appetite!
Following the album’s release Sunjay and his band will be out on tour through November, with a final date in December.
I’m Just Like You Tour 2024 (tickets: www.sunjay.tv )
3rd NOV – Twickfolk, TWICKENHAM
8th NOV - Woodman Folk Club, KINGSWINFORD
9th NOV – Finstock Village Hall, CHIPPING NORTON
10th NOV Balmoral Club, SALTBURN
11th NOV – White Horse Folk, Club, BEVERLEY
13th NOV – Cramlington Folk Club, CRAMLINGTON
15th NOV – Stables 2, MILTON KEYNES
19th NOV - Tuesday Night Music Club, LONDON
20th NOV - Atherstone Folk Club, WARWICKSHIRE
26th NOV – Dartford Folk Club, DARTFORD
28th NOV – Wren, STONE
14th DEC – St. Georges Hall, BEWDLEY
Drawing from a rich, musical, and cultural background, Sunjay, with a style that has that natural drift between folk and blues, has quickly become recognised as one of the UK’s rising stars.
"One of the best young pickers and singers around."
– Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
"One of the UK’s finest young Blues stars." – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland
"A very accomplished and dynamic guitarist… echoes of a young Ralph McTell." – RNR Magazine
"Talents way beyond his years. A soothing, natural sound… definitely destined for bigger things."
– Maverick Magazine
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3rd NOV – Twickfolk, TWICKENHAM
8th NOV - Woodman Folk Club, KINGSWINFORD
9th NOV – Finstock Village Hall, CHIPPING NORTON
10th NOV Balmoral Club, SALTBURN
11th NOV – White Horse Folk, Club, BEVERLEY
13th NOV – Cramlington Folk Club, CRAMLINGTON
15th NOV – Stables 2, MILTON KEYNES
19th NOV - Tuesday Night Music Club, LONDON
20th NOV - Atherstone Folk Club, WARWICKSHIRE
26th NOV – Dartford Folk Club, DARTFORD
28th NOV – Wren, STONE
14th DEC – St. Georges Hall, BEWDLEY
Drawing from a rich, musical, and cultural background, Sunjay, with a style that has that natural drift between folk and blues, has quickly become recognised as one of the UK’s rising stars.
"One of the best young pickers and singers around."
– Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2
"One of the UK’s finest young Blues stars." – Iain Anderson, BBC Radio Scotland
"A very accomplished and dynamic guitarist… echoes of a young Ralph McTell." – RNR Magazine
"Talents way beyond his years. A soothing, natural sound… definitely destined for bigger things."
– Maverick Magazine
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Multi-instrumentalist Pete Briley, a member of southern-tinged "heavygrass" rockers The Outlaw Orchestra and part of the Top Floor Music team, has followed up 2023’s acclaimed solo debut Album #1 with a brand new single entitled 'Colour (California).'
Telling the story of a trip to the American state, 'Colour (California)' is the perfect up-tempo, soundtrack to the summer; it’s also another upbeat collaboration with Jonny Moody (Mood Market Studios).
With the four-bar pattern of the Indie-pop track having a different number of beats in each bar, and a lyric referencing the Kerouac and Beat poets, the time-signature and lyrics combine to make a perfectly off-kilter paring, transporting the listener to Pete Briley’s adventures hanging out in the old haunts, bookshops and bars of the Beat Generation.
Telling the story of a trip to the American state, 'Colour (California)' is the perfect up-tempo, soundtrack to the summer; it’s also another upbeat collaboration with Jonny Moody (Mood Market Studios).
With the four-bar pattern of the Indie-pop track having a different number of beats in each bar, and a lyric referencing the Kerouac and Beat poets, the time-signature and lyrics combine to make a perfectly off-kilter paring, transporting the listener to Pete Briley’s adventures hanging out in the old haunts, bookshops and bars of the Beat Generation.
Colour (California) follows an impressive ‘track’ record of previous singles being showcased through BBC Introducing, as well as a number of ‘Track of the Week’ and ‘Tracks of the Year’ choices in 2023.
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Kentucky rock 'n' rollers Otis have released a new single entitled 'Last Fool In The Line.'
The song, the band’s first original music for seven years, follows on from previous single, a cover of the Betty Harris soul classic 'There’s a Break In The Road.'
Of the new number, frontman/ guitarist Boone Froggett says "It tells the tale of a hard luck guy that never seems to learn his lesson. I think we all know someone like this, or have been in his shoes a time or two!
Musically this song is a love letter to the things we loved about the late 60s era. It's kind of like the Southern Soul of Stax and Atlantic Records meets the English rock of Humble Pie and The Faces."
The song, the band’s first original music for seven years, follows on from previous single, a cover of the Betty Harris soul classic 'There’s a Break In The Road.'
Of the new number, frontman/ guitarist Boone Froggett says "It tells the tale of a hard luck guy that never seems to learn his lesson. I think we all know someone like this, or have been in his shoes a time or two!
Musically this song is a love letter to the things we loved about the late 60s era. It's kind of like the Southern Soul of Stax and Atlantic Records meets the English rock of Humble Pie and The Faces."
While it would be easy to categorise the Otis sound as southern rock, their musical palette is clearly much broader – Boone Froggett, John Seeley (bass), Alex Wells (guitar) and Dale Myers (drums) stay connected to their homegrown roots, having been around traditional instruments from a young age and brought up on deep-diving record collections.
They also have some seriously famous fans – a chance meeting with Billy F Gibbons led to the legendary ZZ Top man listening, and becoming a fan of the band, even handing their albums off to the likes of Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck.
Previous US/UK tours have included sharing bills with such noted acts as ZZ Top, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Blackberry Smoke; they also recently played world famous venues the Allman Brothers Big House in Macon, Georgia and The Iridium in New York.
With this new original release and the new line-up firmly established, expect a heap more to come from the story-telling, southern blues rockin' and soulfully groovin' Otis.
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They also have some seriously famous fans – a chance meeting with Billy F Gibbons led to the legendary ZZ Top man listening, and becoming a fan of the band, even handing their albums off to the likes of Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck.
Previous US/UK tours have included sharing bills with such noted acts as ZZ Top, The Kentucky Headhunters, and Blackberry Smoke; they also recently played world famous venues the Allman Brothers Big House in Macon, Georgia and The Iridium in New York.
With this new original release and the new line-up firmly established, expect a heap more to come from the story-telling, southern blues rockin' and soulfully groovin' Otis.
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Croatian blues/rock band Voodoo Ramble, featuring singer-guitarist Boris Zamba, recently released a new single entitled 'Midnight Ride.'
The soulfully paced, southern blues influenced number features lyrics from Pete Feenstra and special guest Muddy Manninen (Wishbone Ash/ Black Pearl) on additional guitar, lap steel solos and fills.
The song is also the second advance single from the band’s forthcoming fifth album In The Heart of The City, which mirrors Boris Zamba’s love of bluesy, southern rock.
Of the song Boris Zamba says: "We started with Pete’s evocative lyrics, which I call 'unearthly,' as they create an experience even without the music. So, when it came to actually building the music round the narrative, it was a real joy."
"For me, this is the perfect example of when lyrical imagery magically turns into music" adds Pete Feenstra. I had this nebulous film noir idea set in old Victorian era docks with creaking boats and the need to escape, before Boris and Muddy magically transformed it into a Southern rock biker anthem."
The soulfully paced, southern blues influenced number features lyrics from Pete Feenstra and special guest Muddy Manninen (Wishbone Ash/ Black Pearl) on additional guitar, lap steel solos and fills.
The song is also the second advance single from the band’s forthcoming fifth album In The Heart of The City, which mirrors Boris Zamba’s love of bluesy, southern rock.
Of the song Boris Zamba says: "We started with Pete’s evocative lyrics, which I call 'unearthly,' as they create an experience even without the music. So, when it came to actually building the music round the narrative, it was a real joy."
"For me, this is the perfect example of when lyrical imagery magically turns into music" adds Pete Feenstra. I had this nebulous film noir idea set in old Victorian era docks with creaking boats and the need to escape, before Boris and Muddy magically transformed it into a Southern rock biker anthem."
European Blues Challenge finalists Voodoo Ramble are known for guitar-led songs that create vivid imagery and a groove laden style that incorporates rock, blues and soulful Southern rock influences; all of which will be heard to fine effect on In The Heart Of The City.
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Welsh melodic rock band Mojo have released a new single entitled 'Y Cariad Sy'n Dal yn Gryf' ('The Love is Still as Strong').
The song, the second to be released from the band’s forthcoming new album (scheduled for release toward the end of the year) is about how love can grow and stay strong through the ups and downs of life.
With its summertime vibe, lyrical positivity and special guest Keith Donald (Moving Hearts) on saxophone, the new single proves Mojo are still as strong as the love espoused on the song.
The song, the second to be released from the band’s forthcoming new album (scheduled for release toward the end of the year) is about how love can grow and stay strong through the ups and downs of life.
With its summertime vibe, lyrical positivity and special guest Keith Donald (Moving Hearts) on saxophone, the new single proves Mojo are still as strong as the love espoused on the song.
Mojo are: Bedwyr Morgan (lead & backing vocals, guitars), Gerallt Williams (guitars, backing vocals, programming), Peter Elias Jones (drums/percussion), Huw Smith (keyboards), Tony Parisella (bass).
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Following the recent release of double live album Fire In The Night, British rock band CATS in SPACE have followed up with a brand new studio album, Time Machine.
Available on CD, Vinyl, Download & Streaming via Cherry Red Records’ Esoteric Antenna label, the 15 (on CD) new tracks promise to delight CATS fans with their 70s-infused classic rock and power-pop sound, building on the success of their previous albums.
"After the success of our double live album, we knew we had to deliver something extraordinary," says guitarist Greg Hart. "Time Machine offers an upbeat, positive message with grandiose production and unexpected musical twists!"
Time Machine encapsulates the band’s heady, harmony-laden blend of classic rock, power pop, and glam rock. Fans will revel in the rich harmonies, melodic guitar riffs and anthemic choruses that hark back to the 1970s and 1980s, drawing inspiration from legends such as Queen, ELO, Supertramp, Styx and Cheap Trick. In short, a nostalgic yet contemporary rock experience that is both fresh and timeless.
Track Listing:
1 Time Machine; 2 My Father’s Eyes; 3 Crashing Down; 4 Occam’s Razor (Not the End of the World); 5 Forever and Ever; 6 Ivory Anthem; 7 Run for Your Life; 8 This Velvet Rush;
9 Yesterday’s Sensation; 10 Immortal; 11 When Love Collides
CD Edition Bonus tracks:
12 No Regrets; 13 Music; 14 How Does it Feel; 15 This Velvet Rush (Ghost mix)
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Available on CD, Vinyl, Download & Streaming via Cherry Red Records’ Esoteric Antenna label, the 15 (on CD) new tracks promise to delight CATS fans with their 70s-infused classic rock and power-pop sound, building on the success of their previous albums.
"After the success of our double live album, we knew we had to deliver something extraordinary," says guitarist Greg Hart. "Time Machine offers an upbeat, positive message with grandiose production and unexpected musical twists!"
Time Machine encapsulates the band’s heady, harmony-laden blend of classic rock, power pop, and glam rock. Fans will revel in the rich harmonies, melodic guitar riffs and anthemic choruses that hark back to the 1970s and 1980s, drawing inspiration from legends such as Queen, ELO, Supertramp, Styx and Cheap Trick. In short, a nostalgic yet contemporary rock experience that is both fresh and timeless.
Track Listing:
1 Time Machine; 2 My Father’s Eyes; 3 Crashing Down; 4 Occam’s Razor (Not the End of the World); 5 Forever and Ever; 6 Ivory Anthem; 7 Run for Your Life; 8 This Velvet Rush;
9 Yesterday’s Sensation; 10 Immortal; 11 When Love Collides
CD Edition Bonus tracks:
12 No Regrets; 13 Music; 14 How Does it Feel; 15 This Velvet Rush (Ghost mix)
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YES guitarist Steve Howe will release his new solo album Guitarscape on 27th September on his own HoweSound label.
The album, which will be available on CD, Vinyl and Digitally as Dolby Atmos, can be pre-ordered here: https://lnk.to/hkKdov
Guitarscape marks a new chapter for Steve Howe as a solo artist as he presents what amounts to a guitar masterclass of fourteen new instrumental tracks written and produced by Howe, from rock through to acoustic and classical.
On the album Steve plays acoustic, electric, steel and bass guitars and keyboards; the featured drummer is Steve’s son, Dylan.
"This album has given me the opportunity to do something different," says Steve How.
"I bought a Novatron Summit keyboard and found that it had a wealth of inspiring sounds. It gave me a golden opportunity to create chordal movements and keyboard structures that I thought were a bit different. I’ve utilised most of the colours, as I like to I think of my styles, and I’m always pleased when I hear them running through and it moves from a steel, maybe, to a Spanish guitar.
Because it’s a different sort of album I’m not using terribly conventional chord sequences, but things that give me a fresh feeling and opportunities to improvise and stretch out, as well as be melodic."
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The album, which will be available on CD, Vinyl and Digitally as Dolby Atmos, can be pre-ordered here: https://lnk.to/hkKdov
Guitarscape marks a new chapter for Steve Howe as a solo artist as he presents what amounts to a guitar masterclass of fourteen new instrumental tracks written and produced by Howe, from rock through to acoustic and classical.
On the album Steve plays acoustic, electric, steel and bass guitars and keyboards; the featured drummer is Steve’s son, Dylan.
"This album has given me the opportunity to do something different," says Steve How.
"I bought a Novatron Summit keyboard and found that it had a wealth of inspiring sounds. It gave me a golden opportunity to create chordal movements and keyboard structures that I thought were a bit different. I’ve utilised most of the colours, as I like to I think of my styles, and I’m always pleased when I hear them running through and it moves from a steel, maybe, to a Spanish guitar.
Because it’s a different sort of album I’m not using terribly conventional chord sequences, but things that give me a fresh feeling and opportunities to improvise and stretch out, as well as be melodic."
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Noted contemporary hard rockers Stone Broken have released a new single entitled 'Remedy,' which featured in the band’s recent short run of UK summer headline shows.
(Further UK tour dates, as special guests to Delain, will follow in November).
Released on their new label 7Hz Recordings/ ADA, 'Remedy' is a typically hi-energy and sonically bristling Stone Broken anthem.
It also signals a re-energized spark from Stone Broken, heralding a new chapter for a band that has risen from humble beginnings to touring the US and across Europe with many high-profile rock luminaries, as well as gracing major rock festival along the way.
For the single, the band once again worked with award-winning producer Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow).
"We teamed up again with Dan to create the next chapter of Stone Broken, and whilst in the studio we seem to have captured the perfect storm," says vocalist/ guitarist Rich Moss.
"Remedy delves in to the struggles and pressures that life can bring" continues Rich. "I’ve been quite open about the fact I have had struggles myself when we have played live shows recently; sometimes opening up about something is the hardest thing to do, it’s even harder to admit to yourself that you are not okay, we just want people to know that they are not alone."
(Further UK tour dates, as special guests to Delain, will follow in November).
Released on their new label 7Hz Recordings/ ADA, 'Remedy' is a typically hi-energy and sonically bristling Stone Broken anthem.
It also signals a re-energized spark from Stone Broken, heralding a new chapter for a band that has risen from humble beginnings to touring the US and across Europe with many high-profile rock luminaries, as well as gracing major rock festival along the way.
For the single, the band once again worked with award-winning producer Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow).
"We teamed up again with Dan to create the next chapter of Stone Broken, and whilst in the studio we seem to have captured the perfect storm," says vocalist/ guitarist Rich Moss.
"Remedy delves in to the struggles and pressures that life can bring" continues Rich. "I’ve been quite open about the fact I have had struggles myself when we have played live shows recently; sometimes opening up about something is the hardest thing to do, it’s even harder to admit to yourself that you are not okay, we just want people to know that they are not alone."
'Remedy' is now available on all streaming services.
Order here: https://ada.lnk.to/StoneBroken
Stone Broken - Special Guests to Delain:
15th November - The Garage, Glasgow
16th November - KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
18th November - The Limelight 2, Belfast
19th November - The Academy, Dublin
21st November - New Century, Manchester
22nd November - SWX, Bristol
23rd November - Electric Ballroom, London
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15th November - The Garage, Glasgow
16th November - KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
18th November - The Limelight 2, Belfast
19th November - The Academy, Dublin
21st November - New Century, Manchester
22nd November - SWX, Bristol
23rd November - Electric Ballroom, London
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Guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso has released a brand new song entitled 'Paul Position,' in honour of American rock guitarist, Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X, solo).
Talking about the song and its influences, Sicilian native Mancuso says "I wrote it some days after receiving this wonderful Baritone Guitar (as seen on the video) from Bacci. It's called 'Paul Position' because I was inspired by one of my favourite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert. You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section!"
Recorded four years ago during lockdown, the song also features Stefano India (bass) and Giuseppe Bruno (drums).
Talking about the song and its influences, Sicilian native Mancuso says "I wrote it some days after receiving this wonderful Baritone Guitar (as seen on the video) from Bacci. It's called 'Paul Position' because I was inspired by one of my favourite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert. You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section!"
Recorded four years ago during lockdown, the song also features Stefano India (bass) and Giuseppe Bruno (drums).
The extraordinarily talented Matteo Mancuso released his outstanding and critically acclaimed debut album, The Journey, in 2023.
The YouTube sensation has adorned the front cover of magazines such as Guitar Techniques ("The Hottest Guitarist on the Planet") and Total Guitar ("The World's Hottest Virtuoso").
He has picked up plaudits from some of the world's most iconic players including Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Dweezil Zappa, Joe Bonamassa and Tosin Abasi.
In January of this year Mancuso completed a sold-out tour of the US and recently opened for the legendary Marcus Miller.
He has performed with Tommy Emmanuel in Palermo, shared the stage with Al Di Meola on classical guitar (at the closing night of the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival), played the Lugano Jazz Festival in Switzerland (as a guest with prog-rockers PFM), and performed at the New Ross Guitar Festival in Ireland.
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The YouTube sensation has adorned the front cover of magazines such as Guitar Techniques ("The Hottest Guitarist on the Planet") and Total Guitar ("The World's Hottest Virtuoso").
He has picked up plaudits from some of the world's most iconic players including Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Dweezil Zappa, Joe Bonamassa and Tosin Abasi.
In January of this year Mancuso completed a sold-out tour of the US and recently opened for the legendary Marcus Miller.
He has performed with Tommy Emmanuel in Palermo, shared the stage with Al Di Meola on classical guitar (at the closing night of the Eddie Lang Jazz Festival), played the Lugano Jazz Festival in Switzerland (as a guest with prog-rockers PFM), and performed at the New Ross Guitar Festival in Ireland.
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Some of the biggest names on the UK Blues scene are coming together in a special one-day festival to celebrate the history of British Blues and raise money for a great, charitable cause.
The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and many others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February next year, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.
Other names and surprise guests will be added to the bill.
Milkfest will run from 3pm to 11pm, with a special readmission policy allowing ticketholders to pass in and out of the venue leaving them free to enjoy the O2's restaurants, bars and shops throughout the day.
Milk Men guitarist and event organiser Adam Norsworthy said "The British Blues scene is very healthy and vibrant at the moment. We want to celebrate the music in all its different forms by bringing together some of the best acts we have seen and played with over the years, for a good cause.
Brain Tumour funding is criminally low for a disease which is tragically taking more lives – many of them under 40. We are keen to raise awareness of this issue at the same time as celebrating this wonderful music."
The legendary Dr Feelgood, Paul Jones, Mollie Marriott, and many others will be performing as part of MILKFEST '25 at the Indigo at The O2 on Sunday 23rd February next year, all to raise money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
The concert is the idea of UK blues band The Milk Men, who will open the festival; Manfred Mann legend Paul Jones will compere the event, as well as performing with his blues buddy Dave Kelly.
Also on the bill will be UK Top 10 albums act When Rivers Meet, the Cinelli Brothers and Jo Harman, who will perform an exclusive tribute to the women in UK blues, soul and more.
Other names and surprise guests will be added to the bill.
Milkfest will run from 3pm to 11pm, with a special readmission policy allowing ticketholders to pass in and out of the venue leaving them free to enjoy the O2's restaurants, bars and shops throughout the day.
Milk Men guitarist and event organiser Adam Norsworthy said "The British Blues scene is very healthy and vibrant at the moment. We want to celebrate the music in all its different forms by bringing together some of the best acts we have seen and played with over the years, for a good cause.
Brain Tumour funding is criminally low for a disease which is tragically taking more lives – many of them under 40. We are keen to raise awareness of this issue at the same time as celebrating this wonderful music."
Claire Howells from the Brain Tumour Charity added: "Some incredible performers are throwing their musical weight behind Milkfest '25 and we’re extremely grateful for their support.
Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this.
Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year."
Richard Dunning from the UK Blues Federation says of the event: "Once again the UK blues community comes together to show their commitment to doing good.
The UK Blues Federation are delighted to be involved in this event and for such a worthy cause."
Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.
Tickets are on sale now, available from the venue and the following link:
https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA
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Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this.
Through the efforts of all those working towards Milkfest we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year."
Richard Dunning from the UK Blues Federation says of the event: "Once again the UK blues community comes together to show their commitment to doing good.
The UK Blues Federation are delighted to be involved in this event and for such a worthy cause."
Every two hours someone in the UK is diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Brain tumours continue to kill more children and people under 40 than any other cancer, yet brain tumour research represents just 1.37% of national spend on cancer.
Tickets are on sale now, available from the venue and the following link:
https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/milkfest-25-indigo2-18892377/?affiliate=3AA
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Australian Hammond & Whammy Clavinet maestro Lachy Doley has released the first single from forthcoming Live In Paris album, which will be released later this year.
'Downtown Smalltown,' originally from The Lachy Doley Group’s 2015 album Conviction and extended here in the live environment, features bassist Joel Burton and drummer Jackie Barnes hitting a serious groove while Doley is in full bodied and full throated attack on the driving, funk-infused blues rocker.
You can check out the single below/ on YouTube, or listen to the song on other platforms by clicking here.
'Downtown Smalltown,' originally from The Lachy Doley Group’s 2015 album Conviction and extended here in the live environment, features bassist Joel Burton and drummer Jackie Barnes hitting a serious groove while Doley is in full bodied and full throated attack on the driving, funk-infused blues rocker.
You can check out the single below/ on YouTube, or listen to the song on other platforms by clicking here.
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The Georgia Thunderbolts have released a new lyric video for their song 'Crawling My Way Back To You.' The song is lifted from their new album Rise Above It All, which was released on August 23rd via Mascot Records.
Talking about 'Crawling My Way Back To You,' singer TJ Lyle says "This song could be about a lot of different things but everyone will gravitate toward a relationship, naturally. I remember when I wrote this song, I was in a bad place mentally. Didn’t want to get out of bed; couldn’t live in the moment for thinking about what needed to be done in the future.
To me the song is honest and open about my relationships with music and other life-changing experiences. Like a love hate thing. I had lost myself and my fire to be honest. This song gave me the inspiration to keep digging and find out more about my creative and personal side. Maybe it can do that for someone else."
Talking about 'Crawling My Way Back To You,' singer TJ Lyle says "This song could be about a lot of different things but everyone will gravitate toward a relationship, naturally. I remember when I wrote this song, I was in a bad place mentally. Didn’t want to get out of bed; couldn’t live in the moment for thinking about what needed to be done in the future.
To me the song is honest and open about my relationships with music and other life-changing experiences. Like a love hate thing. I had lost myself and my fire to be honest. This song gave me the inspiration to keep digging and find out more about my creative and personal side. Maybe it can do that for someone else."
New album Rise Above It All features the band's signature blend of Southern rock, blues, and heartfelt Americana, while also capturing the emotional and artistic growth fostered by their years on the road, which has led them to being hailed as the new torchbearers of Southern rock.
But that road hasn’t been as glamorous as you might imagine for The Georgia Thunderbolts – it wasn’t that many years ago that the guys busked at gas stations, fumbled through covers, and drove four hours to Alabama to play to a bartender and a three-legged dog sitting on a barstool.
These days, however, the Rome, Georgia-based quintet – singer TJ Lyle, Zach Everett (bass, classical guitar, vocals), Bristol Perry (drums), Logan Tolbert & Riley Couzzourt (guitars) – are a critically acclaimed, international touring band that have toured or shared the stage with the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, The Marshall Tucker Band, the Allman Betts Band, Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Steel Woods and The Outlaws.
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But that road hasn’t been as glamorous as you might imagine for The Georgia Thunderbolts – it wasn’t that many years ago that the guys busked at gas stations, fumbled through covers, and drove four hours to Alabama to play to a bartender and a three-legged dog sitting on a barstool.
These days, however, the Rome, Georgia-based quintet – singer TJ Lyle, Zach Everett (bass, classical guitar, vocals), Bristol Perry (drums), Logan Tolbert & Riley Couzzourt (guitars) – are a critically acclaimed, international touring band that have toured or shared the stage with the likes of Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, The Marshall Tucker Band, the Allman Betts Band, Blackberry Smoke, The Kentucky Headhunters, The Steel Woods and The Outlaws.
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Birmingham based blues-rock soul trio Blue Nation (Neil Murdoch - guitar, vocals; Luke Weston - bass, backing/ harmony vocals; Oli Jefferson - drums, percussion) explore the depths of human experience with new single 'Time is a Thief.'
The song, featuring a soulfully focussed vocal from Neil Murdoch and complementary harmonies from Luke Weston, lyrically faces the reality of a loved one battling a life-threatening illness, with a narrative running from fear and despair to acceptance and relief.
Never has a song title been more apt. Time is a Thief, but enduring love can never be taken away.
The song, featuring a soulfully focussed vocal from Neil Murdoch and complementary harmonies from Luke Weston, lyrically faces the reality of a loved one battling a life-threatening illness, with a narrative running from fear and despair to acceptance and relief.
Never has a song title been more apt. Time is a Thief, but enduring love can never be taken away.
Blue Nation, who recently did an interview with CNN to over 20 million viewers, has graced the Main Music Stage at the F1 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, not once but twice.
Their musical journey includes tours and gigs alongside giants such as Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Skid Row, Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy), Dom Martin and Laurence Jones, to name but five.
Notable accolades include their victory on The Introducing Stage at The Great British Rock & Blues Festival, spotlighted as Ones to Watch by Planet Rock and securing a top five finalist position in the UK Blues Awards Emerging Act of the Year 2023 category.
2018's The Kaftan Society was an excellent, classic meets contemporary fusion of the rock-blues-soul sound, but the band’s pledge to take themselves, and their songs, to the next level is bearing fruit with recent EPs Echoes and Reflections, and, now, the poignant 'Time is a Thief.' - FabricationsHQ
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Their musical journey includes tours and gigs alongside giants such as Steve Conte (NY Dolls), Skid Row, Brian Downey (Thin Lizzy), Dom Martin and Laurence Jones, to name but five.
Notable accolades include their victory on The Introducing Stage at The Great British Rock & Blues Festival, spotlighted as Ones to Watch by Planet Rock and securing a top five finalist position in the UK Blues Awards Emerging Act of the Year 2023 category.
2018's The Kaftan Society was an excellent, classic meets contemporary fusion of the rock-blues-soul sound, but the band’s pledge to take themselves, and their songs, to the next level is bearing fruit with recent EPs Echoes and Reflections, and, now, the poignant 'Time is a Thief.' - FabricationsHQ
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To coincide with the band's fiftieth anniversary, as celebrated last year, is a new, and long overdue, definitive account of American rock band Journey.
Written and meticulously researched by David Hamilton Golland, Livin' Just To Find Emotion: Journey And The Story Of American Rock, which includes a foreword by San Francisco based music critic & author Joel Selvin, is available now.
Since exploding on the scene in the late 70s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with 'Don’t Stop Believin’' and other hits. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, David Hamilton Golland unearths the band’s true and complete story, incorporating exclusive interview material and exhaustive research sources.
A professional historian and Journey fan, Golland dives deep into Journey’s complex biography, dispelling rehashed myths while also showing how race in popular music contributed to their breakout success.
As the economy collapsed and as people abandoned the spirit of Woodstock in the late 70s, Journey used the rhythm of Soul and Motown to speak to the darkness in primarily white teenagers’ lives and inspire them to hope for a better future.
Decades later, the band and their signature song remain classics, and a Filipino lead singer has given a new twist to the ongoing story.
Journey fan Dr. David Hamilton Golland Ph.D. is Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of History at Monmouth University.
He holds a PhD from the City University of New York and an MA from the University of Virginia.
His books, Constructing Affirmative Action: The Struggle for Equal Employment Opportunity (2011) and A Terrible Thing to Waste: Arthur Fletcher and the Conundrum of the Black Republican (2019), have garnered positive reviews in the American Historical Review, the Journal of American History, and the Journal of Southern History, among others.
Purchase direct from the Publisher here or at Amazon US or Amazon UK
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Written and meticulously researched by David Hamilton Golland, Livin' Just To Find Emotion: Journey And The Story Of American Rock, which includes a foreword by San Francisco based music critic & author Joel Selvin, is available now.
Since exploding on the scene in the late 70s, Journey has inspired generations of fans with 'Don’t Stop Believin’' and other hits. Celebrating the band’s fiftieth anniversary, David Hamilton Golland unearths the band’s true and complete story, incorporating exclusive interview material and exhaustive research sources.
A professional historian and Journey fan, Golland dives deep into Journey’s complex biography, dispelling rehashed myths while also showing how race in popular music contributed to their breakout success.
As the economy collapsed and as people abandoned the spirit of Woodstock in the late 70s, Journey used the rhythm of Soul and Motown to speak to the darkness in primarily white teenagers’ lives and inspire them to hope for a better future.
Decades later, the band and their signature song remain classics, and a Filipino lead singer has given a new twist to the ongoing story.
Journey fan Dr. David Hamilton Golland Ph.D. is Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Professor of History at Monmouth University.
He holds a PhD from the City University of New York and an MA from the University of Virginia.
His books, Constructing Affirmative Action: The Struggle for Equal Employment Opportunity (2011) and A Terrible Thing to Waste: Arthur Fletcher and the Conundrum of the Black Republican (2019), have garnered positive reviews in the American Historical Review, the Journal of American History, and the Journal of Southern History, among others.
Purchase direct from the Publisher here or at Amazon US or Amazon UK
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"A language works best when we have something interesting to say. Many music teachers never find out what their students have to say; we only tell them what they are supposed to say." - Victor Wooten