UK alt-rock crew The Bitter Pills reveal their long-awaited debut album later this year, and it’s a full-volume statement built on distortion, urgency, and zero interest in restraint.
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Culture Wars To Tour The UK And Ireland In June 2026
Texas-native alt-rock band Culture Wars have released their highly anticipated debut album, Don’t Speak, via AWAL, marking a defining moment for one of alternative music’s fastest-rising acts. The album arrives on the heels of a breakout year that saw the band achieve their first Top 20 Alternative Radio hit with “It Hurts,” surpassing 66 million global streams, and sell out their first U.S. + UK headline tour, while also performing arena dates alongside Maroon 5, Keane, Wallows, and LANY.
Joe McElderry Transforms Heartbreak Into Disco-Pop Gold On Uplifting Anthem ‘Love Me Out Loud’
Hailed as one of the UK’s most celebrated vocalists, Joe McElderry is set to make a striking return with his shimmering new single, ‘Love Me Out Loud,’ released on 19th June.
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The Bitter Pills Talk Forthcoming Album, Their Hometown And More
UK alt-rock crew The Bitter Pills reveal their long-awaited debut album later this year, and it’s a full-volume statement built on distortion, urgency, and zero interest in restraint.
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BRELAND – Heartbreak & Alcohol (Single)
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Jo Harrop – Beautiful Fools (Single)
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Joanne Shaw Taylor – All The Way From America (Single)
British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor has had a steady stream of single releases in 2023 “Sweet ‘Lil Lies’, “Black Magic” and “Wild Love” through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
RHODES – Toothpaste (Single)
Hertfordshire-raised, London-based singer/songwriter RHODES first captured everyone’s attention with a series of EPs leading up to the release of his acclaimed 2015 debut album Wishes (via Sony Music).
Phoenix Lake – Fractured Wings (Single)
Phoenix Lake are a melodic metal four-piece from Nottingham, United Kingdom and they have recently released their new single ‘Fractured Wings’.
Steve Balsamo – Snow Angels (Single)
Vocalist and musician Steve Balsamo has been very busy in 2023 with not only his his solo music and collaborative projects but also his work with Grand Ambition at the Swansea Grand Theatre in Swansea, South Wales.
Joanne Shaw Taylor – All The Way From America (Single)
British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor has had a steady stream of single releases in 2023 “Sweet ‘Lil Lies’, “Black Magic” and “Wild Love” through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
RHODES – Toothpaste (Single)
Hertfordshire-raised, London-based singer/songwriter RHODES first captured everyone’s attention with a series of EPs leading up to the release of his acclaimed 2015 debut album Wishes (via Sony Music).
Phoenix Lake – Fractured Wings (Single)
Phoenix Lake are a melodic metal four-piece from Nottingham, United Kingdom and they have recently released their new single ‘Fractured Wings’.
Steve Balsamo – Snow Angels (Single)
Vocalist and musician Steve Balsamo has been very busy in 2023 with not only his his solo music and collaborative projects but also his work with Grand Ambition at the Swansea Grand Theatre in Swansea, South Wales.
Dion Featuring Susan Tedeschi – Soul Force (Single)
Dion has been writing, recording and releasing music since the 1950s with hits such as ‘Runaround Sue’, ‘I Wonder Why’ (Dion and The Belmonts) and ‘The Wanderer’ dominating the radio airwaves and charts to name a few.
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Following his critically acclaimed SOLD OUT UK tour dates earlier this year, Peter Capaldi, announces a handful of highly anticipated new live shows for this Winter.
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The Bitter Pills Talk Forthcoming Album, Their Hometown And More
UK alt-rock crew The Bitter Pills reveal their long-awaited debut album later this year, and it’s a full-volume statement built on distortion, urgency, and zero interest in restraint.
Tony Jupiter Talks New Album, Musical Memories And More
Tony Jupiter is a Chicano surf goth project formed in 2018 in El Paso, Texas, built on a blend of nostalgic surf rock riffs, shadowy atmospheres, and a strong sense of identity rooted in culture and lived experience. New album ‘Clown Syndrome’ is out now.
Gráinne Duffy Talks New Album, Recording And More
Irish blues-rock artist Gráinne Duffy continues her ascent as one of modern blues and roots music’s most compelling voices with the release of her new album ‘What Am I Supposed to Do’, out now.
Parry Ray Talks New Single, Her Voice And More
Parry Ray is a singer, songwriter, podcaster, writer and mother. Her latest single ‘Bristol Rains’ is out now. We sat down with her:
Pat Hamilton Talks New Music, Playing BST Hyde Park 2026 And More
Rising Scottish singer-songwriter Pat Hamilton has just announced a headline UK and Ireland tour for September 2026 and will also support Maroon 5 at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park. He kindly chatted to us:
Black Lounge Talk New Music, Music Video And More
As Black Lounge release their latest single ‘Roommate’, we chatted with James Ladds the bassist of the band:
Imperium Talk Debut Album, Songwriting And More
Imperium’s engulfing debut album, Exodus Unknown, releases via Heavy Metal Records on Friday 17th July 2026, with the title single out now.
Ruled By Raptors Talk Mini-Album, Musical Memories And More
Brit hard-hitters Ruled By Raptors will release their explosive mini-album, A Shadow That Never Moves, on
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Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook: Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary — London Palladium
Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook: Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary at the London Palladium pulls out all the stops leaving fans awestruck.
American Express Presents BST Hyde Park 2022
As my friend and colleague, Kieran White entered the beautiful surroundings of...
Joe Bonamassa — Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
Photo Credit: Zoran VeselinovicThis show was the penultimate gig on the UK leg...
Heather Small – ‘The Voice of M People’ with Special Guests Ooberfuse
It was fantastic to be back again at GLive in Guildford, Surrey after the lockdowns as it is one of my favourite local venues and always manages to provide a varied programme.
Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook: Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary — London Palladium
Dave Stewart’s Eurythmics Songbook: Sweet Dreams 40th Anniversary at the London Palladium pulls out all the stops leaving fans awestruck.
American Express Presents BST Hyde Park 2022
As my friend and colleague, Kieran White entered the beautiful surroundings of...
Joe Bonamassa — Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
Photo Credit: Zoran VeselinovicThis show was the penultimate gig on the UK leg...
Heather Small – ‘The Voice of M People’ with Special Guests Ooberfuse
It was fantastic to be back again at GLive in Guildford, Surrey after the lockdowns as it is one of my favourite local venues and always manages to provide a varied programme.
Bat For Lashes, February 2020, Town Hall, New York
My love for Bat for Lashes (Natasha Khan) started when I was 15. Since then...