Category: Interviews

Mirrorglass Talk Debut Album, Musical Influences And More

Popular Irish rock crew, Mirrorglass, are making new friends and amassing new fans allured by their adrenaline fueled anthemic sound that blends traditional hard rock elements with a modern twist. Their debut album ‘Handle With Care’ is released on Friday 12th September 2025 and we caught up with them here:

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Mojave Phone Booth Talk New Album, Favourite Instruments And More

Mojave Phone Booth is the husband and wife duo of Mitchell J Doran and Tobey Torres-Doran, who initially began making music together in the late ’90s as members of the cult industrial rock act Snake River Conspiracy. Their third album as Mojave Phone Booth, ‘Blood Doctor Volume One’ is out now and they kindly chatted to us about the new album and more:

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Ethan Gold Talks New Album, Single And More

On screen and off, San Francisco-raised countercultural explorer, Ethan Gold has sketched outlines of the lives lived by the world’s curious outliers for two decades as a musician and composer. Now, the artform-spanning Los Angeles and Berlin-based songwriter’s grasp of life and love at the margins is written large over The Inhibitionists, the latest, pulsating single to be drawn from his third, meticulously assembled solo album, ‘Earth City 2: Nightfolk.’

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Baelfyr Talk New EP, Favourite Instruments And More

Blackened Brit heavyweights, BAELFYR, set loose their colossal new EP, Empowered By Hatred, which lands on Friday 8th August 2025. The ferocious five piece have also revealed their savage new single and video, ‘At The Mercy Of A Vain God’. We at JLTT spoke to the band about their new music and more:

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POMONA Talk New Single, Debut EP And More

Cross-country new wave indie five-piece, Pomona build on a reputation lit by live fervour and multicolour mood, intense joy-punk by announcing their debut EP with the release of new single, Double Yellows – out now. They sat down to tell us more:

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THEKOIWAY Talks New Single, Music Video And More

THEKOIWAY is a boundary-pushing Latin Alternative project led by Chilean multi-instrumentalist and producer Victor Vildósola, blending Andean instruments, funk grooves, hip-hop rhythms, and Latin folk into a genre-fluid sound best described as global, gritty, and deeply human. He chatted to us about his latest single ‘“La Calle Quema” is a ollaboration with Chilean artist Jamez Manuel (Zonora Point):

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Fanny Lumsden Talks New Single, 2025 UK/Ireland Tour And More

Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden returns with her first new music since 2023’s ARIA, AIR and Golden Guitar Award-winning album, Hey Dawn, unveiling an unexpected and totally glorious new single courtesy of her version of Gotye’s global hit, Somebody That I Used To Know, (featuring Kimbra). She very kindly took time out of her busy schedule to talk to us before her UK/Ireland tour commences:

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Matreya Talks New Single, His Voice And More

Birmingham-born singer-songwriter Matreya, releases a powerful second single, ‘I Saw The Light’ that lays bare his journey through darkness and healing. As the track is released on Friday 11th July 2025 we felt that now was the perfect time to talk to the man himself:

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Andre Paul Talks New Single, Favourite Instruments And More

Andre Paul (aka Andrew Dineen), an emerging artist, writer, narrator, and self-taught composer. Under his real name of Andrew Dineen his music videos for the tracks Planet Earth and The King Of Lions have exceeded 1 million views on social media. He will release his new single ‘We’re Here To Stay’ on Friday 18th July 2025. We felt that now was the perfect time to talk to him and he kindly agreed: 

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Allegra Talks New Single, Future Plans And More

Heralded as one of the UK’s standout talents, London-based artist Allegra made a significant impact on the dance scene last year with her hit single ‘Love You Right Back,’ featuring DJ ALOK. Her latest single ‘Wildfire’ is out now and she sat down to chat to us:

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Ant Thomaz Talks New Single, His Voice And More

Ant Thomaz is a Glasgow-based singer-songwriter and musician from southern Louisiana’s Bayou region, recognized for his eclectic musical style that blends folk, soul, pop, zydeco, and rock influences. Having recently released his new single ‘Believe’, we felt that it was the perfect time to have a chat:

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Chayne Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

Chayne is a 17-year-old alt-pop artist whose dark and edgy sound is embellished with a hint of indie glam rock — bold, cinematic, and unmistakably original. Her new single ‘It’s Gone’, He’s Gone’ is out now. She kindly spoke to us about the track and more:

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Brocarde Talks New Single, Being A Spirit Hunter And More

From marrying a Victorian ghost soldier, to hunting ghosts at Download Festival and conducting a séance for Lemmy at Wacken, Brocarde is no stranger to alternative lifestyle choices, or capturing headlines around the world. Now embracing her first love, music, Brocarde is back and ready to attack all of your senses! Her new single ‘Identity Theft’ is out now and she kindly chatted to us at JLTT:

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Coming Up Roses Talk Debut Album, Favourite Instruments And More

Combining guitar-driven alternative rock with catchy melodies, Coming Up Roses are a London-based quartet inspired by the sounds of post-punk and shoegaze. With three EPs already under their belt, the group recently signed to INH Records and will release their debut album, ‘How Did We Fall So Far?’, on Friday 20th June 2025. We sat down with them to learn more:

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Perpetual Paradox Talk New Album, New Single And More

Intense Brit heavyweights, PERPETUAL PARADOX, are braced to make a severe impact with their forthcoming debut album, ‘Deathwish’, out Friday 27th June 2025. The commanding riff slayers will also reveal their unstoppable new single and video, Backbone Of Existence, on Friday 20th June 2025. We spoke to the band about their new music and more:

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Lusaint Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

Mancunian singer-songwriter Lusaint today unveils her latest single ‘Joking’. Following the release of her stellar track ‘Neon Lights’ earlier this year and her hugely successful, sell-out UK headline tour in March, Lusaint’s latest track offers another taste of her upcoming EP The Apothecary, due for release later this spring. We talked to her about the track, her voice and more:

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Nadia Sheikh Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

A half-British, half-Spanish artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who writes and records in both English and Spanish, Nadia Sheikh crafts songs that cut deep with raw emotion, equal parts grit and grace. Her latest single ‘Memories’ is out now and it felt like the perfect time to talk to her:

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Steady Habits Talk New Single, Favourite Instruments And More

Indie-folk band Steady Habits, led by New England native Sean Duggan, returns with their heartfelt new single ‘Deviate’. The title track of their highly anticipated debut album (19th September 2025), ‘Deviate’ explores themes of self-discovery and identity. Sean Duggan spoke to us about the new single, instruments and more:

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Mari Kattman Talks New Solo Album, New Single And More

Electronic musician and vocalist Mari Kattman is known for her work as part of the electronic duo Helix as well as a solo artist in her own right. ‘Sharp Shooter’ is the second single to be teased from a new album entitled ‘Year Of The Katt’, her debut full-length solo release for Metropolis Records (and third overall), which is scheduled for release on Friday 20th June 2025. She kindly chatted to us all about her new music and more:

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Will Sass Talks New Single, Musical Memories And More

Born and raised in the electric heartbeat of New York City, Will Sass is swiftly carving out a distinctive space in the global music scene as a producer on the rise and relentless DJ. He has released his new single ‘Out Your Head’ featuring Emilia Ali and he kindly sat down with us:

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AVKRVST Talk New Album, Single And More

Norwegian prog rockers AVKRVST reveal their second single – “The Trauma” which is taken from their forthcoming album “Waving at the Sky” released on Friday 13th June 2025 on InsideOutMusic. They spoke to us about the new record, single and more:

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Malissa Whitehouse Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

Singer-songwriter Malissa Whitehouse knows what it means to get back on the horse — both literally and figuratively following a life changing accident in late 2020. During her six-month recovery Malissa found healing in writing new material for her long-awaited EP and was offered the opportunity to write for The Voice Artist Kalon Rae, mentored by Sir Tom Jones. Her latest single ‘Over A Lifetime’ is out now and she kindly spoke to us:

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Chantel McGregor Talks New Album, Favourite Instruments And More

Over the last 15 years the Yorkshire-born guitarist, singer and songwriter Chantel McGregor has carved a reliable presence on the British gig circuit, traversing the length and breadth of the country, and appearing at some of our biggest festivals. Her forthcoming album ‘The Healing’ is released on Friday 23rd May 2025 and supported with an extensive UK Tour. We at JLTT chatted to her all about it:

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The Blow Monkeys Talk New Album, New Single And More

British pop-soul group The Blow Monkeys have announced they will release their 13th studio album ‘Birdsong’ on 15th August 2025, followed by a co-headline ten-date UK tour in October with The Christians. As the title track single is to be released on Friday 2nd May 2025, Dr Robert kindly chatted to us at JLTT:

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GA-20 Talk New ‘Volume 2’ EP, Their Voices And More

Since 2018, GA-20 has been at the forefront of a traditional Blues revival. The fire brand throwback trio have long been disciples of the place where traditional Blues, Country and Rock n Roll intersect. As they gear up for their ‘Volume 2’ EP release and June 2025 UK Tour, we chatted to them:

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The Shipbuilders Talk New Album, Their Hometown And More

Sea mist, the scent of rum and aimless romance all combine into foamy folk-pop wash in the hands of Liverpool’s incandescent, swaying five-piece, The Shipbuilders as they ready the launch of their second album ‘This Blue Earth’. Frontman and guitarist Matty Loughlin-Day chatted to us about the album, hometown and more:

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Alex Etchart Talks La Linea 2025 Performance And More

London based multi-instrumentalist and LGBTQ+ rights activist Alex Etchart makes a welcome return to La Linea after a sold-out show in 2023 and will be presenting his new project in a double bill with the Argentinian composer and producer Juan Inaki. Connecting dual-heritage folk roots with prog-rock electronica, Queer Utópico is at SOAS on 30th April 2025. The artist spoke to us about the performance and more:

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Ellis J Barraclough Talks New Single, His Voice And More

There’s an endearingly boyish charm to 19-year-old Ellis J Barraclough. The singer-songwriter from Hull plays for the purest of reasons: the simple joy of being able to use music to soothe his soul and express any mood he might find himself in. His new single ‘Patience’ is out now and he kindly chatted to us all about it:

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Peter Donegan Talks 2025 UK Tour, Family And More

Award-winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK, Peter Donegan and his older brother Anthony Donegan present a fantastic and unique evening of songs and stories about their legendary father – The King of Skiffle – Lonnie Donegan, at Concorde Club in Eastleigh on the 1st May & The Regent in Christchurch on 2nd May 2025. Peter very kindly chatted to us at JLTT:

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Leonie Jakobi Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

Leonie Jakobi is already making an impact after just one independent EP release, with 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Planet Rock airplay as well as at Liverpool’s hallowed Anfield. Her new single ‘I Deserve To Shine’ is out now and she kindly told us all about the song:

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Paul Long Talks Final CATFISH Album And More

Following the death of guitarist and singer Matt Long in October 2024, the remaining members of CATFISH are proud to announce the release of their final album, ‘Time To Fly’. Paul Long very kindly sat down with us at JLTT to talk all about the record and more:

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Crayola Lectern Talks New Single, Album And More

Crayola Lectern release new single, ‘Stars Over Louth’ on Friday 28th March 2025, via Onomatopoeia Records. This is the first taste from Crayola Lectern’s new album ‘Disasternoon’, out in August 2025. We chatted to him about the new track, new album and more:

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Dan Maguire Talks Single, His Voice And More

Based in Rockford, IL, but born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Dan Maguire plays original rock and roll that, as he says, “Takes you to a Summer day, just a few clouds, you smell cut grass and there is ice cold beer.” He spoke to JLTT about his new single, his voice and more:

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Dragon Welding Talk New Album, Musical Influences And More

Dragon Welding is an anagram of Andrew Golding, a multi-instrumentalist and the co-founder of indie noise-pop legends The Wolfhounds. ‘The Naughty Step’ is the fourth album by his electronics meets noise-pop group, but the first to feature new vocalist Nik Cockshott. Their new album ‘The Naughty Step’ is out now via Dimple Discs and we sat down with the band for a chat:

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Chris Pope Talks The Chords UK, New Album And More

The Chords UK, the alt-rock heroes helmed by Chris Pope, will release the mammoth 44-track ‘But Then Again: The Best of The Chords UK’ on 2LP [plus bonus CD], 3CD and digital formats on Friday 4th April 2025 on EPOP Records. Chris Pope kindly spoke to us about the band, new record and more:

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Janet Devlin Talks New Album, Her Hometown And More

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin is making a vibrant return with her new single, ‘Back To My Senses,’ which is out now via OKGood Records. As she gears up for appearances at C2C editions in Berlin, Belfast and London we felt that now would be the perfect time for a chat:

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