Category: Interviews

DA Talk Debut Album, Favourite Instruments And More

UK hard rockers DA are gearing up for a massive breakthrough as they prepare to unleash their explosive self-titled debut album, DA, arriving Friday 10th April 2026. Ahead of the release, the band will drop their brand-new single and video, Forever Enslaved, on Friday 3rd April 2026.

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Toast – The Best Of Bread Talk Debut Headline September 2026 UK/Ireland Tour

Toast – the USA’s No.1 tribute band to the magical Seventies hit sounds of Bread – have today announced they will visit our shores to play their first ever UK & Ireland tour in autumn 2026. Dedicated to keeping the timeless sound and spirit of Bread alive, Toast recreates those unforgettable lush harmonies and smooth stylings with incredible accuracy and warmth. Toast keyboardist/percussionist/vocalist Troy Jolley kindly spoke to JLTT:

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THERA Talks Latest Single, Touring With Jason Derulo And More

THERA has already emerged as one of the Czech Republic’s most exciting new voices. She’s amassed 8M+ streams, earned recognition as both the EQUAL CZ&SK Ambassador and the first‑ever Czech EQUAL Global Ambassador, and continues to break international ground for Czech artists. We spoke to her about her latest single and more:

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Derek Nash Talks ‘The Wonder Of Stevie’ 2026 UK Tour

Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder throughout his entire career, ‘The Wonder Of Stevie’ is a 6-piece which features vocalist Noel McCalla (voted one of Britain’s top soul singers – Blues and Soul Magazine), award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (a member of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004) and a world-class live band. Derek Nash spoke to us regarding this year’s tour:

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Calum Agnew Talks Debut EP, His Voice And More

Having burst onto the scene through 2025 with his unique blend of vintage flavoured soul and fluorescent, melancholic pop, Calum Agnew has quickly built a strong list of achievements: achieving 1,000+ radio plays and over 6 million impacts across just 3 singles amongst others. his debut EP ‘Bad Boy’ is out now and he sat down with JLTT to tell us more:

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Police Dog Hogan Talk New Album, 2026 UK Tour And More

Britain has a rich tradition of bands who never take the obvious route, but nonetheless earn a devoted cult following through doing things on those own terms. Police Dog Hogan will release their new album ‘The Light At The Top of The Stairs’ on 10th April 2026. Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter in the band James Studholme kindly spoke to us:

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Fountain Talk New EP, Single And More

Northampton garage-rock duo Fountain return with their high-octane new single ‘Son Of A Gun’, the second single to be taken from the upcoming EP Big Bag Of New Nothings, released on 13th January 2026. We spoke to the duo all about their new music and more:

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The Great Emu War Casualties Talk New EP, Their Origins And More

Melbourne’s The Great Emu War Casualties operate in the space between addictive, summery indie-rock in the vein of Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club but with a flair for leftfield adventurism which leans towards Talking Heads or Everything Everything. Their new ‘Permanent Resident’ EP is out now and we spoke to them here:

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Jamie Grey Talks New Single, Musical Memories And More

Jamie Grey excels at intimate songs infused with heartfelt feeling, his voice sparkling with unrestrained power and soul as he delivers lyrics which confront the toughest of emotions head-on. He has recently released his latest single ‘Like What I See’ and very kindly spoke to us about the track, his musical memories and more:

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Grace Hayhurst Talks Her Debut Album

Following on from the success of her debut EP “Existence Is Temporary”, British progressive metal guitarist/vocalist Grace Hayhurst has returned with her debut full length album “The World Is Dying”. We chatted to her here:

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Kele Le Roc Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

Double MOBO Award-winning singer Kele Le Roc, the unmistakable voice behind UK Garage anthems “My Love” and “Things We Do for Love”, returns with a striking reinvention of the Radiohead classic “Creep”. We spoke to her about the track, her voice and more:

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Jules Talks Debut Album, His Voice And More

Jules has released his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Loverboy Chronicles’—a 10-track exploration of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery told through the lens of a man unafraid to feel deeply. We chatted to him about the new album, his voice and more:

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SOAP Talk New Single, Music Video And More

Rising indie-pop quartet SOAP exist in that rarefied space where they can earn attention from Radio 1’s Future Alternative, Rock Sound and Upset while also enthralling big audiences as guests to the likes of Busted and The Vamps. The band chatted to us about their new single ‘Awkward Now’:

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Wolver Talk New EP, Latest Single And More

Originating from Karlstad, Sweden, this trio weaves heavy, riff-driven rock with grand harmonies and immersive storytelling. Their latest EP ‘Act II: Scene I – Birth of an Empire’ is out now. We chatted to the band about the release and more:

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The Dream Machine Talk New EP, Single And More

The Dream Machine, the purposefully perpendicular diversion from samey and slavish content-era beat combinations, return to release their first new music of 2025, the wheeling and wailing MC5 and Stooges-reminiscent, Fort Perch Rock. As the band prepare for seven UK-wide live dates this November 2025, Zak McDonnell of The Dream Machine kindly spoke to us:

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Ventenner Talk New EP, Their Hometown And More

After rising through the ranks steadily from their 2014 album Distorture through to 2017’s Invidia record and following a series of EPs and singles, alternative rock hybrid outfit Ventenner return with new EP Slow Dissolve on Friday 31st October 2025 (Athanor Records). We chatted to Charlie from the band here:

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Gus White Talks Debut Album, New Single And More

Gus White is a Wiltshire-based folk musician, best known for his talents behind the producer’s chair with some of the UK’s most exciting singer-songwriters. He has released ‘After So Long’, the final single from his self-produced and masterful debut, ‘For Now, Anyway’ which is released on Friday 14th November 2025. We spoke to him here:

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Shanay Holmes Talks Musical Con 2025

Musical Con, the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention, announces a star-studded lineup as they return for their fourth annual event on 18th and 19th October 2025 at ExCel London with over 60 special guests from the world of musical theatre. Co-founder Shanay Holmes kindly chatted to us:

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Lisa Rogers Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

“Energy” is the new single and title track to Lisa Rogers debut EP, due for release late 2025/ early 2026 — a project brimming with glittering pop moments, heartfelt lyrics, and unstoppable grooves that promise to put Lisa Rogers firmly on the map. She chatted to JLTT here:

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Lily Lane Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

A former Wilhelmina Curve model turned soul-pop powerhouse, Lily Lane’s star power lies in her ability to pair glamour with grit, delivering songs that are as empowering as they are irresistibly catchy. Her latest single ‘Don’t Stop’ is out now and it felt like the perfect time for a chat:

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Paul Long Talks Burning Rope

Following the death from cancer last year of 29 year-old Catfish frontman Matt Long, his father and Catfish keyboard player Paul Long eventually made the decision to return to making music. He formed this new band with Catfish bassist Adam Pyke, drummer Mitch Weaving who regularly played with Catfish during their final year, and an extremely talented guitarist, Alex Voysey, whose album Paul had produced. Five of the tracks feature Chloe Josephine(formerly of Brave Rival) on backing vocals. Paul Long very kindly spoke to us about the band, new album and more:

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Silent Running Talk New Album, Musical Memories And More

Belfast’s Silent Running folded for a full 30 years after releasing their third album in 1989. One of Ireland’s biggest musical exports in the 1980s was burned out. Now, on 7th November 2025, Silent Running release ‘NORTHSTAR’ their fifth album on CD and Digital Formats through Door Records. The band spoke to JLTT prior to the release:

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Present Nature Talk New Album, New Single And More

The sanctity of the carefully crafted song is preserved by fast-emerging Leeds five-piece, Present Nature, as they release the alluring, balmy sounds of Columba, featuring Bill Ryder-Jones as producer and guest guitarist. Just the second tease of what lies in store on the band’s self-titled album, released on Friday 14th November 2025, the distinctive sounds of classic new wave pop pervade the single’s sense of dour opulence. Jonny Woolnough kindly chatted to us here:

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Matti Klein Talks New Album, Single And More

’Soul Trio Bouncin’ In Bubbleverse’, the new album by the Berlin-based keyboard virtuoso Matti Klein is released on Friday 26th September 2025. Driven by a tight rhythm section, warm vintage keys and a deep laid-back groove, the track blends soul-jazz and has a playful retro-futurist vibe. He very kindly spoke to us about the new album, single and more:

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Leon Patel (Director Of Global Grooves)

Leon Patel, Director of Manchester’s renowned carnival arts organisation Global Grooves. Leon is currently in Barcelona with Bee for Barcelona, commissioned by XTRAX. Manchester at La Mercè has been produced by XTRAX, and co-curated by Without Walls.

This is a particularly exciting moment as Manchester has been named Guest City for La Mercè, Barcelona’s largest and most important city-wide festival, giving Manchester artists the chance to present their work to hundreds of thousands of people on an international stage.

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J.Fla Talks Self-Produced EP, Her Voice And More

J.Fla is a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and performer whose journey began with heartfelt YouTube covers that captivated a global audience. With over 17 million subscribers and billions of views, she became one of the platform’s most recognizable music creators. Her self-produced ‘Moon Eater’ Ep is out now and she very kindly spoke to us:

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Louise McCraw (Goodnight Louisa) Talks New Album, Single And More

Supercooled synth-noir concept, Louise McCraw (Goodnight Louisa) scuffs the surface of Hollywood glamour and takes to heart the pain, fear and loathing hidden by the limelight on latest single, ‘Drew Barrymore’ from her second album, ‘Marathon’. With the Deluxe Edition released on Friday 14th November 2025, it felt like the perfect time for a chat:

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Sydney Jo Jackson Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

Sydney Jo Jackson is a Birmingham-born, London-based soul-funk singer-songwriter whose music blends raw storytelling with the grooves and grit of classic soul. Her new single, “Good at Goodbye,” is a cross-cultural duet that unites three countries in one song: the UK, Indonesia, and Germany. It features rising Indonesian vocalist Drey Henuk and we sat down with her to learn more:

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Perera Elsewhere Talks New Album, Latest Single And More

Perera Elsewhere, the mercurial Berlin-based, UK-raised electronic artist, producer, DJ, lyricist, composer, sound artist and trumpeter releases atmospheric double single ‘NGL’/ ‘Visions’ featuring Neven. Her fourth album ‘Just Wanna Live Some’ is released on 24th October 2025 and she spoke to us all about it:

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Preacher Stone Talk New Album, 2026 UK Tour And More

Legendary USA southern rock ‘n’ rollers Preacher Stone are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated gritty and profound new album ‘By The Horns’ for release Friday 17th October 2025 on CD/vinyl, all good digital platforms and available to pre-order now direct from the band. They kindly chatted to us about the album, 2026 UK Tour and more:

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