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Maid of Stone 2025 is set to raise the bar for rock festivals in the UK, with an exciting line-up that includes Kentucky rock icons Black Stone Cherry, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, and a host of other major international and homegrown acts.

Vocalist and all-creative Sarah McGuinness is a friend of JLTT with our lead writer the late Pete Sargeant being the last journalist to interview her. In addition, this is the 2,500 published article on the website and her new Christmas single ‘River’ is released on 20th December 2024 (which would have been Pete’s birthday) Thank you so much to all our dear readers, supporters, friends and loved ones who help make Just Listen To This so wonderful:

Based in the US Northwest, Jenny Don’t and the Spurs have spent over a decade building a global reputation as hard-working stalwarts of the Country Western scene, with dynamic music that also acknowledges their roots in garage rock and cowpunk.

Dim Gray are a Norwegian band known for their cinematic, atmospheric sound that fuses rock, folk, and chamber pop.

Hot on the heels of their two new EP’s “Paradise Alone” and “Hell Together,” The Sheepdogs are the gift that keeps on giving!

Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS continue to promote their recently released 8th studio album “Melodies Of Atonement” and are now launching a drum play-through video by Baard Kolstad for the track “Atonement”.

Blues-rock heavyweights Jack J Hutchinson and Matt Pearce & The Mutiny are teaming up for a co-headlining UK tour in Spring 2025, bringing fans a high-energy experience filled with intense guitar riffs and soulful, blues-inspired rock.

After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai have announced a arena tour for December 2025.

Sandown Park Racecourse is thrilled to reveal the first headliner for its highly anticipated 2025 music summer season: one of the UK’s most beloved bands, TEXAS.

Today, one the best-selling music artists of all time, Katy Perry announces The Lifetimes Tour is coming to the UK in October 2025 – a spectacular career-spanning run of live shows, including all the hits from across her multi-million selling albums. 

Steven Wilson has added an extra London date to his forthcoming European tour. He will play a 4th and final date at London’s Palladium on 20th May 2025.

Following the record-breaking success of Stray Kids’ 2024 shows in Asia & Australia, the acclaimed, gold certified, global K-Pop phenomenon has unveiled 20 new performances on their highly successful World Tour across Latin America, North America, Europe and the UK.

Today, GRAMMY® nominated band, OneRepublic have announced the ‘Escape to Europe’ 2025 Tour.

BOWEN * YOUNG have released a beautiful and tender cover of Joni Mitchell’s stirring holiday classic, ‘River’.

Parisian indie-pop quartet Later. return with a brand new single ‘Hold On / Lean On Me’ (7th November), lifted from their upcoming album ‘Golden Bay’ due in January 2025. 

After performing for more than 1 MILLION fans in 2024, Warner Music Nashville’s Chase Matthew is closing out his year with big plans for the next.

Sam Fender is pleased to announce details of his highly anticipated third album, ‘People Watching’.

Today, multi-platinum pop sensation Tate McRae announces her highly anticipated third album ‘So Close To What’ to be released on 21st February 2025 via RCA Records.

Celebrated guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new single “Some Kind of Feeling” via Woodward Avenue Records on Friday 15th November 2024.

Nu-metal band Linkin Park have announced a headline show at Wembley Stadium Connected By EE in London as part of their 2025 From Zero World Tour.

Madfish Music proudly unveils the highly anticipated CD edition of The 7 Savage boxset, a monumental release capturing the iconic and revolutionary sound of W.A.S.P.

Critically acclaimed British blues rock guitarist and vocalist Troy Redfern undertakes his biggest headline tour of the UK with 18 dates staring off at The Temperance in Leamington Spa on March 1st. *Special guests are Red Giant featuring YouTube guitar innovator Dave Simpson.

London Latin Music festival La Linea, hailed by the Financial Times as being the place where “the city’s thriving and genre-blending Latin Music scene is celebrated”, will mark its milestone 25th anniversary next year with its broadest and most ambitious line-up to date.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival has unveiled the first five artists lined up to perform at next year’s event as part of Cheltenham Festivals’ 80th Anniversary celebrations, which will take place in venues across the historic spa town between 30 April – 5 May.

Annie Lennox and The Circle, a global feminist organisation announce the inaugural SISTERS: Annie Lennox and Friends concert to be held live at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall. The special event is in support of The Circle, raising funds to help women and girls facing violence and injustice across the world. Taking place on Thursday 6th March 2025, the concert will be headlined by music icon, singer-songwriter, activist and The Circle Founder Annie Lennox.

Following her successful 2024 UK tour, internationally acclaimed guitarist, and singer songwriter Erja Lyytinen will embark on an 11-date UK tour from April 2–12, 2025.

Red Rooster Festival has announced its first wave of artists for the 2025 edition.

You might want to ‘Sit Down’ for this exciting news (sorry) – Manchester indie giants James have announced a Summer 2025 series of Outdoor UK shows and Festival appearances.

Acclaimed Dutch Folk singer Gitta de Ridder is back with her poignant new single ‘Tiny’, due for release on Friday 8th November 2025 in line with National Fertility Awareness Week (Nov 4th-8th).

Acclaimed British singer Jorja Smith has returned with a stunning double A-side release featuring two tracks that blend her signature soulful sound with heartfelt storytelling.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces another incredible headliner for 2025, record breaking folk-pop star, Noah Kahan, for his biggest UK show to date on Friday 4th July 2025.

Berlin’s Moses Yoofee Trio have confirmed details of their first new material since their 2023 mini-album, Ocean. ‘WHIP.wav’ is out now digitally, and represents the first taster for their debut full-length, MYT, set to be released by Nils Frahm’s LEITER on 7th February 2025.

Today, singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sophia Scott delivers a massive dose of Christmas cheer with her brand-new and wildly upbeat rendition of ‘Winter Wonderland’. Out now via EMPIRE, the Colorado-bred artist’s new double-song release also includes her fan-beloved cover of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces another headliner for 2025: Tony winner and Oscar nominated actor, Hugh Jackman is coming to London on Sunday 6th July 2025.

Due to phenomenal public demand, Simply Red announce an extra London date to their UK Arena tour 2025 adding Wembley Arena on 11 October 2025 – Soul II Soul will be very special guests for all of Simply Red’s London Dates of their 2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour.

Ringo Starr will release a brand-new country music album, ‘Look Up’, produced and co-written by T Bone Burnett, on Friday 10th January 2025. This stunning collection features 11 original songs, recorded this year in Nashville and Los Angeles. The track ‘Time On My Hands’ is available to stream today.

Hot-footing from the summer release of their debut album, ‘Something For Everybody’, the phenomenal Sammy Rae & Friends announce that they’re bringing their uniquely infectious live show to the UK for February 2025.

Presented by Aiken Promotions in association with Donal & Daniel Gallagher, critically acclaimed and globally celebrated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa and band will play a third night Live at the Marquee Cork as a special celebration of the legendary Rory Gallagher.

Pioneering, internationally respected vocal ensemble House Gospel Choir are hitting the road again in 2025 with their huge ‘Love is Still the Message’ Live Album Tour. Fusing the biggest house, gospel and garage tunes, the choir will bring their euphoric live show to eight venues across the UK and Ireland in April/May.

Last night saw pop rock legends Busted storm the stage at McFly’s sold out 21st birthday headline show at the iconic O2 Arena in London to announce they will be going head to head on tour together next year! Fans got to hear first-hand the exciting news of, no doubt, one of the most highly anticipated tours of 2025.

The Eve of The War has been given its first ever radio edit and has been remastered to celebrate the upcoming 19-show arena tour of
‘The War of The Worlds: The Spirit of Man Tour 2025’.

In a frank, in depth interview about his life and fascinating career – Julian shares his emotional story of being forced to end his cello playing career following a nerve injury in 2014 and how he overcame the mental health issues associated with it.

Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING + COUNTRY announces second show in London on 11th December 2024 as part of their “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2024 TOUR EXPERIENCE”.

Danish roots-rocking octet Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Band has a new single out, entitled ‘Long Time Ago‘, out now through the Provogue/Mascot Label Group.

The Zac Schulze Gang are turning up the volume and speed dial with their fastest and loudest single yet, “Woman,” released on Friday 11th October 2024 via Flat Iron Records.

After an incredible run of festival appearances this summer, indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a 22-date UK and Ireland tour for 2025.

Today, chart-topping hitmaker Teddy Swims announces the continuation of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour with an extensive run of arena shows including a March 2025 UK Arena Tour.

They Might Be Giants are returning to the UK & Ireland this November 2024 with their ‘An Evening With They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and Beyond’ tour.

Gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy have announced a pair of concerts at the legendary London Roundhouse for next May 2025 Bank Holiday weekend.

35 years since Soul II Soul celebrated their debut No1 chart hit with ‘Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)’, the Funki Dreds are confirmed as very special guests for Simply Red’s London Dates of their 2025 UK & Ireland Arena Tour.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated preeminent blues-rock guitarist, has just unleashed his latest single “Long Way Down,” a smoldering track that stands out as one of the most intense moments on his upcoming album Dirt On My Diamonds, Volume 2 out 20th September 2024 via Mascot/Provogue Records.

MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner released his 10th studio album today, This Country Music Thing. Produced by Kenny Greenberg, Turner wrote or co-wrote three of the eleven tracks on the album.

Beth Hart is pleased to announce three UK concerts in February 2025, taking in Bristol Beacon (February 18th), London Eventim Apollo (February 20th), and Warwick Arts Centre (February 22nd).

British Alt-rock-pop group ACROBVT release their second song, ‘Can’t Put You Down’ on Wednesday 31st July 2024.

Blues Rock Artist Ross Harding set to release “A Thousand Snakes Deluxe Version” on Friday 16th August 2024.

Hot off the back of a UK arena tour, and sell-out date at Wembley this year, Enter Shikari’s Rou Reynolds confirms he’ll be putting his vocal weight towards battling the Martian invasion, as he announces he’s joining the cast of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds The Spirit of Man Tour 2025. Rou will be playing the role of The Artilleryman, which has previously been performed by Jason Donovan, Kevin Clifton, Adam Garcia, David Essex, and Kaiser Chief’s, Ricky Wilson to name a few. Rou joins an all-star cast alongside The Wanted’s Max George (Parson Nathaniel) and Maisie Smith (Beth, The Parson’s Wife) – further cast to be announced.

Singer-songwriter, musician and artist Rachael Sage will perform a matinee show on Saturday 20th July 2024 at The Green Note, Camden, London, United Kingdom.

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 charity.

With 20 million albums sold worldwide, innumerable accolades and a career that has charted the course of multiple genres, QUEENSRŸCHE remains bloodied but unbowed

Pop icon Anastacia has today announced a huge European tour for 2025, introducing the ‘Not That Kind’ tour. The mammoth tour marks 25 years since Anastacia’s debut studio album which was released in 2000. Anastacia first broke through in Europe with smash hit ‘I’m Outta Love’ which featured on the album, and the star has continued to have global success ever since.

Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce five UK arena concerts in April 2025.

Piano icon of our time, Lang Lang, transcends eras as he brings to life the melodic genius of two of the greatest composers and pianists of all time, Chopin & Schumann, in one very special performance of their works at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Monday 21st April 2025.

Due to overwhelming demand and the resounding success of the exhibition Direct from Graceland:
Elvis at Arches London Bridge, promoter Kilimanjaro Live recently announced its extension through the
summer months.

Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw’s highly anticipated third solo album ‘Between Time’ will be released on Friday 6th September 2024.

Following the success of their previous five singles, Canadian roots rock band The Commoners are pleased to announce the Friday 7th June 2024 release of “Shake You Off” – the final single taken from their highly anticipated third studio album, Restless.

Due to incredible demand, Chris Stapleton adds final European show to his colossal ‘All American Road Show’ World tour.

Laurence Jones, the multi-award-winning guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter has announced his final UK dates of 2024 which will take in five dates in September and October 2024.

Margareth Menezes – one of the most powerful voices in Brazilian music – teams up with Ilê Aiyê for a special night celebrating Afro-Brazilian music and culture at London’s Barbican on Friday 26th July 2024.

Today UK singer-songwriter and musician Craig Brauns Announces New Album ‘Volume 1’ will be released on Friday 31st May 2024 on Six String Social Records/Craig Brauns Music. The indie-rock artist takes the listener on a cosmic journey which showcases not only his skills as a musician but also as a versatile songwriter.

One of the UK’s most iconic EDM/pop DJs of the last decade, Sigala has sprinkled the UK charts with mammoth, high-energy dance hits since his debut single ‘Easy Love’ shot to No1 in 2015, including a Top10 chart collaboration with James Arthur on ‘Lasting Lover’ in 2020. Now, the maestro of the decks bounds into Swansea as he announces he’ll be James Arthur’s special guest at Singleton Park on Thursday 18th July 2024.

o celebrate their milestone 35th anniversary, American rock visionaries Monster Magnet have announced a return to the UK this autumn for four shows.

Globally renowned for her bold, uncompromising kick-arse approach, US rapper/singer/song-writer, Azealia Banks, responds to public demand as she today announces a second London date to her UK tour this autumn; now kicking off her tour a day earlier than planned at Brixton’s O2 Academy on Friday 13th September 2024.

Celebrated guitarist and vocalist Ana Popovic brings her new musical adventure “FANTASTAFUNK” Big Band Project to prestigious music festivals this summer, including Monterey Jazz Fest, California, Notodden Blues Fest, Norway, Pori Jazz, Finland, and more.

Voted the No1 housewife from the most successful franchise in TV history, The Real Housewives of New York, the phenomenal Countess Luann de Lesseps, ignites the UK when she descends upon British shores for a one-off live show at The Brighton Dome on Wednesday 5th June 2024.

After performing two sellout shows at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall, celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce a rare one-off intimate concert at The Anvil in Basingstoke on Saturday 15 June 2024.

In the week our national music treasure, Marty Wilde, turns 85 (15 April), this iconic rock n roller proves he’s still dominating the charts, as he storms to No1 in the Heritage Charts with his new single ‘Two Eyes Streaming’; taken from his new EP of the same name, out now.

The Wanted’s Max George and ex-Eastender’s Maisie Smith, met and fell in love on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, now they’ll be playing the married couple Parson Nathaniel & wife Beth, in the iconic Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man’ arena tour in 2025.

Calling all Glasgow based and further afield Scottish blues fans… As The fourth Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival draws closer, we at JLTT are doing an ‘Artist In The Spotlight’ feature for each artist continuing with Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse:

Due to huge public demand, Simply Red today announce they’re adding Sheffield to their 40th Anniversary tour, as we get ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of one of the UK’s most treasured bands.

Visionary cinematic rock collective STARSET thrilled fans today with the announcement that their IMMERSION: THE FINAL CHAPTER will be headed to the UK fall.

Newcastle born Sonny Tennet’s stand out vocal and unique songwriting ability have gained him over 60M streams and secured him a Spotify NMF placement, as well as airplay on BBC Radio One’s Future Pop for his last release.

In a continued celebration of his historic performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Joe Bonamassa announces the release of his latest single “The Last Matador Of Bayonne” from the acclaimed live album and film Live At The Hollywood Bowl With Orchestra, out May 17th via J&R Adventures.

Following last year’s Death Wish Blues UK Tour with Jesse Dayton, celebrated American blues rock guitarist Samantha Fish returns to the UK in October 2024 for her 10-date Bulletproof Headline Tour.

Calling all Glasgow based and further afield Scottish blues fans… As The fourth Glasgow Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival draws closer, we at JLTT are doing an ‘Artist In The Spotlight’ feature for each artist starting with The Greig Taylor Band:

JLTT favourites Those Damn Crows have announced ‘Inhale/Exhale’ Expanded Edition which includes seven bonus tracks.

Following his sell-out debut UK tour, Damian Lewis has announced an eight-date tour for March 2024 and teased plans for a new album later this year.

Cheltenham Jazz Festival will return this spring featuring some of the biggest names from the worlds of jazz, soul, blues, pop and beyond. One of Europe’s biggest jazz festivals with over 55,000 music fans in attendance across the week, 2024’s event will take place from Wednesday May 1 to Monday May 6 incorporating a carefully curated mix of international jazz icons, up-and-coming new artists, unique one-off performances, world premieres, masterclasses, family-friendly shows, industry talks, free events and lots more.

Self-described “emo cowgirl” Megan Moroney has announced her return to the UK for seven headline dates in September 2024.

National treasure, and recently celebrated by the Official Chart Company as the first ever artist to have had chart success over 8-decades, the original pop-icon and heart-throb, Marty Wilde, announces the release of his new single ‘Two Eyes Streaming’ on 19th April 2024, as he celebrates his 85th birthday in that very same week.

Today, Irish Celtic infused pop icons, The Corrs announce an eight-date UK & Ireland tour titled ‘Talk On Corners’ in November 2024.

Exactly 15 years since mega UK boy band, JLS, first shot to No1 with their debut single ‘Beat Again’, they now announce they’ll be bringing a joint 15th anniversary celebration to Shrewsbury, as pop/rap artist, Tinchy Stryder, joins them as their special guest for their mega summer outdoor show at The Quarry Park on Sunday 14 July 2024.

Legendary roots star Taj Mahal has announced the release of Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa, released on March 8 2024 via Lightning Rod Records.

The British musical legend Engelbert Humperdinck has announced that he will perform ‘The Last Waltz’ Farewell Tour which will visit four prestigious venues in the UK in September 2024.

Belgian shoegaze outfit Newmoon are back with ‘Crazing’, the 3rd single taken from their brand-new album ‘Temporary Light’, set for release on March 22nd, 2024 through [PIAS] Recordings (EU) and Manifesto Records (US).

Nashville based singer songwriter Maya de Vitry has announced a UK headline tour this April 2024. The announcement comes after her recent visit supporting John Craigie across Europe, which included a stunning show at London’s Bush Hall.

US southern rock n’ rollers Preacher Stone announce their highly awaited super-charged emotive and inspiring new album ‘V’ for release March 29th 2024.

Shaznay Lewis’s recent single ‘Miracle’ affirmed that the voice behind classic hits such as ‘Never Ever’, ‘Pure Shores’ and ‘Black Coffee’ was back.

Cambridge Folk Festival is delighted to announce the first artist names for 2024 including iconic music makers, artists in the vanguard of folk’s evolution, legendary names and names of the future in a significant programme marking 60 years since the Festival was established in 1964.

Legendary rock band HEART announces their highly-anticipated return to the UK, for the first time in 8 years. Presented by AEG Presents, the Royal Flush Tour 2024 will see the band embark on a 6-date UK arena tour, with special guests Squeeze who are celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Having worked with some of the biggest names in Brazilian music (Joao Donato, Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso and more), Jards Macalé has gained status as one of the most influential samba and tropicalia artists of his generation and has announced a special live show at the Jazz Café, London, United Kingdom on 10th March 2024.

Critically acclaimed British slide guitarist and singer songwriter “Troy Redfern” will embark on “Troy Redfern “Invocation” Headline UK Tour” on June 17th. The 11-date UK tour will showcase tracks from Redfern’s forthcoming studio album Invocation, plus songs from his extensive back catalogue.

The enchanting backdrop of Rochester Castle is destined to play host to a meticulously curated series of events, showcasing the expertise of seasoned event promoters committed to delivering flawless entertainment.

Wychwood festival, reveal their incredible first names for 2024 Bursting with great music, hilarious comedians, 100’s of workshops and a whole selection box of activities to entertain parties of all ages across the weekend!

The UK’s biggest ever Eurovision Convention, EurovizCon, effervesces with excitement as it announces its first star line-up of performers, which includes the UK’s most iconic Eurovision winners, The Fizz.

Fresh off the heels of announcing their first album in 15 years, Happiness Bastards, legendary rock band The Black Crowes today announced their 2024 headline tour.

Get ready for an unmissable live experience as Jungle, takes over The O2 for the first time on Thursday 12th September 2024.

Victoria Liedtke and Jason Ringenberg have released the new single ‘Come To Me’, which is out now on all DSPs and is taken from their forthcoming duets album More Than Words Can Tell, out Friday 5th April 2024.

Exactly 45-years since Simple Minds stormed into the UK Top 30 album charts with their debut album, their longest standing drummer, Mel Gaynor, announces the release of his debut solo album, ‘Come With Me’, out 3rd May 2024.

UK-based Parisian bassist, vocalist and composer Amy Gadiaga has announced the release of her debut EP All Black Everything, an expansive, boundary-pushing 5-track collection set for release on the Jazz re:freshed label on Friday 5th April 2024.

UK award-winning powerhouse vocalist and guitarist Tom Killner who straddles the line between genres with soulfully infused Blues, Southern Rock, Country, and Americana announces a special new album launch show at Yellow Arch Studio Sheffield following a successful Kickstarter campaign which surpassed its target.

Celebrated Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter Susan Santos is pleased to announce the release of her new studio album “Sonora” on Friday 5th April 2024.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Cedric Burnside announces his deeply personal and artistically bold new album ‘Hill Country Love’ is set to release Friday 5th April 2024 via Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group.

Southern rock trailblazers Robert Jon & The Wreck have once again captivated the music scene with their latest single, “Ballad of a Broken Hearted Man,” now available on all digital platforms. The song features exhilarating slide guitar, powerful whiskey-soaked vocals and captivating lyrics painting a vivid picture of heartache and resilience, resonating deeply with the listener. This latest offering of The Wreck’s unique blend of roots and Southern Rock embodies the hard-hitting country rock vibe of Chris Stapleton, Whiskey Myers, and Blackberry Smoke.

Liz Cass has released After The End (Rainbow Wood Sessions), a 14-track album of shimmering and ethereal pop songs written and recorded with producer Ed Graves at his Rainbow Wood Studios in Bath between the periods of 2019 – 2021.

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and BBC Radio Wales presenter Mal Pope has announced his first live shows of 2024.

British rock band Kira Mac is pleased to announce their 12-date Spring 2024 UK Tour.

Antonio Banderas has declared himself “obsessed” with the Trickster swinging mash-up blend of Christmas classics ‘Silent Night vs Santa Claus Is Coming To Town’, adding “You will surely fall in love with it!”

AEG Presents has announced a brand new live concert initiative; ‘The Castle Sessions’, which will bring four huge names to Warwick Castle next year. There are more announcements still to be revealed over coming weeks.

Due to phenomenal demand, Squeeze have today announced extra dates to their 50th anniversary UK tour for 2024.

Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today earmark their forthcoming 40th anniversary by announcing an incredibly special UK & Ireland arena tour for September & October 2025, culminating in two nights at London’s O2 Arena on October 9th & 10th, 2025.