INTERVIEWS

Singer-songwriter, musician and all round creative Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/Eric Woolfson/Jesus Christ Superstar) is one half of ChimpanA, the Electronica-inspired Prog duo with Robert Reed (Magenta/Cyan/Sanctuary). Steve very kindly chatted to JLTT about their forthcoming third album, the band’s origins and more:

Awarding-winning British neo-soul vocalist Ni Maxine will be performing at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025 on Saturday 3rd May 2025. She chatted to us about the 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:

Anthemic Brit alt rockers, DETROIT RUN, continue their ascent with the release of their much anticipated new EP, ‘Defiance – Part 1’, which arrives on Friday 30th May 2025. They kindly chatted to us about the EP, musical memories 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:

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:

We Three Kings are a no-nonsense two piece (yes you read that correctly) rock & roll band from Manchester, UK. We chatted to them about their latest album ‘By Royal Appointment’ and more:

Carl Baldassarre will release his new album ‘Retroduction’ on Friday 16th May 2025 via your own label Carl Baldassarre Music. He sat down with JLTT to discuss the new album and more:

Ada Morghe will release her new album ‘PURE GOOD VIBES’ on Friday 13th June 2025 and has recently been announced as the special guest on Billy Ocean’s 2025 UK Tour. We spoke to her about her new record, songwriting and more:

80’s superstar Limahl has released his version of America’s ‘Horse With No Name’ along with an official music video. Therefore, it seemed like the perfect time to talk to the man himself and he kindly agreed:

Italian experimental progressive metal band Benthos will release their upcoming sophomore album “From Nothing” on Friday 11th April 2025 on InsideOutMusic. They chatted to us about the record, favourite instruments and more:

Roaring into 2025 with the ink still wet on their freshly signed major distribution deal, Return Of The Human hot-foot from their debut summer track with ‘Don’t Believe The World’ released Friday 11th April 2025. They kindly chatted to us about the new single 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:

Photo Credit: Supplied By 369 Press  Singer-songwriter Cole. will release his new single 'This Is All I Dream' on Friday 11th April 2025 followed by an EP later this year. He spoke to us about his new music and more: When did you begin song writing? At around the age...

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:

Four-piece Ginger Evil have released their debut album ‘The Way It Burns’ via Frontiers Music Srl. Bassist Veli Palevaara chatted to us about the new album and more:

Singer-songwriter and musician Casey McQuillen is no stranger to us at JLTT. She chatted to us about her new music, 2025 tour plans and more:

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and friend of JLTT Jon Allen will release his new album ‘Seven Dials’ on 2nd May 2025. Jon very kindly chatted to us about the new album, UK Tour and more:

USA hard sleaze rockers Kickin Valentina are thrilled to be returning to UK shores in May 2025 for a run of 7 shows. Drummer Jimmy Bardine chatted to us all about their plans:

UK rising rockers Revenant are excited to announce their sophomore EP ‘Best Medicine’ due for release on Friday 11th April 2025 on CD/bundle/digital, We sat down with Matt Hudson to learn more about them and their new music:

Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Alas de Liona has just released a captivating new music video for ‘The Alchemist’s Son’, the emotional centerpiece off her 2024-album ‘Gravity Of Gold’. We were very intrigued and wanted to ask her all about it:

Renowned US singer, songwriter and saxophonist Curtis Stigers has released his new album ‘Songs From My Kitchen, Volume 1’ and will tour the UK extensively in 2025. He took time out of his busy schedule to talk about the new album, instruments 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:

Welsh post-punkers Revolution Rabbit Deluxe have released their new single ‘Parabellum’ and its accompanying music video. We at JLTT wanted to learn more and they kindly obliged:

Enigmatic UK dark rockers PEARL HANDLED REVOLVER are back with their deeply alluring new album, ‘Tales You Lose’, which arrives on Friday 18th April 2025. The band kindly chatted to us about the new album, single and more:

Swedish singer-songwriter Robin Lundbäck aka Boy In Space is back and kicked off 2025 with latest single ‘Take It Easy’, out now ahead of his anticipated EP ‘The Butterfly Affect’. He kindly chatted to us at JLTT:

Vocalist and songwriter Kayla Marque has released her latest album ‘Midheaven’ and she chatted to us about the new record and more:

Marie-Claire Giraud is a soprano, jazz singer, musical theater singer, songwriter, composer, playwright, and actor. Her single ‘CARAVAN’ is out now and we wanted to learn more:

Lyubov Kay has released her single ‘cU’ and has plans to release more new music. She sat down with us to talk about the single, the recording sessions 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:

Born in Australia, raised in Indonesia, and educated at the Berklee College of Music, vocalist Jill Desiree has released her new single ‘Broken’. She spoke to us about the track, her musical memories and more:

Singer-songwriter and musician Andy Branton has release a live video for the track ‘Younger Man’ and we were intrigued by his sound at JLTT. We asked to talk to him and he kindly agreed:

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:

Marking 20 years since the immortal Amsterdam hit ‘Does This Train Stop On Merseyside?’, Ian Prowse celebrates with a special re-release out 7th March and an anniversary tour around the UK. He chatted to us about the anniversary, documentary and more:

The Lake Tahoe-born artist Linka Moja released her single ‘Serial Monogamist’ as well as a cover of ‘Where Is My Mind’ by Pixies in 2024. As she gears up to tour as the special guest for Roger Daltrey’s April 2025 UK Tour, we chatted to her about her music 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:

Venerated Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer announces her new album ‘The Second High’ on Friday 28th March 2025. Her new single ‘To Survive’ is out now and she kindly chatted to us at JLTT:

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:

Morlocks are a Swedish act who combine elements of industrial rock, neo- classical, darkwave and metal with epic production values to create an exciting hybrid sound. Their new EP ‘Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi’ is out now and they kindly chatted to us:

British Country singer-songwriter Anna Howie releases her album ‘Good for Roses’ via Absolute Label Services / Universal on 18th April 2025. We wanted to learn more about the new album and she kindly agreed to chat to us:

Heavy-weight Missouri rockers Shaman’s Harvest, have released their brand-new single “Rock n Roll Queen” ahead of their first ever tour of the UK and Ireland in March 2025. We chatted to them before they hit our shores:

Award-winning Scottish musician Dean Owens has released his twelfth album ‘Spirit Ridge’ on CD, Vinyl and Digital on the Continental Song City label. We spoke to him about the new album, songwriting and more:

With just a handful of releases to her name, Yorkshire rock ‘n’ soul artist Courtney Hadwin has already made a big impact with over a million followers at TikTok, YouTube and Facebook as well as collabs with artists as varied as Sam Fender and Steven Van Zandt. She kindly spoke to us about her new music, her hometown and more:

Vocalist and guitarist of Steel Pulse David Hinds very kindly took time out of his busy schedule to chat to us about the band’s 50th Anniversary Celebration 2025 UK Tour and more: 

Cornish Celtic folk punk rockers, ALL FOR JOLLY, will release their new self-titled album on 4th April 2025. Prior to the release, they chatted to JLTT about the new album, favourite instruments and more:

Dual fronted, high-octane heavy alt crew, Decrepit Youths, will release their debut EP ‘Love Psycho Kill Machine’ on Friday 21st March 2025. We spoke to the band about their debut EP, their voices and more:

California singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Chuck Prophet’s new collaborative album with Cumbia group ¿Qiensave? ‘Wake The Dead’ is out now. Currently touring the UK, Chuck kindly chatted to us:

Irish blues singer-songwriter and guitarist Gráinne Duffy is making a welcome return to UK venues this March having conquered America. She very kindly spoke to JLTT about her latest album ‘Dirt Woman Blues’ and more:

Potent UK metallers, SYPHA have released their debut ‘Borderland’ EP and we chatted to them about the new release, their future plans and more:

Singer-songwriter Graceé won the Royal Albert Hall’s Future Makers Artist 2024 award and will perform her own headline show in Shoreditch in February 2025. We chatted to her about winning the award and more: