INTERVIEWS

Los Angeles-based Americana singer-songwriter Whitney Lyman will release her new EP ‘Becoming You’ on Friday 24th October 2025. We caught up with her to find out more:

Soul-pop duo GeeJay craft songs with such an irresistible live feel that their music appeals right across the sonic spectrum. Their latest single ‘Murder’ is out now and they chatted to us about the track, their voices and more:

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:

Danish metallers Defecto share the official video for “Eternal Descent”. The track is taken from the upcoming new studio album, “Echoes Of Isolation”, out on October 31, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The band spoke to JLTT right here:

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:

Rising newcomer Esmae has released her new single with singer OMI called ‘Depend On You’. We are very pleased to bring you our interview with Esmae on the track’s release date here:

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:

Welsh alternative rock outfit James and the Cold Gun have recently released their new single “Above The Lake” from the band’s “Face In the Mirror” album – on Stone Gossard’s Loosegroove/Prospect Park Records. We chatted to the band:

Feature Image Photo Credit: Supplied By San PREmerging from the underground with a sound that is as raw as it is resonant, enigmatic metalcore artist OBELISK is set to release his captivating debut album, Brushed By Darkness, on Friday 12th December 2025. Preceding...

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter John Blek has ‘747,’ out now. It is the first single from John Blek’s forthcoming studio album ‘The Midnight Ache’, due for release January 2026. We spoke to the man himself here:

London’s finest purveyors of rock’n’roll, The Dust Coda have released the new single ‘Never Go Back’ and will tour the UK in October 2025 with co-headliners Bad Touch. The band kindly spoke to us here:

Swansea-based riff merchants, HOUSE OF HOSTS, continue their climb in supreme style, releasing their highly absorbing new single, Pedestal, out now. The track is taken from their brand new EP, ‘Reckoning’, out now. We caught up with the band here:

This Autumn, Welsh singer-songwriter and rising star Laura Evans returns with her anticipated second album, “Out of the Dark” released on Friday 17th October 2025. She kindly sat down with us to discuss the record, her voice and more:

Japanese singer‑songwriter MIREI has released her concept album, ‘Tokyo Stories’ via Cool Japan Music / The Orchard. She spoke to us about the new record, her voice and more:

Subsolar creates spacious guitar-led music with soft vocals and an expansive feel, heavily inspired by moments in films that really speak to you, whether you can or can’t explain why. They have released their new single ‘Komorebi’ and chatted to us:

Nashville-born independent artist Cody Pennington released his latest single, ‘Thanks To You’ and will be touring the UK in September and October 2025. He very kindly took time out of his busy schedule to talk to JLTT here:

UK-based band Falling Into View have released their second single ‘On with the Show’, out now. The band chatted to us about the track, their musical influences and more:

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Sage is set to release her long-anticipated full-band debut with Rachael Sage & The Sequins, titled ‘Canopy’, on Friday 24th October 2025 via MPress Records. A friend of JLTT, we chatted to her about her new album:

The Astronauts are Benjamin Fox and Gordon Cooper, American musicians collaborating trans-atlantically between Detroit and Ireland. Their new single ‘Ease Up’ is out now and the pair waxed lyrical with us:

Danish experimental rock trio Poptones today announce their second full-length album, ‘Pure’, arriving Friday 26th September 2025 on Happy Metal Records. We caught up the band here:

’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:

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.

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:

Hugely respected Los Angeles born musician Al Perez returns with a brand new EP titled ‘Steps’ which is out now on Pezzbro Records And Tapes. We caught up with him to find out more about his new music:

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:

Two of the world’s greatest guitar players, Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge, have announced they are to team up to play an extensive 2 Parts Guitar UK tour this autumn. The pair very kindly chatted to us all about the tour and more:

Lead singer of Dr Feelgood for a quarter of a century, Robert Kane is to release his first ever solo album – Blues Is Blues – Out via Conquest Music on Friday 26th September 2025. He took time out of his busy schedule to discuss the new album:

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:

Natalie Shay is a multi-award-winning indie-pop musician and singer-songwriter from North London. Her new single “Do u relate?” is out now and she sat down with JLTT:

Canadian singer-songwriter Chloe Stroll has released her highly anticipated debut album ‘Bloom in the Break’. She kindly spoke to us here:

Smith & Liddle’s second single ‘Minute Ago’ is taken from their upcoming debut album, ‘Songs For The Desert’ released on Friday 31st October 2025. They sat down with us to tell us more:

Rising Welsh alt-metallers Edit The Tide return with force this autumn, announcing the release of their sophomore EP, ‘The Space Between Seconds’, set to land on Friday 21st November 2025. We chatted the the band here:

Teen Creeps have released their third studio album ‘Today’s The Day’ and kindly spoke to us about the album, single and more:

Serious Child, aka Alan Young, is teasing his forthcoming fourth album ‘What Lies Beneath’, released on 7th November 2025 with a joyful new single ‘First Tattoo’. We spoke to the man himself all bout the record, his touring plans 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:

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:

‘Skin In The Game’ is the latest release from UK soul talent Conner Reeves following the release of his second album ‘Ten Thousand Days and The Church of the Restoration’. We caught up with him to find out more:

Sandhouse have shared their latest single ‘Make Me Small’. The track is set to build on the early excitement generated by the duo’s debut EP released earlier this year. They spoke to us about the new single and more here:

Cameron Saul is an artist of natural sensibilities, with a deep passion for our beautiful planet and life in all its forms. He will release his debut album ‘Simeo’ on Friday 10th October 2025. He chatted to us about the record and more:

Brit Award winner, Grammy nominee, and lead singer of iconic pop group, FIVE STAR – Deniece Pearson returns with a brand-new single – ‘Like A Child’. She chatted to us about the track, her voice and more:

Rising rocker Austen Starr, recent signee to Frontiers Music Srl, has unveiled her latest single “Remain Unseen” alongside a powerful new music video. She very kindly sat down with us to talk about the track, music video and more:

Ben Chace, the American musician and filmmaker now based in Paris, releases his contemplative new single ‘Stories from The Everyday’ on 10th September 2025 via Belgian French indie label Capitane Records. With his debut EP ‘Homecooking’ scheduled for November 2025, it seemed like the perfect time to find out more:

Swedish singer-songwriter and Ivor Novello nominee Elina returns with her stirring new single ‘Scars’, a heartfelt duet with acclaimed British artist James TW. Her new EP ‘‘A Place I Recognize’ is released on Friday 14th November 2025. Elina spoke to us all about her new music here:

Impressible Scottish alt-metallers KURO unleash a vicious new sound: filthy riffs, hammering beats, and an electrifying electronic edge that hits as hard as it hooks. Their engrossing new EP, Circling The Drain, lands Friday 3rd October 2025 ,preceded by the stomping new single and video, ‘No Exit’, out now. We chatted to the band:

Bloodlyne, the New York City-born, Indonesian-based R&B and soul-pop sensation of Zimbabwean descent, unleashes his irresistibly smooth new single ‘Bubblegum’ – the lead track from his bold new EP ‘The Shot’, out now via LabelProM. We chatted to him about the EP, his voice and more:

A hopelessly devoted record collector since the age of 12, turned DJ for 19 years, MADANES adores hits with brilliant melodies. His latest single ‘Your Dog’ is released in September 2025 and he chatted to us about the track, music video and more:

On October 5th 2025, JAMBINAI will perform with the London Contemporary Orchestra at the Barbican, under the direction of conductor Robert Ames. This show marks the first time a traditional Korean band has headlined the Barbican. Founded in Seoul in 2009, JAMBINAI are known for fusing Korean traditional instruments such as haegeum, geomungo, and piri with the dynamic power of post-rock. The band took time out of their busy schedule to talk to us:

Manchester’s Dane Kelly released his new single ‘Scuba Dive’, out now on Magic Garden Recordings (in association with Revolver/Warner UK). We chatted to him here:

Luke Morley is best known as the lead guitarist and chief songwriter for the British rock band Thunder, a group that has earned a loyal following and critical acclaim since their formation in the late 1980s. However, he has released his latest solo album ‘Walking On Water’ and he very kindly sat down with JLTT:

This winter the multi-platinum-selling vocal group The Overtones will embark on Ultimate Christmas Party Tour. As they are celebrating their 15th Anniversary as well, Darren Everest chatted to us: