INTERVIEWS

Australian folk songwriter Ernest Aines has just announced his new single, “Just Once” which will be released on 23rd May 2025. He kindly spoke to us all about the track, UK tour and more:

Vocalist, songwriter and musician Chris Jagger will be embarking on an exclusive May 2025 UK Tour and took time to speak to us:

US-based singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd released her latest album ‘Carnival’ in 2024 and will release her new single ‘Wild Again’ on 16th May 2025 before her debut UK Tour in July. We asked her about the new single, tour and more:

Cardinal Black will release their new album ‘Midnight At The Valencia’ – on 23rd May 2025 on Thirty Tigers and support it with a UK and European tour. Lead vocalist Tom Hollister kindly chatted to us about the new album and more:

Singer-songwriter EMMMA has released her new single ‘Wednesday’s Child’ and will tour the UK this month opening for JC Stewart. We chatted to her all about her music and more:

Swedish rockers The Devil Wears Nada have released their new single ‘Late Night Talking’ from their debut album ‘Postalgia which is out on 24th May via Eonian Records. Ludvig Alfvén kindly spoke to us:

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:

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:

UK rock four-piece Heart & Souls will release their new single ‘Little While’ and its accompanying music video on Friday 9th May 2025. They told us all about it:

Based in Minsk, Belarus, two previous albums by alternative metal act Mission Jupiter have hinted at their potential to be one of the few bands from that territory to achieve lift-off worldwide. They kindly chatted to us about their new music, hometown 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:

One of Liverpool’s most exciting breakthrough acts will be making their Red Rum Garden debut this May, in what is set to be their biggest hometown show to date. RED RUM CLUB will headline a huge outdoor concert after racing at Aintree Racecourse on Friday 16th May 2025.

Nashville based, blues-infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow return to the music scene with their long-awaited new single “Make It” and will tour the UK in July 2025. Co-founding member and drummer Dylan Turner chatted to us all about the single 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:

Artist and musician Jem “Stone” Panufnik, renowned producer and sleeve illustrator for pioneering dance music label Finger Lickin’ Records has released ‘The Legend Of Kaptain Karnival’, hardback book with accompanying musical album. He kindly chatted to us all about the release:

Florence Sommerville, a singer-songwriter from the small village of Orsett in Essex, thrives on modern Country music. Her latest single ‘California’ is out now and she chatted to us about the track, her voice and more:

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: