INTERVIEWS

Trading the board room for the West End, child CEO Henry Patterson returns to the London stage this summer for a one-night-only concert at PizzaExpress Live Soho on Saturday 4th July, marking the release of his acclaimed debut album Broadway Maybe.

Martin Virgo is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer who worked with musical luminaries such as Björk and Massive Attack in the early 1990s before going on to enjoy global success with his own band, Mono, later in that decade. Almost three decades on, Virgo is releasing his debut solo album. Entitled ‘Ghost Piano’.

UK alt-rock crew The Bitter Pills reveal their long-awaited debut album later this year, and it’s a full-volume statement built on distortion, urgency, and zero interest in restraint.

Tony Jupiter is a Chicano surf goth project formed in 2018 in El Paso, Texas, built on a blend of nostalgic surf rock riffs, shadowy atmospheres, and a strong sense of identity rooted in culture and lived experience. New album ‘Clown Syndrome’ is out now.

Irish blues-rock artist Gráinne Duffy continues her ascent as one of modern blues and roots music’s most compelling voices with the release of her new album ‘What Am I Supposed to Do’, out now.

Parry Ray is a singer, songwriter, podcaster, writer and mother. Her latest single ‘Bristol Rains’ is out now. We sat down with her:

Rising Scottish singer-songwriter Pat Hamilton has just announced a headline UK and Ireland tour for September 2026 and will also support Maroon 5 at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park. He kindly chatted to us:

As Black Lounge release their latest single ‘Roommate’, we chatted with James Ladds the bassist of the band:

Imperium’s engulfing debut album, Exodus Unknown, releases via Heavy Metal Records on Friday 17th July 2026, with the title single out now.

Brit hard-hitters Ruled By Raptors will release their explosive mini-album, A Shadow That Never Moves, on
Friday 2nd October 2026.

Rising from the UK underground, GARROW HILL will release their their five-track stunning EP, IX, on Friday 31st July 2026. We spoke to them:

Having spent over 30 years making music to widespread critical acclaim Merseyside hero Ian Prowse announces his brand-new album, ‘No Names,’ arriving July 3rd via Learpholl Music. He chatted to us about the new album:

With multiple Top 10 singles on the Official MTV Club Charts and a #1 on the Official Downloads Chart, J KEYS has consistently proven his ability to create records that connect. Now the rising star of the UK dance scene continues to build serious momentum by dropping his brand new track ‘Mad About You’. He spoke to us here:

Alternative quartet Daytime TV have released a new anthem for the summer of 2026 as they announce a UK tour. Singer Will Irvine kindly chatted to us:

RiotWeekend’s latest EP ‘Table4Four’ is out now and we chatted to guitarist Rab McGowan all about it:

Spanish rowdy pirate crew, The Groggy Dogs, return with their fiercest album to date, “No Grog, No Glory,” a battle cry of punk, ska, and metal-fueled sea shanties out now.

Empire Child is the new musical project of Ruth Rothwell. Her debut single ‘Trace The Race’ is out now with more music coming soon.

UK rock ‘n’ rollers, SMALL TOWN SAVIOURS, charge onwards, armed with their formidable new single and video, ‘Alkaline’.

Indie-Americana duo Roswell Road have released their debut album ‘Rebel Joy’. They kindly chatted to JLTT all about it:

American singer-songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera has unveiled her “back-pocket” brilliant new single, ‘Woke Up in LA’. As she sets out touring the UK as special guest to Colin Blunstone, she kindly spoke to us:

D3LTA’s single ‘Mad About It’ is out now and with more new music being released in May and June 2026, it seemed like the perfect time for a chat:

Gothenburg based singer-songwriter Isak Danielson has released his latest single ‘Always You’ and spoke to us prior to his European tour:

Makes My Blood Dance (MMBD) are an exciting hybrid of electro-goth, pop-metal and electronic dance music who have already turned heads with their electrifying live performances and several singles promoted with cinematic videos. Having recently released their new single ‘Black Summer’, the band sat down with JLTT:

Jaco Jaco—the project of Philadelphia-based musician, visual artist, and former member of beloved indie-rock trio Sports, Jacob Theriot—announces his new album, ‘On the Levee’, out 10th July 2026. Therefore, it seemed like the perfect time for a chat:

Fast-rising hard rockers, Burning Circus, have now released their scorching new single, ‘Rodeo’. They kindly chatted with us:

Diverse powerhouse hard-hitters, OPENSIGHT, announce their breathtaking new album, The Outfit, set for release on Friday 15th May 2026 via Inertial Music. We chatted to the band:

The Dead Collective have released their debut single from a forthcoming EP–the single “Cracks”. They are also currently on their first headline tour of the UK throughout April and May 2026. Oli Brown spoke to us:

UK based Anglo-Austrian duo Two Ways Home have released their independent new album ‘Patience To Play’, out now. We chatted to them:

Polish artist and songwriter ALICJA is confirmed to represent Poland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, where she will perform her new single ‘Pray’. She kindly took time out of her busy schedule to chat to JLTT:

Louise Aubrie is a London-born, indie rock artist who splits her time between the UK and the US. She has released her new single ‘Midnight Calls’ from her forthcoming sixth studio album ‘LFA’. We caught up with her to find out more:

Nian Tong is a London-based singer-songwriter, producer, and composer whose music blends emotionally driven indie pop with warm harmonies and a whimsical melodic sensibility inspired by 1960s and 1970s pop. He spoke to us about his new EP ‘Gradually’ and more:

Dublin alternative-folk duo Barnburner have released their debut five-track EP, ‘Nothing to Hold’. They very kindly spoke to us:

Rising English folk artist Luke James Williams will release his second album ‘Limes Hotel,’ on Friday 17th April 2026.

Kind Villain’s current single ‘I’m A Little Off’ is forging a powerful personal connection with an audience of fans who connect with its first-person reflection of dealing with neurodivergency. We spoke to him here:

Smag På Dig Selv (SPDS) have released their second album ‘This Is Why We Lost’ and will tour the UK in May 2026. We sat down with the band here:

Saxophonist Emma Rawicz will perform at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 on Sunday 3rd May 2026 at The Parabola Arts Centre. We spoke to her about her performance:

J.MYSTERY is a singer-songwriter from Portugal. His latest single and music video ‘Change’ is out now and he very kindly chatted to us:

UK heavy rock four-piece Stud Farm Mafia have released their debut EP “Did You Have a Good Weekend?”. We chatted to the band to find out more:

Rising British hard rock outfit DEATH WARMED UP are ready to make serious noise with the announcement of their debut album, Wildcard, out on Friday 17th April 2026. We sat down with them:

UK Progressive rockers, THE HEIR APPARITION, have dropped their deeply alluring new single, THE OTHERS. This stunning standalone track introduces a brand-new character to the band’s ever-expanding mythos. We chatted to the band:

Joel X Eleanor are a London power alternative duo and soulmates destined to bring colour, drama and fun to modern music.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hollie Rogers returns with the announcement of her new album “Everything’s Fine”, released on 5th June 2026, She sat down with JLTT:

Sonia Stein arrives with her beautifully crafted new EP ‘Golden’. Stepping to her final pregnancy chapter before motherhood, the project is a raw, reflective collection of songs that revisits her twenties, as Sonia reclaims emotions she once thought were ‘too much’, with a reflective compassion and clarity.

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and vocalist Lola Bates (formerly known as Lola Colette) has released her new single, “Girl’s Girl,” available now across all major streaming and digital platforms. She chatted to us about the track 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.

Pop soul newcomer Will Brown has released his debut EP ‘Welcome To Brownsville’ and very kindly chatted to us all about it:

Swiss quartet Lone Assembly have released their debut album, “Knots & Chains”. We chatted to the band about the record and more:

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:

Visionary saxophonist Camilla George creates music deeply tied to her strong cultural roots, fusing African and Western music to inform her own unique style. Prior to her Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 show on Sunday 3rd May, she chatted to us:

UK heavy hitters Knocked For Six return with their most personal release to date, unleashing the brand-new single and video, Faithbreaker, which is out now. We spoke to them here: