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British blues rock guitarist Danny Bryant has released the official music video for his new single, “Tougher Now.”

Celebrated Canadian roots rock band The Commoners return to the UK in December 2025 for a 10-date headline tour. Special guests are North Devon alt-rock duo Candar.

Maid of Stone Festival has revealed the first bands set to play Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom for its 2026 edition.

Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Can’t Take My Story Away, Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Take A Step Back’.

The Molotovs have released their third single, aiming for a third UK No. 1 physical single in a row with ‘Rhythm Of Yourself’ (Marshall Records), backed by ‘Johnny Don’t Be Scared’.

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter and Grammy-winning artist Charles Kelley continues to release irresistible 80’s inspired music, today sharing the soaring ‘Steal Your Heart’. Feeling alive with an optimism that anything can happen, the richly layered track co-written by Lindsay Rimes, Michael Whitworth and Josh Kear finds Kelley living in the moment, buzzing with the thrill of new infatuation.

The US electro-industrial act genCAB have returned today (Friday 31st October 2025) with a single entitled ‘Open Grave’ on Metropolis Records. A dancefloor confession that digs into a narrative of self-sabotage and quiet collapse, it demands to be heard as much as it begs to be ignored.

Country To Country has today announced that Ty Myers will perform on the main stage in 2026, completing the line up. In addition, details of the CMA Spotlight Stage have been revealed, with country’s most-exciting newcomers performing in the main arena in London and Glasgow between 13th and 15th March.

Following her outstanding October 2025 UK tour, critically acclaimed British Blues phenom guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to the UK in January 2026 for five regional concerts.

Stefan Mahendra is a boundary-pushing R&B/Soul artist whose roots span Sri Lanka, Germany and South London.

BON JOVI, the GRAMMY Award®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and one of history’s most iconic live acts, have announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band’s much anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

In 2019 Rufus published the huge, official, celebratory history of The Monsters of Rock Festival in the UK.

Born from the singular artistry that quickly earned him spots on culture’s most illustrious artist to watch lists, acclaimed Southern crooner Kashus Culpepper announces the anticipated arrival of his debut album Act I, out Friday 23rd January 2026.

Tears of Happiness is the creative outlet of singer, lyricist, and frontman Bally Meeda, with long-time collaborator LCamz (Leon) by his side. The project was born from a deeply personal place, during the breakdown of Bally’s relationship and the period of depression and anxiety that followed.

Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Back To The Beginning Again,” a powerful stand-alone single recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, self-produced by the band and mixed by engineer Alex Pasco.

Ashley Campbell heads to the UK this November in support of her recently released third studio album ‘Goodnight Nashville’ – full tour details below. 

Fresh off a string of acclaimed releases, 5x JUNO-Award and Polaris Music Prize–nominated artist Julian Taylor returns with ‘Don’t Let ’Em (Get Inside of Your Head)’, a soulful new single that brings together alt-country grit and blues rock urgency with one of modern music’s most distinctive voices: Jim James of My Morning Jacket.

I was incredibly fortunate to attend MC50 London date as part of their 50th Anniversary on 12th November 2018 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The entire evening was incredible and I am really grateful that they have captured the tour for fans both old and new:

Surprises are rare and wonderful. When music decides to just show up, strut, rock and roll, stomp with swagger and swing raw energy all over you, that’s the rarest surprise and Michael Monroe does not disappoint with his brand new studio album, Outerstellar, set for release via Silver Lining Music on February 20th 2026.

Following the powerful launch of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100 last month – to celebrate B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa returns today with the next six songs [Vol. II] of the landmark tribute project.

Critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Virginia MacNaughton has announced her third album The Thread for release on February 27th 2026.  Marking the moment, she has released the lead single and album opener ‘Gravity’. The bright majestic song introduces the power...

Beth Hart returns to the UK for five exhilarating concerts in May 2026. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

The Dave Palmer Trio is a meeting of three world-class musicians with roots stretching from Philadelphia to Los Angeles.

The much-loved French collective Nouvelle Vague returns to the UK next month for a 16-date tour, celebrating 21 years since the release of their iconic self-titled debut album.

Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new single “Dark Days Are Gone” on Thursday 16th October 2025.

Irish hardcore band Spearside have announced their new EP Couldn’t Be Told for release on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

Today, guitar powerhouse Jared James Nichols s proud to release his new single, ‘Ghost’, marking his first new music since recently signing with Frontiers Music Srl.

On the rise artist Amelia Coburn is back with brand new single ‘Something Wild’, alongside the news of her biggest London headline show to date at Royal Albert Hall on 24th October 2025.

UK country sensations First Time Flyers have now released their debut album, ‘Bound To Break’ via Lookout Mountain Records.

JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie returns with his new album, Empty Chairs released by Gypsy Soul Records on 20th February 2026.

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 two consecutive nights at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 6th May and Thursday 7th May 2026.

GRAMMY-winning guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has released the official video for “Black and White to Color,” the newest single off his upcoming album Living In The Light (out October 10).

After award-winning screenings at international film festivals and a soundtrack on the Americana Radio chart, The River: A Songwriter’s Stories of the South arrives on Google Play and other streaming services, and on DVD.

New York blues hotshot Solomon Hicks has announced details of his new album How Did I Ever Get This Blue?, which will be released on Friday 23rd January 2026 via Artone/Provogue.

Following his electrifying and critically acclaimed November 2024 UK tour, guitar marvel and powerhouse vocalist Philip Sayce returns in May/June 2026 for a nationwide UK tour fueled with a brand-new live release and a forthcoming studio album that promises to raise the bar yet again.

After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with brand new album ‘Can’t Take My Story Away’, which comes 16th January 2026 on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music.

On Saturday 20th September 2025, due to huge demand Then Jerico Acoustic return to the intimate PizzaExpress Live, Holborn, London for another of their legendary high-energy, stunningly entertaining, atmospheric shows that never fail to enthral the crowd.

Today – on what would have been B.B. King’s 100th birthday – Joe Bonamassa has announced the upcoming release of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, produced by Grammy-nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, an extraordinary collaborative tribute album celebrating the legacy of one of music’s most iconic figures.

Los Angeles-based songwriter Whitney Lyman returns with ‘Becoming You,’ an intimate new EP arriving 24th October 2025.

Hot off the heels of the release of their critically acclaimed ninth studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, Californian southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce their April 2026 UK Tour.

A major new music festival has been announced today for Roundhay Park in Leeds by AEG Presents.

American Express presents BST Hyde Park announces the first stellar 2026 headliner, with the incredible Garth Brooks gracing the famous Great Oak Stage on Saturday 27 June 2026.

Lowkner, born Moubarak Nasser Owusu in Ghana and raised in Montreal, Canada, is an independent artist blending heartfelt lyricism, melodic rap, and cinematic production.

Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, have released the official video for their new single ‘Porcupine’ starring Self Esteem.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and “British Invasion” pioneers, The Zombies, announce the release of ‘Odessey & Oracle Mono’ Remastered on Friday 26th September 2025.

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 17th October 2025 on CD/vinyl and all good digital platforms.

Dion has set the release of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philosopher, an album companion to his book, co-authored with Adam Jablin, of the same title for Friday 24th October 2025 through KTBA Records both digitally and on CD.

Today pop icon Anastacia has announced her #NTK 2026 UK and Ireland tour, set to take place in September 2026.

ChimpanA, the Electronica-inspired Prog duo comprising singer Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/Eric Woolfson/Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert Reed (Magenta/Cyan/Sanctuary), release their 3rd album ‘M.I.A. Vol. 1’ on 29 August 2025 through Tigermoth Records, on CD, LP and Digital.

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