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CATLEA

London-based singer-songwriter CATLEA (they/them), originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, returns with the new single ‘Someone’s Got To’.

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CATLEA

CATLEA

London-based singer-songwriter CATLEA (they/them), originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, returns with the new single ‘Someone’s Got To’.

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Matt Backer – Backernalia

Matt Backer – Backernalia

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Backer is an immensely talented individual who has worked with everybody from Julian Lennon to ABC amongst others. Backer has released a new solo album entitled ‘Backernalia’ and he was kind enough to send a copy to urselves at JLTT.

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George Eve — I Don’t Mind (Single)

George Eve — I Don’t Mind (Single)

The track starts with memorable mumbling surrounded by upbeat acoustic guitar and for the most part sticks with that for the duration of the song. However, it seems that George Eve has taken a leaf out of Crash Test Dummies’ book who had a hit song with the uncomplicated ‘Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm’ to create a quirky yet memorable piece of music.

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The Jujubes – Where Are We Now

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Big Al and The Heavyweights — Love One Another

Big Al and The Heavyweights — Love One Another

Big Al and The Heavyweights have released six albums since 1998 with ‘Love One Another’ being their latest offering. Recorded at Suite Mix Studios in Slidel, Louisiana with George Currean on producer duties alongside the band.

Ellis Mano Band – Keep It Simple (Single)

Ellis Mano Band – Keep It Simple (Single)

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Steve Balsamo — Don’t Feel Like Love

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Seafoam Green — House on the Hill (Single)

Seafoam Green — House on the Hill (Single)

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The Damn Truth — This Is Who We Are Now (Single)

The Damn Truth — This Is Who We Are Now (Single)

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Jack J Hutchinson

Jack J Hutchinson

Jack J Hutchinson returns with ‘Rise Again’, the second single to be taken from his forthcoming solo album ‘Soul Believer’, due for release on Friday, January 22, 2027 and available to pre-order now.

Zeistencroix

Feature Image Photo Credit: Supplied By Stampede Press Los Angeles post-industrial rock duo Zeistencroix return with new album 'Psychotronic' mixed and mastered by Ulrich Wild and led by the single “Deceiving.”   Who is in Zeistencroix , how did you meet and what...
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Calum Agnew Talks Debut EP, His Voice And More

Having burst onto the scene through 2025 with his unique blend of vintage flavoured soul and fluorescent, melancholic pop, Calum Agnew has quickly built a strong list of achievements: achieving 1,000+ radio plays and over 6 million impacts across just 3 singles amongst others. his debut EP ‘Bad Boy’ is out now and he sat down with JLTT to tell us more:

Police Dog Hogan Talk New Album, 2026 UK Tour And More

Police Dog Hogan Talk New Album, 2026 UK Tour And More

Britain has a rich tradition of bands who never take the obvious route, but nonetheless earn a devoted cult following through doing things on those own terms. Police Dog Hogan will release their new album ‘The Light At The Top of The Stairs’ on 10th April 2026. Vocalist, guitarist and songwriter in the band James Studholme kindly spoke to us:

Mark Daly Talks New Single, Musical Memories And More

Mark Daly Talks New Single, Musical Memories And More

Having just finished touring the US and Canada with The Darkness, rising Irish rocker Mark Daly kicks starts 2026 with the release of his new single “In the Dark”. He spoke to us about the song, his musical memories and more:

Ray Beadle

Ray Beadle

Award-winning Australian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Ray Beadle will be touring the UK in August 2026 and spoke to us:

James Kennedy & The Underdogs

James Kennedy & The Underdogs

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Iz Divine

Iz Divine

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Veronica D'Souza

Veronica D’Souza

Veronica D’Souza has released her latest single ‘No One Is A River’ and she kindly chatted to us:

iAtlas

iAtlas

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So Good

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Brent Cobb with special guest Colter Wall, May 2017, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

Brent Cobb with special guest Colter Wall, May 2017, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom

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