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Yogi-G and The Family Tree Talk New Album, Single And More

Yogi-G and The Family Tree Talk New Album, Single And More

Yogi-G and The Family Tree will release their eagerly awaited album ‘Show Me The Truth’, on 23rd May 2025. Gaz Whelan—co-founder, Ivor Novello winning songwriter and drummer of the legendary Happy Mondays chatted to us about the album, single and more:

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Yogi-G and The Family Tree Talk New Album, Single And More

Yogi-G and The Family Tree Talk New Album, Single And More

Yogi-G and The Family Tree will release their eagerly awaited album ‘Show Me The Truth’, on 23rd May 2025. Gaz Whelan—co-founder, Ivor Novello winning songwriter and drummer of the legendary Happy Mondays chatted to us about the album, single and more:

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Kim Izzard – One Way To Live (Single)

Kim Izzard – One Way To Live (Single)

Kim Izzard is a singer-songwriter from the Midands and she has released her new single ‘One Way To Live’ which is taken from her debut album ‘Life’s Journey’ scheduled for a September 2021 release.

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Dan Patlansky — Shelter of Bones

Dan Patlansky — Shelter of Bones

Award-winning South-African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky has returned with his new record Shelter of Bones. The album was recorded over a three-year period from 2019 – 2021 with the global pandemic giving him not only time with his family but also time to think about the songs and how he wanted them to come across.

Tally Koren – Magical Powers EP

Tally Koren – Magical Powers EP

I remember when Dad had returned from a busy day in London a couple of years ago as I said to him after a day’s work “What did you get up to today?” I asked. He replied “Well, I was invited to see a new singer-songwriter called Tally Koren perform live at The House of...

Years & Years – Starstruck (Single)

Years & Years – Starstruck (Single)

2021 has seen Olly Alexander showcase his acting talents with a role in Russell T Davies’s ‘It’s A Sin’ which has received both critical and public acclaim for the emotionally-charged subject matter of the Aids crisis between 1981 to 1991.

Dan Patlansky — Shelter of Bones

Dan Patlansky — Shelter of Bones

Award-winning South-African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky has returned with his new record Shelter of Bones. The album was recorded over a three-year period from 2019 – 2021 with the global pandemic giving him not only time with his family but also time to think about the songs and how he wanted them to come across.

Garbage — The Men Who Rule The World (Single)

Garbage — The Men Who Rule The World (Single)

Garbage have toured the world, were responsible for the theme of James Bond film ‘The World Is Not Enough’, have released six studio albums and are scheduled (pandemic and Government guidelines permitting) to join Blondie on a live UK arena tour in late 2021.

Billy F Gibbons — West Coast Junkie (Single)

Billy F Gibbons — West Coast Junkie (Single)

It is very hard to try and be ‘Mr Cool’ when you have ZZ Top vocalist and guitarist Billy F Gibbons in the same room. I remember when I was fortunate enough to attend an album signing for his 2018 solo record ‘The Big Bad Blues’ at HMV in London and the capacity crowd was just in sheer awe at his presence.

Julian Taylor Band — Desert Star

Julian Taylor Band — Desert Star

The Julian Taylor Band are based in Toronto, Canada built around a collective of versatile musicians and friendships. The album is named after a flower that grows in some of the planet’s harshest terrain as West Indian and Indigenous Canadian frontman Julian Taylor felt that it was the perfect symbol for his music.

The Cold Stares — Hard Times (Single)

The Cold Stares — Hard Times (Single)

The Cold Stares are a duo from North America and formed in 2010 after Chris Tapp (Lead Vocals/Guitar) and Brian Mullins (Drums) simply wanted to get together to jam.

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Rob Wheeler Announces New Album ‘Leave Tomorrow’ And Latest Single

A trip to Nashville surrounded by the music that soundtracked his life in Cheshire results in Northern country musician Rob Wheeler’s upcoming new album ‘Leave Tomorrow’.

Starsailor Announce 25 Year Celebratory November 2025 UK Tour

Starsailor Announce 25 Year Celebratory November 2025 UK Tour

Since debuting in 2000, Starsailor’s storied history has taken in countless memorable moments, from two #2 hit albums with ‘Love Is Here’ and ‘Silence Is Easy’ through to a run of hit singles including ‘Silence Is Easy’, ‘Alcoholic’, ‘Four To The Floor’ and ‘Good Souls’, plus an NME Award and a major tour with The Rolling Stones.

Peter Silverton

‘London Calling New York New York’ By Pete Silverton Out Now

“London Calling New York New York unpacks how Sinatra and The Clash shaped their cities – and how those cities in turn shaped their iconic songs, recorded at the same time but worlds apart…. A factual,, fun and fascinating read.” Don Letts (filmmaker, DJ, artist)

WAR

WAR Announce 50th Anniversary ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends?’ CD Boxset

On Friday 6th June 2025 WAR will release Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition), celebrating the multi-million-selling, blockbuster album that topped charts and left an indelible mark on music history.

Larry McCray

Blues Powerhouse Larry McCray Returns with New Album “Heartbreak City”

Celebrated blues singer and guitarist Larry McCray is set to release his powerful new album Heartbreak City on Friday 13th June 2025, via KTBA Records, the label founded by Joe Bonamassa.

The Commoners

The Commoners release “Live In The UK” Album To Coincide with Spring 2025 European and UK Tour

Critically acclaimed Canadian Roots-Rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet!

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BUSH Teases ’60 Ways to Forget People’ – taste of new album out on 18th July 2025

With “60 Ways To Forget People,” GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-Platinum rock band BUSH offer a glimpse of what’s to come from their upcoming 10th studio album, I Beat Loneliness, out 18th July on earMUSIC.

Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

Sidmouth International Jazz And Blues Festival Launch Brand New Education Program For 2025

Radiating good vibes from the sunny seaside town of Sidmouth, Devon 23rd – 26th May, and enjoying their fourth great year Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival are to launch a brand new & engaging education program for 2025.

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Juliet Lloyd Talks New Single, Debut UK Tour And More

Juliet Lloyd Talks New Single, Debut UK Tour And More

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:

Nadia Sheikh Talks New Single, Her Voice And More

A half-British, half-Spanish artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, who writes and records in both English and Spanish, Nadia Sheikh crafts songs that cut deep with raw emotion, equal parts grit and grace. Her latest single ‘Memories’ is out now and it felt like the perfect time to talk to her:

Morganway Talk New Album, Single And More

Morganway Talk New Album, Single And More

6-piece self-described Americana rock band Morganway are now strangers to JLTT with our late lead writer Pete Sargeant enjoying their music and live performances. Their new album ‘Kill The Silence’ is released on 31st January 2025 with a headline UK Tour in April. We spoke to the band about their new album and more:

Montague Armstrong Talk New Album, Favourite Instruments And More

Montague Armstrong Talk New Album, Favourite Instruments And More

Montague Armstrong live and work at 15 Kings Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, which is situated in East Sussex on the English south coast. They operate an original fine print workshop upstairs and a music lab downstairs that contains transistor Hammond organs and vintage amplifiers, including a Supersound amp that was actually made on their street in 1960. Their latest album ‘Modern Classics’ is out now and they kindly chatted to us:

SAINTS AMONG US Talk New Single, Their Hometown And More

SAINTS AMONG US Talk New Single, Their Hometown And More

Rising Brit alt-rockers SAINTS AMONG US continue their climb with the release of their deeply engrossing new single, ‘Hunger’, which is out now. We caught up with the band to discuss the track, their hometown and more:

Mick McConnell Talks Blue Thunder, 2025 UK Tour And More

Mick McConnell Talks Blue Thunder, 2025 UK Tour And More

Blues-rock guitarist Mick McConnell is pleased to announce that Mick McConnell & Blue Thunder will be embarking on an eleven-date UK Tour starting on 3rd January 2025 at Blues Bar in Harrogate and wrapping up with a headline set at the famous 100 Club in London on Tuesday 11th February 2025. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat to JLTT:

Jaywalkers Talk New Single ‘The Radio’, New Album And More

Jaywalkers Talk New Single ‘The Radio’, New Album And More

Jaywalkers, a celebrated UK-based Americana trio, are thrilled to announce the release of their new single, The Radio, which is available on all streaming platforms now. This upbeat track is the first taste of what’s to come from their highly anticipated 5th album, set for release in February 2025. They kindly chatted to us about their new single, album and more:

Jonathan Antoine Talks ‘Jonathan Antoine & Diane Warren By Request: The Diane Warren Songbook Vol.1’

Jonathan Antoine Talks ‘Jonathan Antoine & Diane Warren By Request: The Diane Warren Songbook Vol.1’

Jonathan Antoine first gained worldwide recognition at 17 with a record-breaking audition on Britain’s Got Talent, which launched his career as a finalist and led to two chart-topping classical albums in the UK. He has released a collaborative record with legendary songwriter Diane Warren entitled ‘Jonathan Antoine & Diane Warren By Request: The Diane Warren Songbook Vol.1 and he kindly spoke to JLTT:

Cardinal Black

Cardinal Black Talk New Album, Live Plans 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:

EMMMA

EMMMA Talks New Single, Her Voice 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:

The Devil Wears Nada

The Devil Wears Nada Talk New Single, Musical Memories 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:

Chantel McGregor

Chantel McGregor Talks New Album, Favourite Instruments And More

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:

The Blow Monkeys

The Blow Monkeys Talk New Album, New Single And More

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:

Hearts & Souls

Hearts+Souls Talk New Single, Music Video And More

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:

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Bluesfest London 2016, October 2016, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom

Bluesfest London 2016, October 2016, O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom

So for the second year, the festival continues its tenure at the 02, which can be a balmy place on a good day and a windswept netherworld in poor weather. We are somewhere in the middle this weekend as regards climate. The 02 out at Greenwich and on the Thames is really a shopping mall with eateries galore and several performance halls.

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