Welsh soul sensation SJ Hill returns with his most emotional and dramatic release yet — ‘Spell On Me,’ a song about a love so powerful it lifts you, destroys you, and pulls you deeper even when you know you should walk away.
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Spencer Mackenzie Releases New Single “I Don’t Know Where I’m Going”
JUNO nominated and Maple Blues Award winner Spencer Mackenzie releases his fourth single “Don’t Know Where I’m Going” from his upcoming studio album Empty Chairs.
Michael Sweet Announces New Solo Album ‘The Master Plan’
Today, acclaimed singer, songwriter and front man of Christian rock icons Stryper, Michael Sweet is proud to announce his new album, ‘The Master Plan,’ his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet.
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SJ Hill Releases Haunting Soul Anthem ‘Spell On Me’
Welsh soul sensation SJ Hill returns with his most emotional and dramatic release yet — ‘Spell On Me,’ a song about a love so powerful it lifts you, destroys you, and pulls you deeper even when you know you should walk away.
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Joanne Shaw Taylor – All The Way From America (Single)
British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor has had a steady stream of single releases in 2023 “Sweet ‘Lil Lies’, “Black Magic” and “Wild Love” through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.
RHODES – Toothpaste (Single)
Hertfordshire-raised, London-based singer/songwriter RHODES first captured everyone’s attention with a series of EPs leading up to the release of his acclaimed 2015 debut album Wishes (via Sony Music).
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RHODES – Toothpaste (Single)
Hertfordshire-raised, London-based singer/songwriter RHODES first captured everyone’s attention with a series of EPs leading up to the release of his acclaimed 2015 debut album Wishes (via Sony Music).
Dion Featuring Susan Tedeschi – Soul Force (Single)
Dion has been writing, recording and releasing music since the 1950s with hits such as ‘Runaround Sue’, ‘I Wonder Why’ (Dion and The Belmonts) and ‘The Wanderer’ dominating the radio airwaves and charts to name a few.
Miss Krystle – Monster (Single)
Miss Krystle is an artist that I first heard about through YouTube as she actively and posts a variety of videos on her channel including her original material, her versions of other tracks, music videos and more.
Newmoon – Fading Phase (Single)
Newmoon are a five-piece shoegaze band from Antwerp, Belgium. They will release their third studio album ‘Temporary Light’ in March 2024 and have shared the album’s first single ‘Fading Phase’.
RHODES – Toothpaste (Single)
Hertfordshire-raised, London-based singer/songwriter RHODES first captured everyone’s attention with a series of EPs leading up to the release of his acclaimed 2015 debut album Wishes (via Sony Music).
Miss Krystle – Monster (Single)
Miss Krystle is an artist that I first heard about through YouTube as she actively and posts a variety of videos on her channel including her original material, her versions of other tracks, music videos and more.
Newmoon – Fading Phase (Single)
Newmoon are a five-piece shoegaze band from Antwerp, Belgium. They will release their third studio album ‘Temporary Light’ in March 2024 and have shared the album’s first single ‘Fading Phase’.
Troy Redfern – Getaway (Single)
British slide guitarist Troy Redfern has been gradually building up his fanbase with extensive touring especially on festivals and support slots alongside a fairly consistent output of new music.
Steve Balsamo and Dai Griff – Summer Rain (Single)
South Wales, United Kingdom based songwriter, musician and producer Dai Griff has accrued at least five years of experience in the world of digital arts of sound and composition at university since 2016.
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Michael Sweet Announces New Solo Album ‘The Master Plan’
Today, acclaimed singer, songwriter and front man of Christian rock icons Stryper, Michael Sweet is proud to announce his new album, ‘The Master Plan,’ his most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet.
They Might Be Giants Release ‘Eyeball’ EP
Today, alternative rock legends They Might Be Giants return with the release of their new project, the Eyeball EP, on all streamers and in the TMBG download store.
Freya Skye Announces First Ever UK Headline Tour March 2026
One of pop’s most exciting new voices Freya Skye has announced her first ever UK tour following the success of her debut UK appearance in London on 8th January 2026.
Liverpool Quartet Honey Motel Share ‘Mammoth Bones’ Ahead Of New EP
Honey Motel release the soulful final single ‘Mammoth Bones’ ahead of their anticipated new EP Motel FM (Due Feb 20th).
Fast Money Music Announces New Single
On Friday, Fast Money Music returns with “Unfortunately”, a bittersweet anthem and the latest glimpse at his self-titled debut album arriving this spring.
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Sophie Sirota Talks Debut Album, Musical Memories And More
Sophie Sirota is a classically trained violist, singer and composer. She began working as a session violist while studying at music college, forming The Wrecking Crew agency soon after. Her debut album ‘Pressure Drop’ is out now on Costal Electronauts and she kindly chatted to us at JLTT:
Big Time Rush Talk December 2025 London Date, Their Voices And More
Big Time Rush are back in the UK & Europe this year with their most anticipated tour yet playing every song from every episode of their hit Nickelodeon series, many of which have never been played live! Prior to their 11th December 2025 OVO Arena Wembley date, the band kindly chatted to us:
Premier Jester Talk New Single, Musical Memories And More
Britain’s energetic metallers, PREMIER JESTER, continue their meteoric rise with the release of their brand new single and video, ‘Slow Dance’. Read our interview here:
Toy Car Talk Debut Album, Favourite Instruments And More
After a whirlwind of festival appearances and the fizz of national radio attention, Liverpool-based emotive, alt-rock four-piece, Toy Car return their highly anticipated debut album ‘Cream’ – out now. They chatted to us about the new record, favourite musical instruments and more:
The Great Emu War Casualties Talk New EP, Their Origins And More
Melbourne’s The Great Emu War Casualties operate in the space between addictive, summery indie-rock in the vein of Bloc Party and Two Door Cinema Club but with a flair for leftfield adventurism which leans towards Talking Heads or Everything Everything. Their new ‘Permanent Resident’ EP is out now and we spoke to them here:
The Quarantined Talk New Album, Future Plans And More
The Quarantined unveil their long-awaited album, ‘Aversion to Normalcy’. This record is a cathartic confrontation with trauma, resilience, and the illusion of “normal” in a world that’s anything but. Read our conversation here:
Shao Hao Talks New Single, His Hometown And More
Shao Hao is continuing to roll out his debut UK EP with the release of the music video for ‘Where Is My Home’, the first single. He took time to talk to us:
Ophelia’s Eye Talk About New EP, Single And More
Swiss modern metallers OPHELIA’S EYE return with a vengeance, announcing the release of their towering new EP, Severance, arriving Friday 12th December 2025. Prior to the release, we spoke to the band about their new EP, single and more:
Live Reviews
American Express Presents BST Hyde Park 2022
As my friend and colleague, Kieran White entered the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Park on what felt like one of the hottest days of the year we knew that live music would not be in short supply. The last day of the festival was headlined by Birmingham’s Duran Duran who chose this evening to not only celebrate an incredible 40th Anniversary but to also perform their BST debut AND their only London show of 2022. However, part of the overall experience of this festival and its charm for that...
Bat For Lashes, February 2020, Town Hall, New York
My love for Bat for Lashes (Natasha Khan) started when I was 15. Since then...
Alan Clayson And The Argonauts, July 2019, Half Moon Putney, Putney, London, United Kingdom
This many years from their inception, this act could just be going through the motions in performance, becoming a kind of tribute act to themselves. However…the individual character of the ensemble and moreover its material imbues shows with an electricity that few veteran crews can match.
Cornbury Music Festival, July 2019, Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
So we drove up to the locality on the Friday evening with a view to experiencing some of the Saturday attractions.
American Express Presents BST Hyde Park 2022
As my friend and colleague, Kieran White entered the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Park on what felt like one of the hottest days of the year we knew that live music would not be in short supply. The last day of the festival was headlined by Birmingham’s Duran Duran who chose this evening to not only celebrate an incredible 40th Anniversary but to also perform their BST debut AND their only London show of 2022. However, part of the overall experience of this festival and its charm for that...
Alan Clayson And The Argonauts, July 2019, Half Moon Putney, Putney, London, United Kingdom
This many years from their inception, this act could just be going through the motions in performance, becoming a kind of tribute act to themselves. However…the individual character of the ensemble and moreover its material imbues shows with an electricity that few veteran crews can match.
Cornbury Music Festival, July 2019, Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
So we drove up to the locality on the Friday evening with a view to experiencing some of the Saturday attractions.
Barclaycard Presents British Summertime (BST), July 2019, Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom
So it’s the Sunday of the first BST concert weekends and a bill headlined by US super diva Barbra Streisand
Morganway / Sirena Grace / Me & Deboe (Discovery Talent 2 Showcase), May 2019, 229 Club, London, United Kingdom
For some time I had been promising myself I would check out Norwich act Morganway, encouraged by their PR and management. Tonight is a show I can make – a tad steadily post my surgery – so I head to town and find a sofa.