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:
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Hothouse Flowers Announce Major ‘Greatest Hits’ 2026 UK Tour
Irish rockers Hothouse Flowers have today announced a major 21-date UK headline ‘Greatest Hits’ tour celebrating all the fan favourites shaped by the band in their lengthy and legendary career.
Opal Ocean Release New Album ‘Temple of the Stars’ Ahead of March 2026 UK tour
Since their electrifying debut with the ‘Terra’ EP in 2015, Melbourne-based duo Opal Ocean, comprised of Alex Champ and Nadav Tabak, have taken the world by storm with their unique blend of instrumental music, combining high-octane Spanish guitar techniques and dynamic performances that make them sound like a full band.
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Camilla George Talks Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026 Performance And More
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:
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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.
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Steve Balsamo – Snow Angels (Single)
Vocalist and musician Steve Balsamo has been very busy in 2023 with not only his his solo music and collaborative projects but also his work with Grand Ambition at the Swansea Grand Theatre in Swansea, South Wales.
Secret Alliance — Revelation
Starting initially as a solo project of the Italian guitarist and producer Gianluca Galli (already founder and former of Mantra, Time Machine and Silver Horses to name a few). Revelation is the follow-up to the January 2020 debut album Solar Warden.
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.
Lapels — The Life & Times (Single)
When it was officially announced that the Marquee Club brand would branch out with a record label Marquee Records in 2021 it was a fantastic way to not only keep the legendary name alive but to also become a platform for the rising stars coming through in the UK music scene.
Steve Balsamo – Snow Angels (Single)
Vocalist and musician Steve Balsamo has been very busy in 2023 with not only his his solo music and collaborative projects but also his work with Grand Ambition at the Swansea Grand Theatre in Swansea, South Wales.
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.
Kate Ellis — Spirals
Born in Louisiana, raised in New York and now based in London, Kate Ellis has returned with her second album ‘Spirals’.
Cory Marks – Nashville Mornings EP
Cory Marks released his debut album ‘Who I Am’ in 2020 and received attention from the likes of Billboard, Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert (both of whom asked Marks to tour with them) and accrued no less than 33 million streams worldwide with single ‘Outlaws and Outsiders. He has now released his ‘Nashville Mornings’ EP.
Harry Dean Lewis – Damn (Single)
Australian singer-songwriter Harry Dean Lewis has released his new solo single ‘Damn’. Mixed by Chris Cornelius and mastered by Scape Mastering, the track opens with a heartbeat-sounding drumbeat provided by Gidon Carmel that creates a real atmosphere.
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THERA Returns With Anthemic Dark-Pop Hit ‘do you see?’ Out Now
Hailing from the Czech Republic, rising star THERA returns with her latest single, ‘do you see?’ – a dark-pop reverie charged with a euphoric pulse and a relatable portrayal of living up to expectations and the immense pressure of perfection.
DODGY Announce New Album and Release New Single
Britpop originals DODGY launch the next chapter of their return with a brand-new single, album confirmation, a UK tour and anniversary celebrations for one of the defining albums of the 90s.
Wales Calls Choirs From UK And Globally To Unite For One Of The World’s Largest Shared Singing Events – Land Of Song Festival
Land of Song Festival / Gŵyl Gwlad y Gân at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium – May 2027
Squeeze Announce Special Trixies Album Launch Show
For one night only, on March 11th 2026, Squeeze will be transforming the iconic Koko in Camden, London, into the mythical club Trixies for a very special album launch event.
South London Duo Internet Cafe Share Lapsley Co-Written Debut Single ‘Sign of the Times’
South-London duo Internet Cafe release the radiant debut single ‘Sign of the Times’ co-written with Låpsley.
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Erica Manzoli Talks New EP, Single And More
London singer-songwriter Erica Manzoli consolidates her bold new era with the release of her six-track EP, First Girl On The Moon – OUT NOW.
Fountain Talk New EP, Single And More
Northampton garage-rock duo Fountain return with their high-octane new single ‘Son Of A Gun’, the second single to be taken from the upcoming EP Big Bag Of New Nothings, released on 13th January 2026. We spoke to the duo all about their new music and more:
Virtue In Vain Talk New EP, Musical Memories And More
Welsh heavyweights VIRTUE IN VAIN return to the fold with their engulfing new EP, ‘Nothing Is All I Am’, set for release on Friday 23rd January 2026. The band kindly chatted to us here:
AC Scott Talks Latest Single, Forthcoming Debut Album And More
After emerging as one of the UK’s most unexpected new songwriting voices, AC Scott (Alison Craig) releases her deeply moving single ‘Sometimes’ (out now via Right Track/Universal Distribution), ahead of her debut album arriving in early 2026. We spoke to her here:
Seán Griffin Talks New Christmas Single, His Voice And More
Veteran rocker and songwriter Seán Griffin returns this winter with ‘I’m in Love for Christmas’, a warm, fiddle-laced reflection on love, hope, and holiday magic. As a fitting prelude to his forthcoming solo album, arriving March 2026 it seemed like the perfect time for a chat:
Boy & Bear Talk New Album, 2026 Tour And More
Australian band Boy & Bear will release their new album ‘Tripping Over Time’ on Friday 12th December 2025. We spoke to Tim Hart about the new record and more:
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:
Live Reviews
Heather Small – ‘The Voice of M People’ with Special Guests Ooberfuse
It was fantastic to be back again at GLive in Guildford, Surrey after the lockdowns as it is one of my favourite local venues and always manages to provide a varied programme.
Samantha Fish And Special Guests Curse of Lono, May 2019, The Garage, Islington, London, United Kingdom
On a mild May evening I made the journey to The Garage in Islington, London to attend Samantha Fish’s headline show as part of her 2019 UK and European tour with special guests and friends of JLTT Curse of Lono.
Joe Bonamassa, April 2019, Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
On a mild April evening after the Easter weekend Joe Bonamassa and his first-class band rolled into the world-famous Royal Albert Hall for the first show in his three-night residency in the capital.
Blue Öyster Cult, February 2019, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
It happens that BOC had played in what Eric Bloom called ‘Norrr-Witch ‘ the previous evening and made aware that certain followers would be at both shows, the group opted to modify the setlist and bring in some substitute numbers.
Heather Small – ‘The Voice of M People’ with Special Guests Ooberfuse
It was fantastic to be back again at GLive in Guildford, Surrey after the lockdowns as it is one of my favourite local venues and always manages to provide a varied programme.
Paul Jones And Friends, January 2019, GLive, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
“No pressure then!” remarks British blues rock guitarist Bernie Marsden walking onstage at GLive in Guildford as Sir Van Morrison walks the other way
2018 In Review
As usual, we take a look at the year’s happenings – or at least some of them – and bearing in mind that again we have lost many great people, not least dear friends during 2018.
The Pretty Things – ‘The Final Bow’, December 2018, Indigo @ The O2, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
This was one hell of an event, with The Pretty Things scaling down on live shows but determined to make the show a very special show.
Erja Lyytinen Plus Special Guests, November 2018, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom
On an Autumnal November night I made my way across London to the famous club The Borderline for an evening of blues rock guitar from Erja Lyytinen who was in the country for a short headline UK Tour.