Songwriting royalty Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze discussed their latest album ‘Trixies’ which is out now on BMG:
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Rising Wigan Indie-Rockers Montello Share New Single ‘Suit & Tie’
Rising Wigan based indie-rock quartet Montello return with the breezy new single ‘Suit & Tie’.
Dawn Of Ashes Release New Single Prior To Album Release
The dark electronic/aggrotech act Dawn Of Ashes (DOA) have released a new single entitled ‘Viral Decay’ today.
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Q&A With Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze Discussing New Album ‘Trixies’
Songwriting royalty Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze discussed their latest album ‘Trixies’ which is out now on BMG:
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
MarynCharlie – Flight Mode (Single)
MarynCharlie is 22 years old, born and grew up in Amsterdam and is an indie-pop singer-songwriter who has released her latest single ‘Flight Mode’.
Joe Bonamassa – “Now Serving: Royal Tea – Live From The Ryman”
Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa has performed all over the world in prestigious venues and 2021 is no different with the release of his new live album “Now Serving: Royal Tea – Live From The Ryman.”
Steve Balsamo – Armour Of My Soul (Single)
Following on from the Americana offering with ‘Don’t Feel Like Love’, Steve Balsamo has released a new track ‘Armour of My Soul’. Produced by Tim Hamill at Sonic One Studio in Wales, it was written twenty years ago by Steve Balsamo and David Batteau.
Troy Redfern – Waiting For Your Love (Single)
Troy Redfern is no stranger to us here at JLTT and we have been following his career for many years. In 2021, Troy is releasing his brand new album entitled ‘…The Cosmic Fire!’ on Friday 6th August 2021 and has shared its first single ‘Waiting For Your Love’.
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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Release New SatchVai Band Single and Music Video for “Dancing”
Legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai return with the SatchVai Band release of their brand-new single, “Dancing,” out now via earMUSIC, alongside a wildly entertaining new video directed by Satriani’s son, ZZ Satriani.
Marc Broussard Announces “Chance Worth Taking”, An All-Original Blues Soul Album
Powerhouse soul singer Marc Broussard goes all in on Chance Worth Taking, his first full album of original blues songs marking a definitive creative pivot for the acclaimed Louisiana singer-songwriter, out April 17th via Joe Bonamassa’s KTBA Records.
GoodThing Shares New Single ‘I Like The Way I Feel’
Following the tracks premiere on BBC Radio 1, Nottingham, now London based solo artist GoodThing shares the infectious new single ‘I Like The Way I Feel’.
Country-Pop Trio Just Jayne Bring Bravado To Breakup Blues On New Single ‘Death & Taxes’
Today, all-female trio Just Jayne return with their radiant new single “Death & Taxes.” The country-pop powerhouse’s first new music of 2026, “Death & Taxes” delivers a sharp-witted takedown of an all-too-predictable ex.
Mason Hill Release New Video For Single ‘Twisted’
Mason Hill release new video for single ‘Twisted’, out now on 7Hz Productions.
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Q&A With Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze Discussing New Album ‘Trixies’
Songwriting royalty Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze discussed their latest album ‘Trixies’ which is out now on BMG:
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:
Jamie Grey Talks New Single, Musical Memories And More
Jamie Grey excels at intimate songs infused with heartfelt feeling, his voice sparkling with unrestrained power and soul as he delivers lyrics which confront the toughest of emotions head-on. He has recently released his latest single ‘Like What I See’ and very kindly spoke to us about the track, his musical memories and more:
Grace Hayhurst Talks Her Debut Album
Following on from the success of her debut EP “Existence Is Temporary”, British progressive metal guitarist/vocalist Grace Hayhurst has returned with her debut full length album “The World Is Dying”. We chatted to her here:
Where We Sleep Talks New Single, Her Voice And More
Where We Sleep is the latest incarnation of Beth Rettig’s musical vision, a deeply personal, poetic exploration of the world soundtracked with ‘electro-filth’. Her latest single ‘HEADLONG’ is out now so it seemed the perfect time for a chat:
Night Flight Talk New Album, UK Tour And More
Folk-Americana band Night Flight’s new album ”Exit Stage Left’, is out now on LP, CD & Digital formats on Roof Jump Records via Kartel Music Group. The band spoke about the new record, UK Tour and more:
Live Reviews
Bat For Lashes, February 2020, Town Hall, New York
My love for Bat for Lashes (Natasha Khan) started when I was 15. Since then I’ve had on my closet wall in my parent’s house (above my sewing machine, duh) a cut out from Noise Magazine with her profile. I loved what she had to say about her music in that article and Trophy will always be one of my favourite songs. As a Russian Studies (Eastern European Folklore) Minor (who did a seminar on Vampires), it only made sense for me to cover the tour off of her release of the album Lost Girls,...
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.
Bat For Lashes, February 2020, Town Hall, New York
My love for Bat for Lashes (Natasha Khan) started when I was 15. Since then I’ve had on my closet wall in my parent’s house (above my sewing machine, duh) a cut out from Noise Magazine with her profile. I loved what she had to say about her music in that article and Trophy will always be one of my favourite songs. As a Russian Studies (Eastern European Folklore) Minor (who did a seminar on Vampires), it only made sense for me to cover the tour off of her release of the album Lost Girls,...
The Steve Miller Band (Bluesfest London 2018), October 2018, The O2 Arena, Greenwich, United Kingdom
Returning once again at The O2 Arena in Greenwich, London, United Kingdom the annual Bluesfest kicked off the four-night run of shows on a Thursday during the October Half-Term.
Dionne Warwick With Orchestral Accompaniment And Special Guest Jon Allen, September 2018, Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
The singer stares out at us from the stage with a stern expression. We have not quite got the mass chorale right on the refrain of What The World Needs Now…and we are going to have to up our game.
Cornbury Music Festival 2018, July 2018, Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A phoenix-style return to love for 2018 – and beyond – found us Cornbury fans trekking back to the middle of nowhere (aka the Tews) for more music and entertainment . And some winceworthy ‘comedy’..It’s quite Ok driving around this area in the day and we found the signposting somewhat better this year. At night, driving around is hideous, for a stranger to the area. Whatever the expenditure on facilities in this neck of the woods, it sure ain’t going on lighting!
Rick Astley ‘Beautiful Life’ Album Launch Show, July 2018, All Saints Church, Kingston, United Kingdom
Rick Astley ‘Beautiful Life’ Album Launch Show Thursday 12th July 2018 All...