Country collective First Time Flyers are back with their second studio album ‘Coming Home’ and biggest headline tour to date, both scheduled for April 2027. With this news comes the release of the heartfelt title track, out now.
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Little Quirks Return with Punchy New Single ‘Game Boy’, Out September 18th
Australian indie-rock outfit Little Quirks returns with ‘Game Boy’, out September 18th, the latest taste of their forthcoming album ‘She’s Wild’. The track marks another step into a darker, bolder new chapter for the New South Wales band, following the release of the album’s title track and ‘Moving On.’
Lee Ritenour’s Kaleidoscopic Fretwork Dazzles On His New Album, Live At Ronnie Scott’s
When Lee Ritenour takes the stage, all bets are off. For almost 60 years, the Grammy-winning LA guitarist has chased his muse through a kaleidoscope of genres, conjured alchemy alongside the scene’s greatest players, shed his creative skin whenever it got too comfortable, and walked the high wire each night as the crowd held its breath.
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First Time Flyers
Country collective First Time Flyers are back with their second studio album ‘Coming Home’ and biggest headline tour to date, both scheduled for April 2027. With this news comes the release of the heartfelt title track, out now.
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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’.
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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.
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.
Jack Savoretti Featuring Nile Rodgers – Who’s Hurting Who (Single)
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is a man who has an ability to make people smile, think and even cry with his emotionally-charged material. With 2021 putting a pause on live gigs and festivals, Jack Savoretti hunkered down to record a new LP.
Ellis Mano Band Featuring Lachy Doley – The Question (Single)
Swiss blues rock outfit Ellis Mano Band have released their second single ‘The Question’ which is taken from their forthcoming album ‘AMBEDO’. However, the new track features Mr Lachy Doley who has worked with the likes of Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa and Jimmy Barnes as well as being a successful solo artist in his own right.
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.
Heavyman — Beautiful Place EP
Heavyman are a four-piece London-based hard rock band Their debut EP ‘Beautiful Place’ opens with ‘Baby Jean’ with a punchy rock electric guitar riff from Nick Burns as a pulsating drumbeat pours out the speakers. A solid start gentleman.
Dynamyte — Show Me You (Single)
Dynamyte is a vocalist, songwriter, drummer and Tae Kwon Do black belt born in Boston, Massachtes. Securing a degree in Social Psychology from Brown University, DYNAMYTE is fascinated by what makes people tick and has embraced that thought process in her songwriting.
Margo Buchanan — Face of The Moon (Single)
Vocalist Margo Buchanan has a career spanning thirty years including the ‘Celebrating Jon Lord’ event where she performed a stunning take on ‘One From The Meadow’ recorded at The Royal Albert Hall in London.
Angélique Kidjo ft. Yemi Alade — Dignity (Single)
Angélique Kidjo’s new single ‘Dignity’ is the perfect upbeat song for Spring/Summer 2021 as the UNICEF Ambassador and GRAMMY-Award winner offers a glimpse of her forthcoming album with a piece of music influenced by the Nigerian Youth Movement.
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Sparks ‘Live On The Moon’ Physical Release Lands Today
Sparks – pop’s perennial pioneers – continue to boldly go where no band has gone before. Having pushed the boundaries of music for more than 5 decades, the eternally adventurous Ron and Russell Mael now achieve another first with Sparks Live On The Moon. The twenty-track performance is captured here in all its heavenly glory, complete with intro and outro by Cate Blanchett.
Crossbone Skully – Release New Single “Thunder Love” ft. Phil Collen of Def Leppard
Crossbone Skully ignite the skies with their brand new single “Thunder Love” featuring Def Leppard’s Phil Collen.
Charlie Worsham Releases First Independent Album ‘Once Upon A Second Time Around’ (Out Now)
After more than two decades in Nashville spent building one of the most respected careers in country music, as an acclaimed artist, award-winning musician, songwriter and producer, Charlie Worsham today releases his long-awaited new album, Once Upon a Second Time Around, his first project as an independent artist.
Robin Trower’s Creative Burst Continues With New Album ‘Shine’
The legendary guitarist Robin Trower will release his new album, Shine, on 25 September via Provogue / Artone Label Group. He has also revealed his new single, Live Your Time, to celebrate the announcement.
Electron Announce New Album ‘Is This Worth Living For?’
Electron have announced their second album Is This Worth Living For? will be released on October 2nd 2026.
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Sarah Louise
British singer-songwriter Sarah Louise creates contemporary pop, blending heartfelt storytelling, powerful soulful vocals and acoustic influences.
Sophie Grey.
Sophie Grey. (the period is intentional) is taking on the world one song at a time armed with her synth-axe and a propensity for writing, arranging, performing AND producing her own modern electro-inspired music. She will perform at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park on Sunday 5th July 2026.
Veins Talk New Album, Their Hometown And More
UK alternative rock trio Veins have released their debut album ‘A New Forever’ and we caught up with them:
Sam Scherdel
Singer-songwriter and musician Sam Scherdel will be performing at American Express Presents BST Hyde Park on Sunday 5th July 2026. He kindly chatted to us:
Gianni Scalera And The Jury
Three-piece Gianni Scalera and The Jury will perform on Saturday 27th June 2026 at Swale Assembly in Sittingbourne as part of Music Venue Trust’s ‘Everywhere At Once’ Festival.
Solar Eyes
Duo Solar Eyes will be performing on Saturday 27th June 2026 at Hare and Hounds in Birmingham as part of Music Venue Trust’s ‘Everywhere At Once’ Festival 2026.
Alden Hellmuth Talks New Album, Favourite Instruments And More
The Herbie Hancock Institute graduate Alden Hellmuth will release her new album ‘Tether’ on Friday 26th June 2026 via Nils Frahm’s LEITER.
Henry Patterson Talks New Album, London Show And More
Trading the board room for the West End, child CEO Henry Patterson returns to the London stage this summer for a one-night-only concert at PizzaExpress Live Soho on Saturday 4th July, marking the release of his acclaimed debut album Broadway Maybe.
Live Reviews
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.
Mary Spender, March 2018, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom
I first came across Mary Spender on YouTube (like a lot of her following) and was impressed by not only her guitar skills but also her warm vocals which sound very familiar.
Stone Broken with Special Guests Jared James Nichols and The Bad Flowers, February 2018, Islington Assembly Hall, London, United Kingdom
It’s a cold night in North London and a throng of rock fans are outside the venue, awaiting completion of soundchecks and entry. The headline band are just back from dinner, heading back into the hall and responding to calls of greeting, the four walk straight over to the punters and happily pose for photographs and chat before going inside.
Live Dead 69′ Performing ‘Skull and Roses 71’, February 2018, Under The Bridge, London, United Kingdom
Back in London for two nights at Under The Bridge, the Live Dead ensemble led by one-time Grateful Dead keyboard genius Tom Constanten, the group is featuring different album programmes over the Friday and Saturday nights.
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.
2017 In Review
Maybe it is because we know about them, but yet again this year we seem to have lost so many creative and entertaining characters. And yet again we can be inspired to remember them and keep their music alive…
Hue & Cry with Special Guest Olly Flavell, November 2017, Islington Assembly Hall, Islington, London, United Kingdom
Seeing Hue & Cry in a live performance underlines many things, not least the high quality of their new album material.
Bluesfest Presents Jack Savoretti, October 2017, Indigo at The O2, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
On the Friday evening before Halloween, we travelled to the entertainment complex known as The O2 Arena to see a headline concert by singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti who has recently re-released a deluxe edition of his latest album ‘Sleep No More’.
Matt Andersen, May 2017, The Borderline, London, United Kingdom
In the year 2017 new music is never far away. In a world with downloading, CDs, vinyl, YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, instant grat tracks any person in the world can access new sounds for their listening pleasure with just an internet connection and an open-minded approach.