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This week's round-up: New music from Elles Bailey, Parker Barrow and Jessica Lynn
Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Can’t Take My Story Away , Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Take A Step Back’. The track is the second to be taken from Can’t Take My Story Away , which comes January 16th on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music. “ Sometimes relationships can be all fire, all pleasure and all pain simultaneously and you either have to embrace it - or take a step back, ” Elles says of the single. “ This truly is one of my favourite moment


Reincarnation, skipping piano lessons and self-doubt - we get real with indie pop artist Maberry
Hi Photogroupie! I am an indie-pop artist from San Antonio Texas and go by the name of Maberry. TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW ALBUM, ‘DUMBO!’? “DUMBO!” is the culmination of my artist project. It is the 5th year anniversary of me starting music and this album is definitely my way of celebrating it. I worked on it for two and a half years, and I think this album finally marks the spot where my sound and production really came into its own. I think this album sets a precedent for the


Matteo Mancuso will perform his biggest London headline concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Thursday 14 May 2026.
Critically acclaimed Italian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso will perform his biggest London headline concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Thursday 14 May 2026. Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 7 November via www.alttickets.com/matteo-mancuso-tickets. Line-up: Matteo Mancuso (Guitars), Christian Mascetta (Guitars), Riccardo Oliva (Bass), and Gianluca Pellerito (Drums). Matteo Mancuso, born in 1996, a guitar child prodigy, approached the world of music at


Video of the week: RiotWeekend 'Harry'
Alt-pop punk rockers RiotWeekend are stoked to return with the release of their hook laden, guitar driven new single and self-documented live video ‘Harry’ on all good digital platforms now being the first new music from them after a 3 year hiatus. Fronted by founding member, the effervescent Holly Nunn (lead vocals and bass) opens up on the song bearing a deep and personal meaning to her “Growing up I spent all my time with my best friend and over a while her behaviour chang


'Giant Steps' Derek Shulman book review: Shulman's heartfelt and brutally honest autobiography puts music first.
You may remember Derek Shulman best as the distinctive voice of 60s psychedelic band Simon Dupree & the Big Sound. Or perhaps from Gentle Giant—the cult British 1970s prog outfit that combined the complexity of classical music with the muscle power of rock. His autobiography 'Giant Steps' follows his journey from an artist to an A&R man and label executive at Polygram, Atco, and Roadrunner, working with everyone from Black Sabbath and Dr. Dre to Men Without Hats, Slipknot and


Laura Evans 'Out of the Dark' album review: Forget the myths about the troubled second album this record overflows with timeless appeal
Laura Evans’ second album 'Out of the Dark' sees the Welsh singer-songwriter pushing her sound in an exploration of heartfelt blues ballads, anthemic pop choruses, underpinned with a soft rock appeal. Stepping confidently into the spotlight after her 2022 debut 'State of Mind', Evans is back with a record that has a glossy timeless quality. 'Wherever You Are' immediately sets the tone. With its lush melodies and anthemic pop sensibility, it’s no surprise this one’s been gett


Fat riffs, outerworld effects, and emotional punch, we talk with Stone Sea about their latest album Ad Astra
HI THERE, THANKS FOR ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS FOR US My pleasure, thanks for having me! PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I’m Elvis, singer, guitarist, and founder of Stone Sea. Originally from Brazil, I lived in Ireland for almost a decade before moving to Málaga, Spain, where I rebuilt the band with Gonzalo Rubio on drums and Pino López on bass. I also work as a sound designer for video games, and I’ve been practicing capoeira — a very random curiosity (laughs). TELL US


Video of the week: Orianthi 'Dark Days are Gone'
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi has released her new single “ Dark Days Are Gone ” This is the fifth single taken from her critically acclaimed studio album Some Kind Of Feeling . Released by Woodward Avenue Records , the album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital HERE . Orianthi produced three songs from the new album including “ First Time Blues ,” “ Ghost ,” and “ Bad For Each Other .” The remaining seven songs on the album, including the new single “


Brave Rival '5 to 4' album review: The Portsmouth band's new EP is a mission statement of their evolution
Portsmouth band, Brave Rival have been making an impact on the live scene with their energetic rock shows and powerful dual female vocals for the last few years. When co-vocalist Chloe Josephine announced she was stepping away from the band, the distinctive harmonies that were a trademark of the band were no more. In the words of Tolkien, " Go back? No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!" And on we go was exactly what the band has don


Video of the week: Preacher Stone 'The Devil You Know'
Legendary USA southern rock ‘n’ rollers Preacher Stone are excited to release the brooding and reflective new single and video ‘The Devil You Know’ on all good digital platforms now. The track is taken from their highly anticipated gritty and profound new album ‘By The Horns’ released October 17 on CD/vinyl and available to pre-order Frontman and troubadour Ronnie Riddle speaks candidly on the song, “The Devil You Know is one of the darker tracks on the record. It deals with


Video of the week: Megadeth 'Tipping Point'
MEGADETH have unveiled “Tipping Point” as the first single and video from their forthcoming self-titled final album due out in 2026 via...


Hollow Souls EP review: Kris Barras returns to his roots with explosive new project, Hollow Souls
He’s traded punches in the cage, traded licks with Joe Bonamassa and Billy Gibbons, and fronted one of Britain’s hardest-hitting modern...


Jack J Hutchinson 'Battle Scars' Live album review: Powerhouse trio capture the spirit and sound of vintage shows in this live recording
'Battle documents Hutchinson and his powerhouse trio — Greg Smith (bass) and Phil Wilson (drums) — across 10 tracks drawn from his first...


Cory Marks 'Sorry For Nothing Volume 2 album review: Cory Marks Lights a Match and Lets It Burn on his unapologetic new album
Cory Marks is back, boots stomping and whiskey bottle in hand, with his fourth studio album, Sorry For Nothing Volume 2. And if you thought the country-rock firecracker was slowing down anytime soon, think again. This album punches, snarls, and sways its way through a genre boundary-bending good time — with just enough grit, heartbreak, and outlaw attitude to keep you hooked. And hooked you will be from the sledgehammer opener 'Hangman'. 'Whiskey River' is a total barnstorme


Texan country artist Joe Buchanan talks about his faith and country music
HI THERE, THANKS FOR ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS FOR US Howdy! It’s my pleasure. Nice to be here with y’all. PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT...
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