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Samanatha Fish releases new single “Rusty Razor”
SAMANTHA FISH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “RUSTY RAZOR” FEATURING MICK COLLINS FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026 “PAPER DOLL” UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets https://samanthafish.com/#tour www.thequeenshall.net “Paper Doll isn’t just another Samantha Fish album—it’s a career-defining statement from an artist who refuses to stand still. Play it loud. Play it often. And when the tour rolls through your town, don’t wa


We talk about the beauty of music and talking seals with singer-songwriter James Houlahan
HI THERE, THANKS FOR ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS FOR US Greetings! Thank you for the opportunity. PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I am a singer-songwriter living in the green wilds of Topanga Canyon outside Los Angeles, California. I’ve been writing and singing songs for almost twenty years now and also paradoxically feel like I’m just getting started with music. It’s been a struggle recently to navigate the current political climate in my country as it transitions into aut


'We don’t make art to be easy.' Alt-rockers Noisemakers' Guild are in the spotlight
PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… I’m Jez Sullivan. I play guitar in Noisemakers’ Guild, a soulful song driven alternative rock band from the East Midlands. We formed after myself and singer Lee Heir formerly of the indie rock band Prime started writing together, and have been together with our current lineup of Kevin Munson and Kikey Kumar for about 20 months now. TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW SINGLE The Story is our debut single. A salty tale about meeting a charismatic but ult


Wolverine 'Anomalies' album review: After a decade-long silence, Wolverine return with an album steeped in reflection, soul-searching, and introspection.
After a decade-long silence, Wolverine return with Anomalies , an album steeped in reflection, soul-searching, and introspection. It’s been ten years since the Söderhamn quintet last delivered a full-length record, but distance, time, and that old cliché — life experience — have clearly emboldened the band. Jonas Jonsson (guitar), Thomas Jansson (bass), Marcus Losbjer (drums), Per Henriksson (keyboards), and frontman Stefan Zell sound renewed, focused, and quietly defiant. Lo


"Some people see and appreciate the beauty in the painting... some do not." Jeff Lee's solo project Fire the Humans gets artistic
PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF... Thanks for having me. Fire the Humans is the soulful, gritty solo project born from the mind of Jeff Lee. Based outside of St. Louis, Missouri in the US, this project began back in 2020 as the world was changing through a pandemic. I've always written and fronted bands, but hadn't written from a different angle. My own angle. Something raw, authentic, emotionally charged and honest. I wanted something that swims upstream against the curr


Laurence Jones 'On My Own' album review: Songwriter navigates illness, independence, and follows the urge to finally dance to his own tune.
For a guitarist long associated with big tones and bigger stages, Laurence Jones’ first-ever solo acoustic album strips his sound back to its bones. The result unveils a songwriter navigating illness, independence, and the urge to finally dance to his own tune. Written during a severe Crohn’s disease flare-up, the album was shaped by pain, isolation, and reflection. Yet ‘On My Own’ isn’t a bleak listen. Instead, it often sounds like a travelling outlaw troubadour shaking the


Fantastic Negrito live review: Unmissable, blues, funk and fury. Fantastic Negrito goes wild at 229 London
22nd January 2026 229 Club London Fantastic Negrito delivered a ferocious, intimate set at the 229 Club, a venue barely big enough to contain him, as part of the January Blues Festival. In a room this small, there was nowhere for the music to hide and it had no interest in doing so. Every note, lyric and gesture landed hard, amplified by Negrito’s explosive presence and lyrics packed with satire, politics, humour and rueful sincerity. Opening with ‘Stepson,’ he set the tone i


"I'm more confident in myself as a woman and what I want to say as an artist" Elles Bailey on her new album, artistic growth and reclaiming her story
She’s an award-winning voice in British blues and Americana, known for her raw honesty and powerhouse vocals. Elles Bailey returns with her new album Can’t Take My Story Away , a deeply personal record about resilience, identity, and owning your truth. Photogroupie caught up with Elles to talk about the new album Photogroupie: You’ve been getting a lot of exposure in the press recently. Does it seem a bit unreal? Elles Bailey: It’s one of those things that as an artist you sp


Robben Ford Live review: Blues icon's sold out show is a technical masterclass
229 Club London 14th January 2025 London’s January Blues Festival at the 229 Club boasts some of the hottest tickets in town during these cold winter nights. The month-long festival covers a diverse range of artists to cater for the huge spectrum of blues and roots music. Guitar legend Robben Ford stopped off for the first of two sold-out nights at the basement venue hidden away in Great Portland Street. The jaw-dropping talents of Kyla Brox, daughter of Manchester cult blues


Mysterious underground American based musical group Oreaganomics talk about their fusion of sounds
Mysterious underground American based musical group Oreaganomics prepare to start 2026 in style on January 1st with the release of their new album ‘Locked Out on Valentine’s Day’, alongside their infectious single ‘Work Not Heart’! Oreaganomics are known for their anonymous nature, and complete detach from the social media norms. Their music focuses on real-life themes, including the costof-living crisis, wealth inequality, social critique, and personal struggles. The band a


"Be the first you, not the next Beatles or Sabbath. BE THE FIRST YOU!!!" Naked Sunday talk about the importance of individuality
Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Liam, I drum for the band. I’ve been playing with Naked Sunday since 2018, the band itself has been active for 15 years and has see many lineup changes except for our founding members, the husband-and-wife duo, of Martin our frontman at the helm, and Laura our bassist. Tell us about your latest release Our latest release is ‘Library of Medication’ released back in September 2025, is a collection of songs we have been working on for the past 18


Elles Bailey ‘Cant Take My Story Away’ album review “At a career apex, Elles Bailey rips up the rulebook and goes back to the start”
After an incredible last album that offered plenty of surprises, ‘Beneath the Neon Glow’ proved that Elles Bailey wasn’t content with a blues-Americana tag. As a proudly independent artist, she tussled her way to #12 in the UK album charts, rubbing shoulders with the Premier League of pop. With that release, a career that was already doing pretty well snowballed: more awards, support slots with Rag’n’Bone Man, and a Glastonbury appearance among the highlights. As the luminesc


Video of the week: Wille and the Bandits 'Wheal Jane'
A dark blues-rock portrait of life deep underground in Cornwall’s tin mines, with a music video filmed inside a mine shaft. Cornish blues-rock outfit Willie and the Bandits, described by Cornwall Live, as “One of the best bands to come out of Cornwall in years” release their haunting new single “Wheal Jane,” a track that dives into the perspective of a miner working in the historic Wheal Jane tin mine in Cornwall. The site, known for its dangerous and unforgiving conditions,


Massive Wagons Announce Intimate Shows to celebrate the release of “Live At The Great Hall”
Out 27th March via Earache Records and Release First Single & Video “Fun While It Lasted” Massive Wagons Live album, “Live At The Great Hall”, arrives on 27th March, 2026 and will be celebrated with 3 intimate shows where the band get up close and personal with songs, guests a Q&A plus a deep dive into the making of the live album and iconic hometown shows at the Great Hall. The first single and video, “Fun While It Lasted,” is OUT NOW on all digital platforms HERE Forty y


Video of the week: Elles Bailey 'Better Days'
Following a sold-out intimate first look at her new album at Rough Trade in Bristol earlier this month, Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Better Days’. The track is the latest to be taken from her new album Can’t Take My Story Away, which comes January 16th on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music. Listen to ‘Better Days’ HERE & watch the official video HERE. A moving tribute to Elles’ late friend, Matt Long, the soulful, blues driven track was written by Matt before he sadly p
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