Music industry mourns Mark Pucci, 79

The blues, roots and rock communities are mourning the death of respected publicist, record executive and writer Mark Pucci, who has died aged 79 following a brief illness and complications from a stroke. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Pucci became one of the music industry’s most trusted behind-the-scenes figures, working with artists […]

Joanne Shaw Taylor releases ‘The Trouble With Love’

Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her new studio album The Trouble With Love through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, alongside new single ‘Never Gonna Please ’Em All’. Produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley, the ten-track album finds Shaw Taylor looking at love and relationships from a number of different angles, moving between heartbreak, desire, friendship, frustration […]

The Commoners release ‘Lost in the Highlights’ ahead of UK tour

The Commoners have released new single ‘Lost in the Highlights’, the third track to be taken from their forthcoming third studio album, due in 2027. Mixed by Kevin Shirley, whose credits include The Black Crowes, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Joe Bonamassa, the new song follows previous singles ‘Just Watch Me’ and ‘Runnin’ Blind’. The Canadian […]