Jeff Saxon – Happy Travelling – Review
Relevant Records Award-winning New Jersey singer-songwriter Jeff Saxon returns with Happy Travelling, his sixth album and a collection of upbeat contemporary blues songs designed to lift the spirits. At a time when the world can feel increasingly complicated, Saxon offers what he describes as a dose of musical medicine, delivered through memorable melodies, thoughtful songwriting […]
Robert Plant to receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Plant is set to receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards. The ceremony takes place on Wednesday, September 16, at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, as part of AMERICANAFEST. The honour recognises Plant’s long relationship with roots music, from the blues foundations that helped shape Led […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor releases fiery new single Bad Boy
Joanne Shaw Taylor has released Bad Boy, the latest single from her forthcoming studio album The Trouble With Love, due out October 23 via Journeyman Records. A swaggering blues-rock track with a dangerous edge, Bad Boy digs into the kind of relationship that pulls you in even when you know it is doing damage. It […]
Danielle Nicole confirms UK dates for Fireflies tour
Danielle Nicole will bring her Fireflies tour to the UK in February 2027, with five dates confirmed across London, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle. The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and bassist will play The 100 Club in London on February 17, followed by Manchester Academy on February 18, Glasgow’s Oran Mor on February 19, Brudenell Social […]
Chris O’Leary – Blue Collar – Review
Alligator Records Chris O’Leary’s Blue Collar is exactly what its title promises: honest, hard-working blues built on lived experience. The veteran singer, songwriter and harmonica player has always brought authenticity to his music, but this latest release feels particularly personal, turning a lifetime of stories into a collection that is both timeless and relevant. The […]
Wood Burnt Red announce debut album Hold On Tight
Wood Burnt Red have announced their debut album Hold On Tight, set for release on September 4. The UK Southern-rock four-piece will release the eleven-track album on CD, vinyl and digital formats, with the new single Fire Me Up out now. The record was produced by Tyler Spicer and features songs written by the band. […]
Bywater Call – Broken Souvenirs – Review
Independent Bywater Call have delivered their most assured and emotionally resonant album to date with Broken Souvenirs. Fronted by the outstanding Meghan Parnell and driven by the tasteful guitar work of Dave Barnes, the seven-piece Canadian band continue to blur the lines between blues, soul, rock and Americana, creating a record that feels both deeply […]
Albert Castiglia – Grits & Glory – Review
Grits & Glory is Albert Castiglia’s fourth album for Gulf Coast Records and the fifteenth release of his career. It also arrives with an impressive footnote, having been recorded at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios, specifically Studio Three, where Pink Floyd recorded Wish You Were Here. While the location is noteworthy, it is the music […]
Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Watching The Tide – Review
Watching The Tide was completed before the sad passing of Steve Cropper in December 2025. Released posthumously, it serves as a reminder that even at the age of 84, Cropper still possessed the spark, creativity and musical authority that made him one of the most influential figures in modern music. Cropper’s professional career began in […]
Danielle Nicole announces Fireflies UK tour for February 2027
Danielle Nicole will return to the UK in February 2027 for a five-date tour in support of her new album Fireflies. Tickets are on sale now through The Gig Cartel, with shows confirmed for London, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle. The tour follows the release of Fireflies, due out on August 28 via 40 Below […]