Live Review: Samantha Fish, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 28th March 2026
Firstly, an apology. I was really looking forward to seeing The Zac Schulze Gang open for Samantha Fish, but being stationary behind an accident on London’s North Circular Road for an hour put paid to that. This was the first chance for me to see Samantha Fish since her duo tour with Jesse Dayton in […]
Laurence Jones’ 2026 tour selling fast as multiple dates sell out
British blues-rock guitarist and singer Laurence Jones is seeing strong demand for his On My Own Tour 2026, with several shows already sold out and others close to capacity. The tour, which features special guest Amy Eftekhari, runs throughout the UK and Europe in 2026 and showcases Jones performing in a more stripped-back setting. Tickets […]
Christopher Wyze & The Tellers turn heartbreak into humour on new single ‘Her Name In My Song’
Christopher Wyze & The Tellers have released their new single “Her Name In My Song”, a Valentine’s Day track that flips the usual love song formula. What begins as a seemingly heartfelt tribute gradually reveals itself to be something very different. The song slowly builds toward the realisation that the relationship is over, ending with […]
WATCH: Jonathon “Boogie” Long on Courage in the Chaos, songwriting and the blues road
Jonathon “Boogie” Long joins Blues Matters from Hammond, Louisiana, to talk about his musical roots, his new album Courage in the Chaos, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward. In the interview, Long looks back on growing up in a gospel household, getting early gigs through local artist Dixie Rose, and finding his feet […]
Bywater Call release new single ‘How Long’ ahead of fourth studio album
Bywater Call release their new single “How Long” on Wednesday 4 March 2026. The track is the second studio single of the year and comes from the band’s forthcoming fourth album, due for release in July 2026. “How Long” leans into contemporary soul and R&B, drawing influence from artists such as Black Pumas, Brittany Howard […]
Jared James Nichols releases new single ‘Killing Time’ from upcoming album Louder Than Fate
Jared James Nichols has released his new single “Killing Time,” the third track taken from his upcoming album Louder Than Fate, due out 5 June 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The single arrives with an official video, filmed in the basement of Halestorm Manor, the home of Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger. Written and recorded […]
Philip Sayce announces new live album Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London
Philip Sayce has announced his new live album, Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London. Recorded during sold-out shows at The Baked Potato in Los Angeles and an over-capacity performance at The Garage in London, the album captures Sayce and his band at full intensity. The digital release is available to pre-save now. […]
Ben Brandt – Solid Ground : Album review
Ben Brandt’s Solid Ground is more than a debut solo release. It feels like a defining statement from a songwriter stepping fully into his own space. Recorded live at Nashville’s Greasy Time Studio with producer J.D. Simo and a band that plays with road-tested instinct, the album carries the unvarnished electricity of classic 1970s rock […]
Gabe Stillman – What Happens Next : Album review
This is the first time I’ve come across Gabe Stillman, and what an introduction it is. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records, he arrives with the confidence of someone who sounds as though he has been making records for decades. In reality, Stillman has spent the last ten years honing his craft, and What Happens […]
GA-20 – Orphans : Album review
GA-20 return with Orphans, an eight-track collection of covers bringing together previous single releases, live favourites and tracks the band have long wanted to record but that did not fit on earlier albums. It also marks a new chapter, introducing Cody Nilsen on vocals and guitar and Josh Kiggans on drums to the band’s growing […]
