Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real share tracks from upcoming album

July 07, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Country Rock, News, Rock, singer-songwriter, Soul, Soundcloud, Tour Dates

Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real will release their self-titled album on August 25th via Fantasy Records. Three tracks that capture a beguiling mix of country, rock and soul from the record are now available to share. When your dad is country legend Willie Nelson and you've been working with Neil Young in recent years then expectations are going to be set pretty high. Well, the good news is the three tracks are all excellent and showcase an album which sounds like it'll be very fine indeed. Please read on for more about Lukas, those tracks and even news of upcoming European tour dates.

Mike Andersen brings the devil back June 2nd 2017

May 09, 2017 by David Vousden in Blues, News, Pop, Rock, singer-songwriter, Soul

Danish singer-songwriter Mike Andersen returns with his seventh album ‘Devil Is Back’ on June 2nd 2017 via Nordic Music Society. Looking to expand his blues-soul palate Andersen teamed up with producer Mads Michelsen (The Gnags) and worked with a range of songwriters. This process included a trip to Nashville where collaboration with Heather Bond resulted in the first single ‘This Time’ a duet with Joss Stone. More about Andersen, his new album, and a link to ‘This Time’ follows:

The highly anticipated final album from Chuck Berry due June 16th via Dualtone/Decca

March 22, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, News, Rock

Time marches on and the passing of Chuck Berry on March 18th really did feel like the end of an era. Others will take up the baton and run with it but, with so few of those early pioneers still recording, the original feel and spirit of Rock 'N' Roll may well have left the building. Thankfully, plans were already in place for the release of the final album that Chuck Berry and his family had been working on for many years. 'Chuck' will be released June 16th via Dualtone / Decca. The full press release, track listing and 'Big Boys' the first music released from the album follows:

Anna Coogan to release 'The Lonely Cry of Space & Time' April 28th

February 07, 2017 by David Vousden in Country, Pop, Rock, singer-songwriter, Opera

Anna Coogan will release her new album 'The Lonely Cry of Space & Time' on April 28th. Genre defying the latest release from Anna Coogan finds her expressing herself via her three-octave soprano vocal in a range of styles that include rock, pop, country and opera and the result is a cohesive operatic rock album. The first track released from the album 'Burn For You' andmore about Anna Coogan follows:

Steve Hackett - 'The Night Siren' due March 24th + tour dates

February 03, 2017 by David Vousden in Prog, Rock, Tour Dates, World Music

Steve Hackett will release his new album ' The Night Siren' via InsideOut Music (Sony) on March 24th. This new album from the ex Genesis guitarist is a celebration of multicultural diversity and unity which is to be applauded in these dark times. Following the release of the album Steve will embark on a 15 night UK tour under the Genesis Revisited with Classic Hackett banner. The tour dates, much more about Steve and 'The Night Siren' including the first single 'In The Skeleton Gallery' follows:

Hunter & The Bear continue to build momentum with 'You Can Talk'

January 28, 2017 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Rock, Tour Dates, Video

Hunter & The Bear are releasing a video a month as they build towards the release of their highly anticipated debut album due May 12th and the sixth in the series is the impressive 'You Can Talk'. The band are playing a series of shows in February with continued touring in May to coincide with the album release. More about Hunter & The Bear and the video for 'You Can Talk' follows:

Torgeir Waldemar - No Offending Borders due March 17th

January 10, 2017 by David Vousden in Rock, Folk, singer-songwriter

Norwegian singer-songwriter Torgeir Waldemar will release his second album 'No Offending Borders' on March 17th via Jansen Plateproduksjon. The acoustic sound of his debut release is still evident but with a marked rock edge (think the Laurel Canyon sound of the debut with added Neil Young). More info about Torgeir Waldemar and tracks from the album follow:

Cream give 'Fresh Cream' the deluxe treatment January 2017

November 30, 2016 by David Vousden in Blues, Classic Rock, DVD / Blu-ray, Rock

Legendary trio Cream will see their debut album 'Fresh Cream' get the deluxe treatment on January 27th 2017. 'Fresh Cream' will be released as a 4 disc set (3 CDs + 1 Blu-ray Audio) with a 6 LP version (to follow in April 2017) for the folks who love their vinyl. The deluxe set will feature stereo and mono versions of the album and a host of early versions, outtakes and alternate mixes including BBC sessions. The set is housed in a gatefold sleeve with slipcase and hardback book. Please read on for a complete tracklist and additional info on the release:

Johnossi remind us 'Air Is Free' and announce UK show

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Pop, Rock, Tour Dates

If you're looking for something that incorporates big riffs and an infectious, even bigger, chorus then how about Swedish duo Johnossi and 'Air Is Free' they'll even throw in some horns. The result is pretty cool. The Swedish duo are platinum sellers in Sweden and will be playing a show on November 8th at London's Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen to mark the release of their 'Air Is Free' EP

Paul Cauthen to release 'My Gospel' November 4th

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Country, Folk, singer-songwriter, Soul, Video, Rock, Gospel, Americana, Blues

Paul Cauthen will release his highly anticipated debut solo album in the UK on November 4th via the Lightning Rod Records label. Paul Cauthen blends elements of gospel, folk, country, rock and soul and delivers them in a striking baritone. It may have taken three years for 'My Gospel' to come to fruition but the time has been very well spent. Please read on for an extensive in-depth look at Paul Cauthen and songs from 'My Gospel'.