Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle to release 'Colvin & Earle' June 10th

April 01, 2016 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Roots Rock, singer-songwriter

Fantasy Records is proud to announce the release of COLVIN & EARLE, the self-titled, debut album from acclaimed GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle. COLVIN & EARLE arrives everywhere on June 10th, 2016. The album was produced by Buddy Miller and features a mix of original material and four cover songs. The first single is the dark, brooding 'You're Right (I'm Wrong)' which bodes well for the album. The full press release follows including a link to listen to the single on Rolling Stone Country.

Santana IV due April 15th reunites classic 1973 band members.

March 21, 2016 by David Vousden in AOR, Blues, Classic Rock, Jazz Rock

The rumoured reunion of the classic 1973 version of Santana is about to come to fruition with the release of Santana IV and a tour to follow. The 2016 band features Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Michael Schrieve and Michael Carabello and continues the sound of their first three albums, which many fans still consider to be their classic period. Neal Schon and Gregg Rolie would leave Santana in 1973 and go on to form Journey which Schon leads to this day. The full press release follows…

An introduction to Ben Abraham

January 25, 2016 by David Vousden in Pop, singer-songwriter, Video

Australian singer-songwriter Ben Abraham recently released a video for 'You And Me' a track taken from his debut album 'Sirens' due June 17th on the Secretly Canadian label. Abraham recorded and produced Sirens in Melbourne with the help of friends and longtime collaborators Jono Steer and Leigh Fisher. The album also features a collaboration with Sara Bareilles, who Abraham connected online and struck up a friendship with several years ago, on “This Is On Me” as well as additional production from Gotye’s Wally De Backer on “Speak."

Whiplash - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl Release

January 21, 2016 by David Vousden in Soundtrack, Jazz

One of the cooler things due for release in February is the soundtrack, on heavyweight 180g vinyl, to the excellent film Whiplash (If you've not seen it please go and rectify that now, you'll be glad you did). Read on for more info, track listing etc.

Palm Trees & Picnics (A Real Gone Sampler) Free Download →

January 07, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Pop, prog, singer-songwriter, Free Download

Palm Trees & Picnics is the latest sampler put together by, a good friend of Red Guitar Music, Lee over at Real Gone. The sampler is designed and complied to highlight an eclectic range of music that flies under the radar and enables the adventurous listener to discover something new. This year the sampler features 15 tracks and is available as a free download with the full co-operation of the labels and bands.

The Essential Gretchen Peters 2CD set due February 5th

January 07, 2016 by David Vousden in Country, singer-songwriter

February 5th will see the release of 'The Essential Gretchen Peters' on the Proper Records label with a UK tour to coincide. The 2 disc set showcases a singer-songwriter armed with a voice and songs that stand comparison with the most talented artists performing today in any genre. The 27 tracks include an acoustic version of 'Independence Day' and 'Wild Horses' performed with Matraca Berg and Suzy Bogguss that brings new life to the, always essential, Rolling Stones classic.

Deep Purple - The Vinyl Collection 1972-1987

December 08, 2015 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Box Set, Vinyl

Universal Music Catalogue is delighted to announce the January 2016 release of Deep Purple ‘The Vinyl Collection’. This 7-LP collection features the groups’ albums spanning the period 1972-1987, re-mastered from the original tapes (including the first official re-masters of titles, Perfect Strangers and The House Of The Blue Light) pressed on 180gm vinyl, they come complete with original inserts within replica sleeves and are housed together in a sturdy, deluxe box. Each album will also be made available as a stand-alone title.

Bloodshot Six Pack To Go Limited 7" Collection

November 12, 2015 by David Vousden in Americana, Punk, Country

To celebrate Bloodshot Records’ 21st birthday, the Chicago-based label is releasing Bloodshot Six Pack to Go, a limited-edition set of six 7-inch singles on December 4th. The collection features songs with celebratory drink-related themes performed by artists on the roster (Bobby Bare Jr., Banditos, and more) and beyond (Deer Tick, Robert Pollard of Guided By Voices, and more) and comes complete in a full art, never-before-made, six-pack carrying case. Only 1000 copies will be availabl

A Cautionary Tale from Dylan LeBlanc

November 06, 2015 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Americana

Dylan LeBlanc will release his third album entitled 'Cautionary Tale' January 15th on Single Lock Records. The album features Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes) and is produced by Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes) and John Paul White (Civil Wars} who both also feature on the record. The title track from the album, which features a terrific hook, is out now via the usual digital platforms and bodes well for the full record to follow.

Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind 4CD/3DVD Box Set due December 4th

October 16, 2015 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, singer-songwriter

Very exciting news for Springsteen fans as Columbia records will release 'The Ties That Bind' a comprehensive look at the sessions that resulted in 'The River' album. The 4CD/3DVD (4CD/2 Blu-ray option) set includes 52 tracks, many unreleased, plus 4 hours of never-before-seen video footage. The exhaustive press release follows with all the info you'll need.

Israel Nash new single 'LA Lately' due October 2nd.

September 10, 2015 by David Vousden in Americana, Classic Rock

Israel Nash and his band are excited to release the first single, “LA Lately,” on 2nd October. The track is taken off their new album Israel Nash’s Silver Season, due out on October 9th on Loose/Thirty Tigers. The track is the second offering from the upcoming album after the recent release of ‘Strangers’ both tracks are superb and have really wetted the appetite for the album. For more info on the album and to catch the video for ‘Strangers’ Red Guitar Music has all the info here.

Andrew Combs & Barna Howard release limited split 7" single

August 30, 2015 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, singer-songwriter

September 2015 sees Andrew Combs returning to the UK, supported by his label-mate Barna Howard. To celebrate their joint tour, Andrew and Barna have released a special limited edition split 7” single on a white coloured vinyl and it looks very cool indeed. The single features the tracks "Nothing To Lose" and "Quite A Feelin’”. The 7" is available from Loose Music here.

Fraser Anderson Crowdfunder Campaign for Under The Cover Of Lightness

August 13, 2015 by David Vousden in Folk, singer-songwriter

Fraser Anderson is a critically acclaimed Scottish guitarist, singer and songwriter who learned his trade performing as a touring vocalist with national institution Dougie MacLean. Fraser’s recently reissued third album, ‘Little Glass Box’, was received warmly by the media and championed by the likes of BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris and Zoe Ball, the leading acoustic music shows on BBC Scotland, Ulster and Wales and many more including Red Guitar Music.

The Bottle Rockets - South Broadway Athletic Club due October 2nd

August 13, 2015 by David Vousden in Americana, Alternative Rock, Roots Rock

St. Louis, MO band The Bottle Rockets will release their latest album South Broadway Athletic Club on October 2nd via Bloodshot Records. This is the band’s first studio album since 2009’s Lean Forward and the first recorded entirely in their hometown. The album will be released on CD and as a Limited Edition vinyl LP with digital download included.

Jon Hart featuring Chris Woods Groove - Red Room single / video

August 13, 2015 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Fingerstyle guitar

‘Red Room’ is the latest single / video release from acclaimed singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Jon Hart on the Candyrat Records label and features a guest appearance from long-time collaborator and producer, percussive guitarist Chris Woods. The track is taken from his debut album ‘Reborn’ which received widespread acclaim earlier this year and earned him performances at the Isle of Wight Festival and the Acoustic Festival of Britain. Hart will be touring to promote the album this autumn and on October 4th he will support Preston Reed at the 2015 Ullapool Guitar Festival.

Allan Thomas - Class Of 65 Free Download →

August 06, 2015 by David Vousden in Soul, singer-songwriter, Doo-Wop

In honor of the upcoming 50th reunion of the class of 1965, Black Bamboo Recordings is offering a free download of the long-unfinished Allan Thomas track Class Of ’65. The track is a cool slice of soulful doo-wop with an impressive cast of the top session guys of the time

Israel Nash new album Silver Season due October 9th

August 06, 2015 by David Vousden in Americana, Classic Rock

Israel Nash and his band return from the Texas Hill Country with the new album Israel Nash’s Silver Season to be released October 9th, 2015 via Loose/Thirty Tigers. This is very welcome news as the 2013 Israel Nash release ‘Rain Plans’ is a terrific record so anticipation for this new release is very high.

Gilmore & Roberts Conflict Tourism due Sept 18th

August 05, 2015 by David Vousden in Folk, Tour Dates, singer-songwriter, Video

Gilmore & Roberts unveiled the video to 'Cecilia' recently, from their upcoming fourth album, 'Conflict Tourism' which is due Sept 18th. The hard working duo will support the album with an extensive run of European tour dates that will include a string of UK shows.

Glen Hansard to release new album in September

July 01, 2015 by David Vousden

Didn’t He Ramble, the second solo outing from acclaimed singer songwriter Glen Hansard, will be released September 18 via Anti- Records. The new album is his first in over three years and follows 2012’s solo debut Rhythm & Repose. Produced by Thomas Bartlett (The National, Sufjan Stevens) and former Frames band-mate David Odlum (Paloma Faith, Tinariwen). The album, which was recorded in New York, Dublin, Chicago and France, is Hansard’s most intimate and elegant record since his work in Once and features guest appearances by John Sheahan (Dubliners), Sam Beam (Iron and Wine) and Sam Amidon.

The Taste Of Mark Morriss

July 01, 2015 by David Vousden in Pop, singer-songwriter

Mark Morriss is best known as the frontman for The Bluetones who had 13 UK top 40 singles in the days when you had to sell plenty of records to have a UK hit. The Bluetones recently reformed and are touring the UK in September but in the meantime Mark is about to release his second studio solo album entitled “The Taste of Mark Morriss”, this record is a 12-track intimate insight into the creative-mind of one of the UK’s finest song-writers. Mark has selected his favourite “blast from the past” songs that helped to form his musical tastes and shape his songwriting skills, picking the tunes apart and re-invented them with his own flair.