Jon Kenzie will share his wanderlust July 1st, 2016

May 28, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Folk, singer-songwriter

Manchester, UK singer-songwriter Jon Kenzie will release his third album on July 1st via the respected German Membran label. Red Guitar Music was lucky enough to get an advance copy of the CD this week and our first impressions are that 'From Wanderlust' Features a terrific mix of acoustic folk and more bluesy songs and sounds like a keeper. A full review will follow soon but in the meantime check out the press release and the inventive video for 'Can You Decide'.

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry will shine a light 23rd Sept, 2016

May 16, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, singer-songwriter

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry reunited to record a set of songs that related to the American railroad. They decided the ideal way to record the songs was to board the famed Texas Eagle Amtrak service for a trip across the USA recording tracks along the way. The result is 'Shine A Light' Field Recordings From The Great American Railroad. The album will be released September 23rd, 2016 on the Cooking Vinyl label and includes songs originally recorded by Lead Belly, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams and Glen Campbell.

Jon Boden new track and solo tour announced

May 10, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, singer-songwriter

After a highly successful 12 year run with Bellowhead Jon Boden felt the time was right for a change. 'All Hang Down' is the first new music and bodes well for a string of summer festival dates and his first solo UK tour set for November 2016.

Aukai to release debut album June 3rd 2016

May 05, 2016 by David Vousden in Ambient, Acoustic, Soundscape

Aukai aka ambient acoustic soundscape artist Markus Sieber will release his self-titled debut album on June 3rd, 2016. The two tracks released so far to promote the album really are quite beautiful pieces of music that feature the Ronroco a stringed mandolin like instrument that originated in the Andean regions of South America. Please read on for the full press release and to hear tracks from Aukai.

Your Favorite Enemies announce Illness and Migration deluxe edition

May 03, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, psych, Punk, prog

Your Favorite Enemies were one of the first acts featured on Red Guitar Music back in September of 2014 and we are pleased to have them back for the reissue of 'Between Illness and Migration - Deluxe: Tokyo Sessions' due June 17th on Graphite Records. If you are new to the band who were dubbed "Canada's best kept secret" by Kerrang then check out the video for 1-2-3 (One Step Away) and read on for all the info on Your Favorite Enemies.

Barenaked Ladies - New Live album and UK tour dates

April 22, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Tour Dates, Video

Exciting times ahead for all UK Barenaked Ladies fans as the band return to our shores for a run of dates in September, 2016. If you can't wait that long for your BNL fix a new live album, recorded at Red Rocks in Colorado on the 2015 Last Summer On Earth tour, is released on May 20th.

Van Susans - New single and London show

April 19, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop

London based alternative folk-rock act Van Susans have UK dates set for 2016 including a London show at 229 Club Great Portland Street on April 28th 2016. The day before their new single, the excellent, 'Seagulls' is released on Beatnick Geek Records. The band also have some festival slots lined up including Cornbury, the Beacon and Towersey Festivals in Oxford and P4P in Reigate.

Lucinda Williams - Record Store Day Limited Blue Vinyl 12"

April 14, 2016 by David Vousden in Americana, singer-songwriter, Vinyl

Lucinda Williams will release an exclusive limited edition 12" on blue vinyl of 'Just A Little More Faith And Grace' for Record Store Day (Saturday 16th April 2016). The 'Voodoo Mix' of the title track runs an incredible 18:27 and the combination of that unique Williams voice and the production / mix is really something quite special.

Dan Michaelson and The Coastguards New album, single and London show.

April 14, 2016 by David Vousden in singer-songwriter, Tour Dates

Dan Michaelson and The Coastguards will mark the release of their new album 'Memory' (due May 6th) with a show at The Forge in Camden, London on May 12th. As a teaser for the album 'Undo' is released as a single on April 29th. Please read on for all things Dan Michaelson.

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.