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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'.
Read MoreThe new single from Ani DiFranco 'Play God' is out now and is her first new music since 'Allergic To Water' in 2014. Ani DiFranco has always woven strong political and feminist views into her music and with 'Play God' she continues to do so. The European release of the single is a joint venture between the newly launched Aveline label and Righteous Babe. Please read on to check out the video and Ani DiFranco's thoughts on this issue. Reproductive Rights = Civil Rights.
Read MoreGrammy award nominated singer-songwriter Amanda Richards and her band The Long Good Whiles will release their latest album 'Tough Ones To Love' on November 4th 2016. To find out a little more about Amanda Richards and to hear the impressive 'Fresh Kill' which has been released as a taster for the upcoming album please read on.
Read MoreRed Guitar Music recently featured singer-songwriter Dan Owen and the first single / video 'Made To Love You' from his upcoming EP 'Open Hands and Enemies' which is now due for release on October 26th. To support the release Dan Owen will be everywhere over the next couple of months with headline shows and dates supporting Birdy and then another run of shows with Kaleo.
Read MoreNorth Carolina folk-Americana trio Underhill Rose have released a non-album single to coincide with their return to our shores for an upcoming run of November 2016 tour dates in the UK and Ireland. The band are also promoting their album 'The Great Tomorrow' which received excellent reviews earlier this year. Please read on to check out a live video of 'One Time A Year' and those tour dates.
Read MoreBorn in the Netherlands and now based in London singer-songwriter Gitta De Ridder has announced the release of her new album 'Feathers' on September 21st. To promote the release there will be a London album launch show at Servant Jazz Quarters in Dalston on October 10th. For a taste of the album please check out the really nice, fun video for the latest single 'Even If' in which Gitta looks to be having a great time playing dress-up.
Read MoreThe Beach Boys will celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Good Vibrations' with a very nice looking sunburst 12" vinyl EP on October 7th that i'm sure will be on the want lists of Beach Boys and vinyl fans in general. The 6 track EP features 5 versions of the classic song + 'Let's Go Away For Awhile' the original B side.
Read MoreAndy White released his first album 'Rave On Andy White' thirty years ago 'Rave On' would be the first of twelve studio albums that are now collected together in a new career retrospective box set. His upcoming 'Imaginary Lovers' album is included. The musical story of the Belfast born Andy White features influences from, but not limited to, pop, punk and folk coupled with an approach to songwriting that is often very personal. Join Andy White on a thirty year journey with 'Studio Albums 1986-2016'. Andy will be touring the UK to coincide with the release
Read MoreThirty years on from the original release UK melodic rockers FM are set to release a re-recorded version of their classic debut on October 28th with 7 bonus tracks. The band will also be playing the complete album live on their Oct/Nov tour to coincide with the album release. Please read on for a sneak peak at the new album and those tour dates etc.
Read MoreI think it's about time we added a little soul to proceedings here at Red Guitar Music so... The legendary Otis Redding was a man on a mission when he stormed into Los Angeles in April of 1966 to play three nights at the Whisky A Go Go on Sunset Strip these recording are to be released as a six disc set on October 21st. This is the first time the seven sets have been made available in their entirety.
Read MoreHard Rock / Metal fans and lovers of vinyl in general will welcome two new box sets that are upcoming from seminal UK Metal act Saxon and Gillan the highly successful and influential act fronted by vocalist Ian Gillan. Saxon will release an 8 LP set of live recordings on gold vinyl while The Gillan Collection 79 -82 features exact, first pressing, replicas of the five releases on 180g heavyweight vinyl.
Read MoreLegendary US act Kansas will release their first new studio album in 16 years on September 23rd via Inside Out Music. They may have been away from the studio for many years but longtime fans are in for a treat. The full press release and 'With This Heart' follows.
Read MoreThis Friday (August 12th) will see the release of the new single from Shrewsbury singer-songwriter Dan Owen entitled 'Made To Love You'. The single is stunning (the vocal work on the chorus is lovely) and bodes well for his new EP 'Open Hands And Enemies' which will follow on September 14th. I urge you to check out the single as Dan Owen is going to be one to watch.
Read MoreAtmospheric doom-metal act Trees Of Eternity have released a video for 'Broken Mirror' from their upcoming 'Hour Of The Nightingale' album due November 11th on Svart (home of RGM fave Mikko Joensuu). The track features South African born singer Aleah Stanbridge who sadly passed away earlier this year. Something a little different here at Red Guitar Music but very much worthy of your time.
Read MoreAs a companion to his forthcoming, seven years in the writing, autobiography 'Born To Run' Bruce Springsteen will release a compilation album on September 23rd that includes 5 previously unreleased tracks including The Castiles and Steel Mill recordings. Please read on for the full track listing and a preview trailer.
Read MoreWildwood Kin should need no introduction to readers of Red Guitar Music as we recently featured the Exeter trio and their upcoming contribution to the new Seth Lakeman album and tour. This is just part of what looks like being a very busy 2016 for the girls as on September 2nd they will release a single 'Warrior Daughter' and a video of the track is now available.Their touring plans also include shows with US act The Oh Hellos. Please read on to check out the video, those upcoming dates and all things Wildwood Kin.
Read MoreSeth Lakeman will release his new album 'Ballads Of The Broken Few' September 16th on the Cooking Vinyl label. The album was produced by Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings Of Leon, Paul McCartney) and features the harmony vocals of young female trio Wildwood Kin who will also be special guests on his upcoming UK tour set for November. Please read on for more info about the album, the tour and a video for the title track.
Read MoreNever one to let the grass grow under his feet Ray Wilson will release his second album of 2016 on October 7th. The new album follows the acoustic set 'Song For A Friend' which garnered some of the very best reviews of his career on release. Stiltskin and Genesis may have bought Ray to the attention of the public but a relentless touring schedule and his abilities as a singer-songwriter are now reaping their rewards some 15 years into his solo career.
Read MoreBritish rock legend Ian Hunter will release his latest album 'Fingers Crossed' on September 16th via Proper Records. The first track released from the record is 'Dandy' a very fitting homage to David Bowie which is quintessential Hunter. The album release will be followed by a UK tour in November.
Read MoreMichigan born and now based in New Orleans, Louisiana Luke Winslow-King returns to action with 'I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always' his fifth album overall and his third release on the Bloodshot Records label. The title track from the album is now available to stream and will have fans sittin' up and takin' notice.
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