Curse Of Lono to release 'As I Fell' August 17th 2018 + Live Dates

May 15, 2018 by David Vousden in Americana, Alternative Rock, New Single, News, Tour Dates, Video

Curse Of Lono will release their sophomore album 'As I Fell' on August 17th, 2018. The album is the eagerly anticipated follow up to their universally acclaimed 'Severed' release from 2017. The album was recorded in Hackney, London and at Rancho V in Joshua Tree National Park, California (surely the ideal location for the band to turn their cinematic songs into a reality). As a taster for the new album 'Valentine' (available now from your preferred digital platform) is an intoxicating mix of mid-tempo, almost, glam rock stomp, menacingly distorted bass and dirty guitar tones all underpinning the harmonies. This is really good stuff and bodes well for the upcoming record. Please read on to check out the single and learn more about Curse Of Lono's plans for 2018 which will include their first headline tour:

Tony Wright & Ryan Hamilton 'Grand Ole Otley' LP and UK Tour

May 11, 2018 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Americana, Country, News, Tour Dates

A very welcome surprise in the RGM inbox this morning is the debut single by Tony Wright & Ryan Hamilton with their take on 'Oh Lonesome Me' the Don Gibson classic. Many RGM readers might know Ryan Hamilton from his band The Traitors while Tony Wright is best known as the frontman for Alternative UK rock act Terrorvision. An unlikely transatlantic alliance but very effective if the single is anything to go by. A full album of country classics entitled 'Grand Ole Otley' is due June 8th and the duo will be playing UK shows to coincide. To check out the single, learn more about the duo and those all-important tour dates follow:

It's time to 'Collide' with GIVERS on their new single

April 27, 2018 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Americana, New Single, News, Video

GIVERS from Lafayette, Louisiana turned up in the RGM inbox this morning and really brightened my day. The band have been around since 2008 and 'Collide' is the first single from an EP due this summer on Glassnote Records. This is really cool and has a fantastic video to match (not sure about that dog tho). The track was produced by the hottest producer around Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, Old Crow Medicine Show) and Eric Heigle (Arcade Fire, Lost Bayou Ramblers) and incorporates all manner of Louisiana, New Orleans and Nashville influences with Afro-Pop rhythms and a dash of Art-Rock and it works beautifully. More about GIVERS and the video for 'Collide' follows:

Diamond Black new single 'Ghost in the Glass' out today

April 13, 2018 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, New Single, News, Video

London based quartet Diamond Black released their new single 'Ghost In The Glass' today (13.04.18). The band were founded by The Sisters Of Mercy guitarist Ben Christo and the single is a fantastic blend of huge riffs and a wonderfully melodic chorus. Following on from last years debut 'Sorrow' single Diamond Black are definitely going to be one to watch in 2018 and beyond. The lyric video for 'Ghost in the Glass' and loads more about Diamond Black follows:

Jimmy Sweet will be 'Burning Like A Fever' come Valentine's Day

February 02, 2018 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, New Single, News, singer-songwriter, Soundcloud

We first introduced you to Jimmy Sweet late last year with the release of his debut single, a cover of the Buzzcocks track 'You Say You Don't Love Me'. On hearing the single I compared Jimmy to another Jim (Steinman) and I'm pleased to say he didn't take offence so we're all good. On Valentine's Day, Jimmy will return with his new single 'Burns Like A Fever' and once again I'm pleased to report Jimmy is doing things his way with a wall of shimmering tremelo guitars, sweeping strings and a more gospel take on those massed voices. It all comes together really well, so maybe the time is right to forgo the flowers and the chocolates and buy your significant other a Jimmy Sweet single on Valentine's Day. Please read on to learn more about Jimmy Sweet and you can also check out the single 'Burns Like A Fever' via Soundcloud:

Susto to release '& I'm Fine Today' in the UK November 10th

September 26, 2017 by David Vousden in Country Rock, News, Alternative Rock, Americana

South Carolina's Susto released their second album '& I'm Fine Today' earlier this year to rave reviews in the USA. Fresh from touring with Band Of Horses they have now turned their attention to Europe and the record will get a very welcome UK release on November 10th. More about the history of Susto and the new album follows:

Juanita Stein announces debut solo album 'America' and UK dates

June 30, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, New Single, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video, Alternative Rock

Howling Bells singer Juanita Stein will release her debut solo album 'America' on July 28th via the Nude Records label. The Australian born, UK based songwriter will also be playing plenty of UK shows this year with dates booked through into October. As a taster for the new record 'I'll Cry' has been released as a single and very good it is too. The single wears its Phil Spector and Roy Orbison influences well and would be an ideal fit for a David Lynch movie. Those tour dates and the video for 'I'll Cry' follow:

Starsailor to release new album 'All This Life' September 1st

June 30, 2017 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Indie, New Single, News, Tour Dates

UK quartet Starsailor are getting very busy indeed. Their anthemic new single 'Listen To Your Heart' is available now and bodes well for their upcoming new album 'All This Life' due September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. This will be the first album of new material from the band in nearly a decade (2009 to be exact). To support the album the band will be touring the UK in October, or if you're lucky enough to be in Hyde Park today (June 30th) they're on the bill with Phil Collins so check 'em out. More about the band, the new album and those tour dates follow:

Ani DiFranco to release 'Binary' June 9th before London Palladium show

April 12, 2017 by David Vousden in News, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Alternative Rock, Folk

Ani DiFranco will release her twentieth studio album on June 9th via Righteous Babe / Aveline Records and will support the release with a show at the prestigious London Palladium on July 2nd. Special guests on the album include Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. A host of exclusive bundles are also available via the official Ani DiFranco PledgeMusic page where pledgers who pre-order will receive three instant gratification tracks. More about Ani DiFranco, the pledge music campaign and 'Binary' follows:

Subterranean Festival to feature The Amorettes, Pins and Stone Broken

February 26, 2017 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Alternative Rock, Festivals, Hard Rock, Tour Dates, Indie

The Subterranean Festival is a brand new Indie / Rock festival set for Sept 23rd in the heart of Cambridge. The festival features headliners The Amorettes, Pins and Stone Broken. The event is promoted by Cambridge Live and will also feature a host of local acts all for a bargain £15. More about the festival and the full line-up follows:

Curse Of Lono get 'Severed' and 'Pick Up The Pieces'

February 23, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, New Single, Video, Alternative Rock, Roots Rock

Following on from the success of their recent self-titled EP acclaimed London quintet Curse Of Lono return with their eagerly anticipated debut album 'Severed' set for release on April 7th via Submarine Cat Records. The Curse Of Lono sound straddles a wasteland of dark rootsy Americana, Indie-folk and alternative gothic rock and they pull it off in style. A single from the album 'Pick Up The Pieces' will precede the album and the video for the song plus loads more about Curse Of Lono follows:

Blue October release new video before UK tour dates

February 17, 2017 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Tour Dates, Video

Texas based act Blue October are about to embark on a UK tour which starts March 1st in Birmingham. To mark the event the band have released a new video for 'Coal Makes Diamonds' from their recent 'Home' album. Those tour dates, the video for 'Coal Makes Diamonds' and a little more about Blue October 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:

Evanescence Ultimate Collection Vinyl Box Set due 9th December 2016

October 24, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Box Set, Vinyl

An interesting and very welcome development for fans of Evanescence is the upcoming 6 LP box set due via Universal / Concord on December 9th. Alongside their three studio albums the set includes the 'Origin' demo album plus 'Lost Whispers' a collection of hard to find b-sides and 'Even In Death' a new 2016 recording. Track listing etc follows.

On't Sofa Sessions with Van Susans

July 19, 2016 by David Vousden in Alternative Rock, Folk, Video

Red Guitar Music recently featured London based alternative folk-rock act Van Susans for the release of their 'Seagulls' single and they are back again with two tracks recorded at an On't Sofa Session. Enjoy the aforementioned 'Seagulls' and the upcoming single 'Coming Home'.

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.

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 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.