Country Lips are looking to party 'Till The Daylight Comes'

December 01, 2016 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Video

If your taste in country music harks back to the days of Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, with tales of drinkin' and broken romance viewed from the bottom of a glass, then the eight strong Seattle act Country Lips are going to be essential listening going forward. Their latest album 'Till The Daylight Comes' gets a welcome UK release on January 6th 2017. More about the album and the video for single 'Grizzly Bear Billboard' follows:

Georgia Ruth - New 'Cloudbroke' single / video, remix and 2017 London date

November 18, 2016 by David Vousden in Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video, Remix, Ambient

Welsh singer-songwriter Georgia Ruth has released a video for 'Cloudbroke' a track from her recent 'Fossil Scale' album out now on Navigator Records. Alongside the highly impressive video a remix of the song by Ewan Pearson is also available and a London date at Servant Jazz Quarters (a really lovely venue) has been set for February 2nd 2017. Please read on to check out all things Georgia Ruth:

Swedish Death Candy announce headline London show for November 24th

November 08, 2016 by David Vousden in psych, Garage Rock, Video, Tour Dates

Garage rock / psych act Swedish Death Candy (great name) will play their highly anticipated debut album in full at Sebright Arms in London on November 24th. The London based combo recently signed to Hassle records and have been getting great reviews. More about the band, their latest video and additional tour info follows:

Gillan - The Vinyl Collection unboxed by Ian Gillan

October 24, 2016 by David Vousden in Box Set, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Video, Vinyl

There are a million unboxing videos on Youtube but you don't often get the chance to see the artist doing the unboxing. Check out the following video as Ian Gillan reminisces about the albums he made with Gillan The Band.

A Thousand Horses are smokin' in new 'Travelin' Man' video

October 18, 2016 by David Vousden in Southern Rock, Country, Tour Dates, Video, Country Rock

Southern rockers A Thousand Horses continue to build on their momentum in the UK with a new video 'Travelin Man' which captures everything we like about the band who will be back in the UK for shows in Nov/Dec. Loads more about the band, those tour dates and the video for 'Travelin' Man' follows.

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'.

Ani DiFranco the new single 'Play God' out now

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Folk, singer-songwriter, Video

The 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.

Underhill Rose release 'One Time A Year' before November 2016 Tour

October 06, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Tour Dates, Video

North 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.

Gitta De Ridder announces new album and London album launch show

September 14, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video

Born 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.

Bruce Springsteen - 'Chapter And Verse' due September 23rd

July 29, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, singer-songwriter, Video, Vinyl, Autobiography

As 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.

Wildwood Kin to release 'Warrior Daughter' September 2nd

July 29, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Tour Dates, Video

Wildwood 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.

Seth Lakeman - Ballads Of The Broken Few due September 16th

July 25, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Folk, singer-songwriter, Tour Dates, Video

Seth 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.

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'.

A Thousand Horses - New video + UK dates

July 19, 2016 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Country, Southern Rock, Video

Nashville country rock act A Thousand Horses will return to the UK in November 2016 for a short tour. The band recently released the title track from their Big Machine Label Group album 'Southernality' as a single and you can check out the video + those all important tour dates.

Lewis & Leigh to release debut album 'Ghost' August 26th 2016

June 30, 2016 by David Vousden in Americana, singer-songwriter, Video, Tour Dates

Lewis & Leigh are set to release their debut album 'Ghost' August 26th on the Celticana Records label which they will support with their own dates and a prestigious special guests spot on the upcoming Deacon Blue UK tour. The lead track from the album 'There Is A Light' is now available and captures their quite lovely harmonies perfectly. If you are new to the duo please read on as they tell us how Lewis & Leigh came to be and you can check out the video for 'There Is A Light'.

Darlingside to release 'Birds Say' in UK July 15th

June 14, 2016 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Video

July 15th will see a very welcome UK release for 'Birds Say' by Darlingside via Thirty Tigers. The quartet have been compared to The Byrds, Fleet Foxes, Simon & Garfunkel and CSN&Y. The guys are also visiting the UK for a short tour that includes a show at the Cambridge Folk Festival on July 30th. Please read on to check out the superb video for 'The God Of Loss' and more about the album.

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.

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."

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.