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Ayreon 30th Anniversary live album review: Welcome aboard Ayreon’s amazing flight through time
Welcome aboard Ayreon’s amazing flight through time! In September 2025, Tilburg in the Netherlands was once again transformed into Ayreon City, as six spectacular shows took over the 013 venue along with Ayreonauts from around the world to celebrate 30 years of Ayreon. For one unforgettable week, Tilburg lived and breathed Ayreon. The city center became a playground of Ayreon beer and themed dinners, streets flying Ayreon flags, Ayreon Camping, Ayreon Karaoke and legions of f


Country artist Jessica Lynn taps into her rock roots with her new single, 'Truckin’
Known for her “country arena rock” performances and chart-topping releases, Jessica Lynn continues to establish herself as a formidable force in music. Hailing from New York, the singer-songwriter is captivating global audiences with her high-energy stage presence and relentless drive and is back with a new single. “Truckin’’’ is about forward motion and perseverance” says Jessica. “Once you decide you’re going after something, there’s no sitting still. It’s that mindset of


Virginmarys Release New Single & Video ‘White Knuckle Riding’ - A Bond-Inspired Cinematic tale of Decent
Alt-rock duo Virginmarys release their powerful new single and video, ‘White Knuckle Riding’, taken from their forthcoming album Beyond The House Of Fires, set for release on 22 May. The track arrives with a striking, Bond-inspired video that blends cinematic style with the band’s emotional intensity. The album, Beyond The House Of Fires, is a bold and atmospheric reinterpretation of their deeply personal 2024 release The House Beyond The Fires. Stripping away the heavy dist


Hollie Rogers releases fourth single & video Bad Woman from upcoming album Everything’s Fine
Hollie Rogers releases her fourth single & video Bad Woman taken from her forthcoming album Everything’s Fine, due for release June 5th. The new single follows the album’s title track ‘Everything’s Fine’, which won Classic Rock Magazine’s Track of the Week, while Americana UK praised the video, calling it “one of the best videos we’ve seen this year”. Speaking of the new track, Hollie says “Bad Woman was written with Daisy Chute and Howard Rose, and I instantly connected


Tyketto live review: From Cult Heroes to Chart-Toppers: Tyketto Ignite 229 Club on the Closer to the Sun Tour
229 Club London 17th April 2026 The Closer to the Sun Tour rolled into the 229 Club, and for fans of melodic rock, it felt like a bit of a celebration rather than just another gig. Opening the night were Collateral, who wasted no time getting the room warmed up. Their modern take on classic hard rock slotted in perfectly with the bill, big hooks, confident delivery, and a crowd that quickly got on side. Next up, Warrior Soul brought a different kind of energy. Clearly a big d


Suzi Quatro live review: The Queen of Rock and Roll reigns supreme
Watford Colosseum 11th April 2026 You don’t mess with the Queen of Rock and Roll. And at Watford Colosseum, Suzi Quatro proved exactly why that crown still fits. From the moment she stalked onstage, bass slung low, attitude dialled to eleven, this wasn’t a nostalgia trip, despite the hit-heavy set. Suzi makes this show a full-throttle celebration of a career that’s still accelerating, with a new album out and no signs of slowing. After more than 60 years in the business as a


Robben Ford 'Two Shades of Blue' album review: From tribute to transformation - Robben Ford’s 'Two Shades of Blue' is a testament to musical evolution
Ever-evolving and shapeshifting, with no two albums sounding the same, the latest release from Robben Ford is a slick, sophisticated slide into the blues. His first solo album in five years, it was originally planned as a tribute to Jeff Beck. But things took an interesting turn. Time spent developing his own Guitar Dojo gave Ford the space to dig deeper into his instrument, reinvigorating both his playing and musicianship. Armed with a Stratocaster and a custom pedalboard fr


Tyketto 'Closer to the Sun' album review: Windows Down, Volume Up Tyketto deliver old-school rock
New York rockers Tyketto return with their sixth album, 'Closer To The Sun' a blast of floor-stomping, retro-flavoured rock that feels as lively as ever. No fuss, no overthinking, just big riffs, bigger choruses, and a band clearly still loving every minute of it. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s loud, hooky, and built for blasting with the windows down. 'Higher Than High' opens with a bluesy, 70s swagger straight out of the Deep Purple playbook, while 'Starts with a Fe


Kingdom Collapse release their new video for “Watch You Bleed.”
Something heavy from the inbox for you Kingdom Collapse create the soundtrack to survival. The San Antonio, TX hard rock band alchemises unfathomable tragedy, trauma, and loss into massive and magnetic anthems powered by pummeling instrumentation and arena-size hooks that remind you to never give up. And they do all of the above flawlessly on their new single "Watch You Bleed." "'Watch You Bleed' wrestles with the desire for revenge and realization that holding onto that nega


Elles Bailey live review: Elles Bailey Kicks Off the Can’t Take My Story Away Tour in Style
Islington Assembly Hall 19th March 2026 Dear Elles Bailey, Islington Assembly Hall called... they’d quite like their roof back after your tour de force performance. Award-winning singer-songwriter, Elles Bailey returned to Islington Assembly Hall as she kicked off the Can’t Take My Story Away UK tour. The night felt both intimate and electrifying. Fans were eager to share in the latest chapter of her musical journey, singing along, reacting to every story, and celebrating t


“With a Little Help From My Friends" A Tribute to Matt Long album review: The Blues Community celebrates the songs of Matt Long.
"With a Little Help from My Friends" is more than a tribute album. It’s a celebration of the songs and spirit of Matt Long, brought to life by the musicians who knew him, played alongside him, and were inspired by his work. Long, the guitarist, singer and songwriter behind Catfish, passed away in 2024 after an 18-month battle with bowel cancer. He was only 29, but in that short time, he built a formidable reputation on the UK blues circuit, winning Instrumentalist of the Year


Milkfest 26 Highlights
Milkfest 2026 delivered a full day of standout blues and blues-rock while raising funds for Dementia UK, kicking off with high-energy hosts The Milk Men and a guest appearance from Thomas Heppell. Oli 'Mississippi' MacDonald followed with soulful, old-school blues fresh from recording in the US, while Errol Linton impressed with his signature “Brixton Blues” harmonica style. The evening built momentum with a relaxed acoustic set from Robbie McIntosh and Steve Wilson, a powerh


Don’t chase trends. Chase truth. From being an angry kid to songwriter ChiodoSupply digs deep
I’m ChiodoSupply, a songwriter who started out screaming in punk bands and somehow ended up writing Americana songs that sound like they were born in a dusty roadside bar and I’m ok with that. Life has a funny way of shifting your sound. These days the music leans more toward acoustic guitars, bluegrass energy, and storytelling, but the punk attitude is still there. It’s just traded distortion pedals for a little more grief. A lot of my songs are about starting over, wanderin


Milkfest '26 live review: Charity blues event returns for its second year
Milkfest once again delivered a full day of live music celebrating some of the finest names in UK blues and blues-rock. Back for a second year, the one day festival was in aid of Dementia UK : The specialist dementia nursing charity supporting the whole family. Their Admiral Nurses provide expert advice and practical help to anyone affected by dementia whenever it’s needed, with a helpline open 364 days a year. So what better way to support their vital work, while bringing to


Wille and the Bandits 'Salt Roots' album review: "Roots-rock with weight, purpose and plenty of Cornish soul"
Wille and the Bandits return with 'Salt Roots', a record that plays straight to their strengths: Big, weighty riffs that hit like a rogue wave in Mount’s Bay . And don't forget that unmistakable slide guitar. It’s beefy roots-rock with an emotional pull, but it’s a record that feels purposeful and beautifully rough-edged Opener ‘Wheal Jane’ is a claustrophobic blast inspired by Cornwall’s tin mines. It growls and smoulders, with a slide guitar that cries like metal under str
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