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Soul legends The Temptations and Four Tops announce UK Tour 2026
Four years after their last UK appearance, soul legends The Temptations and The Four Tops return to the UK for a short co-headlining tour in June and July. The tour culminates in a performance at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on 3rd July. Almost 60 years after they first performed in the UK, these two Motown giants will join forces to bring the golden age of Soul to the stage with decades of chart-topping hits, unforgettable harmonies and timeless stage charis


The Damn Truth Live review: Canadian rockers prove why rock is nowhere near flatlining
Underworld Camden 21st November 2025 The Underworld always feels a bit like stepping into a rock bunker: low ceilings, sticky floors, dim light, as if the end of the world has happened and the only sensible thing left to do is stay underground and rock. And honestly, if this had been the End of Days, you’d have been more than content to be trapped at this gig. With the vintage psychedelic overtones of both Parker Barrow and The Damn Truth, plus an audience leaning slightly ol


This House We Built 'Get Out Of The Rain' album review: Scarborough band builds something well worth paying attention to on their second album
After three years of relentless touring, Scarborough rockers This House We Built return with their anticipated second album and across eleven tracks, the band keep the energy high and the melodies supersized. And it really is all about the melody. Album opener ‘Rain’ hints at the cinematic, with impressive orchestrations, thunderous percussion, and bold guitar work underpinning its message of resilience, mental health, and waiting for the storm to pass. Despite its weighty th


Steve Morse Band 'Triangulation' album review: Guitar legend makes a virtuoso album that's a mix of technical brilliance, heart and humanity
It's been over a decade since Steve Morse and his powerhouse band released new music. After leaving Deep Purple in 2022, and following the sad passing of his wife, Janine, it was time to focus on writing music once more: his music. The music that makes Steve Morse tick. But forget any ideas that this would be a straightforward rock album; this is an album for guitar aficionados. 'Triangulation' is a wild ride through the mind of a musician who’s been around long enough to ha


Video of the week ' Hard Rock Woman' Dokken
Legendary Dokken release the digital single and video for the song ‘Hard Rock Woman’. The track has previously only been available on a sold-out limited edition 7” vinyl released in 2020 to celebrate the release of Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981. ‘Hard Rock Woman’ is a raw rock anthem taken from the vaults, clearly illustrating the talent and youthful energy which led to the birth of Dokken. “In 1978 I was living in Manhattan Beach CA. A few blocks from my house there w


"I've always felt pressure to stay in whatever the perceived style was. But the problem is, I can't seem to do it" Steve Morse talks Deep Purple, 'Triangulation' and genre-blending
With a career spanning decades of genre-bending innovation and unforgettable performances, Steve Morse has earned his place as one of the most respected and inventive guitarists in the world. From the groundbreaking fusion of the Dixie Dregs to his powerhouse years with Deep Purple , Steve’s playing has always been about passion, precision, and pushing the limits of what the guitar can do. Now, he’s back with a brand-new album with the Steve Morse Band - ' Triangulation' .


This week's round-up: New music from Elles Bailey, Parker Barrow and Jessica Lynn
Following the announcement of her forthcoming album Can’t Take My Story Away , Elles Bailey has released new single ‘Take A Step Back’. The track is the second to be taken from Can’t Take My Story Away , which comes January 16th on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music. “ Sometimes relationships can be all fire, all pleasure and all pain simultaneously and you either have to embrace it - or take a step back, ” Elles says of the single. “ This truly is one of my favourite moment


Reincarnation, skipping piano lessons and self-doubt - we get real with indie pop artist Maberry
Hi Photogroupie! I am an indie-pop artist from San Antonio Texas and go by the name of Maberry. TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW ALBUM, ‘DUMBO!’? “DUMBO!” is the culmination of my artist project. It is the 5th year anniversary of me starting music and this album is definitely my way of celebrating it. I worked on it for two and a half years, and I think this album finally marks the spot where my sound and production really came into its own. I think this album sets a precedent for the


Matteo Mancuso will perform his biggest London headline concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Thursday 14 May 2026.
Critically acclaimed Italian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso will perform his biggest London headline concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Thursday 14 May 2026. Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 7 November via www.alttickets.com/matteo-mancuso-tickets. Line-up: Matteo Mancuso (Guitars), Christian Mascetta (Guitars), Riccardo Oliva (Bass), and Gianluca Pellerito (Drums). Matteo Mancuso, born in 1996, a guitar child prodigy, approached the world of music at


Video of the week: RiotWeekend 'Harry'
Alt-pop punk rockers RiotWeekend are stoked to return with the release of their hook laden, guitar driven new single and self-documented live video ‘Harry’ on all good digital platforms now being the first new music from them after a 3 year hiatus. Fronted by founding member, the effervescent Holly Nunn (lead vocals and bass) opens up on the song bearing a deep and personal meaning to her “Growing up I spent all my time with my best friend and over a while her behaviour chang


'Giant Steps' Derek Shulman book review: Shulman's heartfelt and brutally honest autobiography puts music first.
You may remember Derek Shulman best as the distinctive voice of 60s psychedelic band Simon Dupree & the Big Sound. Or perhaps from Gentle Giant—the cult British 1970s prog outfit that combined the complexity of classical music with the muscle power of rock. His autobiography 'Giant Steps' follows his journey from an artist to an A&R man and label executive at Polygram, Atco, and Roadrunner, working with everyone from Black Sabbath and Dr. Dre to Men Without Hats, Slipknot and


Laura Evans 'Out of the Dark' album review: Forget the myths about the troubled second album this record overflows with timeless appeal
Laura Evans’ second album 'Out of the Dark' sees the Welsh singer-songwriter pushing her sound in an exploration of heartfelt blues ballads, anthemic pop choruses, underpinned with a soft rock appeal. Stepping confidently into the spotlight after her 2022 debut 'State of Mind', Evans is back with a record that has a glossy timeless quality. 'Wherever You Are' immediately sets the tone. With its lush melodies and anthemic pop sensibility, it’s no surprise this one’s been gett


Fat riffs, outerworld effects, and emotional punch, we talk with Stone Sea about their latest album Ad Astra
HI THERE, THANKS FOR ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS FOR US My pleasure, thanks for having me! PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I’m Elvis, singer, guitarist, and founder of Stone Sea. Originally from Brazil, I lived in Ireland for almost a decade before moving to Málaga, Spain, where I rebuilt the band with Gonzalo Rubio on drums and Pino López on bass. I also work as a sound designer for video games, and I’ve been practicing capoeira — a very random curiosity (laughs). TELL US


Video of the week: Orianthi 'Dark Days are Gone'
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi has released her new single “ Dark Days Are Gone ” This is the fifth single taken from her critically acclaimed studio album Some Kind Of Feeling . Released by Woodward Avenue Records , the album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital HERE . Orianthi produced three songs from the new album including “ First Time Blues ,” “ Ghost ,” and “ Bad For Each Other .” The remaining seven songs on the album, including the new single “


Brave Rival '5 to 4' album review: The Portsmouth band's new EP is a mission statement of their evolution
Portsmouth band, Brave Rival have been making an impact on the live scene with their energetic rock shows and powerful dual female vocals for the last few years. When co-vocalist Chloe Josephine announced she was stepping away from the band, the distinctive harmonies that were a trademark of the band were no more. In the words of Tolkien, " Go back? No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible! Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!" And on we go was exactly what the band has don
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