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

After a decade-long silence, Wolverine return with Anomalies , an album steeped in reflection, soul-searching, and introspection. It’s been ten years since the Söderhamn quintet last delivered a full-length record, but distance, time, and that old cliché — life experience — have clearly emboldened the band. Jonas Jonsson (guitar), Thomas Jansson (bass), Marcus Losbjer (drums), Per Henriksson (keyboards), and frontman Stefan Zell sound renewed, focused, and quietly defiant. Lo

For a guitarist long associated with big tones and bigger stages, Laurence Jones’ first-ever solo acoustic album strips his sound back to its bones. The result unveils a songwriter navigating illness, independence, and the urge to finally dance to his own tune. Written during a severe Crohn’s disease flare-up, the album was shaped by pain, isolation, and reflection. Yet ‘On My Own’ isn’t a bleak listen. Instead, it often sounds like a travelling outlaw troubadour shaking the

After an incredible last album that offered plenty of surprises, ‘Beneath the Neon Glow’ proved that Elles Bailey wasn’t content with a blues-Americana tag. As a proudly independent artist, she tussled her way to #12 in the UK album charts, rubbing shoulders with the Premier League of pop. With that release, a career that was already doing pretty well snowballed: more awards, support slots with Rag’n’Bone Man, and a Glastonbury appearance among the highlights. As the luminesc

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

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

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

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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Cory Marks is back, boots stomping and whiskey bottle in hand, with his fourth studio album, Sorry For Nothing Volume 2. And if you thought the country-rock firecracker was slowing down anytime soon, think again. This album punches, snarls, and sways its way through a genre boundary-bending good time — with just enough grit, heartbreak, and outlaw attitude to keep you hooked. And hooked you will be from the sledgehammer opener 'Hangman'. 'Whiskey River' is a total barnstorme

After more than two decades of solo silence, Vernon Reid of Living Colour returns—uncompromising, uncategorisable, and completely on...