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"I'm more confident in myself as a woman and what I want to say as an artist" Elles Bailey on her new album, artistic growth and reclaiming her story
She’s an award-winning voice in British blues and Americana, known for her raw honesty and powerhouse vocals. Elles Bailey returns with her new album Can’t Take My Story Away , a deeply personal record about resilience, identity, and owning your truth. Photogroupie caught up with Elles to talk about the new album Photogroupie: You’ve been getting a lot of exposure in the press recently. Does it seem a bit unreal? Elles Bailey: It’s one of those things that as an artist you sp
"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' .
Ian Anderson talks about Jethro Tull's new album 'Curious Ruminant'*
This will be your first album since the two consecutive releases in 2022 and 2023. How much of your time has been spent working on...
"Give me an artist and a budget I’ll give you three hits by noon tomorrow!" The legendary Steve Cropper talks about his new album and we find out who's the best musician he's ever worked with
The Colonel, AKA Steve Cropper, has won two Grammy Awards, he was ranked the number two greatest guitarist of all-time—behind Jimi Hendrix—by Mojo Magazine, and number 36 in Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” While in high school, Cropper’s band, The Mar-Keys, hit number #3 with “Last Night.” Cropper’s name has been synonymous with the world-famous soul label Stax Records. While at Stax, Cropper co-wrote hits, played guitar behind, and produced s
We do the Safety Dance with Men without Hats' Ivan Doroschuk
Canadian synth-pop group Men Without Hats achieved popularity in the 80s with 'Safety Dance' and 'Pop Goes the World'. The band. led by...
"She makes artists like me believe that anything is possible" Elles Bailey talks about her influences, writing and her latest album
Roots singer-songwriter, Elles Bailey is about to release her fourth studio album, 'Beneath the Neon Glow'. Elles is a British artist who...
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Your First Concert Photo Pit? Here's the Etiquette Every Photographer Should Know
So, you've landed your first concert photo pass. Congratulations! After weeks (or months) of building your portfolio, emailing promoters, chasing opportunities, and refreshing your inbox waiting for that magic approval email, you're finally going to stand in front of a stage with a camera in your hands. Exciting, right? Then you arrive at the venue, look into the photo pit, and realise there are ten other photographers, three security guards, a singer running towards the edge
The Western Front 'Eureka' album review: A lost classic finally sees the light of day
Some albums arrive right on time. Others have to wait over forty years to finally be heard. Eureka, the long-lost debut from The Western Front, falls firmly into the latter category, and thankfully it's been worth the wait. Originally recorded between 1983 and 1984, the album captures everything that made melodic rock so exciting during that era. It was set for release through Atlantic Records before label upheaval saw the project shelved. Four decades later, it's finally get
Famous Strangers Talk New Music, Vinyl and the Business of Rock
Hi there. Thank you for answering some questions for us. Please tell us a bit about yourself. Hello! Thank you for asking questions, it’s an honor to answer them for you. A little bit about ourselves: we are Famous Strangers. We’re from Sherwood Park, Alberta. We are a heavy rock band with a little bit of grit and also softness to us. We are kind of all over the place. We started about three years ago, but all of us have been playing music and in bands for many years. Tell us
Deep Purple 'Splat!' album review: Classic Purple, new twists
SPLAT! proves that Deep Purple have no intention of slowing down. Rather than simply revisiting past glories, the band continue to push themselves creatively, delivering an album that feels both classic and refreshingly modern. While the songs explore themes of transformation, mortality and the future of humanity, they never lose the sense of fun and musical adventure that has always made Deep Purple unique. Opening track Arrogant Boy has the same relentless bite and drive as
Rolling Stones 'Foreign Tongues' album review: No nostalgia here - Foreign Tongues shows the Stones still mean business
With Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones have achieved something few bands could ever hope for this late in their career: they have delivered an album that feels fresh, inspired and unmistakably like themselves. Critics have been unanimous in their praise, with Rolling Stone suggesting it could be a fitting final chapter to their legendary career, while The Guardian and Uncut have hailed it as some of the band's strongest work in decades. Listening to the album, it's easy to
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