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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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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
YES bring their 'Fragile' tour to the UK in April and May 2026.
Progressive Rock legends, YES, recently returned from the USA where they performed 31 shows on their Fragile Tour across the country. They hit the road in the UK once more for a 9-date trek across the country starting on 22nd April at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and ending with a two-night run at the prestigious Palladium in London on 3rd and 4th May. The tour will see YES performing their 1971 classic album, ‘Fragile’, in its entirety, including such timeless s
Parker Barrow announces UK July tour
Photo Adam Kennedy "A perfect demonstration of what Parker Barrow are about – power, excitement and a classic Southern sound.” – Music News “Parker Barrow are back… a bluesy, southern rock anthem that hits with the force of a whiskey-fuelled freight train.” – Rock News Nashville-based, Southern rockers Parker Barrow are pleased to return to the UK in July 2026 to perform five intimate club shows and a highly anticipated performance at Steelhouse Festival. Tickets for the Jul
Samanatha Fish releases new single “Rusty Razor”
SAMANTHA FISH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “RUSTY RAZOR” FEATURING MICK COLLINS FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026 “PAPER DOLL” UK TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM www.alttickets.com/samantha-fish-tickets https://samanthafish.com/#tour www.thequeenshall.net “Paper Doll isn’t just another Samantha Fish album—it’s a career-defining statement from an artist who refuses to stand still. Play it loud. Play it often. And when the tour rolls through your town, don’t wa
We talk about the beauty of music and talking seals with singer-songwriter James Houlahan
HI THERE, THANKS FOR ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS FOR US Greetings! Thank you for the opportunity. PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I am a singer-songwriter living in the green wilds of Topanga Canyon outside Los Angeles, California. I’ve been writing and singing songs for almost twenty years now and also paradoxically feel like I’m just getting started with music. It’s been a struggle recently to navigate the current political climate in my country as it transitions into aut
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