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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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Rewind South 2026 live review: Christmas Hats, Rubber Chickens & 40 Years of Hits
Another year has flown by and once again it was time to step back into the 80s and 90s as Rewind South returned to Henley on Thames. The sun was out, the temperature was hot although thankfully not quite as hot as some of the temperatures we've endured recently and the Rewind faithful were once again arriving in their finest attire. There is something gloriously ridiculous about seeing thousands of people turn up dressed for a weekend somewhere between a music festival and
Holon: Finding Beauty in Silence
Hi there, thanks for answering some questions for us! Happy to be here! Always great to talk about holon and the music - especially if it means a break from obsessing over mix tweaks I’ll probably undo later anyway. Please tell us a bit about yourself… My name’s Ronny, I’m based in Trondheim, Norway, and holon is my solo project - though I’ve had the great fortune of collaborating with Geir Anfinn Halland Johansen on drums since the very beginning. I write, record, arrange, m
PRAYERS ELECTRIC: TWO PEOPLE, GIANT EYEBALLS & A LOT OF NOISE
PLEASE TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF… Jem: Hi! We’re Prayers Electric, a British indie psych-punk rock two-piece based across Manchester and the North West. We started this band after another project fell apart. We just kept hanging out and making music because we enjoyed it. We also still had gigs booked, so we carried on to honour the commitments. It started as the practical option and ended up becoming the actual band! TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW ALBUM OR SINGLE Jem: Our latest
From Devon to LA: Will Wallner on Neon Dragon, Vintage Marshalls & Life in Lemmy’s Old Apartment
I’m a British guitarist originally from Devon, England, currently based in Los Angeles, CA. I spent many years recording and touring with several different bands. Now I’m doing my own thing with my band Neon Dragon. TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW ALBUM OR SINGLE We just put out a fun cover song ‘Ooh Baby’ as a tribute to Canadian Metal Legends ‘Anvil’, they’re friends of ours. The song has a really good line up, Vinny Appice on Drums, Neil Turbin on Vocals, Becky Baldwin on Bass, and
Satchvai: Joe Satriani and Steve Vai unite for The Sea of Emotion Out November 6th
After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. The Sea of Emotion, the first studio album from SatchVai, will be released November 6, 2026 via earMUSIC. The announcement arrives alongside the release of “Mayhem,” the album’s blistering new single, out today. The story began in 1973, when 13-year-old Steve Vai began taking g
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