Tag Archives: Blues Rock

With his distinctive style, Laurence Jones is at the vanguard of the British blues scene. Ant Firmin caught up with him at Firevolt Festival to discuss what he is up to, his influences, how to stay healthy on the road, and how to practise singing. Laurence Jones can be found …

Acclaimed Blues-Rock guitarist and Singer-Songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor unveils a new single on Journeyman Records, ‘Black & Gold’, a bold reimagining of Sam Sparro’s iconic pop hit. This soulful, Blues-Gospel rendition breathes new life into the song. Joanne proclaims,”I always loved the desperation of the lyrics and thought it could …

It’s a rock and roll damnation for sure as Montreal, Canada based quartet rock and roll band, The Damn Truth release their new single and accompanying music video for ‘Love Outta Luck’, second single taken from their highly anticipated self-titled, fourth studio album to be released during the first quarter …

‘Rager’, the last single taken from the Red Moon Rising studio album on Journeyman Records from Robert Jon & The Wreck, lives up to its title with ease. It’s a bonus track taken from the album, but is only available on the CD format. Courtesy of a stripped down video …

Ant Firmin managed to grab a couple of minutes with those gurning Icelandic madmen, The Vintage Caravan, after their set to discuss regrets, hums, grunts, and their guitarist giving birth (he’s reading up on it)!! HOME https://www.facebook.com/vintagecaravan https://linktr.ee/thevintagecaravan?fbclid=IwY2xjawFAcHpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ4uIOtXu9Aih1l_lWc4uWVWrhBXB4mpao6wPfOnv_ZZTlithmQAXbzSFQ_aem_xLY-hl5fq8ahqcv3tKdhvw More PlanetMosh at FireVolt Festival Interviews here – https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetMoshTV The Vintage Caravan photos …

From listening to many genres of music, many of which have been Canadian bands and another very impressive addition to the list are Lions In The Street who hail from Vancouver, Canada and have just released their Moving Along single, taken from an upcoming studio album of the same name …

Matt Pearce And The Mutiny set sail to release a video single for ‘Promised Land’, taken from ‘The Soul Food Store’ Album, released in 2022. It’s a silky performance of four luscious minutes of rock and raunch. A tight but loose rhythm section lays the foundations for the rest of …

It’s here! The time has finally arrived as UK Blues Awarded Nominated Rockers Brave Rival announce their brand-new, 12 track, passion filled, sophomore, self released studio album, Fight Or Flight on August 16th, 2024. It’s definitely value for money, clocking in at near the fifty minute mark, opening up with …

Blues singer Elles Bailey returns with her new album Beneath The Neon Glow, a release I’ve been looking to review for quite some time. It will be out via Cooking Vinyl on August 9th 2024, consisting of ten songs of sheer beauty, point proven by opening track ‘Enjoy The Ride’. …

Fresh from her debut performance at the Glastonbury festival recently, Elles Bailey releases her ‘Ballad Of A Broken Dream’ single, taken from her forthcoming album Beneath The Neon Glow via Cooking Vinyl Records on August 9th, 2024 as well as a lengthy headlining UK tour. Considering the songs subject about …

The unrivalled Brave Rival return with ‘Stand Up’, third single taking from their upcoming sophomore studio album Fight Or Flight on August 16th 2024. They have supported FM on their 40th anniversary tour and are also to undertake extensive headlining shows of their own, also in 2024. ‘Stand Up’ is …

Toronto, Canada based The Commoners put their own stamp on Southern rock with ‘Gone Without Warning’, the fifth single taken from their third studio album Restless, released via Gypsy Soul Records on July 5th,2024. It’s a heavy performance to say the least, starting with a hint of ‘Should I Stay …

Now this takes some balls, as Felix Rabin, a rising star in the Swiss rock scene and acclaimed guitar prodigy puts his stamp on ‘Dancing In The Dark’, the Bruce Springsteen classic, to celebrate its 40th anniversary, but Felix comes out with head, and guitar held high with an astonishing …

At long last, the wait is over as Friday, May 17th 2024 sees Troy Redfern release his 6th studio album Invocation via RED 7 Records, these 11 tracks hit hard and heavy, point proven by ‘Van Helsing’, the 5th track taken from it. As well known for his blues prowess, …

August 9th 2024 cannot arrive soon enough as blues sensation Elles Bailey releases her Beneath The Neon Glow album via Cooking Vinyl Records, and has just released ‘Leave The Light On’, second single taken from it, and another bonus is a 16 date UK Autumn headlining tour! To my ears …

Once again, the resurgence in the blues comes up with another quality release, point proven by ‘Saratoga’, latest single on Ruf Records from Eddie 9V (9-volt), but you can add another two zeros to that due to the party starting energy it unleashes! At the tender age of 15, he …

At the announcement of the When Rivers Meet tour, I was surprised they were playing a venue the size of Gorilla here in Manchester, however, it is already full when I enter so it is clear they are growing in popularity and it also means the support band are getting …

‘Invisible’ is the final Bernie Marsden single released from his final studio album Working Man, released on December 8th, 2023, via Conquest Music written before he sadly passed away on August 24th, 2023. ‘Invisible’ is accompanied by a video that also features Jamie Kyle, the only track on the album …

It’s been a few years since I’ve seen The Milk Men, a gig at The Nantwich Jazz Festival I think, so it’s a very nice surprise to hear their new single ‘One Man Band’, taken from Holy Cow!, a brand new studio album, their fifth, released on May 3rd, 2024. …

It’s only just over two weeks since my hearing has recovered from Troy Redfern shaking the foundations of the Civic Hall in Nantwich, for his first sold out headline gig there, so it’s time to strap on my headphones to review his latest single ‘The Calling’, the fourth one taken …