Interview: Chris Shiflett, Honky-Tonk Foo Fighter

Interview: Chris Shiflett, Honky-Tonk Foo Fighter

Chris Shiflett is probably known to most as the superstar guitar player with American stadium rockers Foo Fighters. But the axe man has been pursuing his own solo career for a number of years now, putting out Country and Americana-influenced records.Ahead of kicking...

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Mila Falls Interview, Tornados & Glitter

Mila Falls Interview, Tornados & Glitter

You may not immediately recognise the name Mila Falls, but I guarantee you will have heard her music. She’s one of a special breed of artists whose songwriting talent lies behind the soundtrack to notable adverts and films but whose name remains mostly under the...

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Interview: Luke Carey, Acoustic Blueprint Twist.

Interview: Luke Carey, Acoustic Blueprint Twist.

To prepare for my interview with singer-songwriter and ‘North London cheeky chap’ Luke Carey, I check out his website where he talks about the humble beginnings of his musical odyssey. I learn he was “named after Luke Skywalker (no joke, my brother named me and to be...

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Interview: Sherika Sherard, Voice of a Generation

Interview: Sherika Sherard, Voice of a Generation

“Hi, so sorry for the delay!”, Sherika Sherard says as she plonks her huge guitar down and falls into her seat with an apologetic smile. Travelling in the London heat by public transport and battling delays is a laudable triumph but Sherika looks unperturbed. For me,...

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Interview: William Poyer, Born Talented.

Interview: William Poyer, Born Talented.

It’s a roasting hot day in South London when William Poyer strolls through the pub’s door, instantly recognisable despite sporting longer hair than on his album cover, and showing absolutely no signs of melting in the heat unlike me. “Hi I’m Will” he says with a grin...

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Butserfest Interview: WSTR, The Next Big Thing.

Butserfest Interview: WSTR, The Next Big Thing.

“I’m not too bad to be fair. It’s not as bad as it looks.”, so says pop-punk  guitarist Danny Swift of WSTR, in spite of being sodden and muddy after their set on the main stage at Butserfest. The press tent isn’t doing a whole lot to keep anybody dry from the...

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Butserfest Interview: Seething Akira, Easy Riders.

Butserfest Interview: Seething Akira, Easy Riders.

Portsmouth-based “electronic, shouty rock” (their words) five-piece Seething Akira are a lively bunch, and in spite of being beaten up in their latest music video for ‘Airstrike’, their live performances are just as energetic. Nick Pollard spoke to Seething Akira...

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Interview: Ani Glass, Heart of Ani.

Interview: Ani Glass, Heart of Ani.

Ani Glass is the stage name of Cardiff based electro-pop singer songwriter and musician Ani Saunders. Having begun her musical journey as a member of girl bands Genie Queen and The Pipettes, Ani moved back to her home town of Cardiff to join Indie band The Lovely...

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Interview: Ray Wilson, The Song Inside.

Interview: Ray Wilson, The Song Inside.

Ray Wilson is a sublime rock vocalist with a rich Scottish edge. He is the long-time  front man of the post-grunge band Stiltskin, who topped the UK charts in 1994 with their hit Inside.  In the last year Ray has written twenty songs that are personally meaningful to...

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Emily Bear (isstudio)

Emily Bear Returns With New Single ‘God Forbid A Girl Gets Used To This’

GRAMMY® and Emmy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Emily Bear has released her new single, God Forbid A Girl Gets Used To This, marking her first solo artist release in almost a decade and her debut on Sony Music Masterworks.

Razorlight (Charles Henri Belleville)

Razorlight Announce 20th Anniversary Tour Celebrating Landmark Eponymous Sophomore Album

Razorlight are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their multi-platinum second album, Razorlight, with an extensive run of UK and European dates in autumn and winter 2026. The tour will see the band’s classic line-up perform the 2006 record in full, revisiting the songs that propelled them to the forefront of British indie rock.

Ryan and Rory @ The Long Road Festival 2026 (Henry Finnegan / @finneganfoto)

Ryan And Rory Go All In With Debut Album ‘The Whole 9 Yards’ And Share New Single ‘Rock In The River’

Country duo Ryan and Rory are preparing to take the next major step in their career with the announcement of their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards, arriving on 19th February 2027 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Alongside the announcement, the pair have released new single Rock In The River, offering an emotional preview of the 12-track collection.

Breland @ Electric Ballroom (Kalpesh Patel)

BRELAND Turns Up The Heat With New Single ‘No Smoking’

Genre-blending country star BRELAND returns with No Smoking, a high-energy new single that showcases his distinctive fusion of country, hip-hop, R&B and pop. The track captures the excitement of instant attraction, pairing a playful premise with an infectious country sound designed for late-night drives, parties and festival stages.

Muireann Bradley (Carina Kehlet Schou)

Muireann Bradley Shares New EP ‘Blackwood Pew’ And Original Single ‘Clementine’

Irish folk and blues talent Muireann Bradley has released her highly anticipated new EP, Blackwood Pew, marking a significant step forward in her development as both a performer and songwriter. Following her acclaimed 2024 debut album, I Kept These Old Blues, the six-track collection sees Bradley introduce more of her own compositions alongside fresh interpretations of songs rooted in the musical traditions that have shaped her sound.

Gun Ghaol (Liam Gillespie)

Gun Ghaol Announce New Album ‘Eadar Bàs Is Bruadaran’ And Share Gaelic Nu-Metal Single ‘Gabh Ceum Air Ais’

Scottish Gaelic metalcore outfit Gun Ghaol have announced their new album, Eadar Bàs is Bruadaran, arriving on 12 February 2027, alongside the release of Gabh Ceum Air Ais, a collaboration with Gaelic hip-hop artist Limonead that fuses metalcore, rap and early-2000s nu-metal influences.

The Long Ryders @ Electric Ballroom (J. Aird, courtesy of Americana UK)

The Long Ryders Bring High Noon Hymns To London’s Electric Ballroom In A Night Of Guitar Jangle And Americana

The Long Ryders are back with High Noon Hymns, their first new album since the passing of original member Tom Stevens. Their show at Electric Ballroom on Thursday 15th October 2026 is part of the band’s current High Noon Hymns UK tour, bringing their distinctive blend of country, rock and jangling guitars back to London.

Willie J Healy (AJ Stark)

Willie J Healey Announces New Album ‘Lucky’ And Shares New Single ‘Benjamin’ Ahead Of UK Tour

Willie J Healey has announced his new album Lucky, set for release on 12th March 2027 via V2, alongside the arrival of its lead single, Benjamin, and details of an extensive UK headline tour in April.

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