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If their opening track ‘Let Me Rock n Roll’ was a statement of intent, ‘Wild Child’ is the perfect bookend, a big-riff, classic rock anthem bursting with high energy drumming and a catchy chorus. The […]
Jack J Hutchinson releases the lyric video for ‘I Will Follow You’, the second single from his new live album ‘Battle Scars’. The melodic rock ballad was recorded live at the Grace, London, on his […]
When two leading names in modern blues-rock unite, the result is pure magic. Dom Martin and Blue Nation have created something completely unique, a singular guitar handcrafted through the vision of Birmingham’s melodic blues-rock trio […]
After the release of her highest charting album to date last year Elles Bailey is back with brand new album Can’t Take My Story Away, which comes January 16th on Cooking Vinyl and Outlaw Music. Alongside the […]
Hot off the heels of the release of their critically acclaimed ninth studio album Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes, Californian southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck are pleased to announce their April 2026 UK […]
Black Eyed Sons return with a brand-new version of their track “Dig Me Out of This Hole,” featuring Angry Anderson (Rose Tattoo) on vocals and Scotti Hill (Skid Row) on slide guitar. Written by Paul Guerin, […]
Ash are today sharing new double A-side single ‘Which One Do You Want?’ / ‘Fun People’ (feat. Graham Coxon). They are the latest pair of songs to emerge from the band’s forthcoming album Ad Astra, which is […]
A foot-stomping anthem, bustling with lively instrumentals, acoustic warmth and stirring vocals, Losing Friends When You’re Older places you instantly in the room with the Pierce Brothers, capturing the duo’s infectious live energy while also lyrically detailing the […]
Critically acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish is pleased to announce her February and March 2026 “Paper Doll” UK Tour. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am on Wednesday 6 August via planetrock.com. Password: SAMANTHA2026 Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 8 August at Altickets.com and SamanthaFish.com. Tickets for Samantha’s concert […]
JEFFREY HALFORD & THE HEALERS are gearing up for their eighth European tour in September and October 2025, bringing their signature blend of raw rock ‘n’ roll, country, and soul back to the stage. But […]
The Beths – the New Zealand-based quartet of vocalist/guitarist Elizabeth Stokes, guitarist Jonathan Pearce, bassist Benjamin Sinclair, and drummer Tristan Deck – today release “Mother, Pray For Me”, the third single/video from their new album, Straight […]
Luke Morley, guitarist, songwriter and producer of legendary British rock band Thunder releases ‘Breathe’, the new single and video from upcoming solo album ‘Walking On Water’ which drops on August 1st. Breathe’ is unashamedly a […]
Esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP is pleased to announce the release of his new album, ‘Songs of White Lion — Vol. III,’ due out on September 19th via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, […]
Just what the doctor ordered! To coincide with their July UK tour, Nashville-based, blues-Infused Southern Rockers Parker Barrow release “Novocaine” on Friday July 18. The new single is available on all streaming platforms HERE, and […]
The Dead Daisies had such an impressive time on their June European Tour they’re ready and can’t wait to head to Ireland and the UK this August! The first show kicks off in Belfast playing […]
Critically acclaimed American blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Jared James Nichols returns to the UK for a 10-date November/December 2025 Tour. Jared’s special guest is AFRODIZIAC. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday […]
Following the massive success of his latest album ‘Blues Is Still Alive’ released via VizzTone Label Group, Will Wilde releases the official video for ‘Girl’s Got Soul’ – a fan-favourite track celebrating the women who […]
Celebrated Canadian Roots Rock band The Commoners return to the UK in December 2025 for a 10-date headline tour. Planet Rock’s 48–hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am on Wednesday 9 July. Pre-sale tickets are available from PlanetRock.com. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 11 July from Gigantic.com and Commoners.ca. […]
As he prepares to embark upon the biggest stadium tour of the year as special guest to Oasis, Richard Ashcroft today announces the October 3rd release date of his brand new album Lovin’ You. His […]
Critically acclaimed Montreal four-piece rock band The Damn Truth are pleased to announce that Nashville-based Southern blues rockers Parker Barrow will be special guests on their forthcoming November UK tour. Tickets are available from TheGigcartel.com. To coincide with the tour […]
With news of their their much-awaited, brand new album Sink Ya Teeth In, which drops worldwide on August 1, and their official album launch show locked in for Saturday August 9, Melbourne rockers Ablaze have added […]
GRAMMY Award winning American guitarist and singer songwriter Warren Haynes will perform a rare concert at London’s Islington Assembly Hall on Tuesday July 1st. This is the only UK show! Tickets available from https://comm.tix.to/WarrenHaynesBand and […]
Luke Morley has just released his brand-new single Snakeskin Parachute, along with an accompanying video. The up-tempo track is taken from his upcoming solo album Walking On Water, due out on August 1st. Known to […]
From the moment the band stepped into FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama they felt the weight of history around them. The iconic space, where legends like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and Etta James once […]
Critically acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish is pleased to confirm British slide guitarist Troy Redfern as special guest at her upcoming UK concerts at Arts Club Liverpool (May 30), The Brook, Southampton (May […]
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