Nick JD Hodgson – ‘Tell Your Friends’

Founding and former member of Kaiser Chiefs and songwriter Nick JD Hodgson has released his debut solo album, ‘Tell Your Friends’.

IBRU – ‘My Life’

Reggae/dance fusion artist Ibru was raised on the remote Bahamian island of South Andros, and is fully committed to making inspirational and culturally conscious music and spreading it far and wide. Now living in Jamaica, Ibru’s new single, ‘My Life’, documents his life story with an upbeat track and a raw, and vibrant video.

Wildwood Kin Release New Single ‘Steady My Heart’

Acclaimed indie alt folk band Wildwood Kin released their new single, ‘Steady My Heart’ on January 26, through newly relaunced Sony Music imprint, Silvertone. The track comes form their debut album, ‘Turning Tides’, and the single is a newly recorded version, produced by Tim Rice-Oxley (Keane) and mixed by Dave Bascombe.

The Mayan Factor – ‘Warflower’

When The Mayan Factor’s lead singer Ray Schuler – known as Ray Ray to their fans – died unexpectedly in 2011, it wasn’t expected that the Baltimore band would carry on. They did go on hiatus in the wake of Ray’s death, but eventually answered the pleas of the international legion of devotees, and they reunited. Now the surviving members of The Mayan Factor have come together, to release archival material featuring Ray Ray’s performances, and also to create new music. Their song, ‘Warflower’, falls into the former category, and is a song first recorded by the band with Ray Ray back in 2003.

jacobs run – ‘Sleepwalking’

Melbourne Australia band, jacobs run comprises Michael Jacobs, Fabian Bucci, and Peter Curigliano. The trio have played in bands together for a number of years and it’s this which has led them to craft their self-assured and polished sound, showcasing their mastery of songwriting and orchestration. ‘Sleepwalking’, their latest single, shows to perfection their message as a band, who set out to create music for people who believe in the power of rock and roll to be uplifting, intelligent, and have a substantial meaning.

CHRIS STAPLETON / JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE NEW VIDEO /SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE TONIGHT

Superstar country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton joined Justin Timberlake on his new song ‘Say Something’ released today, with their collaboration following their famous performance of Chris’ version of George Jones’ ‘Tennessee Whiskey’, and Justin Timberlake’s ‘Drink You Away’ at the 2015 CMA awards, which helped launch Chris into the music stratosphere. The striking one-take music video/short film directed by Arturo Perez Jr, dropped this week and sees Chris join Justin towards the middle of the video, it was an instant hit with Rolling Stone describing it as “stunning”.

Robert Plant Commemorates Launch Of New Website With Special Live Recording Of ‘Season’s Song’

Robert Plant’s critically acclaimed eleventh studio album, ‘Carry Fire’, debuted in the top 3 on the UK Album charts last year, and he’s certainly not let the grass grow under his feet, with the launch of his brand new website, featuring a “Jukebox” of tracks from the album. Each selection gives the options of streaming the track via Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, or YouTube. You can try it out here.

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ‘DANGEROUS NIGHT’ NEW SINGLE OUT NOW

Ahead of their highly anticipated fifth studio album and accompanying tour, Thirty Seconds To Mars have this week released the second single from the record, ‘Dangerous Night’. Out on Interscope Records, the track was featured on Zane Lowe’s World Record show, on Beats 1. The song had its televsion debut with a performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

Lady Gaga ‘Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’?)’ Piano Version Out Now

Lady Gaga has released a special piano version and video of her track, ‘Joanne’, which was written in honour of the life and death of Joanne Germanotta.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Tally Spear

Tally Spear is a folk/pop writer & singer, born and raised in London. Her latest single, ‘Just Don’t Know’, is out now and is available on all platforms.

Peyton – ‘Sinners Got Soul Too’

Ibiza based singer songwriter Peyton is set to release his new album, ‘Sinners Got Soul Too’, on February 9.

Smashby – ‘Ringleader’

Smashby’s back with his new single, ‘Ringleader’, the followup to his smash track ‘Birthday Suit’. His new album, which is set for release this summer, has been described as “anthemic” and “groundbreaking”.