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The Drovers Bring A Touch Of The Familiar With ‘Johnny Was A Meter Mechanic’

April 17, 2025

‘Johnny Was A Motor Mechanic’ brings with it a familiar sound that will be instantly recognisable with it’s blend of punk, folk, rock, and maybe some elements of jazz to what is otherwise straight down the line traditional Irish music. From the album, ‘Mike Kirkpatrick and Drovers Unlimited Orchestra Vol. 3’, it’s a posthumous homage to Kirkpatrick, who sadly died from cancer a few years back.

Francesca Fuentes Speaks About Her Musical Motivations, Latest Single, ‘I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again’, And What’s Yet To Come

April 15, 2025

Francesca Fuentes has taken life by the horns and has no intention of letting go anytime soon. An artist who writes about her real life experiences and relationships in her music, she’s a very interesting and complex character, so naturally we are over the moon that she took time out to speak with us.

Man Of The People: Greg Hoy Goes Deep With Essentially Pop

April 15, 2025

We wrote recently about Greg Hoy’s latest single, ‘What, My People?’, and were impressed by how the song implores listeners to step back and have a look at what is really most important. Greg tells us in his own words about this new release, and what inspired him to write it.

Crazy World: Ron Brunk Speaks To Us About His Incredible Musical Legacy

April 15, 2025

You’ll have read our review of Ron Brunk’s latest releases, ‘You Make Me Crazy’, and ‘Sometimes All’. Now we speak to the man himself about these tracks, what keeps him going, and his musical legacy – so far.

Ron Brunk Is At His Finest With Latest Release, ‘You Make Me Crazy’

April 14, 2025

Ron Brunk’s latest single, ‘You Make Me Crazy’, sees the singer-songwriter pays homage to what he calls, “joyful dying”, and is paired with a magnificent self-edited music video that embodies his signature spirit.

Country Music And Rap Are Perfect Partners In ‘Southern Boys Dream’ Collaboration Between 2 Pistols And Cooper Greer

April 14, 2025

With their roots both coming out of the Southern USA, it’s clear that hip hop and country music could be seen as two sides of the same coin. It makes sense to see collaborations between rap and country, and one of the best to date has to be ‘Southern Boys Dream’, from Florida’s 2 Pistols, and North Carolina’s Cooper Greer.

A-Wax 1 Million Is On The Way Up With New Single, ‘Baby’

April 14, 2025

A-Wax 1 Million hopes to leave a lasting mark on the music industry and ‘Baby’, the latest single, from his album ‘S.Y.S.D (So Young So Dumb), is sure to make sure he’s well on the way to achieving just that.

‘What A Feeling’ Sees Dayna Shuffle Embark On A Euphoric Pop-Electronic Odyssey

April 14, 2025

Set for release this Friday, April 18, ‘What A Feeling’ from Dayna Shuffle will fill you with a sense of nostalgic euphoria.

Plaid Forest Bring Together A Cohesive Whole With ‘Stolen’

April 10, 2025

‘Stolen’, from Nashville’s jazz-rock trio, Plaid Forest, was released on April 8 and brings with it a beauty that reflects its swathe of influences.

Eric Schroeder Still Brings A Touch Of The Melancholy With ‘High Low’ Ahead Of New Album, ‘Cat’s Game’

April 10, 2025

His characteristic snarly, growly vocals are ever-present in Eric Schroeder’s new single, ‘High Low’, which comes ahead of his latest album, ‘Cat’s Game’, set for release tomorrow, April 11.

Inside LUNA’s Restless Rise: A Whirlwind 2025 and Sugababes Tour

April 8, 2025

With a sophomore album that’s already been hailed as a genre-bending triumph and a huge arena tour alongside pop royalty The Sugababes, LUNA is clearly not here to play in 2025. In this exclusive interview, the rising star opens up about their whirlwind year so far – from spiritual conversations backstage to sweaty, theatrical shows – and how her music, visuals, and wild imagination are all part of one beautifully restless universe…

Maddox Jones Profoundly Reflects On Youth In The Reimagined Anthem ’21’

April 7, 2025

Emerging from Northampton as one of the UK’s most compelling songwriting talents, Maddox Jones returns with the euphoric new single ’21’ – the first glimpse of his upcoming deluxe album, ‘Still Waiting for the World to Turn’. Reimagining the wistful piano ballad from his 2024 release ‘Waiting for the World to Turn’, this full-band version channels the energy of his live shows, transforming it into a soaring, melody-driven anthem destined for stadiums.