Friday, March 27, 2026

Rock and roll

Rocking the House: Skindred’s Killer show at Nottingham Rock City. Gig Review

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This year has been one helluva wild ride for Skindred. Their latest album, “Smile,” didn’t just make waves; it drop-kicked its way into our hearts and set up camp in the music scene’s VIP lounge. We’re talking about an album that shot up to number two on the mainstream album charts and snatched the number one spot on the Rock charts like it was the last piece of pizza at a house party. In my humble opinion, “Smile” is more impressive than a cat that can solve a Rubik’s Cube.

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Elles Bailey and co. Music Minds Matter. Lafayette London. Gig review.

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We do like the Lafayette in London’s Kings Cross, and it was the perfect setting for this musical evening in aid of Music Minds Matter from Help Musicians.

The fact that the 10th October was also World Mental Health Day made the evening even more poignant, as crowds of fans poured into the Lafayette for what was to be a night of fantastic music and awareness.

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An Unforgettable Night of Rock: Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth Live at Rock City. Gig Review.

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What I we say about Glenn Hughes? He’s a legend in his lifetime, I last saw him fronting The Dead Daisies here at Rock City. For me, he was a significant improvement on his predecessor.

Glenn’s vocals are nothing short of effortless; he has honed his skills over many years. They say that it takes 10,000 hours to become world-class in any field, and Glenn has certainly put in that time and more.

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Joanne Shaw Taylor Returns With Enchanting New Single “Black Magic” From Upcoming Album

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Just in time for the season and with a nod to Friday the 13th’s mystical charm, British blues-rock prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor unveils her spellbinding new single “Black Magic,” a blues gem perfect for whimsical nights. Crafted alongside Kevin Shirley, the iconic producer, at the legendary RCA Studio A in Nashville, this new track is the fruit of a collaboration with stellar artists such as Rob McNelly, Doug Lancio, Alison Prestwood, Jimmy Wallace, and Anton Fig.

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Unveiling the Sound of Passion: An Exclusive Interview with Sweden’s Remedy

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Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Rolli from one of my favorite new bands, Remedy, a talented group from Sweden. During our conversation, we discussed various aspects of their journey, their musical influences, their experience sharing the stage with the legendary band KISS, their favorite song on their album, the creative process behind their music, the making of their music videos, and their most memorable moments from touring.

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