January 2025

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News

MAID OF STONE FESTIVAL

By Jace Media Music

The South East’s Most Exciting Rock Festival Announces 18 More Bands Venue: Mote Park, Mote Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN Dates: Friday 18th – Sunday 20th July 2025 Second Wave of Bands Announced for Maid of Stone 2025 Festival: Richie Kotzen, Ugly Kid Joe, HEAT, Quireboys, and More Maid of Stone 2025 [more…]

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

Gig Review: Chantel McGregor at The Beaverwood, Chislehurst – A Night to Remember

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Photos By John Bull Review By Glen Parkes On a cold, wet evening in Kent, fans braved the weather and made their way to the cozy confines of The Beaverwood Venue in Chislehurst. The anticipation was palpable as we waited for the evening’s entertainment—a performance by Chantel McGregor, a musician I’ve been [more…]

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Blues & Americana

Heather Little and FourWinds Breathe New Life Into ‘Bones’

By Jace Media Music

Review By Halina Wegner While Heather Little fans eagerly await news of a new album, the acclaimed songwriter has gifted us something equally special: a fresh perspective on her cherished tracks from By Now. The first in a series of five 2.0 versions, ‘Bones’ is a reimagined masterpiece featuring the Irish folk [more…]

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Singles

Curtis Stigers Finds Connection in ‘Good To Know You’

By Jace Media Music

Review By Glen Parkes Curtis Stigers, the renowned US singer, songwriter, and saxophonist, unveils a deeply personal side in his latest single, ‘Good To Know You.’ The track, a poignant reflection on his late-in-life relationship with his biological father, precedes an exciting chapter in Stigers’ career, including a sold-out residency at Ronnie [more…]

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Singles

Andy Frasco’s “Try Not to Die”: Chaos Meets Optimism

By Jace Media Music

Review By Glen Parkes Andy Frasco & The U.N. have kicked off 2025 with a bang, delivering their latest single, “Try Not to Die.” A quirky yet heartfelt anthem, the track captures the band’s signature blend of high-energy chaos and feel-good wisdom. Co-written with producer Chris Gelbuda during a creative reset in [more…]

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News

Love, War, and Renewal; the Animated Tale of “Salvation As I Know It”

By Jace Media Music

Chris Bullinger Debuts Animated Video for “Salvation As I Know It”A Poignant Visual Narrative that Sets the Stage for a Transformative Year Poet and singer-songwriter Chris Bullinger unveils the animated video for his latest single, “Salvation As I Know It,” adding a powerful visual dimension to the song’s reflective and emotive storytelling. The video [more…]

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Singles

JP Saxe Offers Comfort with New Single “Safe”

By Jace Media Music

Review By Glen Parkes JP Saxe, the multi-platinum GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, has once again proven his talent for crafting emotionally resonant music with his latest single, “Safe.” Released via Arista Records, the track leans into Saxe’s signature style, blending tender lyricism with a subtle yet unforgettable R&B-infused pop sound. From the opening notes, [more…]

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News

COURTNEY HADWIN KICK STARTS 2025 WITH A NEW VERSION OF THE FAN FAVOURITE ‘MONSTERS’ – LIVE FROM METROPOLIS STUDIOS

By Jace Media Music

With just a handful of releases to her name, County Durham rock ‘n’ soul artist Courtney Hadwin has already made a big impact with over a million followers at TikTok, YouTube and Facebook as well as collabs with artists as varied as Sam Fender and Steven Van Zandt. Now building towards the release of her eagerly anticipated debut album later this year with the first [more…]

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Singles

Bang Bang Firecracker Unleashes Chaos with ‘KEEP PUSHIN’ IT’

By Jace Media Music

Review By Glen Parkes Hold onto your hats because Bang Bang Firecracker is back, and they’re bringing the heat with their latest single, ‘KEEP PUSHIN’ IT’. Dropping on January 29, 2025, this third release in their ‘Seven Deadly Singles’ series is an unapologetic adrenaline rush, delivering three minutes of pure, unfiltered chaos. [more…]

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Everon’s ‘Shells’: A Triumphant Return After 16 Years

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Review By Halina Wegner When a band disappears for over a decade, it’s easy to assume their story is over. For Everon, however, the silence was merely the calm before a storm. After 16 long years, the German quartet is back with their highly anticipated album, ‘Shells’, set to release on February [more…]