Month: February 2026

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News

GIPSY KINGS FEATURING TONINO BALIARDO SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘HISTORIA’ – THE TITLE TRACK FROM THE NEW ALBUM, OUT MAY 15TH

GIPSY KINGS FEATURING TONINO BALIARDO SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘HISTORIA’ LISTEN HERE THE TITLE TRACK FROM THE NEW ALBUM, OUT MAY 15TH PRE-ORDER HERE 25 million albums sales, a Grammy Award, sellout tours across the globe and a legendary Glastonbury 2024 performance: the Gipsy Kings and their founder Tonino Baliardo have come a long way since they started out playing the streets, weddings and bars of their [more…]

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Live Reviews

Rosie Doonan – Live at The Hug and Pint

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson There’s something quietly special about a Friday night at The Hug & Pint when the rain lashes down outside and the room inside hums with anticipation. Tonight, that buzz belongs to Wakefield-born, Tyne & Wear-rooted songwriter Rosie Doonan — a Northern talent steeped in [more…]

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Interviews

Boone Froggett – Otis Interview

Interview By Smudge Smith Southern Rock is an interesting term. What does it really mean? Well, most of the great Southern Rock bands incorporate elements of old school R&B, Soul, Rock n Roll and Blues. Thus, melding a sound and feel. I was lucky enough to have seen Otis at the Ramblin’ [more…]

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Blues & Americana

Blues rock singer-guitarist Eric Steckel reveals new single ‘Back to Life’

Internationally acclaimed blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Eric Steckel has released his brand-new single ‘Back to Life’ via OPEN / SPV Recordings. Equal parts soulful and high-voltage, the track captures Steckel’s signature blend of blues intensity and hard-rock power – an uplifting statement built on massive guitar tone, emotional melody, and a chorus made to pull [more…]