Month: September 2026

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Blues & Americana Live Reviews

The Old Brewery in Faversham, assembling a heavy-hitting double bill featuring Garrett T. Willie alongside headliner Ally Venable.

Word by Jess Bea Rockin’ Roots Events put on an absolute masterclass in country and blues at The Old Brewery in Faversham, assembling a heavy-hitting double bill featuring Garrett T. Willie alongside headliner Ally Venable. Opening the night, Garrett T. Willie came out swinging and kicked things off with an absolute bang. [more…]

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Singles

Some Days Are Darker – But This Tune Shines  

Single – Memorize You  Release Date – 18th September 26  Review by Linda McDermott  New York three-piece Some Days Are Darker began life in 2019 as the solo songwriting project of former metalcore guitarist Lear Mason, before developing into a three-piece with Chris Martin on bass, guitar and keyboards, and Robbie Williamson on drums, multi-instrumentals, and production.  [more…]

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Live Reviews

Stormbringer Transcendence album launch,

Roadmender Northampton, 11/09/26. Review by Dave G Martin and all images Carol Henson (aka LadyGigger) for Jace Media Music. We’re absolutely thrilled to be covering this special gig tonight for the local Northampton band – we have known these guys for a long time now, through interviews, album reviews – going way [more…]

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Metal News

Bruce Dickinson announces ‘Accident Of Birth’ – newly remixed version of his 1997 solo album

In 1997 Bruce Dickinson released his fourth solo album, Accident Of Birth, a swaggeringly confident collection of powerful songs that saw the acclaimed singer return to his hard rock and metal roots, following the more experimental sound of the previous Skunkworks project. Co-produced by LA musician Roy Z and featuring Adrian Smith on guitar – while [more…]