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Interviews

Interview with Samantha Martin

Darren talks to the fantastic Canadian singer-songwriter Samantha Martin In 2014, Martin formed an 11-piece blues/soul band, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar. The band’s name is a reference to southern blues traditions. Their debut record Send the Nightingale was released in 2015. As of 2020, Samantha Martin has been nominated for thirteen Maple Blues [more…]

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News

LITTLE KING Posts New Studio Video “Keyboard Soldier” + “Lente Viviente” Tour Recap

L-R – Tony Bojorquez (Drums), David Hamilton (Bass, Cello), Ryan Rosoff (Guitar, Vocals) Hitting the road with three decades of songwriting, storytelling, and sonic evolution behind them, Phoenix’s Little King spent this past March bringing their “Lente Viviente Tour” to stages across New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and even a surprise pop up show [more…]

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Rock

AK & The Red Kites – Hotter Than The Sun

Retro Fire Meets Modern Swagger in a Debut That Demands Attention Review By Darren McIntyre There’s something instantly gripping about a debut that doesn’t play it safe—and Hotter Than The Sun from AK & The Red Kites doesn’t just flirt with danger, it kicks the door in and owns the room. Built [more…]

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Labrinth Announces Cosmic Opera Act II Album and the Undoing Tour

Labrinth Announces Cosmic Opera Act II Album and the Undoing Tour   Coming off two Coachella performances, new album out May 29, 2026   Seven-city U.S. summer tour pairs headline dates with live orchestral performances Labrinth will release Cosmic Opera Act II on May 29, 2026, and launch the Undoing tour, a seven-city U.S. run opening July [more…]

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News

OMD: Summer Of Hits @ Dreamland Margate Sat 25 July – Announcing Special Guest Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

OMDOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Summer Of Hits comes to Dreamland Margate Saturday 25th July on the famous Scenic Stage Announcing Special Guest Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey Plus Peter Hook & The LightAndrew Cushin TICKETS Synth-pop  legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), are bringing the hits to Dreamland in Margate, so bring your [more…]

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Live Reviews

Robert Jon &The Wreck Live The Garage Glasgow

Review By Darren McIntyre Robert Jon & The Wreck are a 5 – piece Southern / Blues / Rock n Roll juggernaut from Orange County, Southern California who came to our attention in 2011, they have been steadily building a loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic with their electrifying shows that [more…]

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Live Reviews

ARTIST- Another Thursday

VENUE – The Waterloo, Blackpool DATE – 2nd April 2026 Words and Pictures – Graeme Wright Another Thursday were the opening act for Ward XVI at The Waterloo in Blackpool and they were a totally new outfit to me. They operate out of Blackpool itself so this was a home town gig, [more…]

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