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  • The Hidden Value of Liner Notes, Booklets, and Album Credits

    The Hidden Value of Liner Notes, Booklets, and Album Credits

    Album credits turn rock listening into a fuller record of creative work. A rock song is never just a lead singer, a guitar riff, and a title. Behind it stand producers, session musicians, recording engineers, mixing engineers, mastering engineers, songwriters, … Continue reading

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  • Waves In April’s Dierks Canada Reveals Plans For New Album

    Waves In April guitarist and screamer Dierks Canada preps for two massive shows at Red Rocks and Rocklahoma and also shares details for the band's debut album. Continue reading…
  • Key Glock Releases Effortlessly Hard New Album Project X

    About halfway through his new album Project X, there’s a moment on the “Dummy” intro where the reliably hard Memphis rap great Key Glock chants the famous intro drop from Tay Keith, the Memphis rap producer who was found dead yesterday. Tay Keith’s passing is a sudden shock, and “Dummy” is the first time since his death that I got ambushed by a new Tay Keith beat that I didn’t see coming. I’m sure that’ll happen a lot of times in the months ahead. It shouldn’t have caught me off-guard, but it made his passing hit that much harder. Tay Keith was good. “Dummy” is a good song.

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  • Readers’ Pick: Fruit Bats – The Landfill

    You picked Fruit Bats – The Landfill as your favorite new release for the week of June 5, 2026.
  • TEMPLE OF THE ABSURD release first new single for ‘Prayer’

    Today marks the release of the first new single from TEMPLE OF THE ABSURD, “Prayer”. “The song is a requiem for all the souls we […]

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  • When Rivers Meet release fifth studio album ‘Rhythm Rust & Static’ – new video / single out, tour dates start soon

    Award-winning UK duo When Rivers Meet have officially released their fifth studio album, Rhythm Rust & Static, across all major platforms. Known for their distinctive blend of alternative rock and gritty blues, the independent outfit follows up their 2024 album Aces Are High and 2025’s Addicted to You with a collection of songs designed to … Continue reading When Rivers Meet release fifth studio album ‘Rhythm Rust & Static’ – new video / single out, tour dates start soon
  • SAXON ANNOUNCE ‘GODS OF THUNDER’ UK & IRELAND DATES AS PART ONE OF EXTENSIVE WORLD TOUR (CASTLES & EAGLES PRODUCTION)

    British heavy metal giants Saxon have announced the first UK and Ireland leg of their Gods of Thunder World Tour, with further international dates set to […]

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  • Listening Now : E. Lundquist – My Wings (feat. INDIA BLUE)

    E. Lundquist‘s My Wings glides effortlessly between neo-soul and alternative R&B, wrapping listeners in a hazy, late-night atmosphere rich with warmth and introspection. Led by the mesmerizing vocals of India Blue, the track unfolds through silky melodies, understated grooves, and lush production that feels both intimate and expansive. A subtle funk pulse runs beneath its dreamy surface, giving the song a gentle momentum while allowing its emotional depth to breathe. Ethereal yet grounded, My Wings captures the sensation of drifting through memories and possibilities, creating a soulful soundscape that lingers long after the final note fades. Perfect for fans of sophisticated, mood-driven R&B with a cinematic touch.

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  • Joe Bonamassa unveils new take on Rory Gallagher’s “A Million Miles Away”

    Joe Bonamassa has released The Spirit Of Rory: Live From Cork, a new live album and concert film celebrating the music and legacy of Irish blues-rock icon Rory Gallagher.

    Available now via J&R Adventures, the project captures Bonamassa’s sold-out tribute performances in Cork, Ireland, Gallagher’s hometown and a city where his influence remains deeply ingrained in the local culture. Alongside the release, Bonamassa has unveiled a live performance video for “A Million Miles Away (Live),” one of the album’s standout moments.

    Recorded with the blessing of Gallagher’s family, The Spirit Of Rory: Live From Cork documents what began as a tribute concert before expanding into a three-night sold-out run. A longtime admirer of Gallagher, Bonamassa approached the project with respect for the late guitarist’s legacy while bringing his own voice and style to the performances.

    Gallagher remains one of Ireland’s most celebrated musicians. His blend of electric blues, hard rock, Celtic influences, and fearless improvisation inspired generations of guitarists and helped establish him as one of the most influential players in blues-rock history.

    At the center of the release is “A Million Miles Away,” originally featured on Gallagher’s 1973 album Tattoo and later immortalized through the guitarist’s legendary live performances. The song’s themes of loneliness and longing have made it one of the most beloved entries in Gallagher’s catalog.

    The project includes several historically significant moments, including Bonamassa’s performance of “As The Crow Flies” using Gallagher’s own 1930 National Triolian resonator guitar, which was loaned by the Cork Public Museum. The DVD and Blu-ray editions also feature bonus content, including The Inspiration of Rory, featuring conversations with Brian May and Slash, as well as Rory’s Acoustic Guitar and Ballycotton – A Million Miles Away.

    Across 14 songs, The Spirit Of Rory: Live From Cork explores the breadth of Gallagher’s catalog, from fan favorites such as “Walk On Hot Coals,” “Bullfrog Blues,” and “Bad Penny” to emotional performances of “Tattoo’d Lady,” “I Fall Apart,” and “A Million Miles Away.” The setlist also draws inspiration from the spirit of Gallagher’s legendary Irish Tour ’74 era, which introduced many fans, including Bonamassa, to Gallagher’s electrifying live performances.

    What started as a single tribute concert ultimately became one of the most meaningful experiences of Bonamassa’s career, with fans traveling from around the world to celebrate Gallagher’s music in the guitarist’s hometown.

    “What you hear on these recordings is our best effort to pay tribute to Rory Gallagher, a man I never met, but admire so deeply. His music is part of me and I’m grateful that we were able to contribute in some small way to his ongoing legacy.”

    CD Track Listing

    1. Cradle Rock (Live)
    2. Walk On Hot Coals (Live)
    3. Tattoo’d Lady (Live)
    4. I Wonder Who (Live)
    5. Calling Card (Live)
    6. Who’s That Coming? (Live)
    7. Messin’ With The Kid (Live)
    8. Bullfrog Blues (Live)
    9. Treat Her Right (Live)
    10. Bad Penny (Live)
    11. I Fall Apart (Live)
    12. A Million Miles Away (Live)
    13. As The Crow Flies (Live)
    14. Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)

    U.S. Summer Tour 2026

    June 26 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts w/ JJ Grey & Mofro & D.K. Harrell
    June 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
    June 28 – Newark, NJ – New Jersey Performing Arts Center
    July 4 – Sioux City, IA – Saturday in the Park
    July 29 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap w/ Gov’t Mule
    July 31 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 1 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 3 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
    August 5 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater w/ JJ Grey & Mofro
    August 7 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
    August 8 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 9 – Youngstown, OH – The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 11 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights
    August 12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival
    August 14 – Interlochen, MI – Kresge Auditorium w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 15 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 16 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater w/ Gov’t Mule
    August 19 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Civic Center
    August 20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater
    August 22 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino
    August 23 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
    September 26-27 – Austin, TX – Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival at Moody Center

    EU Fall Tour 2026

    October 21 – Helsinki, Finland – Veikkaus Arena
    October 23 – Stockholm, Sweden – Stockholm Avicii Arena
    October 24 – Oslo, Norway – Oslo Spektrum
    October 25 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Göteborg Partille Arena
    October 27 – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen København
    October 29 – Rostock, Germany – Stadthalle Rostock
    October 30 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
    October 31 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
    November 4 – Milan, Italy – Unipol Forum
    November 6 – Toulouse, France – Zenith Toulouse Metropole
    November 7 – Barcelona, Spain – Barcelona Sant Jordi Club
    November 8 – Madrid, Spain – Madrid Palacio Vistalegre
    November 11 – Wroclaw, Poland – Ethno Festival

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