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P Paul Fenech: Dancing At The End Of The WorldMutant Rock RecordsLP | DLOut on 27th July 2026Steve ‘Spike’ Sommer gets the lowdown on P Paul Fenech’s 14th solo album: Dancing At The Edge Of The World – “I never thought I’d get this far, but I’m still here y’know…”I first met P Paul Fenech in 1983 when I interviewed him for the weekly UK music paper Sounds. The Meteors had just released their third studio album, Stampede, and, being a fan of the band since 1979, it was something that I both looked forward to and felt apprehensive about.…
Norman Greenbaum was working as a cook in Northern California in 1986 when he heard that a cover of his most famous song had gone to No.1 across the Atlantic. The track in question was Spirit In The Sky, and it wasn’t just Greenbaum’s biggest hit – it was his only hit.“All of a sudden the record was covered by a group from England called Doctor and the Medics,” Greenbaum, told Rolling Stone in 2020. “And it became No.1 all over Europe. That was a big thing: It had gone from the back room of the one-hit wonders to all…
Vibrant set of vintage soul grooves from Sweden via Memphis.In the wake of his most recent release, Jesper Lindell and his band, The Brunnsvik Sounds, return with another impressive collection of soul-infused covers. While the previous album featured songs made famous at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, Royal works as a companion piece to that record but, in this case, features nine newly recorded tracks recorded at the famed Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Mimicking the recording style of some of the early classic albums the studio is noted for, Lindell and company once again set out to record…
The idea of a journey, setting off on the road, the excitement, the anticipation of discovery, leaving the stress and worries and memories behind is a construct we all can identify with. The romance of the story of America is inextricably linked with the move from east to west, the crossing of The Great Divide, leaving the East Coast angst behind to find a freer, more individualistic life. The California Zephyr, a long distance passenger train that runs from Chicago to San Francisco, is a symbol of this journey and has been the subject of many songs, the most famous…
Film: Don’t Bury It Director: Kristian Fitsall Writer: Kristian Fitsall Starring: Will Close, Manpreet Bambra, Tom Cray, Peter York, Gerardo Cabal Dumped by his girlfriend, Doug’s mental health deteriorates and he begins burying his problems, quite literally, in his garden; unpaid bills, dirty dishes, it all goes in, until what started as simple avoidance escalates to a murder spree. In a new interview on Blazing Minds for the Southend Film Festival I got a chance to ask Writer-Director Kristian Fitsall a few questions about the film Don’t Bury It. Don’t Bury It will play at the festival as part of…
The Top Ten Saddest Songs Ever…. plus another 5Ten chosen by Ged Babey from LTW as a promotional device for the forthcoming album by cult indie legend DAVEY WOODWARD – the Bristolian (on Last Night From Glasgow out in Sept 2026) which includes ‘some of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard’. There are some lighter ones: love letters to Bristol, but it could well be his equivalent to (Lou Reeds monumentally sad masterpiece) Berlin. Davey picks his Five favourite Saddest Songs Ever.Everyone loves ‘a list’, but this one will leave you in tears.Sad Songs are popular. They sell – if…
Tink has premiered the official music video for her catchy single “Bedrock”, which features Rob49. This track is taken from the R&B artist’s latest album,Fuck, Marry, Kill. Watch the visuals below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
Lil Tjay kicks off the weekend by dropping the official music video for his song “Bad Wrist”. This track is taken from the rapper’s latest album, They Just Ain’t You. Watch the visuals below: Share on Social Mediaxfacebooklinkedinemailwhatsapp View Original Article Here
In the late 80s, funk rock five-piece Dan Reed Network were on the verge of superstardom – only to be brought down by lousy timing and self-sabotage. In 2016, mainman Dan Reed revealed the incredible story behind his band’s comeback. He doesn’t remember the exact date that he hit rock bottom. He was drinking so heavily, and doing so many drugs, that the days and nights were slipping past in a blur. What he does remember is the moment of clarity that came to him as another long night was stretching into the dawn. As he sat alone in a…
Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the U.S., along with an update on where each album ranks on the Billboard 200 chart — this time for week 23 of 2026. This week’s recap includes the first-week sales of Latto’s new album Big Mama, which debuts at No. 16. Source: HITS Daily Double Chart # Artist(s) Album title Sales Sales + Streams 1 Drake ICEMAN 678 173,392 8 Drake HABIBTI 221 41,428 13 Don Toliver OCTANE 2,044 36,939 16 Latto Big Mama 2,178 32,953 *DEBUT* 18 Drake MAID OF HONOUR 190 30,468 20 SZA SOS 781…
U.K. born R&B/pop artistShehxnais continuing her rise on the international stage with the release of her new singleBody in Motion, landing June 3.Blending smooth R&B textures with polished pop production, the track feels confident, energetic, and unapologetically bold. Produced by New York creatives Luca Beats, Teeupzayy, and John C Majic,Body in Motionleans into sleek melodies and high tempo energy, driven by the standout hook:“You got my body in motion… there’s no limit baby take it full speed.”More than just another single, the release signals a defining moment for Shehxna as she steps further into her artistic identity, balancing vulnerability, confidence,…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming band The Sunspots and their brand new single titled “Cut To The Chase”. A blast of sunshine, soul, and irresistible groove has arrived with the release of “Cut To The Chase,” the debut single from Southern California outfit The Sunspots. Overflowing with vibrant horns, uplifting melodies, and timeless soul influences, the track captures the spirit of an era when music brought people together in celebration of love, peace, and freedom. From the very first note, “Cut To The Chase” transports listeners…