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Album review: Bróna McVittie – Supernatural

Posted on October 3, 2026 by jason

State 51/Company of Corkbots [Release date 16.10.26] Ulster singer‑songwriter, harpist and biologist Bróna McVittie returns with ‘Supernatural’, her fourth solo album. Released to coincide with Samhain, the ancient Irish festival when the veil between worlds grows thin, ‘Supernatural’ stands at … Continue reading →

Album review: PHIL VINCENT – Passive/Aggressive

Posted on October 3, 2026 by jason

Rock Company Records [Release date 21.10.26] Seriously, does Phil Vincent ever sleep?! This is Phil’s second solo album of the year, and third overall when Tragik are included. Phil Vincent never skimps on value either, as the CD adds two … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHADES OF PLATO – The Golden Ratio

Posted on October 1, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Platonic Arrangements [Release date 13.11.26] shadesofplato1.bandcamp.com ‘Welcome To The Carnival’ is a fitting entree for this, the fourth “in an occasional series” of what the band term “Tull/Sisters(of Mercy)/Stranglers mash ups”. The album is a heady mixture of influences, mostly of … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVE PACKHAM – The Wedding Dance

Posted on September 29, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 11.04.25] Dave Packham is a singer song writer based in Shoreham-by-Sea East Sussex, who uses emotional turmoil as creative energy, on an album that I somehow overlooked on its release well over a year ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: SARI SCHORR – Running Wild

Posted on September 29, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Provogue Records / Artone Label Group [Release date 09.10.26] We’ve been following Sari Schorr’s musical progress since at least 2016 with Pete Feenstra an early supporter, calling her “one of the finest blues-rock singers of our era”. Sari’s most recent album … Continue reading →

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Album review : BAD INFLUENCE – Celebrating 40 Years

Posted on September 28, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date : 07.06.26] Bad Influence’s ‘Celebrating 40 Years’ double album is a timely reminder of the melodic qualities of one of South London’s finest rock and blues bands. The 28 tracks span 4 studio albums, an early … Continue reading →

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Album review: 25 YEAR SCREAMER – …And From The Deep, There Is A Light…

Posted on September 28, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

White Knight Records [Release date 25.09.26] We’ve followed 25 Yard Screamer since their formation in 2002 and their onward trajectory has reflected our own since that time. We were mightily impressed with their third album ‘Cassandra’ in 2007, took over … Continue reading →

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Album review : MOCKINGBIRD HILL– Melting Pot

Posted on September 28, 2026 by petefeenstra

Mad Ears Productions [Release date : 21.10.26] Mockingbird Hill’s ‘Melting Pot’ is an engaging and at times beguiling album, full of good songs, bluesy grooves and intricate musical detail. I don’t know the reasons why Andy Littlewood originally called his … Continue reading →

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Album review : THE MIGHTY BOSSCATS – Normal

Posted on September 25, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date : 19.09.26] Having made his name with an impressive back catalogue of some 17 albums, in which he’s moved effortlessly though imagery-laden Americana, with all shades of blues, country and even jazzy influences, Richard Townsend and … Continue reading →

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Album review: ADMIRAL RADIO – Heirloom

Posted on September 24, 2026 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 09.09.26] I think husband and wife team Coty Hoover and Becca Smith, aka Admiral Radio, were put on this earth to harmonise together. Throughout this whole album they lay their harmonies down like sweet butter cream on … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR! Greats – EUROPE

Posted on September 21, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: David Randall/GRTR! The millennium has seen the revival of one of Sweden’s great melodic rock exports – Europe – and since their reformation in 2003 they have gone from strength to strength, reasserting their credentials and making some consistently … Continue reading →

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Album review: DIAMOND RAIN – Chapter One

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jason

Pride & Joy Music [Release date 23.10.26] Diamond Rain are a new band led by the silver masked High Priest, who is backed by Arch Lector and The Faithful Disciples. It sounds on paper like a Lidl version of Ghost, … Continue reading →

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Album review: IT – The Stranger Inside The Self

Posted on September 19, 2026 by jason

Website [Release date 16.10.26] An interesting album by IT as the original album was written, recorded and produced by Nick Jackson back in 1994, and it was only ever released on self-made cassettes. Nick takes up the story, “In 2020, … Continue reading →

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Album review: CARLA GOVER & FRIENDS – Williams Branch Is Hard To Find

Posted on September 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

CARLA GLOVER & FRIENDS - Williams Branch Is Hard To Find

www.carlagover.com [Release date 02.10.26] Attention all lovers of old American or traditional Americana music – this album is for you. Make a mark in your diary, it’s out Oct 2. Written by Si Kahn and featuring 10 different vocalists, including … Continue reading →

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Album review: OZRIC TENTACLES – Harmonic Mind

Posted on September 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

KScope [Release date 18.09.26] Festival favourites Ozric Tentacles formed at the Stonehenge Free Festival in 1983 and have kept a solid fanbase ever since. They released a number of cassette only albums during the 80s, releasing their first full album … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIGH – Goh-Ka

Posted on September 14, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Peaceville [Release date 04.09.26] Formed in Tokyo, Japan in the late 80s, Sigh were originally influenced by the Nordic black metal scene, the band have progressed experimentally since then, falling more and more into the Art Metal camp. This new … Continue reading →

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Album review: TROY REDFERN – Astral Doorways

Posted on September 10, 2026 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release date 30.10.26] Troy Redfern’s ‘Astral Doorways’ is a 6 track instrumental album, spanning 32 and half minutes and includes an opening 11 minute title track suite. It’s a major departure from his usual high energy, barn burning, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2027

Posted on September 8, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check artist and venue websites for latest information. Your release not listed? Contact us! To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2026

Posted on September 8, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Cherry Red Records - win six featured albums!

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Album review: WOOD BURNT RED – Hold On Tight

Posted on September 7, 2026 by jason

Website [Release date 04.09.26] Before I get started on the album, I just want to say that given good management and keeping their shit together Wood Burnt Red could be massive. You just know something special when you hear it, … Continue reading →

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Album review: EUROPE – Come This Madness

Posted on September 6, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

Silver Lining Music [Release date 25.09.26] It’s been seven years since Europe’s last album. Since 2017 the band haven’t been idle (with many a festival event under their collective belts) but the lack of a new studio album has been … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAIAH WYNNE – Into The Waves

Posted on September 5, 2026 by jason

Kscope [Release date 25.09.26] Maiah Wynne has been making music since she was seven and has been an integral part of Envy of None, who also feature Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran amongst their line-up. On this, … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIKE GUINEY – The Grace of Eloquence

Posted on September 5, 2026 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 25.06.26] The jury is out on this I’m afraid. Guiney was born on Newfoundland, Canada’s most easterly island. So pretty remote. His first musical memory is listening to Johnny Cash on an 8 track cartridge, so must have … Continue reading →

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Album review: BOB HOLZ – Next In Line

Posted on September 3, 2026 by GRTR! HQ

MVD Audio [Release date 06.11.26] We last reviewed Bob Holz in 2023 and his album which gave equal billing to co-producer Rob Stathis. The latter takes more of a production role on this latest release which once again harnesses the … Continue reading →

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Album review: RITA BLISS – One More Winter

Posted on September 1, 2026 by jason

Website [Release date 02.10.26] Feeling lonely as a pea, what an exquisitely innocent line. And this kinda describes the album by Rita Bliss in two words. For those of you who don’t know Rita, as I didn’t, as well as … Continue reading →