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Electronic music producer Mortinus has just dropped his latest album Morten (Deluxe Edition). The 19 track offering provides a great introduction to a world of electro loops, synths, basslines and cleverly arranged beats.

With rebellious hearts and empowered attitudes, Lauren and Marlo Ashley have officially hit the charts again with their latest release to country radio.  The Ashley Sisters’ sophomore single Sweet On You captures a sound reminiscent of traditional country with a modern twist that highlights the innocence of classroom crushes and the feelings of first love.

Michael Schenker Fest, the one-off reunion show turned modern rock juggernaut led by German guitar maestro Michael Schenker, have released the first taste of their new material in the shape of 'Rock Steady.' The new song is taken from the collective's recently announced sophomore album 'Revelation' which will be released September 20th through Nuclear Blast. The album pre-order will start on June 14th.

Multi-instrumentalist Byron Taylor has just released a self-titled album called “Byron Taylor Songbook’.

So, why a rock musical about GALILEO the 17^th century scientist, inventor and astronomer, Galileo Galilei?

Koffee is a 19 year old from Jamaica who’s on a mission to preserve and share her roots via her music. The Reggae artist, rapper/DJ, and guitarist is fast becoming a prominent name, not only in Jamaica but worldwide too. Already being recognised by BBC 1Xtra  as a newly emerging ‘hot’ artist, she has also received over 20 million Spotify streams for recent EP Rapture.

Sea Girls are an Indie rock band from London. Although established in 2015 it’s not until late that the band has really started gathering momentum. The band has recently been included in the BBC's Sound of 2019 and Radio X added them to their successful act predictions of 2019. Last month they signed Polydor Records with a multi-album deal.

Soul, surrealist duendita is starting to catch the attention of a wider audience with her spiritual and ambient sounds, which are delivered in what feels a unique way. Having performed at UK’s The Great Escape festival last month and receiving great feedback - duendita continues with a string of concerts across the USA with an upcoming July appearance at Sacred Ground Festival in Germany.

Sweden's premier hard rockers H.E.A.T. will release a new live album recorded in their home country last year. 'Live At Sweden Rock Festival' will feature thirteen thundering tracks on CD, while the CD+BD Digipak will also include eight of the songs on video. The sets will be released July 26th via earMUSIC.

Five-piece rock & roll group Piston have just dropped a new single, the second release from their upcoming debut album. The track, 'Rainmaker' is a slice of no-holds-barred rock with crashing drums, incisive bass and furious riffs all leading to a shoutalong chorus. It was produced by Dan Smith and remixed by Romesh Dodangoda and follows the lead single 'One More Day' which received airplay on Planet Rock and BBC Radio 2's Rock Show amongst others.

Scottish rock quartet The Naked Feedback this week dropped the latest in their series of ear-shattering new singles. 'Smoke Without Fire' is just as uncompromising as the cutting edge rock music the band are known for, yet also represents something of a departure for the band with a tuneful, groove-oriented feel and slow-burn buildup. They even deploy some intriguing overt production effects which throw you off balance just enough for the incisive lyrics about the perils of social media to hit home all the more.

UK blues young gun Laurence Jones has just dropped the lyrics video for his new single 'I'm Waiting' - the first track to be taken from his upcoming self titled album 'Laurence Jones Band.' The album will be released on Friday 27th September on Top Story Music via Sony.

One of Britain's top blues/rock guitarists, Danny Bryant, has just announced news of his upcoming 11th studio album. 'Means Of Escape' will drop on September 20th via Jazzhaus Records and will be available on CD, digital and 180g white vinyl. It will be preceded by the title track which will be issued as a single on Friday 8th July.

Hot on the heels of their outstanding album ‘Can’t Go Home’, Unruly Child played an emotional set at the Frontiers Rock Festival 2017 in Milan (which was filmed/recorded and released in early 2018).

Revived and re-invigorated, the track is first to emerge a brand new album from the cult outfit, ‘DNA’, slated for release in November 2019. The new material also lands on the day that the Northern rock’n’roll four-piece embark on a lengthy run of tour dates throughout the UK & Europe. (Full dates and details below).

Suburban Symphony have released their first offering since the success of their self-titled debut album in September 2017. The track is called “Cutbacks”, and lyrically coupled with the music video analysing societal issues in the UK; Suburban Symphony have released a wake-up call.

Billboard offers the "Exclusive Online Premiere" of "Rhinestone Rodeo," the highly-anticipated song from independent Country/Americana artist Hannah Bethel. Watch the music video here. "Rhinestone Rodeo" drops on 5/31 and will be available on all digital platforms.

London based Jade Bird, who's originally from Northumbria is a name that's gathering pace amongst a varied audience of music lovers. At just 21 this multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter has just found herself performing at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and upcoming shows beckon with The Mumford & and Sons, a Glastonbury appearance and an American tour supporting Father John Misty & Jason Isbell.

Like a lot of good music, Riot Fest began in a basement, when a rabid fan wanted to connect his favorite bands with like-minded music lovers in Chicago. Fifteen years and 1,500+ bands later, Riot Fest returns to Douglas Park with a stacked array of bands to score the festivities—featuring many friends of Riot Fest returning to pay tribute to the festival and its loyal fans, alongside iconic and emerging artists who reflect the broad musical tastes the festival is known for.

When you have opened for a band like Red Hot Chilli Peppers you must know that you’re well on your way to becoming someone, and if your fan base includes Quincy Jones, then you have got to be a top drawer act.

Singer/songwriter Danny Vaughn will drop his new solo record Myths, Legends and Lies on 7th June via Townsend Music. Well-known as lead singer with classic rockers Tyketto, he has said that this is the solo album he always wanted to make.