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Another Sky are an Alternative/Indie group from London. They currently have a bunch of gigs commencing at the end of May into July. Their debut EP ‘Forget Yourself’ released back in March 2018 catapulted the band into recognition by major media including the BBC. 

‘Rainier Fog' is the title track of Alice in Chains’ most recent release, which hit No. 1 across Billboard’s Rock, Alternative and Hard Music Charts and No. 1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart and earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album. It’s a quirky song featuring people wearing giant beer bottles, a humorous side of their music coming through and the lyrics also referencing alcohol too - "Live in the past, you find out it's hard to stay sober."

‘Run Me Down’ sees Dan making a bold return with the first taste of new music following the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Stay Awake With Me last year. It saw Dan clock up over 30 million streams on Spotify, receiving high profile acclaim from the likes of Sunday Times Culture, Daily Express, Metro, The Independent, TMRW and more including support from Radio 1 and Radio 2.

Black Star Riders - the hard rock band that began as an offshoot of Thin Lizzy's last touring line up - previously announced the title of their fourth album, 'Another State Of Grace.' Now they have provided further details of the record, as well as  streaming the title track.

Glenn Hughes has now announced a set of re-scheduled dates for his acclaimed ‘Performs Classic Deep Purple Live' Tour. The trek was postponed just three days ahead of the first date on 14th May as Hughes required treatment for an unspecified illness. The cancellations were announced by a statement on Hughes' social media which said:

The long-anticipated solo album--HYDE's first solo release in 10 years--features 5 singles including the focus track “AFTER LIGHT” and the latest songs “SET IN STONE,” “OUT” and “MAD QUALIA” that have been released since the rock icon resumed his solo recording career.

Exceeding over 50 million cumulative streams, 22-year-old alternative pop singer-songwriter Christian French maintains his staggering momentum on the new single “head first.”

The name Sonny Stitt still resonates to jazz lovers. Stitt was a forefather of be-bop, coming up through the bands of Tiny Bradshaw and Billy Eckstine in the early 1940s. Stitt’s sound was so pure, forceful and blues-soaked that he was instantly compared to alto saxophonist Charlie Parker, yet he maintained his own distinct sound.

Gia Woods breaks every rule. The 21-year-old queer Persian songstress can provoke one moment and comfort the next. Casting a striking and exotic presence, her undeniable sex appeal translates beyond music and into each performance and visual, while thoughtful songwriting and impressive instrumentation threads the vision together.

70's rock legends Sweet have announced an extensive UK tour to follow up their sold-out 'Still Got The Rock' European trek. The tour will be presented by Planet Rock in association with The Gig Cartel and gig off on November 28th in Frome. The 16 shows will conclude just in time for Christmas, at Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion on Saturday 21 December.

Two UK music legends, Robin Trower and Maxi Priest, have joined forces with acclaimed producer and musician Livingstone Brown for a new album, 'United State Of Mind,' which will be released later this year. In addition The Gig Cartel in association with Manhaton Records have announced a UK tour where support will come from US blues songstress Sari Schorr.

Fredo is an up and coming rapper from London. The 25 year old known as Fredo, but in fact is called Marvin William Bailey saw great success last year when he claimed a number one single with his fellow rapper Dave - the song called ‘Funky Friday’. He recently released his debut album called 'Third Avenue' and he will be touring throughout Europe to promote this album.

The Pillow Queens who hail from Dublin are singers with a definite social conscience. This week saw the ladies embark on a major tour which started in Liverpool and will span into Europe. Dates run from May into June, with a festival appearance in August supporting Soak.

Transatlantic Dark Wave trio Jonathan/Christian is pleased to announce the release of its third album, Dark Hallways, on May 10th, 2019 on all major platforms.

Dedicated to their craft, CoCo and the Butterfields have spent hours in the studio creating a selection of songs representing them as people and as a band. Their music is an ode to their lives and this new video for the upcoming single and EP ‘Monsters’ shows a great image of them as a band.

If you haven’t already, you will probably be hearing a lot from up-and-coming singer Ella Mai who hails from London. Last week she scooped 3 Billboard Music Awards and the 24 year old has already reached number 5 in the US for her hit single – ‘Boo’d Up. More importantly however, is her nomination for two Grammy Awards and the British Breakthrough Act at the 2019 BRIT AWARDS.

Grace Carter is a 21-year-old singer from Brighton. Her soul searching songs that you will probably recognize are; ‘Silence’ and ‘Why Her Not Me’. In 2019 she has released ‘Heal me’. She’s making waves by collaborating with some of the big stars, namely supporting roles for artists such as Mabel, Dua Lipa and Rag’n’Bone Man with their tours last year. She also headlined two tours in the UK and was placed third in the BBC Music’s ‘Sound of 2019’

The popular young star has already made waves and established her name in the music scene. Courtney’s next big appearance is set to be at Woodstock in August, where she can showcase her talent to another massive audience at one of the world's most iconic festivals.

Different Kind Of Love is Hannah Grace’s new release from her much awaited EP  “The Bed You Made". Her EP is set to be released on the 10 May 2019 and she is signed up with ‘Never Fade Records’.

Philip Bailey, the legendary, Grammy Award winning co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire announces his upcoming solo album Love Will Find A Way via Verve Records on June 21st and the release of the first single “Billy Jack”, which he co-produced with Robert Glasper.

LONDON – Americana/indie-country artist Michaela Anne, who Bob Harris from BBC Radio 2 has mentioned within the context of Country music's "next big thing,” performs her first UK headlining show on May 16 at The Islington in London.