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Award-winning blues guitarist Samantha Fish has announced London-based band Curse Of Lono as special guests on her UK Tour this May. The trek will comprise 12 dates, kicking off on May 7th at the Sage 2 in Gateshead and running through to the 19th May at The Brook in Southampton.

Last Friday saw the release of ’The New Normal’, the latest solo album by former Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts. Not only does his former boss sing on the new single taken from it, ’Beginning Of The End’, but Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy also joins in the fun….and they both co-star with Roberts in the song's cinematic video. The mini–action movie sees the trio wreaking all sorts of havoc together while singing the propulsive cut.

Michael Rother will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his seminal album ‘Sterntaler’ with a concert at Under the Bridge in West London on Friday April 5th 2019. Joined by Hans Lampe on drums and Franz Bargmann on guitar, Rother will perform his acclaimed second solo record ‘Sterntaler’ in full alongside a selection of cuts from his recordings with NEU! and Harmonia.

Semaphore's new single and music video "Unreliable" provides a close scrutiny of modern interpersonal relationships. From confronting the emotional games often played in dating, to the hurt of unrequited friendships, it explores the anxieties of being surrounded, yet so often alone, even in a place such as New York City. Blending post-shoegaze, alternative rock, and pop-punk influences, "Unreliable" provides a catchy hook and melody, but resonates deep in its content.

Swedish provocateur Ängie has returned with her brand new single ‘IDGAF’. The song is the first taste of new music following the release of her massively acclaimed debut album Suicidal Since 1995 last year.

London-based Spanish pop sensation Gizmo Varillas will support acclaimed Brazilian singer-songwriter and actor Seu Jorge next month for his much anticipated UK orchestral debut of ‘The Life Aquatic – Tribute to David Bowie’ show with The Heritage Orchestra, which is taking place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on Friday 8th February.

Robert Earl Keen was inducted into The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, on January 17, 2019, during a festive ceremony which included dinner and drinks at the World’s Largest Honky-Tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas.

 The multi-Grammy-winning superstar will perform at Blenheim Palace in June and The Love Supreme Jazz Festival in East Sussex in July.

In 1996 upstart rock outsiders Skunk Anansie released the single ‘Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)', taken from their second album Stoosh. Written by vocalist Skin following a tough breakup it instantly became a fan favourite and was a Top 20 hit across Europe, reaching no.13 in the UK charts, even hitting no.1 in both Iceland and Switzerland.

British metal outfit The Raven Age are set for a triumphant 2019 with the release of their eagerly anticipated second album Conspiracy, out March 8^th via Corvid Records.

Australian rockers Electric Mary have announced their new studio album 'Mother' which will be released on Friday 15th February via Listenable Records. The album follows the release of the thunderous single Woman, for which you can find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=39&v=NTUZxgs5qLw

As part of their continuing 30th Anniversary celebrations - which most recently saw them include a special show at the iconic 100 Club in London as part of their UK tour - Brighton-based punk rockers Levellers have announced an exciting competition for fans to win a five day recording session at Metway Studios in the band's hometown. The studio is owned by the band, and past artists who have recorded there have included Nick Cave, Royal Blood, Orbital and Sleeper as well as the group themselves.  

Burning Rain, the group founded by guitarist Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Revolution Saints, ex-Whitesnake, Dio) and vocalist Keith St. John (Montrose, Kingdom Come), have announced they will release their second album on March 22nd via Frontiers Music srl. Face The Music is the group's fourth album, the follow up to 2013's Epic Obsession.

Midlands-based hard rockers Vega will kick off their 2019 as support to US legends Skid Row on their UK Tour. The trek will comprise four theater shows and two festival dates, kicking off at Manchester's O2 Ritz on January 22nd and continuing through to the 2nd February where the tour will wind up with sets at the Frontiers Festival at Birmingham's O2 Institute.

Lancashire based band Record Street started 2019 on a high when they flew to Denmark last Saturday. The Indie-rock four piece, consisting of three Bannister brothers (Lewis, Danny, Brandon) along with their good friend Josh Ashworth, travelled to Sonne Studios in Copenhagen to complete their debut album.

Sharmila has exceeded expectations with her new single, Burning For You (Club Mix).

Electronic dance music producer and DJ, Raveland, goes independent with his latest progressive house single Resolution 19.

Harry Radford, former frontman of Scottish band Yashin, has returned to the music scene with his new project Call Me Amour. Infusing catchy melodies with overdriven guitars, dark electronica and no shortage of energy they are due to release their debut EP later this year.

HMV is among the largest retailers of DVDs, music, gadgets, and the likes. However, HMV is facing the chances of liquidation and being shut down altogether in the UK. 

Glasgow blues/rock four-piece Highway 491 will release 'These Places, In This City' via Rock & Roll Traffic Records in January 2019. The 10 track record is their first full-length release and follows 2015's Extended Play EP and 2017's 'In The Loop - The Acoustic Sessions.' The album will be launched on January 11th 2019 with a gig at the long-running Dreadnought Rock club in Bathgate, Scotland.

"Whiskey and Cigarettes" country radio show, in association with the European Academy of Country Music (EACM) has announced their Top 30 of 2018 year-end chart.