Humans, vast entities swallowing universes
Love and death of various races into galactic empires
Neutron stars, black holes, galaxies beyond comprehension
Escape into space, life is constantly changing…
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​Legendary space-rock pioneers Hawkwind return with their latest studio album, There Is No Space For Us. Following 2024’s critically acclaimed Stories From Time And Space and recent triple disc live album Live At The Royal Albert Hall, this new release develops the dystopian themes of recent albums and the cosmic, almost metaphysical perspective on humanity’s place in the universe through expansive soundscapes and electrifying psychedelic rock.
 
Blending hypnotic rhythms, immersive synths, and driving guitar riffs, There Is No Space For Us takes listeners on an interstellar voyage from the synth laden thunderous opening track There Is Still Danger There to the eerie, atmospheric depths and outstanding heights of Space Continues (Lifeform). Tracks like the acoustic led The Co-Pilot (a song which transforms multiple times across 8 minutes) and title track There Is No Space For Us (the definition of what a “space western” should sound like) showcase the band's signature fusion of chugging guitars, electronic rhythms, and grand science fiction vision of human destiny. Another stand-out moment is the frenzied theremin laced freak-out of Neutron Stars, while A Long Long Way From Home delivers a melancholic yet powerful crescendo, reflecting on the fragile nature of existence in an ever-expanding universe.
 
Another classic album to add to the Hawkwind canon, There Is No Space For Us is presented by Dave Brock, Richard Chadwick, Magnus Martin, Doug MacKinnon and Tim "Thighpaulsandra" Lewis on both CD and double vinyl (the vinyl features a bonus two recent live rehearsals) and​will be released to coincide with live shows in the spring and summer.

Track List:
There Is Still Danger There
Space Continues (Lifeform)
The Co-Pilot
Changes (Burning Suns and Frozen Waste)
There is No Space For Us
The Outer Region Of The Universe
Neutron Stars (Pulsating Light)
A Long Long Way From Home
 
Vinyl Only:
Practical Ability
Second Chance

Website:
hawkwind.com

​The thirteen tracks that form Love and Freedom serve as a healing elixir for the world's emotional turmoil. “These songs are a little radical,” says Joe Ely. “I feel like it’s a good time to stand up and speak out.” His wife and creative partner, Sharon Ely, adds, “The way we express ourselves is through our art and music.”

Ely recorded these songs—exploring themes of immigration, poverty, war, justice, love, and freedom—over several decades at his own Spur Studios. He had stored them in a folder titled Love and Freedom and rediscovered them in the fall of 2024. The challenge? The recordings were rough mix demos, and the original multi-tracks had vanished.

Sharon suggested enlisting musician, longtime friend, and master producer Lloyd Maines to breathe new life into the tracks. “Joe has always set the bar high,” Maines says. “Without access to the original multi-tracks, we had to get creative to shape the right sound.” Maines layered instruments onto the recordings, adding acoustic guitar, slide guitar, and bass. “Joe’s vocal is just killer, and having that as the foundation is fantastic,” he says. Working with engineer Pat Manske at the Zone Recording Studio in Dripping Springs, Texas, Maines brought in Ely’s longtime collaborator David Grissom to add his signature guitar licks. Joel Guzman had already played accordion on the original sessions, while Ely himself handled guitar, harmonica, and percussion. The result is a remarkable and deeply authentic Joe Ely album featuring nine original songs and four covers of beloved classics.

Ely delivers powerhouse renditions of Townes Van Zandt’s Waiting Around to Die and For the Sake of the Song, while his voice aches with longing on Guy Clark’s Magdalene. His haunting take on Woody Guthrie’s Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) is elevated by the evocative vocals of singer-songwriter and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham.

The album’s first single, Shake ‘Em Up, is what Ely calls “an ode to dice games in the Wild West.” He wrote No One Wins after visiting Ground Zero in the aftermath of 9/11. Adios Sweet Marie speaks to border conflicts in Texas, while Here’s to the Brave honors Native American resilience. Sergeant Baylock, inspired by a real-life Lubbock police officer who harassed Ely relentlessly, tells the tale of their many run-ins. The album’s weighty themes of social justice continue with Today It Did, Band of Angels, What Kind of War, and Surrender to the West.
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With Love and Freedom, Ely once again proves himself a fearless storyteller, unearthing long-lost gems that feel more urgent than ever.
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Tracks:
01. Shake ‘Em Up
02. Adios Sweet Dreams
03. Magdalene – Written by Guy Clark
04. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) (feat. Ryan Bingham – Written by Woody Guthrie
05. Waitin’ Around To Die – Written by Townes Van Zandt
06. Sergeant Baylock
07. Today It Did
08. Band Of Angels
09. For The Sake Of The Song
10. Here’s To The Brave
11. What Kind Of War
12. No One Wins
13. Surrender To The West
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Website: 
ely.com

​GA-20 returns with their second single, “I Love You, I Need You,” from the highly anticipated upcoming EP, VOLUME 2. This release marks the powerful debut of new members—vocalist and guitarist Cody Nilsen and drummer Joshua Kiggans—who join forces with guitarist and founding member Matthew Stubbs. Together, this dynamic trio continues their mission to honor and evolve the tradition of song-driven electric blues.
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With “I Love You, I Need You,” GA-20 once again showcase their signature blend of vintage authenticity and modern energy. Their take on the classic Lazy Lester love song is soaked in raw emotion, rich guitar tones, and a deep-seated bluesy angst. Echoing Lester’s distinctive fusion of blues and traditional country, the track unfolds as a haunting meditation on love and longing. While leaning into a more reflective sound, GA-20 still delivers the fiery passion that has captivated fans worldwide.
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​Een berg kan mooi en spookachtig tegelijk zijn. Gedreven door een pulserend ritme streeft een klimmer het onbereikbare na. Een nobel doel, maar het kan hem ook tot slachtoffer maken van onhaalbare verwachtingen.
 
Deze single kondigt het vierde studioalbum van de Steven Troch Band aan. "The Dawning" verschijnt op 25 april 2025 op CD, vinyl en digitaal wereldwijd. 
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MATT ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES 11TH STUDIO ALBUM,
THE HAMMER & THE ROSE, OUT APRIL 25
 
TITLE TRACK, A BALANCING ACT OF HEART AND MIND, AVAILABLE NOW
LISTEN HERE
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​Canada’s revered singer-songwriter Matt Andersen has announced the release of his 11th solo studio album, The Hammer & The Rose, out April 25 via Sonic Records. On the album, a veritable garden of heart, the New Brunswick-born musician opts for the kind of tender, moving folk and soul arrangements one might associate with flowers, trading in the hard steel edges of his heavy blues riffs for delicate compositions and honey-dripping sweetness.
 
The gently-swinging title track provides an elegant metaphor for the differences and push-and-pull relationship between the head and the heart: the head wants to blaze a trail, prioritize practicality, and motor through things, while the heart wants to slow down, feel things, feel good. 
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​After seeing one of the shows Andersen played on tour supporting his grand, ecstatic JUNO-nominated 2023 album The Big Bottle of Joy, producer and percussionist Joshua Van Tassel took him aside to express how much he loved the quieter moments of the set. Inspired by those times when the wildness settled down and he could hear, even clearer, the timbre and texture of Andersen’s voice, Van Tassel suggested cutting a record that maintained that low-key spirit. Andersen got to writing with that in mind, and it was the same chill vibe the team fostered for the sessions that would eventually go down in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where Christine Bougie (lap steel), Aaron Comeau (keys), Kyle Cunjak (acoustic bass), and Afie Jurvanen (acoustic guitar) gathered with Andersen to lay the tracks down live off-the-floor with Van Tassel behind both the boards and the drums. 
 
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering moving performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result - a multi-faceted and poignant body of work - has led him to amass over 31 million streams on Spotify and 30 million views on YouTube. In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Tab Benoit, and more. 
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Een andere kijk op een Belpopklassieker
Kadril met nieuwe single
"La Première Neige"

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Niets beter om in de aanloop naar de week van de Belgische muziek uit te pakken met een verrassende versie van een heuse Belpopklassieker. “De Eerste Sneeuw”  werd geschreven door Lieven Tavernier en werd opgenomen door Jan De Wilde. De afgelopen 35 jaar is de song uitgegroeid tot een terechte klassieker die elk jaar opnieuw weer opduikt in de vele lijstjes van diverse radio’s.
 
Folklegende Kadril werd in 1976 opgericht en groeide uit tot een monument in de  Wereldmuziek met een indrukwekkende discografie die meer dan 10  albums telt en met op haar palmares talrijke optredens op de meest gereputeerde festivals in Europa.
Twee monumenten die dus samen komen in deze Franstalige versie van “De Eerste Sneeuw”, België op z’n best dus, dwars door de taalgrens heen zoals het hoort te gaan met goeie muziek.
 
Kadril bestaat uit:
 
Little Kim – zang
Peter Libbrecht – viool, altviool zang
Bart De Cock – doedelzak, nyckelharpa, accordeon
Erwin Libbrecht – gitaar, Irish bouzouki, banjo, zang
Koen Dewaele – bas
Dirk Verhegge - gitaar, banjo
Jan De Neve – drums
 
Heel veel plannen voor de toekomst zijn er uiteraard ook:
 
In aanloop naar 50 jaar Kadril -en na een groot succes vorig jaar op Zilleghem Folk 2024- is er deze zomer '25 terug een samenwerking gepland tussen Kadril en Patrick Riguelle & Hans Quaghebeur.
 
Zomer '26 -op de festivals- nodigt Kadril gasten uit om de viering "50 jaar Kadril" op gang te trekken. 
Herfst '26-voorjaar '27 volgt dan een theatertournee "Het Liedboek van Kadril".
Bij deze gelegenheid zal Kadril inderdaad een boek uitbrengen met het verhaal van de band, maar ook partituren & teksten van de nummers die ze in de loop der jaren uitbrachten, en het verhaal rond de covers die ze maakten.
 
Live kan je de band binnenkort aan het werk zien (Meer shows volgen)
 
Programma "Honger & Dorst" (Kadril & Lieven Tavernier):
19 april 2025 in de Grote Zaal van het Leietheater, Brielstraat 8,9800 Deinze
16 mei 2025 in Toogenblik, Kortenbachstraat 11, 1130 Haren-Brussel
 

With MORPH, the Ellis Mano Band presents a multi-faceted, coherent opus. “It is more than just an album for us - it's our next big step, our musical diploma,“ says the band. With songs like the epic ‘Countdown To Nothing’ and the powerful anthem ‘For All I Care,’  the multinational blues-rock institution invites their listeners to join in on an intense journey through the evolution of our sound. MORPH represents change and growth – a transformation reflected in every track. Energized riffs meet unexpected, quiet moments, creating a listening experience full of tension and depth. The artwork by Canadian album design legend Hugh Syme (Rush, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi…) perfectly captures this essence and symbolizes the spirit of MORPH. "We are excited to share these new sonic worlds with our fans, both on record and live!”

With several top 2 rankings in the Swiss album charts and excellent reactions from critics, the Ellis Mano Band continues on its path and will keep on delivering music at its best - timeless and 100% handmade!
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Canadian album design legend Hugh Syme comments on Ellis Mano Band's "Morph":
"I have always been motivated and inspired to bring a compelling, and (usually) improbable visual solution to those album covers I create for bands whose music, composition, performance and production I truly respect. Such is the case with the Ellis Mano Band. Thank you to Thomas Hammerl for bringing us together! All the best with the launch of the new 'Morph' album project."

Tracklist

1. Virtually Love - Ellis Mano Band
2. Count Me In - Ellis Mano Band
3. 20 Years - Ellis Mano Band
4. For All I Care - Ellis Mano Band
5. Scars - Ellis Mano Band
6. Madness And Tears - Ellis Mano Band
7. Ballroom - Ellis Mano Band
8. Stray - Ellis Mano Band
9. Countdown To Nothing - Ellis Mano Band
10. State Of Grace - Ellis Mano Band
11. The Fight For Peace (live) - Ellis Mano Band

Website :
ellismanoband.com

​Rules are meant to be broken. Expectations exist to be defied. Glass ceilings are there to be shattered.
For the past decade, Ally Venable has been fearlessly carving her own path in the male-dominated world of blues-rock. Now, with Money & Power, her bold and uncompromising sixth album, she raises the stakes—not just for herself, but for women everywhere and anyone who’s ever been told they don’t belong at the table.

“Money & Power is such a strong statement, especially for women,” says the award-winning Texas guitarist and vocalist of her Nashville-recorded release, which features powerhouse collaborations with Shemekia Copeland and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram.
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“This album is about what it truly means to be a force to be reckoned with. I want this record to wake people up,” Ally declares.
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​Money and power may drive the world, but in the right hands, music can be just as powerful.
On the heels of 2023’s Real Gone—a critically acclaimed album that topped the Billboard Blues Chart and remained a contender a year later—Ally Venable has cemented her status as one of the finest young singer-songwriters in American roots music. Recognized by Total Guitar in its Top 100 Blues Guitarists list, she continues to turn heads with her electrifying presence and undeniable talent.

“With her heels, sequins, and Les Paul growling on a leash, she’s one of Ruf’s most head-turning young artists,” praised Classic Rock magazine. “And while the instrumental prowess can be taken as read, Real Gone marks a growing maturity in the Texan’s songcraft.”

By February 2024, with the dust barely settled from Real Gone, Ally was back in the studio, joining forces with producer and drummer Tom Hambridge at Nashville’s legendary Soundstage Studios. While the session musicians were A-list, the true stars of Money & Power are Ally’s fearless new songs.

That attitude is undeniable from the opening track, Brown Liquor, a searing anthem punctuated by a blistering guest solo from Mississippi blues phenom Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. The soulful Maybe Someday follows, laced with horns and sharp lyrics aimed at a former love. Then comes the incendiary title track, where Ally’s guitar ignites alongside a defiant message.

“Money & Power shouts to the masses,” she declares, “that women are not to be doubted in their ability to thrive in the world.”
The album stays vital to the very last note. Stepping Stone roars with raw empowerment, Feel That Sting shimmers with a dark, tremolo-soaked groove, and Unbreakable—a dust-blown rocker—finds Ally trading verses with the powerhouse Shemekia Copeland.
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“That song spreads a message for women who have been oppressed,” she explains. “To rise to the occasion and break above it all.”
Money & Power is a modern roots album that plays by its own rules and moves to its own rhythm—just like Ally herself.
“I’m thrilled to release this album,” she says. “For me, it’s the sonic embodiment of a woman’s unstoppable ambition and showcases my musicality on all fronts. I can’t wait to see where this one takes me.”

Tracks:
01. Brown Liquor ft. Christone Kingfish Ingram (3:49)
02. Maybe Some Day (3:19)
03. Money & Power (3:27)
04. Do You Cry (4:31)
05. Heal Me (3:48)
06. Stopper Back Papa (3:50)
07. Legends (3:35)
08. Keep Me In Mind (3:37)
09. Unbreakable ft. Shemekia Copeland (2:52)
10. Stepping Stone (4:03)
11. Feel That Sting (3:29)
12. Black Cat (4:19)

Website: 
allyvenableband.com

Blues-rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa and rock icon Sammy Hagar have unleashed an electrifying new track, "Fortune Teller Blues," now available on all major streaming platforms. This dynamic collaboration fuses Bonamassa’s scorching guitar work with Hagar’s powerhouse vocals, creating a high-energy blues-rock anthem filled with grit and mystique.
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Steeped in bluesy storytelling, "Fortune Teller Blues" unravels a haunting tale of fate and deception. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an ominous encounter with a cryptic fortune teller who withholds the full truth, leaving the narrator to grapple with the weight of the unknown. The song’s brooding intensity is driven by a thunderous beat and dark, smoldering riffs, showcasing Bonamassa’s masterful blues guitar prowess alongside Hagar’s signature rock-and-roll bravado.
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A Haunting Tale Set to Smoldering Blues
Co-written by Bonamassa, Hagar, and longtime producer Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Black Crowes), "Fortune Teller Blues" is steeped in classic blues traditions while infused with an intense, modern energy. The song unravels a smoky, blues-drenched narrative of fate and deception, following a mysterious encounter with an enigmatic fortune teller who withholds the full truth. The track's simmering tension is heightened by deep, brooding riffs, a relentless beat, and Hagar’s impassioned vocal delivery.
Shirley shared insights into the song’s creation:

"Sammy sent us this very rough idea of a blues song while Joe and I were in a studio in Greece, and we crafted a raw, edgy blues version to go with it. At times, it carries a haunting energy, and at others, it evokes the spirit of the New Orleans French Quarter. Joe was in a particularly gritty mood and played the entire track on an Ovation acoustic guitar plugged into an overdriven amplifier, producing a chaotic, heavy, and almost eerie sound. We wanted to create a different kind of blues feel to complement the lyrics, and we’re all thrilled with how it turned out.”
Hagar added, “Holy shit, the thing came out good… the track is a monster!”

A Landmark Moment for Bonamassa
​The release of "Fortune Teller Blues" marks another milestone in Bonamassa’s illustrious career. Fresh off his fourth GRAMMY nomination for Blues Deluxe Vol. 2—with winners set to be announced this Sunday—Bonamassa continues to redefine modern blues while staying true to its raw, emotional roots.
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EUROPE TOUR 2025
April 21 – Glasgow, UK – SEC Centre
April 23 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
April 25 – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena
April 26 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
April 27 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
April 29 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber Arena
April 30 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
May 2 – Prague, CR – O2 Universam
May 3 – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar
May 6 – Hannover, DE – Zag Arena
May 8 – Frankfort, DE – Jahrhunderthalle
May 9 – Frankfort, DE – Jahrhunderthalle
May 10 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena
 
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION EUROPE TOUR 2025
June 7 – Solvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival
June 9 – Tilburg, NL – 012 Poppodium Tilburg
June 10 – Hamburg, DE – Stadtpark
June 12 – Berlin, DE – Zitadelle
June 13 – Olomouc, CZ – Korunni Pevnustka
June 15 – Charlotta Valley, PL – Rock Legends Festival
June 17 – Vienna, AT- Vienna Gasometer
June 19 – Koln, DE – Tanzbrunnen
 
EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025
July 1 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee*
July 2 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee*
July 3 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee
July 6 – Klam, AT- Clam Castle
July 8 – Veszprem, HU – Veszpremfest
July 10 – Stuttgart, DE – Jazzopen Stuttgart
July 13 – Weert, NL – Bospop
July 18 – Pordenone, IT – San Valentino Park
July 19 – Rome, IT – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Cavea
* Sold Out

Website:
jbonamassa.com
redrocker.com

​Bryan Ferry kondigt vandaag de release aan van een nieuw album, samen met schrijfster en schilderes Amelia Barratt. Het album Loose Talk verschijnt op 28 maart 2025 en  het eerste nummer laten ze vandaag op de wereld los: 'Orchestra’. Loose Talk is een gezamenlijk album met muziek van Bryan Ferry en gesproken teksten van performancekunstenares Amelia Barratt.

Het eerste nummer van het album Loose Talk is het erg gedetailleerde en meeslepende 'Orchestra’. De bijhorende video werd gefilmd en geregisseerd door Bryan Ferry zelf. Luister en ontdek het HIER.

​"Loose Talk is een gesprek tussen twee artiesten: een gezamenlijk album met muziek van Bryan Ferry en gesproken teksten van mij. Het is filmisch: muziek bij beelden.” - Amelia Barratt

Loose Talk luidt een nieuw creatief hoofdstuk in voor Bryan Ferry, waarbij de grenzen tussen muziek, poëzie en kunst vervagen. Drieënvijftig jaar nadat het iconische debuutalbum van Roxy Music uit het niets werd gedropt, maakt ook zijn nieuwste project net zo verrassend onverwacht zijn opwachting. De klanken en vormen, en de gesproken woorden waarmee ze worden gecombineerd, maken dit werk anders dan elk eerder album van Bryan Ferry. Tegelijkertijd zit de sfeer die Loose Talk oproept diep geworteld in Ferry’s werk van de voorbije halve eeuw.

"De hele ervaring van het maken van Loose Talk had een interessante nieuwheid over zich. Het lijkt wel een gloednieuw hoofdstuk in mijn werk te hebben geopend. Amelia’s werk creëert een bijzonder sterke sfeer en ik lette er heel erg op dat ik haar woorden niet in de weg zou staan. Hopelijk hebben we samen iets gecreëerd dat geen van ons alleen had kunnen maken.” - Bryan Ferry

Voor Loose Talk maakte Ferry voor het eerst nieuwe muziek voor de woorden van een andere schrijver. Het album bestaat uit elf teksten, geschreven door Amelia Barratt, die zowel fragmentarische als op zichzelf staande fascinerende micro-ficties creëren.
 
Met de release van 'Star’ in 2024 werd voor het eerst gehint op Bryan Ferry's samenwerking met Amelia Barratt. Het nummer werd voorgesteld als de laatste compositie op de pas uitgebrachte 81 tracks tellende carrière-overspannende collectie Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023. 'Star’ werd omschreven als "smeulende genialiteit” door Uncut Magazine, "een duister vervolg op Dance Away” door MOJO, "opmerkelijke, knerpende, berijpte, ijskoude elektronica” door CLASH Magazine en "een trippy nieuwe single” door de NME.​