January 2023 @RGM

January 24, 2023 by David Vousden in Acoustic, Alternative Rock, Power-Pop, Pop, Singer Songwriter, Soul, Classic Rock

A belated welcome to 2023 @RGM. After an extended break for the holidays, we’re back with more new music, which we think should be on your listening radar. January found the RGM Inbox inundated with cool new sounds we’d like to share with you. Some artists you might be familiar with, others less so, but as we always say, your favourite new beat combo might be just a click away. So join us as we share new music from both sides of the pond and an unexpected choice of cover tune.

The RGM Inbox - April 2022

April 15, 2022 by David Vousden in Alt-Country, Americana, Blues, Soul, Jazz

Welcome to the latest edition of the RGM Inbox for another of our occasional dives into the darkest reaches of the office laptop. There’s gold in them, there files. From a legendary band with millions of road miles in the rearview, and many more to come, to a jazz/blues guitarist with four decades of playing under his belt via a pair of acts rejuvenated by circumstances beyond their control. So please join us as we delve into jazz/blues and Americana.

RGM presents The Maple Leaf Roundup #26

December 09, 2021 by Rich Barnard in Country, Pop, Soul, Singer Songwriter, Classic Rock, Americana

The leaves have been falling for weeks and weeks, and I’m ashamed to say that I’ve been rather neglectful with the broom. Still, it’s never too late for a bit of a tidy up. What follows is a selection of the most golden and honeyed Canadian musical beauties to have drifted our way in the last couple of months. Sorry it’s taken us so long.

Keb' Mo' announces new album 'Good To Be' for January 21st 2022 via Rounder Records

October 14, 2021 by David Vousden in Americana, Blues, Country, New Single, singer-songwriter, Soul

Guaranteed to brighten your day is ‘Good Strong Woman’ from Keb’ Mo’. The single featuring Darius Rucker is from his upcoming album ‘Good To Be’ and is one of three tracks from the album co-produced by Vince Gill. The album was written between Nashville and Compton merging country, blues, soul and geographical influences. Other guests on the album include Old Crow Medicine Show and Kristin Chenoweth. The video for ‘Good Strong Woman’ was released today (October 14th) and it’s full of positivity and good vibes. More about Keb’ Mo’ and the upcoming album follows:

RGM presents The Maple Leaf Roundup #25

September 08, 2021 by Rich Barnard in Folk, Acoustic, Alternative Rock, Indie, singer-songwriter, Americana, Soul

Hello again, dear readers. The Canadian musical harvest has been as rich as ever this year and we’re here to share with you the best of a bumper crop. Take a seat with us at the Maple Leaf table and sample some of the lesser-known fare from over there in the Great White North. We do listen to music from all territories but, clearly, Ontario has had the best weather this year....

RGM presents The Maple Leaf Roundup #23

May 14, 2021 by Rich Barnard in Americana, Country, singer-songwriter, Soul, Pop, Acoustic, Alternative Rock, Folk

Welcome back to The Maple Leaf, RGM’s roundup of the freshest and finest tunage from Canada. By way of atoning for a longer absence than usual, we’re offering you a special double-helping of new music across the genres. Everyone is welcome here at RGM and we like to think we can spot a keeper, however it’s dressed. We hope you enjoy what you hear and that you’re inspired to take a deeper dive into some of this edition’s featured artists.

The RGM Inbox November 2020

November 20, 2020 by David Vousden in News, Pop, Soul, Rock, Americana, Country Rock, Southern Rock

It’s time for another dive into the RGM Inbox where a host of gems are ready for discovery. We like to feature a wide range of music at RGM and November has seen a host of interesting releases in a wide range of genres. The advice is always to give things a go, step outside of your comfort zone and discover something a little different. This month we’ve new music from Phil Gould a founding member of Level 42, pop-rock from Andy Keels that harks back to the ‘80s an era that Liverpool band Candy Opera originated from before they took a thirty-year career break. Last but not least we catch up with Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins and a taster from his ‘Lonesome High’ album due in February 2021.

The powerful new single by Shannon LaBrie 'Firewalker'

May 01, 2020 by David Vousden in Americana, Blues, Country, New Single, News, singer-songwriter, Soul

Shannon LaBrie was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but has been based in Nashville since 2008. Newly signed to the Moraine Music Group Shannon delivers a powerful bluesy/soulful take on Americana with the release of her new single ‘Firewalker’ on May 1st, 2020. The track was penned by Shannon with Tia Sillers and exceptional Australian guitarist Joe Robinson. If ‘Firewalker’ is a taster for an upcoming album then I’m going to be in the queue to check that out. Please read on for more about Shannon, including an isolation version of ‘Firewalker’ and a live stream via Rockwood Music Hall in the early hours of 2nd May UK time:

Spanish act Morgan announce 'Another Road' single and London live date

February 13, 2020 by David Vousden in Folk, New Single, News, Pop, Soul, Tour Dates

Spanish act Morgan will release a UK single ‘Another Road’ on February 21st 2020 to coincide with a London show at Colours in Hoxton on the 25th. Morgan might be a new name to many in the UK but the band have two albums and plenty of road miles on the clock with shows as far afield as Brazil. More about Morgan and their Colours showcase follows:

Paul Cauthen returns with 'Room 41' album due September 6th 2019

June 14, 2019 by David Vousden in Americana, Country, Country Rock, News, singer-songwriter, Soul

Paul Cauthen returns with a new album ‘Room 41’ via Lightning Rod Records on Sept 6th. A single/video from the album ‘Cocaine Country Dancing’ is out today (June 14th). Cauthen is blessed with a fantastic baritone voice and his music is an eclectic mix of country, southern soul and gospel influences. ‘Room 41’ is his third solo release following ‘My Gospel’ from 2016 and the more recent ‘Have Mercy’ EP. In advance of the album release Cauthen is in Europe with a run of dates that include The Slaughtered Lamb in London and the Black Deer Festival. More about Paul Cauthen including the tour dates and the video for ‘Cocaine Country Dancing’ follow:

Lettuce set to 'Elevate' on new album due 14th June 2019

April 29, 2019 by David Vousden in Jazz, News, Soul, Funk, Ambient

Fresh from an extended Easter break we’ve returned to find the RGM inbox groaning under the weight of cool music. With literally hundreds of emails to consider where do we start? Lettuce are an acclaimed US act originally formed at the Berklee College of Music in Boston back in 1992. ‘Elevate’ is their sixth studio album set for release 14th June 2019 via Regime Inc / Membran. The first taster from the record ‘Krewe’ is very cool and a great funky way to start the week. This looks like the tip of the iceberg for Lettuce as the guys aren’t bound by genre classifications so we can expect some cool grooves when the record drops. More about Lettuce and a link to ‘Krewe’ follows:

RGM presents The Maple Leaf Roundup #7

March 28, 2019 by Rich Barnard in Soul, Pop, News, Folk, Indie, singer-songwriter, Soundcloud, Video

Oh, Canada! How we are overwhelmed by all your musical offerings! Yes, our cousins over yonder have been working harder than ever since our last Maple Leaf column and here at RGM we have been hand-selecting the very best of the bunch so that you, dear reader, can sample (probably) the very finest in new Canadian music.

Belle Adair look to redefine Muscle Shoals with 'Tuscumbia' on Jan 19th

November 14, 2017 by David Vousden in Americana, New Single, News, Soundcloud, Pop, Soul

The members of Belle Adair will need no introduction if you've been following the impressive run of releases on Single Lock Records as keyboardist Ben Tanner and drummer Reed Watson run the label. The band has effectively acted as the label house band in recent years backing label founder John Paul White and Donnie Fritts amongst others. Now Belle Adair are taking their place in the sun with the release of the Tom Schick (Wilco) produced 'Tuscumbia' which puts their personal spin on that rich Muscle Shoals musical heritage. More about Belle Adair follows including 'Get Away' the first single from the album:

Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real share tracks from upcoming album

July 07, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, Country Rock, News, Rock, singer-songwriter, Soul, Soundcloud, Tour Dates

Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real will release their self-titled album on August 25th via Fantasy Records. Three tracks that capture a beguiling mix of country, rock and soul from the record are now available to share. When your dad is country legend Willie Nelson and you've been working with Neil Young in recent years then expectations are going to be set pretty high. Well, the good news is the three tracks are all excellent and showcase an album which sounds like it'll be very fine indeed. Please read on for more about Lukas, those tracks and even news of upcoming European tour dates.

Mike Andersen brings the devil back June 2nd 2017

May 09, 2017 by David Vousden in Blues, News, Pop, Rock, singer-songwriter, Soul

Danish singer-songwriter Mike Andersen returns with his seventh album ‘Devil Is Back’ on June 2nd 2017 via Nordic Music Society. Looking to expand his blues-soul palate Andersen teamed up with producer Mads Michelsen (The Gnags) and worked with a range of songwriters. This process included a trip to Nashville where collaboration with Heather Bond resulted in the first single ‘This Time’ a duet with Joss Stone. More about Andersen, his new album, and a link to ‘This Time’ follows:

Little Steven returns to the solo fray with 'Soulfire' due May 19th

April 07, 2017 by David Vousden in Classic Rock, News, singer-songwriter, Soul

Little Steven will release his first solo album in nearly twenty Years on May 19th. 'Soulfire' will find the E Street Band guitarist, actor, producer and radio show host fronting a new Disciples Of Soul for 2017. Steve and his band will be touring internationally to promote the new record, which is available to pre-order today April 7th. Much more about Little Steven and 'Soulfire' follows:

Chastity Brown to release 'Silhouette of Sirens' May 19th before UK tour

April 05, 2017 by David Vousden in Folk, News, singer-songwriter, Soul, Tour Dates, Pop

On May 19th 2017 Chastity Brown will release her new album 'Silhouette of Sirens' the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Back-Road Highways' her excellent, widely acclaimed, 2012 breakthrough release. In the UK a string of impressive reviews and a TV slot on the influential Later with Jools Holland marked Chastity Brown as a talent on the rise. To support her debut Red House Records release Chastity Brown will be playing UK shows in June including a headline London show at The Borderline. More about Chastity Brown and her new album follows:

Paul Cauthen to release 'My Gospel' November 4th

October 11, 2016 by David Vousden in Country, Folk, singer-songwriter, Soul, Video, Rock, Gospel, Americana, Blues

Paul Cauthen will release his highly anticipated debut solo album in the UK on November 4th via the Lightning Rod Records label. Paul Cauthen blends elements of gospel, folk, country, rock and soul and delivers them in a striking baritone. It may have taken three years for 'My Gospel' to come to fruition but the time has been very well spent. Please read on for an extensive in-depth look at Paul Cauthen and songs from 'My Gospel'.

Otis Redding - The complete Live At The Whisky A Go Go

August 25, 2016 by David Vousden in Box Set, Soul

I think it's about time we added a little soul to proceedings here at Red Guitar Music so... The legendary Otis Redding was a man on a mission when he stormed into Los Angeles in April of 1966 to play three nights at the Whisky A Go Go on Sunset Strip these recording are to be released as a six disc set on October 21st. This is the first time the seven sets have been made available in their entirety.

Allan Thomas - Class Of 65 Free Download →

August 06, 2015 by David Vousden in Soul, singer-songwriter, Doo-Wop

In honor of the upcoming 50th reunion of the class of 1965, Black Bamboo Recordings is offering a free download of the long-unfinished Allan Thomas track Class Of ’65. The track is a cool slice of soulful doo-wop with an impressive cast of the top session guys of the time