By the Music Desk Published September 2026 Executive Overview British singer-songwriter James Blunt has officially returned to the musical fore, announcing details of his eagerly awaited eighth studio album, Airplane Mode. Set for release via Atlantic Records, the 12-track LP serves as the direct follow-up to his 2023 studio effort, Who We Used To Be. … Read more
Executive Overview Dublin’s vibrant traditional music ecosystem continues to thrive, continually balancing a profound reverence for historical repertoire with fearless, contemporary reinvention. Among the most compelling flag-bearers of this modern renaissance are Patrick “Paahto” Cummins and John Francis Flynn, who perform together as Paahto & The Bull. Long-established figures within Ireland’s underground and contemporary folk … Read more
Executive Overview Legendary Scottish rock band Simple Minds have officially announced their return to the live arena circuit, confirming a major seven-date UK and Ireland tour slated for May 2027. Titled the V Tour, the upcoming run of concerts will see the band scale major arena stages accompanied by electronic music pioneer Gary Numan as … Read more
Executive Overview The landscape of modern American roots music is one defined by perpetual motion, transient encounters, and the quiet resilience found in the wake of upheaval. Few contemporary releases capture this delicate intersection of sorrow and optimism quite like Porchlight, the sophomore album from the critically acclaimed folk outfit Two Runner. Released via Gar … Read more
By the Editorial Desk Published in collaboration with Record Collector Executive Overview For nearly eight decades, the 12-inch, 33⅓ rpm long-playing record (LP) has reigned as the gold standard of serious musical consumption. Born in the late 1940s when Columbia Records systematically dismantled the heavy, brittle 10-inch, 78 rpm format, the LP evolved from a … Read more
Executive Overview The musical landscape is bracing for a profound transformation as Grammy-winning powerhouse Miley Cyrus officially pulls back the curtain on her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bass Persuades. Scheduled for release on September 18, this upcoming body of work represents a monumental milestone in her multi-decade career. Not only is it the direct … Read more
Executive Overview The modern pop landscape is heavily saturated, yet every few years, an artist emerges with a distinct friction—a blend of raw vulnerability, sharp-edged bravado, and undeniable artistic gravity that forces the industry to take notice. Slovakian-born singer-songwriter Adéla is rapidly proving to be one of those artists. As she prepares to release her … Read more
Executive Overview The contemporary British guitar music circuit has long thrived on reinvention, oscillating between cycles of angular post-punk, melodic indie-pop, and nostalgic retro-revivalism. Yet, every so often, a band emerges that refuses to fit neatly into any existing genre box, completely bypassing standard regional playbooks to forge something genuinely distinct. Enter Westside Cowboy, a … Read more
Executive Overview In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary folk music, few artists balance reverence for the past with a ruthless, modern artistic critique quite like Josienne Clarke. Following a string of critically acclaimed releases—most notably her 2025 triumph Far From Nowhere, which pushed her songwriting into grand, uncompromised territory—Clarke has officially announced her next major … Read more
Executive Overview For nearly two decades, the acclaimed Polish-Ukrainian musical collective DAGADANA has functioned as a cultural bridge, weaving traditional Slavic folkways with contemporary jazz, electronic soundscapes, and global rhythms. Now, the band returns with a profound sense of catharsis and renewal in their latest single, "Będę Szczęśliwa" ("I Will Be Happy"). Serving as the … Read more
