Woman UK 08 May 2023

As a titled member of a British aristocratic family, Todd Sharpville is the “world’s first blue-blooded bluesman.” Over 90 minutes of live performance captured at the prestigious German Rockpalast, across two CDs and one DVD. A mainstay on the European blues circuit, singer and guitarist Todd Sharpville has achieve critical acclaim for his five solo albums to date, and was voted “Best UK Guitarist” at the British Blues Connection Awards. A thrilling set list of 15 songs from his solo albums, as well as some previously unreleased material, like the opening number “The Blue Standard,” the gripping “Struggling,” and the moving “Sole Survivor,” planned for inclusion in his next studio album.

Covering the period 1971-90 this lavish 8CD set anthologises Lindisfarne’s BBC output as never before. One of the UK’s most successful folk-rock bands of the 70s live at the BBC. More than eight hours of recordings, over half previously unreleased. Compiled by Colin Harper with Lindisfarne founder members Rod Clements, Ray Jackson & Ray Laidlaw. Restored & remastered for best sound quality by Martin Stansbury.

Formed in the culturally distinct Tyneside area of England’s North-East in 1968, Lindisfarne blended the mercurial songwriting talent of singer/guitarist Alan Hull with ‘sweet and sour’ harmonies, proud references to their homeland and a boozy, uplifting acoustic-rock swagger that won over the masses in Britain in the early 70s

Since her fantastic 2016 EP, N15, British Algerian singer-songwriter Miraa May has been a lesser-known but essential part of UK pop.

Love & Money is Katie Melua's 9th studio album; a stunning and personal 10 track snapshot of Katie as both an artist and human.

The Bee Gees, Live on Air 1967 - 1968 The Brothers Gibb arrived in the UK in February 1967, virtually penniless. They promptly signed with Robert Stigwood and together with bandmates Vince Melouney and Colin Petersen - soon became the hottest new property in pop, fuelled by their own unique songs.

Love & Money is Katie Melua’s 9th studio album; a stunning and personal 10 track snapshot of Katie as both an artist and human. Producer Leo Abrahams assembled an exceptional group of musicians with an astounding track record to complete the sound of the record. The album was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s iconic Real World Studios, before Katie and Abrahams took the tracks back to his own studio in Leyton, built over a WW2 bomb shelter. The album sees Katie reflecting on her place in the world; the bonuses and challenges of being a woman in the music industry and the delicate balance of career and family life, all brought to life in a lush moment of personal acceptance and catharsis. Katie will be facing some of these challenges on her UK & EU tour this April through May, which she is set to complete as a new mother following the birth of her first child. She plays 15 dates across the EU and 14 dates across the UK, including a landmark show at The Royal Albert Hall, London on 16th May. Originally from Tbilisi, Georgia, Katie Melua has travelled far in every sense.

There are a lot of good singer/songwriters around today. But there are few true artists. One who leaves a lasting impression. Dianne Davidson is such an artist. A singer, songwriter, guitarist, performer, and producer, Dianne’s style and range escape categorization. Any genre, Davidson performs with a robust intensity, taking her listeners on a musical journey that few are likely to forget.