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Welcome, to our September 2025 newsletter! This newsletter outlines latest developments at Get Ready to ROCK! |
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Photo: Paul Clampin/GRTR! |
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New feature series continues with three more artists |
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"GRTR! Greats" recognises those artists who have received regular coverage since 2003 Our new feature series continues in September with the addition of three new artists. On 5 September, coinciding with the release date of his latest album, we published an extensive retrospective about Glenn Hughes. He plays UK dates in October. On 12 September we publish a new feature on Joanne Shaw Taylor, ahead of her UK tour dates. Our blues rock/features editor Pete Feenstra has provided a new overview, reflecting our coverage of her music since 2009.
On singer songwriter Judie Tzuke is the subject of our third narrative in this series on 26 September. She also tours in October. We launched the new feature series in late-February this year, celebrating those artists who have received regular coverage over an extended period and with a general consensus amongst the review team. Thea Gilmore was followed by Graham Gouldman, Wishbone Ash and Robin Trower. Each feature includes new analysis and links to our previous reviews and interviews. Where possible we include a new interview.
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Win new Motley Crue singles collection “From The Beginning” is released on 12 September, bringing together the band’s hit singles including their recent collaboration with Dolly Parton. We’re giving away CD or vinyl to three lucky winners! Competition [Ends 12.09.25] |
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During the pandemic the livestream (via Facebook) developed into an hour session relayed via the radio station and includes original songs and cover versions. You can catch up on the sessions via our radio Facebook page.
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Gig reviews @GRTR! |
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Photo: @Lindzrs Media- Lindsay Smith Photography |
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Our recent gig coverage includes Robin McAuley, The Dead Daisies, Stonedead (festival) and Solstice. >>Gig reviews(main index) |
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 A quarterly feature highlighting album releases rated highly by the GRTR! review team and worthy of your investigation. We try and pick out a cross-section of albums that reflect the range of genres reviewed at the website. The star rating will be at least ****
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Black & Gold ‘Black & Gold’ is Joanne Shaw Taylor’s 10th album and it’s a defining roots rock release, as she confidently moves on from the rock/blues hamster wheel to embrace more Nashville friendly elements. **** Review by Pete Feenstra
H.E.A.T. Welcome To The Future They have toughened their sound over the years but this version of H.E.A.T is lean and mean, yet also still very melodic, not least as they have mastered the art of intros that invariably grab your attention. It is at least on a par with ‘Force Majeure’ with the songs having a tad more depth and for my money one of their very best releases in an already strong catalogue. **** ½ Review by Andy Nathan
In ‘The Healing’ we have a bone fide candidate for album of the year. It sounds absolutely incredible, with a production and mix that are nigh on perfect. It may have been ten years in the making but, McGregor and her partners have delivered something truly special. ****½ Review by Neil Pudney
FolkLaw have the wide folk rock appeal of Ferocious Dog, The Levellers and Show of Hands and doubtless wow the crowds at festivals. ‘Catch The Sun’ is a gem of an album and one that gets better and better with each play. **** Review by Jason Ritchie
Unlike the recordings of other bands who are still around now, there’s nothing esoteric about Harems Scarem’s new music, it’s just a pleasurable celebration of all that’s great about melodic rock, coupled to a relentless drive to make it work. **** Review by Brian McGowan
There is a charming, homespun and all-inclusive vibe that Solstice purvey and Clann can only widen their growing family of supporters. Utterly engrossing. ***** Review by David Randall |
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>> Albums of the Month (main index) |
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Photo: David Randall/GRTR! |
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This Year in ROCK! (April-August 2025) |
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