Leader of the Progressive Rock Band Riverside, and the founder of solo project Lunatic Soul, last month Mariusz Duda released his latest solo album of electronic compositions entitled ‘AFR AI D’ on Kscope, that explores the many different aspects of AI, with the Polish musician, songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist also releasing earlier last month the third album single, ‘I Love To Chat With You’, that's one of today's six of the best 'Thursday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from Dez Dare, Atom Made Earth, The Anix, Feenstra & Simpson and Jamart.

Exactly seven years ago today we took in the Planet Rock Roadstars tour gig with Nashville's SIMO, Federal Charm plus teenage guitar sensation Aaron Keylock, at Islington's O2 Academy, so we were once again delighted to catch up with SIMO's JD, Adam and Elad for a chat before their set, which is today's Podcast Of The Day, before the power trio proceeded to grasp the London venue by it's throat and treat us to a fresh set of new songs from their then forthcoming album. 'Rise & Shine'.

Originally released in October 2022 as part of the duo's eponymous debut album, War Hippies, the Country music duo taking the road by storm, last month released today's compelling Video Of The Day for their fan-favourite song, 'Leavin’ Sense', that's true to their signature style, of which the arrangement and vocals are beautiful, genuine and raw. Comprising Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, the emotional lyrics tell a story of a man reflecting on his self-destructive habits and struggle to make positive choices, with the music video being filmed at Mickey’s Tavern in East Nashville, Tennessee, that visually captures the theme of someone caught in a cycle of destructive behaviour, dealing with self-awareness, regret and a desire to break free from negative patterns.

Illusion of Fate join today's latest The Zach Moonshine Show Podcast Of The Day, to play and talk about their latest release, 'Shapeshifters Among Us', plus there's music from Morgue Terror, AJO, Abaddons End, Bloodshot, Navajo Witch, WyndRider, Noisecult, Vitriol, Tribe Of Pazuzu, Elbowdeep, Okrütnik, Sorcerer, Tommy Stewart's Dyerwulf, Gravehuffer, Electric Machete, Moonic Productions, FowlBeast and Empire De Mu.

Founding member of The Doors, Robby Krieger's self-titled debut release from his new band, Robby Krieger And The Soul Savages, out next month on Friday 19th January on The Players Club/Mascot Label Group, finds the jazz-fusion guitarist stretching out over cinematic groove music inspired by classic Soul, 1960s Jazz, Blues, Rock, Psychedelic Rock and beyond, of which the lead reveal, taken from the 10-song album, the funky 'A Day In L. A.', is also one of today's six of the best 'Wednesday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from Last In Time, The Word66, Mist Descends, Sun Descends Alone and J.B.O.

Today's 450th Blues On The Radio Podcast Of The Day starts and finishes with the latest visitors tonight to The Tuesday Night Music Club in Coulsdon, namely Jimmy Regal & The Royals, plus sandwiched in between, music from The Cinelli Brothers (pictured), Ingvay, 11 Guys Quartet, Tinsley Ellis and many more.

Solid Entertainments award winning Tuesday Blues at London's iconic 100 Club, takes place again tonight with the James Oliver Band supported by The Paul Cook Blues Band featuring Katie Bradley + SoulBlues The Band, and today's six of the best 'Tuesday Blues Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day features not only tonight's headliners, but also some of the other great artists taking part over the next five months, including Aynsley Lister, Long Road Home, Mojo Preachers, Rebecca Downes and JFK Blue.

Having just released last month a special 20th anniversary edition of their ‘Feel Euphoria’ album on vinyl for the very first time, legendary US Progressive rockers Spock’s Beard will return to the UK in early 2024 for a run of headline shows including London's 229 on Thursday 1st February, of which the aforementioned album title track, is today's Video Of The Day. The UK tour coincides with their appearance headlining Midwinter Prog Festival in Utrecht, with the band currently comprising Ted Leonard (guitars/vocals), Dave Meros (bass), Alan Morse (guitars), Ryo Okumoto (keyboards) and Mike Throne (drums).

Having just completed their latest UK tour at Blackpool's sold out The Waterloo last night, supported by This House We Built, exactly a year ago today Tyketto vocalist and 2019 WRC Best Unplugged award winner, Danny Vaughn (pictured), stopped off at London's The Grace, as part of his 11-date acoustic solo UK tour, named "Vaughnsday On The Road" by his fans, and for today's Podcast Of The Day we go back to March 2020, when we were lucky enough to chat to Danny in London, a pre-pandemic interview where we discussed Tyketto, Waysted, his acclaimed solo album 'Myths, Legends & Lies' plus how Snake Oil & Harmony came to be.

Having just recently announced the dates for his 2024 UK tour: Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo, the legendary guitarist is now set to release his first new studio album since 2021, ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’, next year on Friday 16th February via InsideOut Music, of which the first single from the thirteen-track rite-of-passage concept album, 'People of the Smoke', is today's Video Of The Day. The tour takes in 15 dates across the UK culminating with a visit to London’s Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 23rd October, and to mark the 50th anniversary of 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway', Hackett is including a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album, plus an outstanding touring line-up comprising Roger King (keyboards), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Jonas Reingold (bass, backing vocals), Rob Townsend (saxophone, flutes, additional keyboards) and Craig Blundell (drums), plus special guest Amanda Lehmann.

Planning to hit the ground running in 2024, starting with a stage near you, Brisbane Rock outfit, Sound Affliction, return with their latest single, ‘The Path’, due for release on Friday 15th December, reinforcing the quintet's (having now added Ian “Squirty" Graham on bass) range of heavy, melodic riffs laced with driving beats and deeply emotive lyrics, of which this follow-up to their debut, 'The End', is also one of today's six of the best 'Monday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from Mike Gale, The Devils, Andromida featuring Dropout Kings, Docker's Guild and Jo Below.

Next year, Symphonic Metal vikings, Leaves' Eyes, will release their ninth studio offering via AFM Records, entitled 'Myths Of Fate', having premiered their first single from the album, 'Forged By Fire', with their enthusiastic fans on stage at this year's Wacken Festival in Germany, of which the track is also one of today's six of the best 'Sunday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from Ni, Tulipomania, CrossChains featuring Denis Stoff, Electric Machete and Ashes Of Perishing.