For today's Podcast Of The Day we go back to January 2019 and our interview with legendary former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, where we discussed the release of his latest studio album, ‘At The Edge Of Light’, as well as the album's international cast, Prog Magazine's praise, its political/symbolic message and his wife Jo's valuable contribution plus 'Voyage Of The Acolyte', Brexit, video production, his Polish ancestry, fear of clowns, ballet, cross-dressing, Chris Squire, Westerns, Yes, Genesis, Tchaicovsky, Holst, Ravel, school gymnastics, Jeff Beck, Sunday night at the London Palladium, pantomimes, Cliff Richard & The Shadows and his 2019 Selling England By The Pound tour!

Last Friday, classic style hard rockin outfit Rich Kid Express released not only their brand new single, 'Cold Hearted', but also a sleazy, Garage Rock riffer of a 'B' side, 'Ride The Sky', on Squib Kick Records, and the 'A' side is one of today's six of the best 'Saturday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further new and recent releases from Revolution Above Disorder, Diplomatic Immunity, THSL featuring Annie Nikolaidou, Thirty Fates and Frozen By Fire.

Lincoln's ace guitarist and session player, Eddie Tatton, recently signed a deal with Stunted Records for the worldwide release on Friday 15th October of his debut album, 'Canons Under Flowers', of which the beautiful track, 'Rise', is today's Video Of The Day. Touted by Guitarist Magazine as far back as 1999 as "one of the young British Blues players to watch", Eddie picked up accolades for work with band Out of the Blue, with a dynamic style melding Robben Ford with the poise of Larry Carlton. With vocal contributions from Mozez, Lynne Jackaman, James Manners and some of the best musicians in their field, he has drawn inspiration from all his past influences, set in a landscape that nods to George Harrison in India, Laurel Canyon in 1969, plus the dark beauty of Massive Attack and the subtle Progressive stylings of Steven Wilson.

Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Of The Day has another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and Beyond with More Music and Less Chat, including New Releases, Classic Tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks, featuring music from Altered Five Blues Band, Starlite Campbell Band, Yes, Paul Lamb & The King Snakes, Johnny Tucker and The Allstars, Lindsay Beaver & Brad Stivers, Tommy Castro Joe Bonamassa, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, Southern Avenue, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats (pictured), Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado, Gabe Stillman, Bernard Allison, Motel Kings, Otis Grand, David Rotundo Band, The Flying Caravan, Tony Holiday, Jose Ramirez and many more.

As we continue to return to some semblance of normality, today's October WRC Bulletin looks back at September with reviews and photos of Steve Hackett and HRH Prog X, our 'Talking TBelly' interview podcast, plus new album reviews of Uriah Heep and Brian Setzer. Not forgetting also our comprehensive September news archive, we also look forward to October, as today London Hard Rock band Dead Man’s Whiskey release their brand-new EP 'Breakout', of which the title track is one of today's six of the best 'October Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, featuring bands on our busy October WRC Gig Calendar below, that includes Voodoo Room, Mike Ross, Black Orchid Empire, Hawkwind and Rebecca Downes. Finally, don't forget that if you want to receive our monthly e-mail bulletin, please submit your e-mail address in the box below.

"Although those lucky enough to witness their set, immediately warmed to the USA/UK seven piece consisting of the cowboy hatted, dreadlocked and shades wearing Dee on guitar and vocals, more than ably supported by guitar, bass, keys, violin, drums and backing vocals/tambourine. The all too short set also included the Southern Rockin' 'Ripples On The Moon' from his 2010 album 'The Road Ain't Long' and the inspirational 'Southern Summer Night', the soulful 'Long Way Home' and the native American roots Rock of 'Wild Mustang', all from his latest album, plus also the heartfelt 'Other Side', which Dee poignantly dedicated to a dear friend of his. Talking to all-round nice guy Dee afterwards, the good news was that he would be returning to the UK next May. Do not miss him." That was part of our take when we saw Dee Rock at London's Dublin Castle back in November 2019 (pictured), and we were delighted to learn that Nashville artist Dee is returning to these shores later this month, with a London date still to be arranged, plus two shows in Ilfracombe, namely The Halloween Ball and The Legends Of Rock Festival on Sunday 7th November, but in the meantime check out today's Video Of The Day, 'Bite Em Right Back', the single taken from his new album, 'Time For Livin', released throughDr Johns Surgery Records.

"The band took their applause and left the stage, returning after a few minutes to deliver an encore of ‘Slogans’ (so, a bit of ‘Defector’ after all) and ‘Los Endos’. Would it be churlish to say I quite wanted to see ‘Dance on a Volcano’ and ‘Los Endos’ in full? Yes, I think it would. Forget I mentioned it." Today read the whole of Mark C's take below on Steve Hackett at The London Palladium last Wednesday night, the third and final night of his capital city tenure, and part of his current 'Seconds Out + More' UK tour, plus check out our 'Video Of The Day' of 'Shadow of the Hierophant'.

Last year saw the release of Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats' 'Ticket to Memphis' and 'Live in Moscow', and tonight, Live At The Camden Chapel, a small, intimate, brand-new venue on the top floor of the London Irish Centre NW1 9XB, they will be launching their new album, 'Short Stories', of which the opening track, 'Got To Pay Your Dues', is one of today's six of the best 'Thursday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by new and forthcoming releases from Vendetta Love, Manimal, Traitrs, The Shameless and Emissary.

Exactly three years ago today, we interviewed Federal Charm guitarist Paul Bowe and drummer Josh Zahler in advance of their set with The Bad Flowers and Those Damn Crows at London's The Borderline, which is today's Podcast Of The Day. The much-missed band made us feel most welcome, so have a listen to some great banter, as we discussed their tour, the release of their latest album 'Passenger', the 'Death Rattle' of UK venues, plus how they got heavier and hairier since the very first time we saw them supporting Joanne Shaw Taylor at London's Jazz Cafe way back in 2015.

Fresh off the back of their unprecedented debut album success of 'Arrival', and the beginnings of what is set to be a stellar career in the States, Aliensdontringdoorbells are not only back with today's newly released single and Video Of The Day, ‘Slipping Away’, but they have also recently been named as lead support for this Autumn's 2021 Scouting For Girls UK/Ireland tour. When it comes to music, the band cites One Republic, Maroon 5 and Weezer amongst their influences, with their sound an amalgamation of Pop, Rock, Jazz, Prog and Swing. Aliensdontringdoorbells convey a truly timeless sound, proving that it’s possible to reinvent the mainstream, and indeed the wheel, and bring back feel good, get out and dance music. Proving that Rock ‘n’ Roll is alive and truly kicking, they are here to stake their claim on the adult Pop-Rock territory which is ready for something brand new.

Hailing from Reading, and taking their cue from British Rock n’ Blues heritage acts like Free and Bad Company, Crooked Shapes are an alternative Melodic Hard Rock group that fire up the senses with no-nonsense sonics, and their self-titled debut album, due to be released on Friday 19th November, is sure to go down a storm with Rock fans, of which the title track is also one of today's 'Wednesday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further new and forthcoming releases from The Persian Leaps, Hellz Abyss, Becko, Helion Prime and Rev Jones.

Grief Collector (featuring legendary vocalist Robert Lowe) joins today's The Zach Moonshine Show Podcast Of The Day to play and talk about their new self album 'En Delirium', plus there's new releases from Abysmal Grief, Holy Death, Triggering-Trauma, Grave, Crypt Sermon, Apostle of Solitude, Shortcut 2 Infinity, Sorcerer, Beyond Twilight and some classics, by request, from Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Tyrant, Conan, Brutal Death Fuck, Jason Aaron Wood and Whitesnake.