Welsh multi-instrumentalist The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) will release her second album, ‘The Art of Losing’, via Kscope next year on Friday 5th March, and the album's first single, ‘Show Your Face’, is today's Video Of The Day. A Depeche Mode flavoured retort to toxic masculinity that features guitar from Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield (who also sings a duet on the album) and drums from Sterling Campbell (David Bowie, Duran Duran), the new single weaves its dark synth magic following up on her sonically audacious debut, ‘Confessions of A Romance Novelist’. Indeed, her debut was named amongst the Guardian critics’ Albums of the Year, nominated for the Welsh Music Prize, named HMV’s Welsh Album of the Year and won Best Newcomer at the PROG awards! Next year, The Anchoress will also be performing her new material at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall on Saturday 10th July.

With the unbelievable goings on during the current American Presidential election, it's also apt to listen carefully and enjoy today's Track Of The Day - an amazing synchronised photo compilation of the meaning of Don McLean's classic, 'American Pie'. Released in 1971, and dedicated to the name of the plane in which Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper were killed when it crashed in 1958, the video is historically poignant for us all, young and old.

Today's Remembrance Sunday Video Of The Day, is the apt, 'The Ghost of Cameron Crowe', the new single by Jackson Hewitt, memorably recalling the thump thump thump of a piston engine flying low across the plains. Originally consisting of singer/guitarist Ian Hewitt, bass guitarist Jay Brown, guitarist Mark Fleetwood and drums William Basford/Cohen Hale, it's the UK Rock band's first piece of music since the success of their extraordinary self-released album, 'Darwinism'.

Comprising of Willie Dowling and Jon Poole, The Dowling Poole's latest song, 'We Are The Noise', is now available here exclusively on BandCamp and it’s absolutely free, no strings attached. The track was recorded in multiple locations during lockdown and features long-time collaborator and Sugar Plum Fairies/Jackdaw 4/The Dowling Poole band member, Andy Lewis playing bass. Guest drummer on ‘We Are The Noise’ is the extraordinary Darby Todd, who has played with countless artists including Larry Miller, Gary Moore and The Darkness - and some of you may remember Darby from his days playing with Willie and Andy in Sugar Plum Fairies. The band was formed in 2014, and have released two albums, 'Bleak Strategies' and 'One Hyde Park' to great critical acclaim.

Former Uriah Heep vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Ken Hensley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, following a very short illness. Hensley was one of the most important musicians of the past half-a-century - his work with Uriah Heep in the 1970's helped to make the band hugely influential. He also collaborated with bands such as Blackfoot, W.A.S.P. and Cinderella, as well as building a very successful solo career. As a writer he was responsible for such classics as 'Lady In Black', 'Easy Livin', 'July Morning' and 'Look At Yourself'. A very spiritual person, Hensley became an inspiration to many and was known for encouraging talented artists. Ken had recently finished work on a new project, 'My Book of Answers', which is due for release at the end of February next year. Our deepest sympathies go to Ken's family, friends and his many musical associates at this time.

Last Thursday, Sheffield rockers Black Spiders released their new single, and today's Video Of The Day, ‘Fly in the Soup’, but be warned, it features an abundance of flies, but no soup! Yes, those trusted and true sons of the North are back, with their first new music in over six years, who have reformed in lockdown and written and recorded a whole new album to be released early next year! In the vein of their biggest hit 'Kiss Tried to Kill me' - the new song ‘Fly in the Soup' is not only a stadium filler waiting to happen, but the band now also include new drummer, Wyatt Wendels of Planet Rock presenter fame, who the band started working with just as the Coronavirus hit.

Yesterday, Alter Bridge released their 'Walk The Sky 2.0' stream only EP, featuring a new song written during the Covid-19 lockdown, and today's Track Of The Day, 'Last Rites', plus six live tracks! Since the band announced the cancellation of their entire 2020 touring schedule, Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips begin sharing ideas for a new studio song. Not only that, but the band hunkered down to review recordings from their shows that took place earlier this year, selecting a few live versions of their favourite tracks from their latest album, 'Walk The Sky'.

"Shaken, not stirred. Well, the husband-and-wife team of Grace and Arron Bond have just done that by breaking into the Planet Rock radio playlist. It’s no easy feat for an independent act to break into a station that goes for a certain type of sound that is dominated by the 70’s/80’s heavyweights such as the likes of Deep Purple or Bon Jovi. Their recently released toe tapper of a single, ‘Battleground’, is the song pulling the punches.” Today read the first of our Lockdown #2 album reviews, as Geoff C. gives you his take here on When Rivers Meet's debut 'We Fly Free', that's due to be released on Friday 20th November via One Road Records, of which 'Battleground' is today's Video Of The Day.

As ever, today's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day is another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring new releases, classic tracks and UK IBBA Presenters' Picks, including music from Storm Warning (pictured), When Rivers Meet, Kerry Kearney, Kevin Burt, Grainne Duffy, Lloyd Jones, Tanya Piche Blues Band, Chris Bevington Organisation, Dennis Jones, Saints & Sinners, The Rusty Wright Band, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Travellin Blue Kings and many more.

An independent Pop troubadour, well on his way to the peak of his power, singer/songwriter Billy Lockett returns, bold and reflective with his beautiful new single ‘Wasting Time’, which is out next Friday 13th November. Lyrically, the track explores those feelings and helpless moments, just after a painful relationship split. Written and recorded straight after such an event, Billy captured that heart-wrenching feeling on tape, showcasing his deeply candid approach to music making, as classical piano flourishes and lush string arrangements bolster the myriad of emotions which he has captured through his vocal performance. ‘Wasting Time’ follows the hugely successful album of modern classic piano compositions entitled ‘Together At Home’. Released in June this year, the one-off project was inspired by the enforced period of isolation during lockdown, boasting stunning reworkings of some of Billy’s most popular tracks alongside brand-new compositions. The new single also marks the start of a new chapter for the Northampton native, in advance of the release of his forthcoming EP, slated for next year.

We're again playing catch up with today's latest Track Of The Day, as you can listen to the tenth Rock Vault 107 show featuring Heart, Deep Purple (pictured), Uriah Heep, Emerson Lake And Palmer, Twisted Sister and loads more. Indeed, you can also listen live to Jules and Bob tomorrow night and every Friday night at 8pm on 107 Meridian FM. Taking you back in time, they'll bring you tracks that you may know and some you may not, plus they always feature a special year.

Today's Video Of The Day is yesterday's high-impact 'Back To One' release from Dublin Rock-trio Dirty Power, a real punchy/gritty number, all done with a straight-ahead, DIY approach. The riff-driven sophomore single's raw approach, is described by the band as an absolute favourite set-closer at live shows. It follows on from the band's Spring release, 'Oh God', and is the final piece of their 'Notions' 5-part EP puzzle. Driven by a creative, original Punk ethic, in everything from the writing, recording and release process, to approaching performing and touring, think one giant influenced melting pot of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine.