Another week and another Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day - that means an hour rammed full with great new music including Lisa Mann, Kirk Fletcher, Lynne Jackaman (pictured), Chris Cain, Curtis Salgado, Wily Bo Walker and more!

Following the commercial and critically acclaimed success of recent albums 'Blues' (2019) and the three-week running No.1 album on the Billboard Blues Chart 'Check Shirt Wizard - Live in '77' (2020), UMC present a new Rory Gallagher best of collection entitled 'The Best Of Rory Gallagher' on Friday 9th October. The comprehensive compilation includes Rory’s most iconic songs compiled from across his recording career, including tracks from Rory’s seminal first band 'Taste' (1969) through to his final studio album 'Fresh Evidence' (1990). The album will be released as a 2CD set featuring 30 tracks including a previously unreleased collaboration with the legendary Jerry Lee Lewis. Unearthed from the Gallagher Archives is a special bonus track '(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction' – a rare outtake taken from Jerry Lee's famous 1973 'London Sessions' featuring Rory singing and playing the Rolling Stones’ classic.

Critically acclaimed German band Blackout Problems have released their powerful new single, ‘Murderer’, along with a vivid and at times disturbing Video Of The Day. It’s a striking introduction to their new music, leading the way as the first single taken from their forthcoming album, 'Dark', coming early next year via Sony Music/Music For Nations. ‘Murderer’ is an emotionally-charged anthem reflecting the band’s response to some of the alarming headlines of recent years, including the resurgence of right-wing forces and the worldwide triumph of populism. This is the band’s third full-length album following 'Holy' (2016) and 'Kaos' (2018), which they independently released on their own Munich Warehouse label.

Today's latest Simply Country Track Of The Day features music from Darius Rucker, Saskia Vese, Keith Shaw, Tammy Wynette, Norman Boland, Steve Bloor, Reba McEntire, Clancy Pye, Kris Barclay, The Taylor Brothers, Johnny Cash, Eric Paslay, Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefers, Helena Mace, Lynn Anderson, Kerry Fearon, Ailish McBride, Pat Mulchrone, Noel Flynn, Gayle O'Neil, Jackie Storrar, Miranda Lambert, RaeLynn, The Murphys, T R Dallas, Twyla Foreman, Chris Harbach, Hilljacks, Brad Paisley, Ian Krochak, Arthur Stulien, Misty River and Finola.

Devin Townsend will release ‘Order Of Magnitude – Empath Live Volume 1’ on Friday 23rd October, a document of his Winter 2019 European tour that saw him taking on possibly his most ambitious live show to date. Recorded last December in London on the penultimate night of the tour in support of his latest album ‘Empath’, this run of shows saw Devin joined by an incredible line-up of musicians that included guitarists Mike Kenneally (ex-Frank Zappa) and Markus Reuter (Stick Men, The Crimson Project), drummer Morgen Agren (Kaipa, Mats & Morgan, Frank Zappa), bassist Nathan Navarro, Haken keyboard player Diego Tejeida and guitarist/vocalist Ché Aimee Dorval, as well as vocalists Samantha and Anne Preis, and Arabella Packford.

Last Friday, Russell Keefe's solo project, TBelly, released today's Track Of The Day, ‘Walk With Me’, on all major streaming sites, and it's the first single taken from their forthcoming second album ‘I Never Want To See Me Again’, which is out later this year. It's a flawless, passionate track, written by Keefe, which showcases his indisputably World class vocals and songwriting talent. For some, he may be better known as the keyboard player and joint lead vocalist of Slade, but make no doubt about it, Russell is a phenomenal artist in his own right and deserves full recognition of his talent, making TBelly "one to watch".

Jakko M Jakszyk's enforced sabbatical from King Crimson has given him the opportunity to complete a new solo album, 'Secrets & Lies', due to be released on Friday 23rd October, of which the first single, ‘The Trouble With Angels’, has recently been released, complete with today's extraordinary animated Video Of The Day by Iranian film maker Sam Chegini. 'Secrets & Lies' contains ten songs that balances sensitive writing, musical technique and accessible tunes cast in an impressively cinematic sound world. The result is a mature work brimming with yearning melodies in symphonic or widescreen settings, fluid guitar work, and Jakko’s heartfelt, emotional vocals. Jakszyk is joined by bandmates Robert Fripp, Gavin Harrison, Tony Levin and Mel Collins, as well as appearances from John Giblin (Peter Gabriel), Mark King (Level 42), Peter Hammill (Van der Graff Generator) and noted British comedian Al Murray.

Manchester’s dirty, raucous Rock 'n' Blues mavericks, Gorilla Riot released their latest single and today's Video Of The Day, 'Still Doing Time', at the end of last month, taken from their first full-length album, 'Peach', which was released at the beginning of this year. A 5-piece, they use a 3-prong guitar attack with multi-part vocal harmonies, combining elements of Grunge, Stoner and Country to create a full-on high energy show. Created by mainman, Arjun Bhishma, he surrounded himself with Manchester's finest, namely Liam Henry (guitars & vocals), Charly T. (guitars & vocals), James Degnen (bass) and, more recently, Will Lewis on skins.

The project of Rock veterans singer-songwriter John Merchant and, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist Todd Long, Ghosts Of Sunset recently released their first single 'Miles In-Between', on Golden Robot Records, which is today's Track Of The Day, and is also taken from their upcoming EP 'Headed West'. Also featuring Johnny Monaco (Ex Enuff Z’Nuff - lead guitar), Kent Slucher (Luke Bryan – drums) and Brian Roth (keyboards), it's a hark back to the glory days of the 1980’s Hard Rock/Hair Metal scene.

'The Last Viking', due to be released on Friday 23th October, is the latest Symphonic Metal masterpiece from Leaves’ Eyes, following up their cult-albums 'Vinland Saga' (2005) and 'King of Kings' (2015), where they turned Leif Eriksson's discovery of America and the life of Norway’s first King into music! Now, Leaves’ Eyes bring the Viking Sagas to their bombastic finale - its energetic compositions proof of the ingenious skills of song writing duo Thorsten Bauer (guitars) and Alexander Krull (vocals). Again they follow the line that has already garnered a significant worldwide fan base, as all 14 tracks individually impress with their unique build-up, rhythm and atmosphere, featuring mighty drums, Mediaeval instruments, like nyckelharpa and fiddle, and Celtic horns, that add spice to their diversified sound.

'Rocked This Town: From LA To London' is the name of the upcoming live album by The Stray Cats, available Friday 11th September via Surfdog Records and distributed by Mascot Label Group, of which 'Rock It Off' is today's Video Of The Day. This collection of 23 tracks was recorded during the band’s critically acclaimed 40th Anniversary Tour and combines their unparalleled virtuosity and red-hot Rock & Roll spirit, all raw and completely live - the way it was played on sweaty stages around the world! The album was produced by the multi-platinum band’s guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom - original founding members of the iconic American Rock & Roll trio. Indeed, the album’s career-spanning track listing features their greatest hits as well as several brand-new scorchers from last year’s '40', the band’s first new album in 26 years.

Today's latest Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day is yet 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 Walter Trout, Sugaray Rayford, J.D Taylor, Crooked Eye Tommy, The Allman Betts Band(pictured), Mary Jo Curry Band, Dave Fields, Wily Bo Walker & Danny Flam, Robbie Reay, Kaz Hawkins, Paul Gillings, Sir Rod & The Blues Doctors, Jimmy Regal & The Royals, Fleetwood Mac and many more.