Davina and the Vagabonds release 'Sugar Drops' on Friday 19th July through Red House Records, their first album for the label, plus they have shared a track from the new album - 'Little Miss Moonshine' - which is today's Track Of The Day. The album marks the first time singer/songwriter/pianist Davina Sowers entered a proper studio to record an album. The Minneapolis-based artist holed up in Nashville’s Compass Sound Studio with producer (and Compass Records co-founder) Garry West, along with her trumpeter, string arranger and husband, Zack Lozier, and a rotating cast of powerhouse players including Todd Phillips (David Grisman, Robbie Fulks) on bass, Doug Lancio (Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, Tom Jones) on guitar and Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa) on Hammond B3.

"They are at their best when they play their elongated Space-Rock jams with Kurt’s droning vocals, which has a mesmerising effect on the listener and sends one’s mind into orbit like on the ten minute version of 'Up on the Sun'. They also include the two songs they played on the Nirvana MTV gig - the hypnotic 'Plateau' and 'Lake of Fire' which turns into a dance-inducing lengthy workout." Read the whole of Ivan De Mello's Meat Puppets + Bleedin' Noses + Munky (pictured), ULU Live London gig review from last Thursday here, plus check out our updated Photo Gallery here courtesy of Ivan, Bruce Biege and Andrew Turner.

Multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-nominated Rock band Goo Goo Dolls have unveiled their new single 'Miracle Pill' via Warner Records, which is today's Video Of The Day. The track will be featured on the band’s brand new album of the same name set to be released this Autumn. Underscored by a memorable piano riff, sweeping guitars, and a swaggering rhythm, the track sees lead singer John Rzeznik cleverly skewer the instant gratification generation with a catchy chorus and a message that goes down easier than anything from the pharmacy. Earlier this month, Goo Goo Dolls kicked off a co-headlining amphitheatre tour alongside Grammy-winning band Train, before it concludes in Mansfield, MA at the Xfinity Center on Saturday 17th August. The band will then embark on several South American tour dates, including a highly anticipated appearance at the iconic Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday 29th September.

"In a very succinct conclusion: There’s no band that, in my honest opinion, can give such an intense performance, touch every emotion, are totally irreplaceable, and command adoration night after night (by the same people possibly). Yes, they do need the odd night off as by the third night I spotted the odd misdemeanour, but three nights on the trot, for over six hours in total is a lot to assimilate. Likely to be draining for those that generate this wonderful amount of music, which it was." Read the whole of Trev Turley's King Crimson three night gig residency review at London's Royal Albert Hall from last week here.

Since their stunning victory at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, Lordi's charm, exciting melodies and elaborate and crazy monster costumes, has seen the unconventional Finnish band Rock all over Europe. Indeed, their latest studio album 'Sexorcism' was one of the most successful in the band's history, complemented by new costumes and a wonderful live show that was caught in overwhelming moving pictures. Accordingly, their brand-new DVD 'Recordead Live – Sextourcism In Z7' (see today's Track Of The Day) is due to be released via AFM Records on Friday 26th July. And besides the live cut of the two hour show in Pratteln, Switzerland, the DVD provides a lot of bonus material, including some real rarities.

With 'Are We Soldiers' released yesterday, Dean Wells and Teramaze have not only delivered another excellent piece of modern Progressive Metal, but have also unveiled the official video for the track 'From Saviour To Assassin' (today's Video Of The Day). 'Her Halo', their 2015 album, and the Aussies first for Mascot Records, saw the band take a big step up from previous albums ‘Anhedonia’ (2012) and ‘Esoteric Symbolism’ (2014), and four years later 'AWS' will inevitably build upon the progress achieved by ‘Her Halo’. It’s typical Teramaze – all huge choruses, crashing guitar chords, intricate time changes and swooping melodies – but it’s also a bigger, brighter and even better Teramaze. There’s also change beyond the music, with original vocalist Brett Rerekura returning to the fold, replacing Nathan Peachey, who’d sung on 'Her Halo'. And with plans afoot for European and UK live dates for later in the year, Teramaze are a band that are going to be occupying a lot of your time in 2019 and beyond.

The original line up of the legendary Meat Puppets were back together and playing London's ULU Live on Thursday night, with great support from Bleedin' Noses and Munky. This March the Arizona Alt-Rockers returned with their first new album 'Dusty Notes' since 2013's 'Rat Farm', and their first featuring their original line-up intact since 1995. Though brothers Curt and Cris Kirkwood reunited in 2006 and have toured and recorded together since then, the band’s original drummer, Derrick Bostrom, has not recorded with the band since 1995’s 'No Joke!' Also joined by keyboardist Ron Stabinsky and Curt’s son Elmo on guitar, with a review to come, check out our initial Photo Gallery here.

At 2pm today The Spikedrivers (Track Of The Day), consisting of Ben Tyzack - vocals, guitars and harmonica, Constance Redgrave - vocals, bass guitar, washboard and Maurice McElroy - vocals, drums and percussion, take to the stage at another Blues At Barleylands, Barleylands Social Club, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UF. One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from Southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns today with another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks, UK IBBA Presenters' Picks and much more. Music this week comes from The Mojo Preachers, Dr. John, Delbert McClinton, Albert Castiglia Band, Benny Turner, Peter Frampton, Kevin Burt, Laurence Jones, Keb' Mo', Bruce Springsteen, Rebecca Downes, Dee Miller Band, Whitey Somers, Red Beans & Rice, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Ben Poole, Anthony Geraci, Keith Howe, Chris Wragg & Greg Copeland, Big Daddy Wilson, Mavis Staples, King Crimson (pictured), Tinsley Ellis, Jontavious Willis, Lethbridge Owen, Lisa Marini, Southern Avenue, Joseph Mojo Morganfield, Grady Champion and more.

Swedish Rock sensation H.E.A.T. are releasing their live album ‘Live At Sweden Rock Festival' on Friday 26th July on earMusic. If there is one Hard Rock band you need to see live, H.E.A.T should make the top of your list. Singer Erik Grönwall’s striking charisma paired with the powerful energy created by the band makes every H.E.A.T concert an extraordinary experience. This was also true for the performance at Sweden Rock Festival on 7th June 2018 which followed their highly acclaimed studio album 'Into The Great Unknown' (2017). Their second ever live recording – and for the first time on video – includes all of the band’s remarkable hymns such as 'Living On The Run' (today's Video Of The Day), 'A Shot At Redemption' and 'Bastard Of Society'. Every song from this setlist is as lively and intoxicating as the next, making this a memorable show that every Rock music fan will enjoy.

"Jeff Keith bears an uncanny resemblance to Steve Tyler whose stagecraft he apes as he stalks the stage reaching out to the front row. Usually the band shares a bill with other Classic Rock bands in larger arena, but the Empire is the right size to allow them to showcase a set-list of 16 songs culled from all of their 6 studio albums. Next they play their famous hit 'Modern Day Cowboy', surprisingly because in the past it has served as an encore for their live sets, before segueing into the strident 'Be a Man', again with the wailing slide-guitar sound." Read the whole of Ivan De Mello's Tesla Shepherd's Bush Empire gig review from last Sunday here plus check out our Photo Gallery here.

King Crimson (Video Of The Day) continue to celebrate their 50th Anniversary with the last of three consecutive shows at London's Royal Albert Hall tonight. Often acclaimed as one of the best live bands in the world, King Crimson has constantly re-invented itself throughout its existence. Having reformed in 2014 the current seven-piece line-up features Robert Fripp (guitar), Mel Collins (saxophones and flute), Tony Levin (bass, stick and backing vocals), Jakko Jakszyk (guitar and vocals) and drummers Gavin Harrison, Pat Mastelotto and Jeremy Stacey -– who doubles on keyboards. Each show has been around three hours long, with a setlist newly written each day by Fripp, accessing a large number of historic pieces which have never previously been performed live, as well as old favourites plus their own newly written material.