Bristol-based Alt-Rock mavericks Turbowolf have released ‘Domino’, the latest single taken from their upcoming album ‘The Free Life’, which will be released via So Recordings on Friday 9th March. ‘Domino’ is a transportative, transcendental voyage into the anarchic Punk ethos of Turbowolf. A breakneck sonic journey of driving bass lines, immersive overdrive and cutting synthesisers, the track races through pounding verses before exploding into its anthemic chorus. Turbowolf have just been announced as the main headliner for Royal Blood’s upcoming US tour plus they will also be touring the UK and Europe this March/April including London's Scala on Wednesday 14th March.

"Dan’s final encore was the rockin’ ‘Fetch Your Spade’ from ‘DST’, which in itself was a microcosm of an extraordinary set list that those lucky enough to be present had the privilege of experiencing. Despite no new material, this was truly a night of music at its ultimate best - a definitive stick of dynamite rock with Blues running all the way through it. Punters comments such as "what an awesome gig", "such a dynamic guitarist" and “such a great gig” were totally justified - and make no mistake - by a country mile, this is already a contender for our 2017 WRC Best Blues Rock Performance award!" And so it came to pass! Dan Patlansky's performance at London's O2 Academy Islington in May last year has indeed seen him win that very same award!

IBBA albums of the month, gig news, new releases... yes it's the first Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day of 2018. What you'll get is an hour jammed full of music from Josh Smith, Andy Gunn, Jane Lee Hooker, John Verity, II Big, Mississippi MacDonald & Steve Bailey, The Robert J Hunter Band (pictured), Jack J Hutchinson, Lucy Zirins, The Craig Hughes Two, Dan Burnett and Gypsy Dave Smith. So click play and turn it up!

And talking of awards - as we mentioned yesterday in our Black Country Communion gig review, we managed to smuggle into London's Hammersmith Apollo last Thursday night their 2017 WRC Best Reviewed CD award. And if you wanted evidence - check out today's photo of lead singer/bass guitarist Glenn Hughes gratefully receiving the said award!

Today's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is another popular Blues women special featuring Red’s Blues, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ghalia & Mama’s Boys, Jane Lee Hooker, Kelly Z and Lara & The Bluz Dawgz.

"By this time Harrison Wells lookalike Jackson had removed his the aforementioned straightjacket revealing a 'God' t-shirt before he introduced the next song - "It's a mover" - and he wasn't wrong as he smashed his percussion about on 'Gamble The Dream' - reinforcing their unique sound with its welcome Floydish tinge. If I was to pick my favourite from 'WAITT' it would be a close contest. A longer set would see the twelve minute 'The Path Of Least Resistance' as a classic finale, however, they did thankfully include the superb 'Voices' which not only encapsulates what IT is all about including outstanding keyboards from McCaffrey plus the driving engine room of Hawkins and Chism, but it also features a George Galloway speech about Iraq which according to Nick, George did in one studio take. A great way to challenge/change our political beliefs George!" That was part of our IT (Video Of The Day) Progtoberfest 2 gig review at London's The Bedford in Balham in late October and the Proggers have deservedly walked off with our 2017 WRC Best Prog Performancel award!

Today's Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day originally broadcast on Friday night includes music from Jimi Barbiani Band, The Hardchargers, Jim Shaneberger Band, Boo Boo Weavils, Josh Smith, Stefan Hauk, Willie May Band, Nouveaux Honkies, Washboard Jo, Shaun Murphy, Steve Tracy and The Crawling Kingsnakes, Mighty Mo Rodgers and Baba Sissoko, Leo Bud Welch, Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager, Steve Sainas, Frank Statesboro, Preacher Boy, Robert Finlay, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Tom Principato and Steve Wolf and Sweet Bourbon.

"Anyway, the good news was that the band managed to use the right intro backing track for the driving Rock of their anthem 'Cult Of Personality' from 'Vivid' and not only did Corey (doing a Run-D.M.C.) come to our side of the stage and shake one of our outstretched hands, but he finished off by going walk about during the performance with cries of "Jump. Jump, Jump" - which everyone obliged - Glover eventually ending up singing along with everyone at the back of the audience! And that was that - a truly memorable evening - Living Colour play Liverpool tonight and Newcastle on Saturday before embarking on a US tour. Don't leave it another four and half years guys before you come back to London! Ramblin' Man Fair 2018 anyone?" That was part of our Living Colour (Video Of The Day) gig review at London's ULU in October and the Americans have deservedly walked off with our 2017 WRC Best International award!

"'Wanderlust' - another from 'BCCIV' was sandwiched in between four classics which took us back to the Summer of 2011. Firstly, Bonham's intro on the still blistering and punchy 'One Last Soul' from their debut album with Joe rocking back and forth, a number which Hughes included in his own Islington Assembly Hall set last year - Glenn then taking the opportunity to tell those assembled not to believe everything they read about BCC in the media! "It's good to be home" declared Hughes before they played the still very beautiful 'Save Me' - crafted by another awesome guitar solo from Bonamassa. Talking of Joe - you have to do a double take to remember that the still spectacular 'Song Of Yesterday', despite being written by JB, is actually a BCC release - in fact it is the only BCC song that Bonamassa has ever included in his personal set other than once performing 'The Battle For Hadrian's Wall'. Sung jointly by Bonamassa and Hughes, and complemented by Joe's outstanding guitar solo - this was utter perfection - whilst the final part of this cracking 2011 quartet was a breakneck rendition of 'The Outsider' - the crowd devouring each song as if they've never been away, with each solo greeted by a huge cheer, the choruses sung loudly and the fists raised at all the right moments." Read the whole of AJ's Black Country Communion Hammersmith Apollo gig review here from last Thursday plus check out our updated Photo Gallery (photos courtesy of Christie Goodwin and Eric Duvet) here.

One of last year's "ones to watch" Rock bands; Samarkind (Track Of The Day) have charted on Planet Rock's Top 10 albums of 2017, which sees the multinational self release artists feature alongside the likes of Europe, Inglorious, Black Star Riders, Gun, Thunder and Wayward Sons. The prestigious chart position, as voted for by the station's listeners, follows Samarkind's recent first live show in Dublin as guests to Inglorious, and the release of their self-titled debut album this past November to widespread praise from the media and music fans alike.. Samarkind make their debut in the UK this March with a series of live shows including London's Black Heart on Sunday 1st April.

"Six year's since we saw them as a collective, Bonamassa is still truly the axe hero of his generation and is still the perfect foil for Hughes’ still-superb voice. Jason Bonham is still a chip off the old block on drums and Derek Sherinian still adds huge depth to the sound on Hammond organ. However, six year's down the line and this Supergroup is still coming to terms with being a band given their well-documented commitments but boy-oh-boy, it still is a beautiful thing to behold. Let's pray we don't have to wait as long again for their next tour and 'BCCV'." Watch out for the whole of AJ's Black Country Communion Hammersmith Apollo gig review tomorrow - but in the meantime check out our BCC Photo Gallery here (pictures courtesy of Christie Goodwin and Eric Duvet).

"The evening demonstrated beyond doubt Dan’s ability to play quieter, more melodic songs, with the same passion and vitality he exhibits in the Dan Reed Network. As further evidence of his ability to switch seamlessly between music genres, in December Dan returns to the UK again, reunited with his Network, to support Extreme on his third UK tour of 2017. It is likely to sell out as quickly as the first two." That was part of Big Ian's take on Dan Reed's solo gig at St. Pancras Old Church, a beautifully restored parish church half way between Camden High Street and St. Pancras station in September and Dan's mesmeric set (see our Video Of The Day) has duly been voted Best Unplugged Performance in our 2017 WRC Awards.