A new Blues On The Radio Podcast is today's Track Of The Day, and what an eclectic mix of music it is. With two tracks from the new EP from Katie Bradley and Matt Long that is being launched tonight at The Tuesday Night Music Club in Hooley, Glenn Hughes introducing Black Country Communion's new single, plus IBBA albums of the month from Elles Bailey, Dave Arcari and Robbie Reay. With Trevor Sewell starting the show, there's also new music from Andy Layfield, Mississippi MacDonald & Steve Bailey, Jonny Lang, Jared James Nichols, George Thorogood, Black Stone Cherry, Dave Ferra and Mississippi Heat.

"So, here it is, the most unlikely album of the year, due to be released on Friday 22nd September. Five years after a reportedly acrimonious split, the supergroup that is Black Country Communion are back with their fourth studio release. Ten new songs penned by bassist Glenn Hughes and blues maestro Joe Bonamassa make up the originally titled 'BCCIV'. But that only tells half the story - throw Jason Bonham on drums and Derek Sherinian on keyboards into the mix, all wrapped up with producer extraordinaire Kevin Shirley's magic touch and you have a barnstorming collection of tunes which could easily make up the best Rock album of 2017." Read the whole of Phil C's excellent Black Country Communion IV CD review here.

Walter Becker, who co-founded the legendary Jazz-Rock band Steely Dan with Donald Fagen, died on Sunday at the age of 67. In July, Becker missed two Steely Dan shows in Los Angeles and New York. The band really came to the fore with their 1972 release of their debut album 'Can’t Buy A Thrill' and made an immediate impression on the music world, thanks to two classic Rock mainstays, 'Do It Again' and 'Reelin’ In The Years' (today's Vid Of The Day). At first Becker played bass in the group, but as Steely Dan became a duo by its fourth album, 'Katy Lied' (1975), he concentrated more on lead guitar. As yet there is no news on Steely Dan's tour which was due to include London's Bluesfest at the O2 Arena on Sunday 29th October.

Firing on all cylinders as they blast back into public consciousness, Starsailor have revealed another track from their new album 'All This Life', which was released last Friday. One of the most upbeat tracks from the album, both lyrically and musically, ‘Take A Little Time’ (today's Track Of The Day) bounces with a pulsing bass groove and driving funk beat, featuring glimmering guitars and vocals that glide into soaring falsetto, invoking a joyous message about staying true to yourself. The track follows the release of the album’s title track single ‘All This Life’ as well as the introductory ‘Listen To Your Heart’. 'All This Life' is the band’s fifth studio album and their first release since 2009, showcasing Starsailor as a reborn and re-energised band, making outstanding music which will delight their existing fans and inspire a whole new generation to fall in love with them. Starsailor played the Big Top Stage at the Isle of Wight Festival in June and performed at British Summer Time in London’s Hyde Park supporting Phil Collins and Blondie in July. They will also be embarking on a UK headline tour in October.

Southern rockers The Cadillac Three have released a brand new video (today's Vid Of The Day) for their UK single ‘American Slang’. The track is taken from their latest album ‘Legacy’, which was released at the end of August on Big Machine Records. ‘American Slang’ pulses with an anthemic road-trip feel, imbued with nostalgia for The Cadillac Three’s hometown heritage and reflecting on life on the road with tenderness and pride. The track was written with Lori McKenna of The Bird And The Rifle and produced by The Cadillac Three, creating a huge, spacious sound with driving kick drum and delicate lead guitar. Having already played main stage slots at Download Festivals in both France and the UK this summer, the trio are touring the US currently before the Nashville natives will be taking their ‘Long Hair Don’t Care’ tour to the UK featuring special guests Brothers Osborne in November, including a highly anticipated gig at London's O2 Kentish Town Forum on Tuesday 14th.

The first ever official Iron Maiden comic book series is coming from leading US science fiction, fantasy and horror publishers Heavy Metal Publishing. The comic books are based on the band’s hit mobile role playing game, Iron Maiden: Legacy Of The Beast, where players battle as Eddie across the many worlds of Iron Maiden’s discography, from the ancient sands of Powerslave to the far flung future of The Final Frontier. Comprising five fantastic issues, with an overarching narrative and incredible illustrations, the first issue goes on sale worldwide from comic retailers everywhere on Wednesday 11th October, but is available to pre-order online now. The comic book series expands on the video game narrative. As dark forces conspire to corrupt the fabric of reality, Eddie’s immortal soul is shattered and strewn across the cosmos – leaving a weakened, primal Eddie to battle across space and time facing off against the twisted legions of The Beast, seeking out the lost shards of his soul, and bringing order to the realms.

Walter Trout released his new album 'We're All In This Together' last Friday and the title track is today's Video Of The Day. The legendary Blues man teamed up with Joe Bonamassa for the track, who joins a long list of stellar guests on the album including John Mayall, Randy Bachman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Warren Haynes, Sonny Landreth, Charlie Musselwite, Mike Zito, Robben Ford, Eric Gales, Edgar Winter, Joe Louis Walker, John Németh and his son Jon Trout. Walter also begins his UK tour in October supported by 2016 WRC Award 'Best Blues Rock Performance' winner Sari Schorr & The Engine Room including two nights at London's Under The Bridge on 10th and 11th October.

This week's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is another Blues women special including Pam Taylor, Erja Lyytinen (pictured), Kathy & The Kilowatts, Mindi Adair & The Boneshakers, Vanessa Collier and Samantha Fish.

Evanescence recently revealed a reworking of their debut single and global hit ‘Bring Me To Life’. Taken from their next album 'Synthesis' which is due in the autumn, the reworked version of the song strips out the big distorted guitars and rock drums, replacing them with full orchestration in a completely synthetic world of beats and sounds, with help from arranger and composer David Campbell. 'Synthesis' will feature two new Evanescence songs in addition to fan favourites re-recorded with a live orchestra and electronica. Evanescence will launch the 'Synthesis Live' tour in Europe later this year combining their intense live performances and timeless songwriting with a powerful live orchestra helping the band to deliver a transcendent concert experience.

It was great to hear from our good friend and manager of 2015 WRC 'One's To Watch' award winners Southbound - namely Andy Collins recently. We last saw the guys headlining The 100 Club (pictured) in May this year - and as usual they were awesome. Anyway make a note in your diary that they will be supporting another good friend of the WRC, Bluesman and ex-Argent frontman John Verity on Thursday 21st September at Blues And Roots In The City at The Bassment Chelmsford. It's sure to be an amazing night with Southbound on stage at 8.45pm.

Chicago Heavy Rockers SOiL will release 'Scream: The Essentials' on Friday 15th via Pavement Entertainment and AFM Records. Celebrating the band's 20 year career, this release will feature tracks from their humble beginnings, rise to fame, and also include alternate versions and mixes. A brand new track 'Gimme Some Lovin' will be featured on the compilation and has also been released as a single and video (today's Vid Of The Day). 'Gimme Some Lovin' originally made it’s on screen debut in the cult classic motion picture “The Blues Brothers” in 1980. Being primarily a Rhythm and Blues based song, SOiL took it upon themselves to add their own personal touch and bring the song into a modern 2017 Hard Rock element!

Theatrical punks Felix Hagan & The Family release their debut album 'Attention Seeker' on Monday 20th November. To mark the announcement, the band have released the brand new single ‘Hey I Want You’ (today's Track Of The Day). The new song is a huge celebration of extravagant Rock ‘n’ Roll and plays as if Queen starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Felix and his band’s on-going mission is to cram British Pop music with the exuberance and majesty of grandiose, flamboyant Rock ’n’ Roll. ‘Hey I Want You’ follows the release of the electro-rock stomper ‘Delirium Tremendous’, both taken from the forthcoming album.