We caught The Answer recently at Ramblin' Man Fair as they debuted part of their eagerly anticipated new album 'Solas' due to be released via Napalm Records on Friday 28th October. The first track to be taken from the new album is the melancholic ‘Beautiful World’, which is today's Vid Of The Day and is also now available as a download with vinyl and CD pre-orders of the album via Pledge Music. ‘Beautiful World’ will also be available as an instant grat single with pre-orders of the album via digital stores, which will go live on Friday 16th September. Co-written with former Massive Attack producer/composer Neil Davidge, ‘Beautiful World’ is bathed in a dark, cinematic eeriness, juxtaposing with its optimistic title, before evolving into an explosive, retro Rock stomper!

Today's Bank Holiday Monday Track Of The Day is another Black On Blues Women Special featuring Karena K (pictured), Kaz Hawkins, MaryJo Curry, Vaneese Thomas, Diana Rein, Koko Taylor and Shaun Murphy.

Rory Auskerry's Route 66 show is back on the airwaves here at 6pm tonight and Rory will be talking to good friend of the WRC - Sari Schorr who we will be seeing at her new album launch with her band The Engine Room at The Half Moon, Putney in London on Monday 5th September!

Norwegian Progressive Metallers Circus Maximus (Vid Of The Day) began the second leg of their 'Havoc' tour at London's Underworld last night. The first leg ended in Barcelona in March which coincided with the release of their fourth album 'Havoc' - their very first album 'The 1st Chapter' being released in May 2005. Sandwiched in between the last five months has a been the succesful crowdfunding of a special DVD filmed at Rockefeller Music Hall in their home town of Oslo. With influences of bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X, in some eyes 'Havoc' sees a swing more towards Metal than Prog. Anyway, watch out for more pics tomorrow, plus a review and an interview to come.

A year after they opened for The Who at Charlton, Montrose were back on the UK road again in '75 as part of the Warner Bros. Music Show which also featured The Doobie Brothers and Tower Of Power (Track Of The Day). Last week TOP introduced new lead singer "Memphis Soul Man" Marcus Scott and since 1968, TOP has been delivering its unique brand of “Oakland style” music and maintaining a class of its own with a rhythm section that lays down a groove like no other band. Over the years, TOP has performed with some of music’s biggest names including Elton John, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, Little Feat, Dionne Warwick, David Sanborn, Paula Abdul, Aaron Neville, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Billy Preston, Rod Stewart, Toto and more!

Just a few months after releasing their fourth studio album 'Havoc', Progressive Metallers Circus Maximus (Track Of The Day) are popping over from Norway to London's Underworld for a one-off show tonight. Formed in 2000 and initially being a covers band, they gained much credit for their versions of technically challenging tracks by top bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X, and then started writing their own material for their first album 'The 1st Chapter' which was released in May 2005. Further albums followed; these being 'Isolate' released in August 2007 and 'Nine' released in June 2012, before 'Havoc' was released in March 2016. Anyway, watch out for a Vid Of The Day tomorrow, plus a review, pics and an interview (trains permitting) to come.

Awesome new heavy UK 3-piece Cortes and their second single ‘Towers’ is today's Vid Of The Day. Released through Ignition records (home to Oasis, Stereophonics, Primal Scream, Band Of Skulls and more), they’ve developed a sizeable profile already, gaining continued radio plays from Annie Mac and Zane Lowe, as well as landing spots in last week's New Music Friday Spotify playlist, and Apple's Best Of The Week and A List Rock. Cortes are also performing a headline show at Tooting Tram & Social on Friday 2nd September.

With a review and an interview with Charlie Hart still to come - check out today's Slim Chance Photo Gallery here which includes a few pics of excellent acoustic support Peter Hammerton. A set which included Ronnie Lane classics such as 'Anniversary' and 'The Poacher' plus tracks from their crtically acclaimed new album 'On The Move' was complemented by an insightful chat with Charlie about the memorable past and indeed the future.

Following the release of our first bit of Wrinklystock 4 footage (Monday's Vid Of The Day) - LastMinuteBandzThe Replicants are back in action tonight at The British Legion in Petts Wood in Kent. Why not head on down there and join other WRC members enjoying many classic Rock covers?

Today's Blues Club Podcast Track of The Day has another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring Blues, Rock, Acoustic, Jazz, Swing, New Releases, Classic Tracks plus UK IBBA Presenters' Picks. Tracks this week include Allman Brothers Band, Rory Gallagher, Brian Setzer, Sari Schorr (pictured), Markey Blue, Peter Green and many more.

The last time we caught Slim Chance was at London's Borderline in January 2014 - a fantastic set which actually won them our 'Best Acoustic' 2014 WRC Award! Turn the clock back a further 38 years (ouch) and we also saw them of course with the late Ronnie Lane at Olympia's Great British Music Festival along with the esteemed company of The Pretty Things, Nazareth, Charlie, Be Bop Deluxe and some band called Bad Company! Impressive eh? Well we took in Slim Chance at Twickenham's famous Eel Pie Club last night - the line-up now featuring original members, Charlie Hart (who we interviewed before the gig), Steve Simpson and Steve Bingham. Anyway check out shortly our review of a set that included classic Ronnie Lane songs as well as original tracks from their new album 'On The Move' plus more photos - but in the meantime take a look at our Vid Of The Day!

2014 WRC Award winners Slim Chance will be appearing at Twickenham's famous Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road TW1 3SZ tonight. Slim Chance has its origin in the early seventies, formed by the legendary and brilliant songwriter, Ronnie Lane, who had been a mainstay of both the Small Faces and The Faces before he went on to pursue his unique musical vision with Slim Chance. The line-up now features original members, Charlie Hart, Steve Simpson and Steve Bingham. They are regularly joined by guests including the fine drummer John Lingwood, Geraint Watkins, Des Horsfall, Benny Gallagher and more. Their set includes a host of classic Ronnie Lane songs including 'Ooh la la', 'Debris', 'The Poacher' and 'How Come', as well as original tracks from their new album 'On The Move' which is getting rave reviews in all the top music press. Doors open at 8pm with music starting at 8.30pm.