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Guitarist, songwriter, producer, engineer and Tennessee Soul man Steve Cropper was the DNA that coursed through the post-war era, his fabled right hand setting the pace of Rock ‘n’ Roll for 60-plus years, and following his sad passing last December, on Friday 28th August via Provogue/Artone Label Group, Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour will release 'Watching The Tide', comprising twelve tracks that also feature guest appearances such as Eric Clapton, of which that particular collaboration on 'Ticket First' is one of today's six of the best 'Tuesday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from A Cold Paradise, Sartori, Sönus, Gho$$ and North Sea Echoes.

A joyous celebration of Yacht Rock, complete with nautical puns, naval attire and enough feel-good AOR to keep London's packed O2 Academy Islington smiling throughout, American seven-piece Yächtley Crëw sailed confidently through a set packed with familiar favourites, demonstrating just why they have become one of the leading exponents of the genre, so see today not only Ivan De Mello's review and Bruce Biege's photos, including support from Sam Millar, but also watch today's Video Of The Day of Yächtley Crëw's cover of Toto's 'Hold The Line', which was filmed on the night.

Today's very latest Blues On The Radio Podcast Of The Day includes music from C. Gibbs, The Temperance Movement (pictured), Electric 8 Ball, Chicago Nola, Laura Evans, Jake Soberlak, Doug Duffey & BADD, Big Harp George, Amy Swift, Elliot Morris, The Mercy Brothers, Phil Coyne & The Wayward Aces and, of course, both Bison Hip and The Lynsey Dolan Band, ahead of their double header at The Tuesday Night Music Club in Coulsdon tonight.

Marking the next chapter for one of the UK's most exciting modern Rock bands ahead of their highly anticipated eighth studio album scheduled for release next year, not only have Northern Rock heavyweights Massive Wagons returned with their brand-new single, 'Story Of My Demise', but they have also announced a very special co-headline UK tour next year with Bradford Rock legends Terrorvision, of which MW's latest adrenaline-fuelled offering is one of today's six of the best 'Monday Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day, complemented by five further recent and forthcoming releases from The Strawberry Alarm Clock, Mirrorglass, The Falls, Different Light and HÄ/DA.

One of the most outstanding instrumentalists in Rock, legendary Grammy-nominated Texas guitarist Eric Johnson brings his 11-date Texaphonic tour to the UK later this month, following dates in mainland Europe of which his entire recent performance at Madrid's Sala Lab/Wagon is today's Video Of The Day. Over the course of more than four decades, Johnson has been travelling on a prolific odyssey, as along the way his creations have cross-pollinated the various musical genres which include Rock, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Soul, Folk, New-Age, Classical, and even Country.

Following yesterday's Hour One, today's Podcast Of The Day is Hour Two from a recent Prog Rock Files broadcast, presented by Garry Foster, featuring Part Two of an interview with special guests Andy and Howard from Solstice, sandwiched in between music from Exploring Birdsong, Syd Arthur, Long Earth, Avkrvst and, of course, Solstice themselves.

Having recently reissued their biggest album 'The Black Parade', celebrating its 20th anniversary, legendary New Jersey Emo outfit My Chemical Romance completed their third and final sold out gig at London's Wembley Stadium last night, and we were lucky enough to be present on the first night on Wednesday to see their Long Live The Black Parade Tour, including support from Skunk Anansie, so see today not only AJ and CJ's pics from the residency, but also watch today's amazing 'Honey, This Mirror Isn't Big Enough' Video Of The Day, filmed right in the middle of that sacred pitch the very same night.

Now in its second year, Found Festival, Buckinghamshire’s micro festival of music, wellness, creativity and comedy, returns to the scenic Claydon Estate in Buckingham from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August, of which today's six of the best 'Found Festival Rocks!' Tracks Of The Day include musical highlights from the weekend, featuring Oxford Folk favourites Stornoway (fresh from a sold-out Royal Albert Hall), New York’s The Felice Brothers (direct descendants of the same Americana café culture that gave the world Bob Dylan), Scotland’s number-one Celtic outfit Elephant Sessions, as well as Noble Jacks, This Is The Kit and Joshua Burnside.

Today's Podcast Of The Day is Hour One from a recent Prog Rock Files broadcast, presented by Garry Foster, featuring Part One of an interview with special guests Andy and Howard from Solstice, sandwiched in between music from Focus, Kate Bush, Carrie Martin, Steve Hackett & Steve Rothery and, of course, Solstice themselves.

With news that Sammy Hagar has brought forward the timing of his London gig tonight (pictured) at British Airways Arc to avoid clashing with England's World Cup Quarter Final against Norway, there's no doubting that Iron Maiden guitarist as well as passionate West Ham fan, Steve Harris, will be making sure that his band wrap up their set at Knebworth's EddFest, well before the game kicks off in Miami at 10pm UK time, so check out today's six of the best 'Come On England!' themed Tracks Of The Day from Sham 69 & The Special Assembly, Chickenfoot, Iron Maiden, Baddiel, Skinner & The Lightning Seeds, Fat Les and Ryan Adams.

Today's very latest Blues Club Podcast Of The Day has another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and a bit of this and that, with More Music and Less Chat, including When Rivers Meet (pictured), Oli Mac And Hi Rhythm, Jo Harman, Keb' Mo', Bidu Sous & Lucas Espildora, Hollie Rogers, Chicago Nola, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Giles Robson, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Russ Green and many more.

When Denise Lester was asked recently to photograph the legendary composer, lyricist, guitarist, bassist and founder of 10cc, Graham Gouldman (pictured), for a special evening of the songs and influences that shaped him, Denise immediately snapped up one of the last pair of stalls seats at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall, so see today not only her gig photos plus a review, but also watch today's 'Rubber Bullets' Video Of The Day, filmed by Denise on the night.