Steven Wilson's new album 'Hand. Cannot. Erase.' entered the the Official Midweek UK Album Chart at number 7 - with Steven deservedly on track for the highest-charting album of his career so far. The album - which is available in both physical and digital editions - has continued to receive overwhelmingly positive comments in the media although the jury is still out on the future of 'Porcupine Tree'! Anyway four tracks from 'Hand. Cannot. Erase.' plus an interview with Steven is featured in the latest Kscope podcast, which is our 'Track Of The Day'.

Blacktop Deluxe's Keith Howe has got his - but you should now all have received your new WRC membership cards in the post - but if you haven't then please drop us an e-mail through the contact box below and we will investigate. And if you want to send us a pic of you and your brand new WRC card - then go ahead - don't be shy! Also watch out for our new format March WRC bulletin summary which we will be e-mailing out later today. Finally, don't forget to fill out a form here and we'll subsequently send you a WRC members card which you can use to benefit from all our other current members offers.

The first time the WRC came across Brighton based band Stark was when we were sent their EP 'Where The Grey Slates Meet' (we have to get some perks) with the single 'Circle Roads' jumping right out at you. Needless to say we had a moan at lead singer/guitarist Jamie Francis for leaving it out of their set - in fact we only recognised Ball and Chain from their second EP. To be fair though, the critical acclaim that Stark have recently received for their unique take on the Blues was clearly evident - their tightness and harmonies on new material such as Crash On The Levee, Sail The Jordan ('Video Of The Day') and Death Letter. Watch out for another perk as Stark release their new single as a free download on March 2nd from http://www.starkband.com

Having already heard lots of good things about Little Devils and given that our Promotions arm had already nabbed them for this year's BluesRockfest - it's fair to say that having seen Aynsley and Stark previously - my expectation of Little Devils was a tasty bit of meat in a Blues sandwich ... and I was not wrong. The powerful voice and stage presence of Yoka Qureshi would float most Blues fanatics boats but the engine room of bass guitarist Graeme Wheatley and drummer Sara Shaw plus the dexterity of lead guitarist Ray Qureshi equates to the Devils being a formidable Blues unit. As Yoka pointed out to me after the set, they write all their own stuff and are curently recording a new album, which includes the track 'My Perfect Year ' which was included in their storming set. Independence Day looks even more appetising now given this performance although before then Yoka and Litle Devils are supporting her Dutch compatriot and fellow flautist Thijs Van Leer and Focus at the end of February at the Norwich and Doncaster Festival.

Back in 1994 we were already attempting to 'Keep Music Live' by supporting promoter Fred Taylor at The Woodman in Blackfen, Kent, by writing reviews of his 'Ride To Rock' gigs. Anyway, we came across a band called T.Rextasy who blew us away with their tribute to the late great Marc Bolan. Just over 20 years later, T.Rextasy ('Video Of The Day') are the only band to have been authorised and endorsed by Marc Bolan's catalogue management, and are now recognised as the 'official' Marc Bolan/T.Rex tribute band. So we are proud and privileged to announce that they will headline our 4th Wrinklystock Charity Gig - this will be a sell out just like last year and tickets are already selling fast so don't miss out and get your tickets here.

As we always say at Wrinkly Towers - any contribution from you guys is greatly appreciated - whether it's a new band you want to share or a gig/cd review etc. etc. Our thanks then to regular contributor Andy Towell for his latest missive here and the connection between Mid-Wales and Andy being 'Out Of Order'! As Andy quite rightly says - "Keep the music flowing!"

Academy award winner Ryan Bingham certainly delivered the goods at an intimate and sold out Borderline in London last night. Despite obvious reservations about Bingham performing a solo set without his dearly departed 'Dead Horses' - we already feel we have a nomination for our 2015 WRC 'Best Acoustic Performance award'! Anyway check out our 'Video Of The Day' and watch this space for more vids, pics and a review. And if you were there then give us a shout too!

The WRC were delighted to hear from Helen, lead singer of Born Healer who were showcased in our 'Introducing ....' feature here in June. The London Blues Rock outfit founded in January 2015 are not only supporting BluesRockfest's The Rainbreakers at the iconic 100 Club on Sunday 15th November at 7.30pm, but the headliner is Mountain's legendary drummer Corky Laing playing ..... Mountain! Tickets priced £12 are available here - but in the meantime let's remind you of what Mountain are all about with today's Vid Of The Day!

GT’s Boos Band is a no-holds barred electric Blues Rock band from central Scotland led by frontman Greig Taylor and lead guitarist John Boos. Hooking up after a jam in late 2010 the duo embarked upon building the GT’s Boos Band electric Blues project, whilst also performing an acoustic show throughout Scotland. The duo added experienced bassist David Atkinson and drummer Stephen Coetzee to complete the line-up and provide the driving groove behind the Boos Band electric sound. The band is also joined by harmonica ace Jim Harcus from Wang Dang Delta on many of the song's on their critically acclaimed debut album 'Steak House'. Check out today's amazing Video Of The Day of the guys performing live at Record Store Day 2014 in Stirling!

"BlueBird took me back to Hyde Park 2011 when the Dead Horses packed a punch with their electric guitars and keys - suffice to say this rocked and went down well with the WRC beside me! Ryan's harmonica heralded Junky Star's beautiful 'The Poet' - the audience hanging on tightly on this emotional roller coaster of a set. Bingham's voice to die for - was again perfectly illustrated on 'Hallelujah' - yet another stand out track from 'Junky Star' - which understandably charted in the US in 2010. FASN's 'Adventures Of You and Me', 'My Diamond Is Too Rough' and the "Dylanesque" 'Broken Heart Tatoos' were a microcosm of the contrasting Americana Roots Rock genres in the set although the delicious 'Southside Of Heaven' managed to combine all these musical elements culminating in a wonderful jam with Bingham, Sproul and Bowden stepping up to the railway plate." Read the rest of AJ's review here plus see our Vid Of The Day!

And talking of WRC Promotions - don't forget that BluesRockfest's Albany Down are appearing at our WRC Xmas Bash at The Horn Reborn in St Albans on Wednesday 2nd December. Supported by the excellent Southbound - we have two quality bands for just £7 in advance (including admin fees) here - £9 on the door and only £5 for WRC Members - just e-mail wrcpromotions@aol.com to reserve your members ticket.

A highly commended and well deserved third place in this year's Independent Blues Broadcaster category in the British Blues Awards - Kevin Beale was back delivering the goods on his Channel Radio show last night. Anyway, The Marshman's latest Blues On The Marsh broadcast is today's Track Of The Day!