Music News

Finnish Guitar Virtuoso Erja Lyytinen Announces Special 50th Birthday UK Tour for October 2026

JUNO Nominee Spencer Mackenzie Releases Album “Empty Chairs”

Sunjay Reimagines Jimmy Reed Classic and Announces New Album”Split The Sheets”

Parker Barrow Announce July 2026 UK Tour

Massive Wagons Strip Down to Tackle Men’s Mental Health on 2026 UK Tour with Andy’s Man Club

Samantha Fish Releases “Rusty Razor” Ahead of UK Tour With Support from The Zac Schulze Gang

STONETRIP Announce New EP and Title Track ‘The Fight’

Dermot Kennedy Announces Third Studio Album ‘The Weight of the Woods’

The Lemonheads Announce Willy Mason as Special Guest for UK Tour Dates

KRK Debuts New Flagship V Series Five Monitors at NAMM 2026

Alberta Cross Wrestle With Uncertainty On New Single ‘Toy Soldiers’

Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces Connor Selby as Special Guest on Her January 2026 UK Tour

Photos

Photo Gallery: Robert Jon & The Wreck @ Gloucester Guildhall 2025

Photo Gallery: Nathan Evans Pre-match – Scotland vs South Africa Rugby Union @ Murrayfield 2024

Photo Gallery: Becky Hill @ Leeds First Direct Arena 2024

Photo Gallery: Azealia Banks @ Leeds University Stylus

Photo Gallery: Buzzcocks @ Great American Music Hall San Fransisco, CA

Photo Gallery: The Kills @ Fox Theater in Oakland, CA

Reviews

Lindsey Stirling and Walk Off the Earth at AFAS Live, Amsterdam – A Night of Musical Magic and Energy

Becky Hill Turns Leeds Arena Into A Joyful Celebration With Electrifying Performance

Nathan Evans & The SAINT PHNX Band @ Drummonds Aberdeen. Sold Out For A Reason!

An Acoustic Evening With Nieves at Cellar 35, Aberdeen.

Azealia Banks Electrifies Leeds with a Genre-Defying Performance on Her ‘Union Jack Tour’

Kasabian – Still Doing It Right After 27 Years

Interviews

The Samantha Fish Interview (2024) With Dino Bedrocker

The Chris Tapp Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Bobby Mahoney Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Chris Medhurst Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Meghan Parnell Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Calum Ingram Interview With Dino Bedrocker

MNPR SOUNDCHeck

Sound Check: Fred Hale

Sound Check: Mike Ross

Sound Check: Pablo van de Poel

Sound Check: Bad Touch

Sound Check: Jared James Nichols

Sound Check: Jack J Hutchinson

Music News

Finnish Guitar Virtuoso Erja Lyytinen Announces Special 50th Birthday UK Tour for October 2026

JUNO Nominee Spencer Mackenzie Releases Album “Empty Chairs”

Sunjay Reimagines Jimmy Reed Classic and Announces New Album”Split The Sheets”

Parker Barrow Announce July 2026 UK Tour

Massive Wagons Strip Down to Tackle Men’s Mental Health on 2026 UK Tour with Andy’s Man Club

Samantha Fish Releases “Rusty Razor” Ahead of UK Tour With Support from The Zac Schulze Gang

STONETRIP Announce New EP and Title Track ‘The Fight’

The Lemonheads Announce Willy Mason as Special Guest for UK Tour Dates

KRK Debuts New Flagship V Series Five Monitors at NAMM 2026

Alberta Cross Wrestle With Uncertainty On New Single ‘Toy Soldiers’

Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces Connor Selby as Special Guest on Her January 2026 UK Tour

Orianthi Sells Out Leeds Concert And Confirms James Bruner As Special Guest January UK Tour

Landmark Jimi Hendrix Court Case Puts Sony and the Music Industry on Trial

Hollie Rogers Announces New Album “Everything’s Fine” and Shares First Single

Brothers Osborne Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Breakout Album ‘Pawn Shop’

Lamb of God’s Tenth Album, Into Oblivion, Arrives March 13 Via Epic Records

Brick Lane Jazz Festival Announce First-Ever Conference As Part of 2026 Programme

n0trixx Reflects Borderline Personality Disorder with New Single ‘Harmless’

Frontiers Label Group Launches BLKIIBLK Records And Appoints Mike Gitter Global Head Of A&R

Guitar Wunderkind Matteo Mancuso Reshapes Virtuosity and Expression on New Album Route 96.

Chez Kane Unveils New Track “Night Of Passion” From Upcoming Album “Reckless”

Beloved Indie Troubadour John Craigie Shares New Song ‘Dry Land’

Five Finger Death Punch Announces 2026 North America Tour

Sanford: Announces Third LP and Accepts The Past With New Track “Hooked on a Dream”

Photos

AK & The Red Kites + Revenant Bristol 2025 - Richard Bolwell

Photo Gallery: AK & The Red Kites + Revenant @ Zed Alley

The Isle of White Festival 2025

Photo Gallery: The Isle of White Festival 2025

Photo Gallery: Robert Jon & The Wreck @ Gloucester Guildhall 2025

Photo Gallery: Nathan Evans Pre-match – Scotland vs South Africa Rugby Union @ Murrayfield 2024

Photo Gallery: Becky Hill @ Leeds First Direct Arena 2024

Photo Gallery: Azealia Banks @ Leeds University Stylus

Photo Gallery: Buzzcocks @ Great American Music Hall San Fransisco, CA

Photo Gallery: The Kills @ Fox Theater in Oakland, CA

Photo Gallery: Heartworms @ Fox Theater in Oakland, CA

Photo Gallery: Gary Numan @ Ace Of Spades, Sacramento

Photo Gallery: Frontline Assembly @ The Warfield Theatre in San Fransisco

Photo Gallery: Gary Numan @ The Warfield Theatre in San Fransisco

Reviews

AK & The Red Kites + Revenant Bristol 2025 - Richard Bolwell

Southern Heat & Hard-Rock Grit: AK & The Red Kites and Revenant Dominate Zed Alley

Robert Jon & The Wreck- 7th May 2025 - Gloucester Guildhall - Richard Bolwell

Live Review: Robert Jon & The Wreck – Gloucester Guildhall, 8th May 2025

Lindsey Stirling and Walk Off the Earth at AFAS Live, Amsterdam – A Night of Musical Magic and Energy

Becky Hill Turns Leeds Arena Into A Joyful Celebration With Electrifying Performance

Nathan Evans & The SAINT PHNX Band @ Drummonds Aberdeen. Sold Out For A Reason!

An Acoustic Evening With Nieves at Cellar 35, Aberdeen.

Azealia Banks Electrifies Leeds with a Genre-Defying Performance on Her ‘Union Jack Tour’

Kasabian – Still Doing It Right After 27 Years

Saint Senara Unleashes Sinful Behavior with Their Provocative Single “The Devil & The Preacher”

Extreme’s Electrifying Performance at the Ogden Theater: A Night to Remember

Rock Royalty Reigns: Billy Idol’s Thunderous Performance Ignites The Venue at Thunder Valley

Enter Shikari’s ‘A Kiss for the Whole World’ Tour: A Sonic Odyssey Unveiled at Leeds First Direct Arena

Interviews

Suzi Quatro - Kulturpalast Dresden 18.12.2019 - Matthias Wehnert - Alamy

Suzi Quatro: Freedom, Family, And Fifty Years of Refusing to Quit

The Freedom Affair - Album Cover

The Freedom Affair: Kansas City’s Soul Symphony Reigniting the Fire

The Samantha Fish Interview (2024) With Dino Bedrocker

The Chris Tapp Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Bobby Mahoney Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Chris Medhurst Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Meghan Parnell Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Calum Ingram Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Caitlin Krisko Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Slash Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Dom Martin (2024) Interview With Dino Bedrocker

The Andy Babiuk (The Chesterfield Kings) Interview With Dino Bedrocker

sound check

The Jesse Wire Rig Rundown

Sound Check: Jesse Wire

MNPR Sound Check - Zac Schulze - YT Thumb - Square

Sound Check: Zac Schulze

Sound Check: Fred Hale

Sound Check: Mike Ross

Sound Check: Pablo van de Poel

Sound Check: Bad Touch

Sound Check: Jared James Nichols

Sound Check: Jack J Hutchinson

Sound Check: Henry James

Sound Check: Vintage Trouble’s Nalle Colt

Sound Check: Kira Mac

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MNPR SOUND CHECK

Sound Check: Jesse Wire

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Sound Check: Mike Ross

Sound Check: Pablo van de Poel

Sound Check: Bad Touch

Music Minds Matter

Music News

Cinema Stereo Announce Debut European Tour and Release New Single “So Sorry, My Dear”

Cinema Stereo return with their newest single and video, “So Sorry, My Dear” and announce debut Oct/Nov 2026 European Tour

Finnish Guitar Virtuoso Erja Lyytinen Announces Special 50th Birthday UK Tour for October 2026

Award-winning Finnish blues guitarist Erja Lyytinen celebrates her 50th birthday with a special 7-date UK tour in October 2026. Tickets on sale now.

JUNO Nominee Spencer Mackenzie Releases Album “Empty Chairs”

Canadian blues artist Spencer Mackenzie drops new album “Empty Chairs” via Gypsy Soul Records. Produced by Emmy winner Ross Hayes Citrullo.

Sunjay Reimagines Jimmy Reed Classic and Announces New Album”Split The Sheets”

Sunjay announces tenth album “Split The Sheets” and releases lead single “Take Out Some Insurance”, a bold reimagining of the Jimmy Reed classic.

Parker Barrow Announce July 2026 UK Tour

Nashville rockers Parker Barrow return to the UK in July 2026 for five intimate club shows and a performance at Steelhouse Festival.

Massive Wagons Strip Down to Tackle Men’s Mental Health on 2026 UK Tour with Andy’s Man Club

Massive Wagons partner with Andy’s Man Club for their 2026 UK tour with special guests Scarlet Rebels. Tour kicks off April 17th in Norwich.

Photos

AK & The Red Kites + Revenant Bristol 2025 - Richard Bolwell

Photo Gallery: AK & The Red Kites + Revenant @ Zed Alley

The Isle of White Festival 2025

Photo Gallery: The Isle of White Festival 2025

Photo Gallery: Robert Jon & The Wreck @ Gloucester Guildhall 2025

Photo Gallery: Robert Jon & The Wreck @ Gloucester Guildhall – 7th May 2025 – All Photos Credit: Richard Bolwell

Photo Gallery: Nathan Evans Pre-match – Scotland vs South Africa Rugby Union @ Murrayfield 2024

Photo Gallery: Nathan Evans Pre-match – Scotland vs South Africa Rugby Union @ Murrayfield 2024 – Credit: Mike Rushby

Photo Gallery: Becky Hill @ Leeds First Direct Arena 2024

Photo Gallery: Becky Hill @ Leeds First Direct Arena – 16th October 2024 – All Photos Credit: Johnny Grenda

Photo Gallery: Azealia Banks @ Leeds University Stylus

Photo Gallery: Azealia Banks @ Leeds University Stylus, Leeds, UK – 17th September 2024 – All Photos Credit: Johnny Grenda

Photo Gallery: Buzzcocks @ Great American Music Hall San Fransisco, CA

Photo Gallery: Buzzcocks @ Great American Music Hall San Fransisco, CA – 13th March 2024 – All Photos Credit: Raven Divito

Photo Gallery: The Kills @ Fox Theater in Oakland, CA

Photo Gallery: The Kills @ Fox Theater in Oakland, CA – 16th March 2024 – All Photos Credit: Raven Divito

Reviews

AK & The Red Kites + Revenant Bristol 2025 - Richard Bolwell

Southern Heat & Hard-Rock Grit: AK & The Red Kites and Revenant Dominate Zed Alley

Robert Jon & The Wreck- 7th May 2025 - Gloucester Guildhall - Richard Bolwell

Live Review: Robert Jon & The Wreck – Gloucester Guildhall, 8th May 2025

Lindsey Stirling and Walk Off the Earth at AFAS Live, Amsterdam – A Night of Musical Magic and Energy

Lindsey Stirling mesmerized AFAS Live with her violin and dance, while Walk Off the Earth energized as the support act. A night of unforgettable music.

Becky Hill Turns Leeds Arena Into A Joyful Celebration With Electrifying Performance

Becky Hill’s electrifying Leeds show was a joyful celebration, blending fan-favorite hits with powerful vocals and an unforgettable connection to the crowd.

Nathan Evans & The SAINT PHNX Band @ Drummonds Aberdeen. Sold Out For A Reason!

Nathan Evans and SAINT PHNX lit up Aberdeen’s Drummonds with an unforgettable night of energy, charm, and powerful performances.

An Acoustic Evening With Nieves at Cellar 35, Aberdeen.

A haunting solo acoustic performance by Brendan Dafters of Nieves at Aberdeen’s Cellar 35 showcased the raw emotion and lyrical depth that makes the band so captivating.

Azealia Banks Electrifies Leeds with a Genre-Defying Performance on Her ‘Union Jack Tour’

Azealia Banks delivered an unforgettable night at Leeds Stylus, blending Hip Hop and House in a high-energy performance.

Kasabian – Still Doing It Right After 27 Years

Kasabian treated Edinburgh’s O2 Academy to a stunning performance in the run up to the release of their new album “Happenings” on 5th July 2024

Interviews

Suzi Quatro - Kulturpalast Dresden 18.12.2019 - Matthias Wehnert - Alamy

Suzi Quatro: Freedom, Family, And Fifty Years of Refusing to Quit

The Freedom Affair - Album Cover

The Freedom Affair: Kansas City’s Soul Symphony Reigniting the Fire

The Samantha Fish Interview (2024) With Dino Bedrocker

Ever wondered how Samantha Fish balances relentless touring and recording? Find out in our latest episode! Hear about her creative process and recent Grammy nomination. Tune in for a musical adventure!

The Chris Tapp Interview With Dino Bedrocker

Dive into the heart of rock and blues with Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares! Discover how his blue-collar roots fuel the band’s relentless drive.

The Bobby Mahoney Interview With Dino Bedrocker

Discover the electrifying journey of Bobby Mahoney! From rocking New Jersey stages to signing with Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records.

The Chris Medhurst Interview With Dino Bedrocker

Dive into the meteoric rise of The Commoners! From Canada to the UK, Chris Medhurst shares the band’s journey to stardom, back-to-back singles, and sleepless nights.

The Meghan Parnell Interview With Dino Bedrocker

Discover the sunshine behind the soulful sounds of Bywater Call as we sit down with Megan Parnell to celebrate the release of their latest album, ‘Shepherd’.

The Calum Ingram Interview With Dino Bedrocker

From the intimacy of solo demos to expansive live sessions, explore the craft of album-making with Calum Ingram. stories of collaboration and inspiration await in our podcast!

Sound check

The Jesse Wire Rig Rundown

Sound Check: Jesse Wire

MNPR Sound Check - Zac Schulze - YT Thumb - Square

Sound Check: Zac Schulze

Sound Check: Fred Hale

Fred Hale, one half of Bristol-based UK Southern Rock Band, Sons of Liberty takes time out of their new album tour to discuss his live setup with MNPR.

Sound Check: Mike Ross

Explore musical gear with Mike Ross in this episode of MNPR Sound Check. Discover vintage guitars, innovative pedalboards, and the artistry behind crafting the perfect sound.

Sound Check: Pablo van de Poel

Pablo discusses his gear and influences and shares insights into his vintage guitars, including a 1965 Firebird and a custom Les Paul gifted to him by Gibson.

Sound Check: Bad Touch

Join us in this episode of “MNPR Sound Check” for a captivating journey into the world of guitars and music with the hottest band on the circuit, Bad Touch

Sound Check: Jared James Nichols

Join us in this episode of “MNPR Sound Check” for a captivating journey into the world of guitars and music with the extraordinary Jared James Nichols.

Sound Check: Jack J Hutchinson

In the world of music, the choice of gear and equipment is often as distinctive as the artist’s sound itself. Jack J Hutchinson, a renowned guitarist, shares his journey and gear choices in this insightful episode of MNPR Sound Check.

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