Welcome to this week’s MNPR Tracks of the Week. Each week our editorial team shortlists the tracks turning heads across rock, blues and beyond, you vote for your favourite below, and the following week’s post reveals the winner.
Last week’s winner
This week’s vote turned into a proper fight to the death. Little Angels were streets ahead for most of the contest with ‘Hero’, but Big Engine picked up a head of steam in the final few days and ‘Call of the Wild’ came through to take it, finishing on 45% to Little Angels’ 36%.
It was our biggest turnout yet, with 1,000 votes cast. Congratulations to Big Engine, and thank you to everyone who voted.
Read more: Big Engine Release New Rock Anthem Call Of The Wild
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This week’s nominees
Six tracks are up for your vote this week. Have a listen, then cast your vote at the bottom of the page.
Jack J Hutchinson – Solar Fire
The third single from UK guitarist Jack J Hutchinson’s forthcoming album, Soul Believer. Co-written with producer Josiah J Manning, it pairs heavy riffs with the kind of melodic hooks he credits to The Beatles and The Jam.
He’s fresh from supporting Robin Trower, including the biggest London show of his career at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and heads out on his own headline tour in November.
Read more: Jack J Hutchinson Releases Third Single And Video ‘Solar Fire’ Ahead Of New Album ‘Soul Believer’
Tony Iommi – Stormwatcher
Built on a signature Iommi riff, Stormwatcher tells the story of a ship caught in a storm, brought to life by an animated video and the voice of Jørn Lande.
It’s the latest taste of his solo album From The Dark, out on 23 October via BMG.
Read more: Tony Iommi Unveils New Single ‘Stormwatcher’ From Upcoming Album From The Dark
Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators – Flying Blind
The title track from the band’s fifth studio album, Flying Blind, due on 26 February 2027 via Gibson Records. The album was recorded largely live, with all five musicians playing together in the same room.
They’ve also announced a 2027 world tour, which reaches the UK and Europe in the summer, including a huge show at Cardiff Castle.
Read more: Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators Return With Flying Blind And 2027 World Tour
Black Water Redemption – I Gave It All
Southampton hard rockers Black Water Redemption premiered the video for I Gave It All on the day their self-titled debut album came out. Hard-hitting riffs, a raw and personal lyric, and a band who clearly write with the stage in mind.
Read more: Black Water Redemption Release Self-Titled Debut Album And Share I Gave It All Video
Hootie & the Blowfish – Let Her Cry (MTV Unplugged)
The live acoustic version of Let Her Cry, recorded at the band’s 1996 MTV Unplugged homecoming show on the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina.
It’s out now, ahead of the Fairweather Johnson 30th anniversary digital deluxe edition on 16 October, which puts the full Unplugged set on digital audio for the first time.
Read more: Hootie & the Blowfish Announce Fairweather Johnson 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
HARDY – Man In The Box
An eight-minute story song in four movements, taking in charged-up country, buzzsaw grunge, acoustic singer-songwriter moments and swaggering soul along the way.
HARDY calls it the bravest, or at least the most creative, thing he’s done so far.
Read more: HARDY Releases Eight-Minute Multi-Genre Epic Man In The Box
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