February sees Lynne Jackaman kickstart a critically acclaimed career steeped in affecting rock and soul. But before things really get going in 2026, she reveal... Read More...
Elles Bailey — Can’t Take My Story Away (Cooking Vinyl + Outlaw Music)
Tune in to Radio Two these days (ok, it’s our guilty pleasure) and it’s likely you’ll... Read More...
Song
True Black
Artist
Jay Buchanan
Jay Buchanan backstory
The frontman and primary lyricist of Grammy-nominated classic rockers Rival Sons was ... Read More...
Blues brother (and occasional jazz junkie) John Burrows is back to cast his eye over his top titles of 2025. Pour yourself a neat Bourbon, tune down the lights... Read More...
Venger — Times Of Legends (Silver Lining Music)
Saxon ‘new boy’ Doug Scarratt requires no introduction to true devotees of trad metal as one of th... Read More...
Country music’s never been easier to digest… and more difficult to define. As the genre continues to stretch its creative boundaries, Rushonrock editor Simon R... Read More...
The sweet sound of AOR-infused, pop-metal styled, Sunset Strip-soaked, radio friendly rock is never far away from editor Simon Rushworth’s turntable. Here’s hi... Read More...
Black Eyed Sons call time on a successful 2025 this weekend with a year-ending show at London’s Underworld. Rushonrock caught the band having a blast on Tynesi... Read More...
The Quireboys closed out a spectacular ‘comeback year’ with a series of live shows celebrating the critically acclaimed Wardour Street and a familiar... Read More...
Song
Here We Are
Artist
Liam Fender
Liam Fender backstory
Hailing from the creative hotbed that is North Tyneside, indie soul man Liam Fender ha... Read More...
Simon's love affair with guitar bands began the day he saw Def Leppard performing Animal for the first time. The founder of Rushonrock has contributed to Classic Rock Magazine, Classic Rock Blues, Classic Rock AOR, HRH Mag and Country Music Magazine and is a familiar face on the North East's rock and metal scene.
