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...
Song
Mesmerising
Artist
First Light
First Light backstory
Founded by lifelong friends Dave Hardman (guitar) and Carl Sharples (bass), First Ligh... Read More...
Song
Living On The Run
Artist
FM
FM backstory
Formed in the 80s by the Overland brothers, FM are one of the UK's most revered melodic rock trail... Read More...
It’s been another mightily satisfying year in the world of melodic rock and AOR with a mix of genre giants and bright new things jostling for position. Simon R... Read More...
Song
Five Years On
Artist
Brave Rival
Brave Rival backstory
In 2022 Brave Rival were Joe Bonamassa’s ‘favourite discoveries’ of the year.
Hig... Read More...
FM @Gateshead Glasshouse, May 4 2024
FM have been dialled into dreamy AOR for 40 years and as consummate masters of their melodic rock craft the band’s live... Read More...
Dare, Tyketto and FM @Newcastle Riverside May 12 2023
Thirty years ago it’s doubtful Darren Wharton, Danny Vaughn or Steve Overland ever imagined this magni... Read More...
Jim Kirkpatrick – Dead Man Walking (US One/Proper Distribution)
Looking to get gig fit for the summer festival season?
Keen to burn through some of those... Read More...
Looking for lush melodies, soaring solos and some of the most uplifting rock music on the planet? Look no further than Rushonrock’s Top 10 AOR/Melodic Rock alb... Read More...
FM are midway through a triple-header UK tour with Gun and Dan Reed Network celebrating 30 years of three career-defining albums. Rushonrock Editor Simon Rushw... Read More...
