BRIAN ROBERTSON – Diamonds And Dirt / The Brian Robertson Album

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Real Gone

For the classic rock fan, Brian Robertson is a man who’ll need no introduction. His years serving as one of Thin Lizzy’s guitarists has already earned him legendary status, and his short lived tenure with Motörhead saw him adding his considerable talents to 1983’s ‘Another Perfect Day’, one of the band’s most underrated discs. Then, there’s his own band, Wild Horses, a hard rock powerhouse whose rather scant output has been in danger of being overlooked since the 80s. Thankfully, the Cherry Red label set about getting the Wild Horses recordings back on the radars of keen music fans in 2025 with the help of a lovingly curated six disc set, bringing together the band’s complete output. This wasn’t really in the hope of having a massive seller on their hands – more a case of “public service”, and the same can be said for their 2026 expanded 2CD reissue of Robertson’s sole solo album ‘Diamonds & Dirt’, originally issued in 2011.

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MUCK AND THE MIRES – Beat Revolution

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Real Gone

In 2004, at a time when half the world was hopped up on the sounds of the Franz Ferdinand debut and Arcade Fire’s ‘Funeral’ (an album the Canadian band have never bettered), and at a time when Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ was making inroads into being a best seller, somewhere in the wilds of Boston, Muck and The Mires were making garage rock noises for a much smaller audience. Not that the love poured into the tunes on their ‘Beginner’s Muck’ LP was any the lesser; the energy on that record spoke for itself, and the band’s love of Flamin’ Groovies and other retro fare propelled them forward, subsequently making stronger albums whilst retaining admiration from the underground power pop fans.

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Listen: Mitchell Young unveils new single ‘1984’

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Real Gone

As we live in a constantly connected world, it sometimes feels as if we’re under constant surveillance. With that in mind, and inspired by the George Orwell novel of the same name, ‘1984’ by Mitchell Young is an anthem that’s fitting for the modern age. Lyrics concerning a fear of even “turn[ing] on the phone” and a suggestion that people feel a need to suppress their feelings seem especially pointed at a time where it doesn’t always feel like there’s much to be positive about.

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Listen: Josaleigh Pollett shares new track ‘The Witness’

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Real Gone

Towards the end of 2025, singer songwriter Josaleigh Pollett released ‘Radio Player’, a complex track that took in various indie and electronica styles, along with other moods, to create a recording that felt as if it were always shifting. The fact that it never felt forced or unsettled was testament to some great hooks and a soaring vocal that contrasted the music’s more mechanical elements brilliantly.

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THE REAL GONE SINGLES BAR #157

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Real Gone

This visit to the Singles Bar comes absolutely loaded with treats. Among the eight picks you’ll discover a great reggae number, a cameo from a bona fide legend of Britpop, some goth oriented sounds, a riot grrrl inspired banger…and more besides. With a great variety, this represents everything we love about the SB, and hope you’ll find something to love too.

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