This visit to the Singles Bar shares one of our most impressive track selections in a while. Among the eight picks, we’ve got some fine soul-jazz sounds, a brilliant piece of retro power pop, the return of a genuine British legend, along with a clutch of underground singer-songwriters who really deserve your attention. For those who still associate Real Gone with our hard rock and metal content, there’s something great for you here too. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!
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From the moment ‘Desolate’ crashes in, Asylum Road sound like a band that means business. The number’s earliest riffs borrow, in part, from Testament and Machine Head but toughen them up considerably, and even before allowing their signature groove to take a hold, it’s pretty much guaranteed they have their audience’s attention.
The third album from Bath’s Young Martyrs is easily their best release to date. Its ten tracks – straddling rootsy rock, melodic rock and a whole wave of Americana sounds with a pinch of UK influence – showcase a mature sounding band. More importantly, ‘Might Just Be Enough’ presents the work of musicians who have a natural gift for well crafted songs.
On September 18th 2026, The Fierce And The Dead will release their fifth album, ‘Regional Theatre’. The band have always been keen to break down musical barriers and not be beholden to one particular style, but the new record is their boldest yet, with arrangements that explore genres previously not associated with the Fierce/Dead sound.
One of the record’s biggest deviations from the “expected” comes via their brand new single, ‘Somehow’.
Welcome back to the Real Gone Singles Bar, the place where we explore some of the more interesting individual tracks that have landed in our inbox over the past few weeks. This time around, we’re pleased to share a piece of retro pop, a great track from an up and coming singer songwriter, a slab of ambient desert rock, and more besides. As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!
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