Angel

 

Artist:  Angel

Origin:  Washington, D.C., USA

Genre:  Rock, Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop Metal

Original line-up:

Frank DiMino:  Lead Vocals

Edwin "Punky" Meadows:  Lead Guitar

Mickey Jones:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Gregg Giuffria:  Keyboards

Barry Brandt:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Angel is an American Rock Band from Washington, D.C., formed in 1975 by Punky Meadows (Lead Guitar), Frank DiMino (Lead Vocals), Mickey Jones (Bass), Gregg Giuffria (Bass), and Barry Brandt (Drums).  Discovered by Kiss Bassist Gene Simmons, they became famous for their flamboyant stage presence and signature all-white satin outfits, standing in direct visual contrast to Kiss.

Title:  Helluva Band (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Pop Metal

Label:  Deko Entertainment

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Feelin' Right (4:42)

 2.  The Fortune (8:40)

 3.  Anyway You Want It (2:52)

 4.  Dr. Ice (5:23)

 5.  Mirrors (4:28)

 6.  Feelings (5:42)

 7.  Pressure Point (5:26)

 8.  Chicken Soup (4:46)

 9.  Angel Theme (2:32)

Personnel:

Frank DiMino:  Lead Vocals

Punky Meadows:  Lead Guitar

Mickey Jones:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Gregg Giuffria:  Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Clavinet, Harpsichord, Mellotron, Synthesizers, ARP String Ensemble

Barry Brandt:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Helluva Band is the second album by Angel, originally released on June, 1976 by Casablanca, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by Deko Entertainment.  For Music Collectors.

Jayler

 

Artist:  Jayler

Origin:  West Midlands, UK

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock

Original line-up:

James Bartholomew:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tyler Arrowsmith:  Guitar

Ricky Hodgkiss:  Bass, Keyboards

Ed Evans:  Drums

Jayler is a fast-rising four-piece Classic Rock Band from the West Midlands, formed in early 2022 by James Bartholomew (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Tyler Arrowsmith (Guitar), Ricky Hodgkiss (Bass, Keyboards), and Ed Evans (Drums).  Known for channeling the spirit and swagger of 1970s Hard Rock Traditions, they frequent comparisons to legends like Led Zeppelin and Greta Van Fleet.

Title:  Voices Unheard (2026)  

Genre:   Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Classic Rock

Label:  Silver Lining Music

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Intro (0:33)

 2.  Down Below (3:45)

 3.  Riverboat Queen (3:14)

 4.  Need Your Love (3:20)

 5.  The Getaway (4:41)

 6.  Bittersweet (5:21)

 7.  Hate To See It End (4:31)

 8.  Over The Mountain (4:10)

 9.  Alectrona (4:18)

10. Lovemaker (3:55)

11. The Rinsk (5:46)

Personnel:

James Bartholomew:  Lead Vocals, Guitar

Tyler Arrowsmith:  Guitar

Ricky Hodgkiss:  Bass, Keyboards

Ed Evans:  Drums

Voices Unheard is the debut album by Jayler, released on May 29, 2026 by Silver Lining Music.  Excellent Album, For Fans of Led Zeppelin.  Highly Recommended!.

Sonny Landreth

 

Artist:  Sonny Landreth
Born:  February 1, 1951.  Canton, Mississippi, USA.
Genre:  Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Southern Rock
Occupations:  Musician, Songwriter
Instruments:  Guitar

Sonny Landreth is an American Blues guitar, he has recorded with Jimmy Buffett, and with Eric Clapton at Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, with John Hiatt on albums:  "Slow Turning", "the Tiki Bar is Open", "Beneath This Gruff Exterior", with Eric Johnson on "Up Close", with Mark Knopfler, with Gov't Mule and with Little Feat.

Title:  Recorded Live In Lafayette (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Southern Rock

Label:  Provogue

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Blues Attack (5:21)

 2.  Hell At Home (5:59)

 3.  Key To The Highway (6:46)

 4.  Creole Angel (5:37)

Side B:

 1.  A World Away (7:33)

 2.  The High Side (5:24)

 3.  Bound By The Blues (4:19)

 4.  The U.S.S. Zydecoldsmobile (6:16)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Back To Bayou Teche (7:21)

 2.  True Blue (5:49)

 3.  The Milky Way Home (4:27)

 4.  Brave New Girl (5:24)

 

Side D:

 1.  Uberesso (3:11)

 2.  Soul Savlvation (4:32)

 3.  Walkin' Blues (6:10)

 4.  The One And Only Truth (7:15)

Personnel:

Sonny Landreth:  Lead Vocals Guitar

Dave Ranson:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Brian Brignac:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Special Guests:

Sam Broussard:  Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals

Steve Conn:  Keyboards, Accordion, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on Track "The One And Only Truth"

Recorded Live In Lafayette is a live album by Sonny Landreth, originally released on June 30, 2017 by Mascot Music, remastered and reissued on May 29, 2026 by Provogue Records.  Limited pressed on  Edition  Blue Vinyl.

Truth

Artist:  Truth

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, Country Folk 

Original line-up:

James Curtis:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Mike DeGreve:  Lead Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars

John Lantini:  Bass, Backing Vocals

    

Truth was an American Psychedelic Rock Trio formed in Los Angeles, California, consisted of the following musicians who were also backed anonyously in the studio by select members of Los Angeles famous session group, The Wrecking Crew.  They recorded a self-titled debut album in 1969, which was released in 1970.  the album remained an obscure piece of music history.

Title:  Truth (2024)

Genre:  Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk Rock, Country Folk 

Label:  Sundazed Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Have You Forgotten (3:05)

 2.  Being Farmed (3:21)

 3.  Anybody Here Now How To Pray (3:53)

 4.  Wise Old Fool (3:23)

 5.  Let It Out, Let It In (2:45)

 6.  Far Out (2:52)

Side Two:

 1.  Walk A Mile In My Shoes (3:45)

 2.  Thoughts (3:35)

 3.  New York (2:50)

 4.  Contributin' (315)

 5.  Lizzie (2:51)

 6.  Talk (2:46)

Personnel:

James Curtis:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Mike DeGreve:  Lead Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars

John Lantini:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Truth is the sole album by Truth, originally released in 1970 by People Records, remastered and reissued on June 14, 2024 by Sundazed Music.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

 

Jokers Wild

 

Artist:  Jokers Wild

Origin:  Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Psychedelic Rock, Underground Rock

Original line-up:

Lonnie Knight:  Lead Vocals, Guitars

Denny Johnson:  Bass, Vocals

Pete Huber:  Drums, Vocals

Jokers Wild were an American Rock Band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, formed in the mid-1960s as a Power Trio composed of Lonnie Knight (Lead Vocals, Guitars), Denny Johnson (Bass, Vocals), and Pete Huber (Drums, Vocals).  They played fro Heavy Underground Rock Sound, Fuzz Guitars, Speedy Drums and Complex, Acid-Tinged Arrangements.

Title:  Step Outside Your Mind (2024) 

Genre:  Rock, Garage Rock, Garage Psychedelic Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Psychedelic Rock, Underground Rock

Label:  Sun\\azed Music

Rating:  ****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  All I See Is You (2:36)

 2.  Tomorrow (2:51)

 3.  Echo (2:21)

 4.  Stranger (3:07)

 5.  Witch (3:04)

 6.  The Grass Is Greener (4:10)

 7.  That Man's Not You (Step Outside Your Mind) (3:12)

 8.  Because I'm Free (2:44)

 9.  Good Time (3:57)

10. Hard Road (2:47)

11. I See You (4:19)

12. Peace Man (2:16)

13. Sunshine (2:15)

14. American Dream (2:17)

15. Dissatisfied (6:38)

16. River (4:54)

17. I'm On My Way )3:56)

18. Have You Ever Loved Somebody (3:14)

19. I Just Can't Explain It (2:09)

20. Copper Penny (2:22)

21. Park Music (6:02)

Personnel:

Lonnie Knight:  Lead Vocals, Guitars

Denny Johnson:  Bass, Vocals

Pete Huber:  Drums, Vocals

Step Outside Your Mind is an anthology album by Jokers Wild, released on April 5, 2024 by Sundazed Music.  Excellent Band Great Music.  For Music Collectors.

Mimi Roman

 

Artist:  Mimi Roman

Born:  April 20, 1934. Bronx, New York, USA

Genre:  Country, Honky Tonk, Country Boogie, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan, Traditional Pop, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll,Western Swing, Standards

Occupation:  Singer

Instruments:  Vocals

Mimi Roman was an American Country Singer from Bronx, New York, who gained notoriety in the 1950s as The First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls, regularly performing at the Grand Ole Opry and recording for Decca Records.  Despite touring with legends like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, she never achieved mainstream chart success.  She also recorded Pop material under the name. Kitty Ford, wile she never released an album under either name during her active career, her recorded work, as Mimi Roman, and Pussycat as Kitty Ford.  She became one of the early pioneers of Rockabilly.

Title:  First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls (2022)

Genre:  Country, Honky Tonk, Country Boogie, Nashville Sound, Countrypolitan, Traditional Pop, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll,Western Swing, Standards

Label:  Sundazed Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1. Introducing Mimi (1:37)

 2.  Weary Blues From Waitin' (2:23)

 3.  Announcing The Winter (1:36)

 4.  Honky Tonk Blues (1:48)

 5.  Hank Williams Medley (1:56)

 6.  Never Roam (2:21)

 7.  I'm The One Who Loves You (4:10)

 8.  I'm Lookin' For Some Lovin' (1:44)

 9.  Comes From Brooklyn (0:15)

Side B:

 1.  Wrap It Up And Save It WIntro And Outro (2:42)

 2.  Route 66 (2:27

 3.  Weary Blues From Waitin' (3:04)

 4.  My Tears Are Beginning To Show (2:45)

 5.  Rocky Road Blues (2:31)

 6.  The Wind Up (2:03)

 7.  Gotta Have My Baby Back (3:18)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  You Win Again (2:43)

 2.  Born In East Virginia (1:52)

 3.  Four Fool Deep In Tear Drops (2:09)

 4.  Rose Colored Glasses (2:46)

 5.  He's My Marathon am (2:34)

 6.  Twenty-One (2:18)

 7.  You Mean All The World To Me (2:25)

 8.  I'm Not A Child Any More (1:40)

Side D:

 1.  Folsom Prison Blues (2:12)

 2.  I Gotta Know (1:38)

 3.  Dark Is The Night (1:34)

 4.  Seasons Of My Heart (2:21)

 5.  What Am I Worth (0:55)

 6.  Dix-A-Billy (2:00)

 7.  You're The One (3:11)

 8.  Isle Of Golden Dreams (3:21)

 9.  The Way The Wind Blues (2:02)

10. Fire In My Soul (1:36)

First Of The Brooklyn Cowgirls is the compilation album by Mimi Roman, released onFirst Of The Brooklyn CowgirlsAugust 26, 2022 by Sundazed Music, in 2-LP Vinyl Set, features previously unreleased, Demos, Rare Studio and Television Transcriptions from 1950s and 1960s.

David Bazan

 

Artist:  David Bazan

Birth Name:  David Shannon, Bazan

Born:  January 22, 1976

Origin:  Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Genre:  Indie Rock, EMO, Slowcore, Sadcore, Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Occupation:  Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Drums, Percussion

David Bazan is an American Indie Rock Singer, Songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona who now resides in Edmonds, Washington.  He is the lead singer and creative force behind the band Pedro The Lion and was the lead singer of Headphones.  In early 2006, he began performing and recording under his own name.  In 2017 he returned to playing under The Pedro The Lion name.

Title:  Strange Negotiations (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Indie Rock, EMO, Slowcore, Sadcore, Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock

Label:  Barsuk Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Wolves At The Door (3:36)

 2.  Level With Yourself (3:16)

 3.  Future Past (4:43)

 4.  People (4:41)

 5.  Virginia (4:30)

 

Side B:

 6.  Eating Paper (4:06)

 7.  Messes (2:50)

 8.  Don't Change (3:27)

 9.  Strange Negotiations (6:10)

10. Won't Let Go (3:15)

Personnel:

David Bazan:  Bass, Vocal Harmoney

Jared McSharry:  Guitar Feedback

Andy Fitts:  Bass, Vocal Harmony

Alex Westcoat:  Drums

Yuuki Matthews:  Drums (Snare), Guitar

Strange Negotiations is the second studio album by David Bazan, originally released on May 24, 2011 by Barsuk Records, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by Barsuk Records.  Limited Edition 15th Anniversary Aqua Blue Vinyl.