Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page

 

Artist:  Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page

Origin:   UK

Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock

Original line-up:

Jeff Beck:  Guitar

Eric Clapton:  Guitar, Vocals

Jimmy Page:  Guitar

Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page are universally reognized as the "Holy Trinity Of British Rock Guitarists.  Their lives and careers intertwined in the 1960s, primarily through their consecutiive tenures as the Lead Guitarists for the legendary Blues Rock Band The Yardbird, they laid foundation for Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, and Modern Guitar Instrumentation, consisted of Eric Clapton (Guitar Ex The Roosters, Casey Jones & The Engineers, The Yardbirds, John Mayall & The Bluebreakers, The Immediate All-Stars, Eric Clapton & The Powerhouse, Cream, Blind Faith, The Dirty Mac, Plastic Ono Band, Delaney & Bonnie, Derek & The Dominos, The Lousiana Gator Boys), Jeff Beck (Guitar Ex The Yardbirds, The Jeff Beck Group, Beck, Bogert & Appice, The Honeydrippers), and Jimmy Page (Guitar Ex The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin, The Firm, Coverdale-Page, Page & Plant).

Title:  Night Of The Guitar Kings - Live 1983 (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock

Label:  Rockin' Bear Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Everybody's Got To Change (3:39)

 2.  Lay Down Sally (4:12)

 3.  Wonderful Tonight (4:13)

 4.  Cocaine (4:20)

 5.  Women Are Smarter (2:59)

 6.  Roadrunner (3:09)

 7.  Slowdown Sunrise (5:04)

 8.  Take Me To The River (4:48)

 9.  Gimme Some Lovn' (4:42)

Disc 2:

 1.  Star Cycle (4:14)

 2.  Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (4:13)

 3.  People Get Ready (4:19)

 4.  Hi Ho Silver Lining (4:01)

 5.  Prelude (2:01)

 6.  Who's To Blame (3:55)

 7.  City Sirens (3:20)

 8.  Tulsa Time (4:07)

 9.  Layla (6:04)

10. Bomber's Moon (3:13)

11. Good Night Irene (3:25)

Personnel:

Jeff Beck:  Guitar

Eric Clapton:  Guitar, Vocals

Jimmy Page:  Guitar

Additional Musicians:

Steve Winwood:  Vocals, Keyboards

Bill Wyman:  Bass

Charlie Watts:  Drums

Kenney Jones:  Drums

Simon Phillips:  Drums

Ray Cooper:  Drums, Percussion

Chris Stainton:  Keyboards

James Hooker:  Keyboards

Night Of The Guitar Kings - Live 1983 is a live album by Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, released on May 8, 2026 by Rockin' Bear Records, recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall in London, September 20, 1983, in 2 CD Set.

 

Tito Puente

 

Artist:  Tito Puente

Birth Name:  Ernest Anthony Puente Jr.

Born:  April 20, 1923.  New York City, New York, USA

Died:  May 31, 2000 (Aged 77).  New York City, New York, USA

Genre:  Latin Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Cuban Traditions, Global Jazz, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Latin Pop

Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Record Producer

Instruments:  Timbales, Vibraphone

Tito Puente was an American Musician, Songwriter, Bandleader, Timbalero, and Record Producer.  He composed Dance-Oriented Mambo and Latin Jazz Music.  He was also known as "El Rey de los Timbales", or "The King of The Timbales".

Title:  Dance Mania (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Latin Jazz, Cuban Jazz, Mambo, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cuban Traditions, Global Jazz, Latin Big Band, Salsa, Latin Pop

Label:  Descarga Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  El Cayuco (2:33)

 2.  Complicacion (3:18)

 3.  3-D Mambo (2:23)

 4.  Liego Mijan (3:10)

 5.  Cuando Te Vea (4:10)

 6.  Hong Kong Mambo (3:42)

 7.  Oye Como Va (4:30) *

Side B:

 1.  Mi Chiquita Quiere Bembe (3:55)

 2.  Varsity Drag (2:48)

 3.  Estoy SSiempre Junto a Ti (3:10)

 4.  Agua Limpia Todo (2:56)

 5.  Ssca Tu Mujer (3:02)

 6.  Mambo Gitrl (3:10) *

 7.  Cha-Cha-Gua (2:49) *

Personnel:

Tito Puente & His Orchestra:

Tito Puente:  Leader, Timbales, Vibraphone, Marimba

Bernie Glow:  Trumpet

Jimmy Frisaura:  Trumpet

Frank Lo Pinto:  Trumpet

George Lopez:  Trumpet

Gene Repetti:  Trumpet

Larry Moser:  Trumpet

Leon Merian:  Trumpet

Rafael Palau:  Saxophone

Jerry Sanfino:  Saxophone

Schapp Pullmam:  Saxophone

Tony Buonpastore:  Saxophone

Raymond Concepcion:  Piano

Bobby Rodriguez:  Bass

Ray Barretto:  Congas

Ray Rodriguez:  Bongos

Julito Collazo:  Congas on Tracks:  A4, B5

Santitos Colon:  Lead Vocals, Chorus

Vitin Aviles:  Chorus

Otto Vlivar:  Chorus

Dance Mania is a studio album by Tito Puente, originally released on August 1958 by RCA, remastered and reissued on June 5, 2026 by Descarga Records.  Limited Edition of 500 Copies, 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl.

Down

 

Artist:  Down

Origin:  New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Sludge Metal, Southern Metal, Stoner Metal, Alternative Metal, Grunge, Post-Grunge, Doom Metal

Original line-up:

Phil Anselmo:  Lead Vocals

Pepper Keenan:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Kirk Windstein: Guitars, Backing Vocals

Todd Strange:  Bass

Jimmy Bower:  Drums

Down is an American Heavy Metal Supergroup from New Orleans, Louisiana, formed in 1991 by Phil Anselmo (Lead Vocals Ex Pantera, Superjoint Ritual), Jimmy Bower (Drums Ex Crowbar, Eyehategod, Superjoint), Pepper Keenan (Guitar Ex Corrosion Of Conformity), Kirk Windstein (Guitar Ex Crowbar, Sun Don't Shine), and Todd Strange (Bass Ex Crowbar).

Title:  Over The Under (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Sludge Metal, Southern Metal, Stoner Metal, Alternative Metal, Grunge, Post-Grunge, Doom Metal

Label:  Neclear Blast Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side One:

 1.  Three Suns And One Star (5:41)

 2.  The Path (4:09)

 3.  N.O.D. (4:00)

 

Side Two:

 1.  I Scream (3:48)

 2.  On March The Saints (4:10)

 3.  Never Try (4:55)

LP 2:

Side Three:

 1.  Mourn (4:55)

 2.  Beneath The Tides (5:32)

 3.  His Majesty The Desert (2:25)

 4.  Pillamyd (5:15)

Side Four:

 1.  In the Thrall Of It All (6:20)

 2.  Nothing In Return (Walk Away) (8:55)

Personnel:

Phil Anselmo:  Lead Vocals, Guitar on Track 1/2

Pepper Keenan:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Kirk Windstein: Guitars, Backing Vocals

Rex Brown:  Bass

Jimmy Bower:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Ross Karpelman:  Keyboards

Over The Under is the third studio album by Down, originally released on September 25, 2007 by Roadrunner, remastered and reissued on June 19, 2026 by Nuclear Blast Records.  Pressed on Red/Black Marbled Vinyl.

The Muffs

 

Artist:  The Muffs

Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA

Genre:  Pop Punk, Power Pop, Garage Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Original line-up:

Kin Shattuck:  Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Occasional Keyboards

Melanie Vammen:  Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Ronnie Barrett:  Bass, Occasional Backing Vocals

Criss Crass:  Drums, Backing Vocals

The Muffs were an American Pop Punk Band based in South California, formed in 1991.  Led by Kim Shattuck (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar Ex The Pandoras), and Melanie Vammen (Rhythm Guitar Ex The Pandoras), along with Ronnie Barrett (Bass), and Criss Crass (Drums).

Title:  Blonder And Blonder (2026)

Genre:  Pop Punk, Power Pop, Garage Punk, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Label:  Omnivore Recordings

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Agony (2:27)

 2.  On Nina (2:39)

 3.  On And On (1:45)

 4.  Sad Tomorrow (2:09)

 5.  What You've Done (1:57)

 6.  Red Eyed Troll (3:45)

 7.  End It All (1:49)

Side 2:

 8.  Laying On A Bed Of Roses (2:11)

 9.  I Need A Face (2:14)

10. Won't Come Out To Play (1:51)

11. Funny Face (3:20)

12. Ethyl My Love (2:39)

13. I'm Confused (3:41)

14. Just A Game (1:59)

Personnel:

Kim Shattuck:  Guitar, Vocals

Ronnie Barrett:  Bass

Roy McDonald:  Drums

Blonder And Blonder is the second album by The Muffs, originally released on April 11, 1995 by Reprise Records, remastered and reissued on June 19, 2026 by Omnivore Recordings.  Pressed on Opaque Red Vinyl.

Barry Manilow

 

Artist:  Barry Manilow
Birth Name :  Barry Alan Pincus
Born:  June 17, 1943.  Brooklyn, New York, USA
Genre:  Pop, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Easy Listening, Contemporary Pop
Occupations:  Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments:  Vocals, Piano

Barry Manilow is an American Singer and Songwriter.  He has many best known Hits:  "Can't Smile Without You", "Copacabana", "Mandy", "Could It Be Magic", "I Write The Songs", "Even Now", and "Somewhere In The Night".  He has sold more than 80 million records worldwide and making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

Title:  What A Time (Amazon Exclusive CD with Bonus Track) (2026)

Genre:  Pop, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Easy Listening, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Stiletto Entertainment

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1.  Once Before I Go (3:30)

 2.  What A Time (2:56)

 3.  Sun Shine (3:12)

 4.  Another Life - 2026 (4:16)

 5.  Touched By An Angel (3:28)

 6.  The Chosen One (4:23)

 7.  One More Chance (4:01)

 8.  Nobody Knows My Song (3:33)

 9.  When Somebody Says Goodbye (duet with Sharon "Muffy" Hendrix) (3:58)

10. Don't Trouble The Water (2:46)

11. Look At Me Now (feat. Dave Koz) (3:48)

12. Nobody Told Me (4:04)

13. Coming Of Age (5:09)

14. Cry For Coney Island (Amazon Exclusive Bonus Track)

Personnel:

Barry Manilow:  Lead Vocals on All Tracks, Piano on Tracks:  1-3, 5, 7-10

Demonte Posey:  Drums, Programming on Track 1

Babyface:  Bass on Track 1

Paul Boutin:  Percussion on Track 1

Michael Lloyd:  Programming on Tracks:  2, 7-9, 12, Keyboards on Tracks:  2, 7, 12, Background Vocals on Tracks:  4, 6, 13, Drums on Tracks:  4, 9, 13, Piano on Track 5

David Benson:  Programming on Tracks:  3, 10

Greg Bartheld:  Programmiing on Tracks:  3, 10

Ken Berry:  Electric Guitar on Track 3

Keely Vasquez:  Background Vocals on Track 5

Kye Brackett:  Background Vocals on Track 5

Melarie Taylor:  Background Vocals on Track 5

Monica Page:  Background Vocals on Track 5

Ian Martin:  Bass on Track 5

Voncielle Faggette:  Chorus Master on Track 5

Mike Lent:  Electric Guitar on Track 5

Joe Melotti:  Keyboards on Track 5

Ron Pedley:  Keyboards on Track 5

David Rozenblatt:  Percussion on Track 5

Ron Walters, Jr.:  Piano on Track 5

Allen Sovory II:  Background Vocals on Track 6

Reggie Hamilton:  Bass on Track 6

Cur Bisquera:  Drums on Track 6

Michael Nelsen:  Electric Guitaron Tracks:  6, 13

Ralph Churchwell:  Keyboards on Track 6

Greg O'Corner:  Programming on Track 8

Sharon Hendrix:  Lead Vocals on Track 9

Dave Cobb:  Acoustic Guitar on Track 11

Brian Allen:  Bass on Track 11

Chris Powell:  Drums on Track 11

Phillip Towns:  Keyboards on Track 11

Dave Koz:  Saxophone on Track 11

Bill Cantos:  Background Vocals on Track 13

Ron Dante:  Background Vocals on Track 13

Sean Hurley:  Bass on Track 13 

Andrew Sterling:  Drums on Track 13

Andrew Synowiec:  Guitar on Track 13

What A Time is the thirty-third studio album by Barry Manilow, released on June 5, 2026 by Stiletto Entertainment.  Amazon Exclusive Bonus Track.

Angine de poitrine

 

Artist:  Angine de Poitrine

Origin:  Saguenay, Quebec, Canada

Genre:  Math Rock, Experimental Rock, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock, Art Rock, Post Rock

Original line-up:

Khn de Poitrine:  Microtonal Guitars Microtonal Bass, Loop Station, Vocals

Klek de Poitrine:  Drums, Vocals

Angine de Poitrine is a Canadian Rock Duo from Saguenay, Quebec, formed in 2019 by Khn de Poitrine (Vocals, Guitar), and Klek Poitrine (Drums, Vocals).  They are known for complex Microtonal compositions im the Style of Match Rock and Experimental Rock. Following their debut album, Vol. 1 (2024), they gained notice on the Quebec Festival Circuit and won Artist Of The Year at the 2025 GAMIQ Awards.

Title:  Vol. II (2026)

Genre:  Math Rock, Experimental Rock, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock, Art Rock, Post Rock

Label:  Spectacles Bonzai

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Fabienk (6:31)

 2.  Mata Zyklek (6:09)

 3.  Sarniezz (4:35)

Side Two:

 1. Utzp (6:50)

 2.  Yor Zarad (6:29)

 3.  Angor (6:16)

Personnel:

Khn de Poitrine:  Microtonal Guitars Microtonal Bass, Loop Station, Vocals

Klek de Poitrine:  Drums, Vocals

Vol. II is the second studio album by Angine de Poitrine, released on April 3, 2026 by Spectacles Bonzai.  The album reached No. 1 on UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.