When you hear Shaun Royal ’s “Coast In Romance” — you remember what R&B was always supposed to be about: connection. Intention. Soul. The track asks you to slow down, to listen, to feel. That alone makes it radical. From the opening lines, Shaun doesn’t waste time with surface-level romance — he gets to the root of what it means to truly be seen by someone. The kind of love he’s singing about isn’t transactional. It’s layered, patient, and real. His lyrics weave a soft but confident narrative — a man in tune with his emotions, unafraid to express...
This feature originally appeared in Uncut’s March 2022 issue Advertisement Join us at the blackberry bushes, where MICHAEL HURLEY can be found cutting back the foliage deep in the Oregon wilderness. As the veteran folk singer prepares to release a new album, The Time Of The Foxgloves, he leads Stephen Deusner through his wild and idiosyncratic career – from Greenwich Village in the ’60s onwards. Stand by for many marvellous digressions, sundry gardening tips and a glimpse into “Snocko Time”. Oh, and Bob Dylan? “That’s a bad question.” Michael Hurley was cutting back blackberry bushes in his...
Bruce Springsteen has confirmed details of a mammoth, 9 LP/7 CD box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums, which is released by Sony Music on June 27. Advertisement THE MAY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW: STARRING SMALL FACES, A SMALL FACES RARITIES CD, RADIOHEAD, LOU REED, BOOTSY COLLINS, POGUES, THESE NEW PURITANS, SUZANNE VEGA AND MORE The set spans 1983 – 2018 and includes 83 songs. “’The Lost Albums’ were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released,” says Springsteen. “I’ve played this music to myself and often...
Stereolab are teasing their first new music since 2010’s album, Not Music. Advertisement The band – who reformed in 2019 – appear to have sent UK subscribers to their mailing list a 7″ single with a song called “Aerial Troubles” on one side and an instrumental on the other, along with a word search. THE MAY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW: STARRING SMALL FACES, A SMALL FACES RARITIES CD, RADIOHEAD, LOU REED, BOOTSY COLLINS, POGUES, THESE NEW PURITANS, SUZANNE VEGA AND MORE The band had already teased that something was coming in their Lab Report mailout...
A band’s early trajectory tends to follow a certain pattern. First comes the rough toil, birthing obscure songs that very few people are interested to hear, gigging in backroom bars and so on, hoping for some kind of validation. Or at least an audience. If you’re lucky, you’ll get signed. Then comes the first album, usually shortlisted from songs you’ve been fussing over for the past few years. And if you’re luckier still, there’ll be attendant live shows, an accelerated period of development and a swift return to the studio. This is exactly where Brown Horse are at. THE...
S.G. Goodman has shared a new track, “Fire Sign”, a taster for her upcoming third studio album, Planting By The Signs – which is released via Slough Water Records / Thirty Tigers on June 20. Advertisement You can hear the track below. THE MAY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW: STARRING SMALL FACES, A SMALL FACES RARITIES CD, RADIOHEAD, LOU REED, BOOTSY COLLINS, POGUES, THESE NEW PURITANS, SUZANNE VEGA AND MORE Says Goodman of “Fire Sign”, “After touring relentlessly for 2 years, ‘living like the sun don’t shine / on the same dog’s ass everyday,’ as the song puts...
The cast of Sam Mendes‘ Beatles films has been announced. Advertisement THE MAY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW: STARRING SMALL FACES, A SMALL FACES RARITIES CD, RADIOHEAD, LOU REED, BOOTSY COLLINS, POGUES, THESE NEW PURITANS, SUZANNE VEGA AND MORE Dubbed The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, the films star (l to r) Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr) and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison). The four theatrical feature films – one from each band member’s point-of-view – will open in cinemas from April 2028. Advertisement As yet, the scriptwriter on the project...
Bobby Weir has announced a very special show with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Advertisement THE MAY 2025 ISSUE OF UNCUT IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW: STARRING SMALL FACES, A SMALL FACES RARITIES CD, RADIOHEAD, LOU REED, BOOTSY COLLINS, POGUES, THESE NEW PURITANS, SUZANNE VEGA AND MORE The Grateful Dead co-founder will be joined by his Wolf Bros bandmates: Don Was on bass, along with Dead & Company‘s Jeff Chimenti on piano and Jay Lane on drums. This orchestral project debuted in America in 2022 with a sold-out four-night run at the Kennedy Center in...
Small Faces are the stars of our latest free CD, Something Nice, available with the May 2025 issue of Uncut. The 11-track album includes rarities, alternate takes and live cuts, including a set of tracks from the new deluxe edition of The Autumn Stone. Advertisement This slew of rare Small Faces goodies is largely pooled from Kenney Jones’s recently revived Nice Records. “I started the label in the ’90s to raise money for Ronnie Lane when he had multiple sclerosis,” Jones tells Uncut. “I put it to bed after he died, but have since thought, ‘No, I want to...
New York City is known for its rich musical history, and one of its most exciting and soulful artists is Alexander “Sandy” Ortega. A native New Yorker, Sandy Ortega has been captivating audiences with his deeply-rooted Spanish gypsy guitar music for years. His performances are not just concerts; they are emotional journeys that connect the listener to centuries of tradition while breathing new life into it with his unique compositions. Although he grew up surrounded by music, Sandy didn’t pick up the guitar seriously until a decade ago, committing himself to the practice with the dedication needed to truly...
