A rich blend of New Wave of Classic Rock, bluesy soul, and modern outlaw energy—where grit meets melody and hooks hit hard. Featuring heavy hitters like Kris Barras Band, Florence Black and These Wicked Rivers, alongside the raw edge of Creeper, this playlist shows the scene at full throttle. Black Oak County – Around The Sun Dan Byrne – Praise Hell Kris Barras Band – All Falls Down Mason Hill – Twisted Florence Black – The Pouring Rain Tailgunner – War In Heaven AK & The Red Kites – Cosmic Train Black Water Redemption – Stand For Something Otis – I’m Wicked Jayler – Lovemaker Jayler – Down Below White Skies – If this is It Creye – Rust Fireheart – Staring At The Sun Creeper – Cry To Heaven Creeper – Mistress Of Death The Damn Truth – I Just Gotta Let You Know Jessie Buckley – Country Girl The New Roses – Life Ain’t Easy For A Boy With Long Hair The Nile Deltas – Dust Me Down Mike Ross – Pick Up You Anchor Elles Bailey – Crowded Table Elles Bailey – Growing Roots Tuk Smith And The Restless Hearts – Runnin’ With The Wild Ones Ginger Wildheart And The Sinners – Dirty Water Tom Kilner – On The Other Side These Wicked Rivers – Don’t Prey For Me
22 Mar 2026
NWOCR: The New Wave of Classic Rock Unleashed
A powerhouse showcase of the New Wave of Classic Rock, packed with soaring vocals, bluesy grit, and modern bands carrying the torch. Featuring standout cuts from Mason Hill, Hollowstar and The Damn Truth, this is where classic spirit meets fresh fire. Dan Byrne – Praise Hell The Hu – The Real You Tailgunner – Tears In The Rain Sisters Doll – Good Day To Be Alive White Skies – 2 88 Crash Black Oak County – Starlight Black Water Redemption – Stand For Something Mason Hill – Twisted Hollowstar – Think Of Me Jayler – Down Below Kim Jennett – Love Like Suicide Kim Jennett – Counts For Nothing The Rattlebacks – Behind You A’Priori – Voodoo Love Creeper – Blood Magick Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faereie Tales Green Lung – Maxine ( Witch Queen ) Austin Gold – Not Enough Bad Actress – Don’t Look Down Bad Luck Friday – Bad Luck Friday Otis – I’m Wicked Bad Touch – Nothing Wrong With That Bad Touch – Can’t You see Collateral – Merry Go Round Cry For Mercy – Nothing At All Cry For Mercy – Sons And Daughters The Damn Truth – Be Somebody
18 Feb 2026
NWOCR with Peter Rattray: Rochester Rocks & Southern Soul
Peter Rattray brings a high-voltage mix of the best new rock, including a massive Rochester Rocks festival preview and southern-fried classics. In this episode of NWOCR (New Wave of Classic Rock), host Peter Rattray delivers a powerhouse two-hour set that traverses the globe from the Australian metal scene to the heart of British Southern Rock. The first hour focuses heavily on the upcoming Rochester Rocks Festival, providing listeners with a comprehensive preview of the talent scheduled to take the stage, including standout tracks from Bad Touch, A Priori, and the hard-hitting Rattlebacks. Peter also dives into the interconnected world of the UK rock scene, discussing the movement of musicians between bands like Anchor Lane and the Cassidy Paris backing group, proving just how tight-knit this community remains. The second half of the show leans into ’70s-inspired barroom rock and southern-fried goodness. Peter highlights the exceptional live energy of Larkin Poe and Tuck Smith & The Restless Hearts, while also giving a nod to the growing Southern Rock movement in the West of England with Sons of Liberty and Revenant. The episode reaches a crescendo with a look at the heavier side of the New Wave of Classic Rock, featuring King Kraken and Black Lakes, before closing out with an invitation to the summer’s biggest rock events. It’s an essential listen for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of the best new rock music in the UK and beyond. NWOCR with Peter Rattray: Rochester Rocks & Southern Soul was broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio on Tuesday 17th February 2026
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