Best known as the powerhouse vocalist of Morganway, SJ Mortimer is also exploring her own musical horizons with her solo EP, “Late Bloomer”. In an exclusive Rock the Joint interview, we talk songwriting, female empowerment, life on the road and the stories behind five tracks blending rock, country, folk and soul. It’s a chance to discover another side of an artist who continues to push her creative boundaries.
Joanne Shaw Taylor: Interview and Review, “The Trouble With Love.”
“I make music for myself. I write songs that I want to hear. At the end of the day, my job is to make you feel something. So if I don’t feel it, I’m just faking it.”— Joanne Shaw Taylor – read our interview and review of “The Trouble With Love.”
Jason Cross Interview: “Old Rock” and the Sound of Country Rock in 2026
Discover country-rock artist Jason Cross in our interview about songwriting, vinyl, AI and life as an independent musician, plus a review of “Old Rock” and five standout tracks.
“No Regrets” Tom Rush Interview.
At 85, folk-blues pioneer Tom Rush, writer of the classic track “No Regrets” is heading back to London for his first concert there since the 1960s — bringing new songs, a lifetime of musical connections, and the same instinct that helped great songs find their way into the world.
MARK FARNER: Interview and Live Review: The American Band Comes Home.
Interview with Mark Farner & Live Review – a sold-out Petoskey night, the Michigan sound, and songs that still have somewhere to go.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals: “Snap Back” — Interview & Review
Jimmy Regal & The Royals may not have a Jimmy Regal, but they do have a distinctive sound. We talk to the South London trio about “Snap Back,” Mississippi hill country blues, New Orleans R&B, West African rhythms, the 122 bus, and the stories behind the songs.