Category: New Music

OMG It’s Happening

New Music

That’s the title of the latest single by Dutch band DI-RECT. With roots dating back to 1999 in “Den Haag” (The Hague), a city famed for its vibrant music scene, DI-RECT followed in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors such as “Shocking Blue,” “Earth & Fire,” and “Golden Earring.”

According to DI-RECT, their new single is a song about self-discovery . “Keeping the faith is what it’s all about. No matter how scared you may be along the way, life is a wave that carries you to your destination“.

“OMG It’s Happening” by “DI-RECT is new this week on RadiJohan.

A Bridge Between Solo and Toto

New Music

With a career spanning decades and a list of contributions to over 1500 albums, Steve Lukather is a renowned figure in the global rock world. As a founding member and guitarist of the iconic band “Toto,” Lukather has left an indelible mark on the music industry.

Lukather has recently released his ninth solo album, aptly titled “Bridges,” which serves as a bridge between his solo work and Toto’s music. With the album featuring appearances and contributions from both past and present members of Toto, and Lukather recently proclaiming Toto “will never record another studio album”, this may be as close to the real thing as it gets. 

One standout track from “Bridges” is the emotionally charged “All Forevers Must End.” Reminiscent of Lukather’s iconic ballads with Toto, this breakup song showcases his immense talent and ability to evoke deep emotions. With its relatable lyrics and Toto-esque melody, “All Forevers Must End” could easily find a place among Toto’s greatest hits.

“All Forevers Must End” by Steve Lukather is new this week on RadiJohan.

Swedish Rockers Roulette Return With Feel Good Summer Anthem!

New Music

Formed in 1985 in Sundsvall, Swedish rock band “Roulette” quickly gained popularity in their hometown. With a handful of hits on local radio stations and performances at pubs and festivals across Sweden, the band enjoyed success in their early years. However, a lack of promotional support resulted in a bumpy ride, ultimately leading to a hiatus.

In 2008, Roulette released a “best of” album titled “Better Late Than Never.” More than a decade later the band made a triumphant return with their album “Now!” which received positive reviews.

Earlier this year, Roulette Rocked RadiJohan with “Ready For Friday Night,” reaching the top spot on the RadiJohan Top 10 in February.

Now, in the midst of a scorching European summer, Roulette have unveiled their latest creation, “Summer Day.” This brand-new anthem celebrates the warmth and carefree attitude that accompanies the season and is bound to leave a lasting impression as it hits the “airwaves,” bringing a much needed dose of summer spirit to fans across the globe.

“Summer Day” by Roulette is new this week on RadiJohan.

New Horizons

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“The Dark Side Of The Moon” is a modern metal quartet comprised of members from three other notable metal bands: “Feuerschwanz” from Germany, “Amaranthe” from Sweden, and the Swiss/German band “Ad Infinitum.” Formed through this convergence, they offer a unique blend of musical influences in their compositions.

Their recently released debut full-length album, “Metamorphosis,” delves into mesmerizing soundscapes, where they skillfully reinterpret iconic soundtrack themes and craft original songs inspired by their favorite fictional characters.

On their single “New Horizons,” the band collaborates with Fabienne Erni, a member of Swiss metallers “Eluveitie.” With Melissa Bonny’s and Fabienne Erni’s extraordinary vocal talents harmoniously intertwining, their captivating performance in the music video transports the listener to a whimsical realm of dreams and fantasies.

“New Horizons” by “The Dark Side Of The Moon” is new this week on RadiJohan.

Country Meets Soul

New Music

Country star Miranda Lambert and Soul sensation Leon Bridges, both from Texas, have joined forces on a new ballad that takes us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as they explore the ups and downs of a passionate romance. Written by Lambert, the lyrics of If You Were Mine play out like a promise to a lover as Lambert and Bridges croon over the possibility of what could be.

Lambert said she and Bridges bonded over Tex Mex, BBQ, and tequila while they were recording the song and explained that if he had decided not to record the song, she “wouldn’t have released it.”

If You Were Mine, by Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges, is new this week on RadiJohan.

Welcome to Dead Club City

New Music

Nothing but Thieves are an English rock band formed in 2012. All three of their previous albums made the top 10 of the UK album chart. On the 30th of June they released their new album Dead Club City which has already hit number one on the album charts in the UK and The Netherlands.

Overcome, the new single by “Nothing But Thieves,” is new this week on RadiJohan.

Sam’s Song of Hope

New Music

Fought & Lost is a ballad written and sung by British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder. The track, which features Queen’s Brian May on guitar, was initially written specifically for season 3 episode 11 of the American comedy-drama series “Ted Lasso.” Sam has described the song lyrically as a track “for the hope seekers & the faith keepers and the ones who foster the dream and keep its fire burning regardless of the knock backs, the almosts, the falls & the failures.”

Fought & Lost by Sam Ryder is new this week on RadiJohan.

Steel Bars Tribute to Michael Bolton

New Music

Steel Bars is a new compilation of covers paying tribute to Michael Bolton who became well known for his pop rock ballads in the nineties. Steel Bars focuses a lot on Bolton’s early career when he was a hard rock singer and features both older and newer artists from the hard rock genre

Nevena Brankovic and Ana Nikolic are the two vocalists for Serbian rock band “The Big Deal” who have featured on RadiJohan in the past year with tracks from their debut album, First Bite. Their version of Michael Bolton’s Wait On Love is new this week on RadiJohan.

A Brand New Love Story From Smith & Thell

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Stockholm based Swedish pop-folk duo “Smith & Thell” are back with a brand-new release. Their latest, and first new single in 2023, is a slight change in pace, with the duo delivering a ballad inspired by profound and enduring love, and with Victor (Thell) taking the lead throughout the song. Unchanged however, is their trademark skill for telling a story and inviting us right into it. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the single, Victor Thell shares:

“The song draws from the story of my grandparents, who shared a marriage that spanned 65 years. Our grandparents grew up in an era where it was less common to openly express emotions, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t feel deeply. After my grandfather’s passing, I could see in my grandmother’s eyes just how much she missed him. This prompted us to write about the unspoken words and emotions we wish we could have expressed while our loved ones were still with us. ‘We Were In Love’ is our interpretation of my grandmother’s love for my grandfather—the words she never had a chance to say.”

We Were In Love by Smith & Thell is new this week on RadiJohan.

New Blues Rock is on its Way

New Music

Robert Jon & the Wreck is an American five-piece blues rock band formed in 2011. In 2021 the title track from their most recent studio album, Shine a light on Me Brother, spent three weeks at number one in the RadiJohan Top 10. The band has recently announced a new album is on its way. Ride Into The Light, their seventh studio album, will be released in August. 

To celebrate the announcement, Robert Jon & The Wreck have released the album’s newest single, West Coast Eyes, which is new this week on RadiJohan.