Tune in Fridays at 5:30-7:30pm and 10:30-11:30pm for International New Releases and International New Releases After Dark to hear new music from around the globe! Selections earlier in the evening will range from classical to conceptual, and After Dark is everything from World rock to death metal…anything goes and it’s new music for your listening pleasure!
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Jack de Keyzer
Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles, de Keyzer has been hitting the road , air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe.
With over a dozen records, 1 DVD, 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards, de Keyzer delivers the goods wherever, whenever he performs. Playing over 100 shows a year, de Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, London England’s (de Keyzer’s birth place) blues rock, Detroit’s Motown, Muscle Shoals deep soul, Memphis’ rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz . De Keyzer knows first hand as he has played with many first generation pioneers of these sounds and styles, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Etta James, King Biscuit Boy and Ronnie Hawkins to name a few. His latest recording SOLO features thirteen rousing blues, rock and soul songs and pays tribute to the great blues and rock guitar masters, singers and song writers de Keyzer has been influenced and inspired by through the years. A tour de force by an artist at his peak powers.
Have a listen to a few of KBOG’s favorite tracks below, and then head to Jack de Keyzer to get your copy, see tour dates and grab some cool merch!
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King Kraken
Originally formed in 2018 by rhythm guitarist Pete Rose, South Wales powerhouse five-piece King Kraken have made enormous strides in a short time. The band comprises of hardened veterans who have served their dues over the past two decades in the South Wales hard rock and metal circuit. The Kraken was first unleashed on an unsuspecting crowd during a thrilling run to the final of the South Wales Metal to the Masses competition in early 2019, where they rightfully earned huge plaudits for their heavy yet melodic riff-based style and confident approach.
King Kraken comprise the gravel-throated roar of the prowling bear Mark Donoghue, the thunderous timekeeping of Richard Lee Mears who locks in tight with bassist Karl Meyers and rhythm guitarist Pete Rose to provide the platform for virtuoso guitarist Adam Healey to spill forth his stellar lead breaks.
From their new album, MCLXXX, ‘Veins’ is an obviously punk influenced heavy rock track that has full on heavy hooky guitars and vocals that make you want to move your body. A classic head down and get as sweaty as you can track making you feel like you’ve just got to the finish line in a marathon.
Crank up Veins below, and then head to King Kraken to get your disc and check out some cool merch.
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KOBURG
KOBURG is a Symphonic Metal, One-Woman Band based in Winchester, UK. She already has two albums ‘The Enchantress’ and follow-up ‘Position Of Power’ under her belt. Both of which received rave reviews and extensive radio play. She and her Co-producers Dean Baker (Galahad) and Anthony Malpass (Naked Lunch) are now back in the studio working on a new album. This will be a massive undertaking as Koburg performs all vocals and instruments herself and taught herself to play both cello and violin during lockdown to add more orchestral components into the mix!
Koburg’s new single/EP ‘Strike Back‘ is mixed by Evan Rodaniche (Powerman 5000) and mastered by Ted Jensen. When she isn’t busy with her own music, Koburg works as a session singer/guitarist for other musicians all over the world. Meaning of the song: Strike Back is a song about battling and defeating obstacles in one’s path. Whether they be physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.
Have a listen to the ethereal Strike Back below and head to Spotify and Twitter to find out more!
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Hell’s Satans
The new, self-titled album, Hell’s Satans, from Chilean thrash metal outfit Hell’s Satans expresses everything the members feel as a band in what is day to day, religion, beliefs, injustice, and their roots; It has many influences like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Helloween. This album is a unique heavy metal with a lot of power and energy and the best thing is that it is in Spanish.
Line Up:Eduardo Esteban Mariman Hidalgo Nicolas Esteban Layana Diaz Christian Andres Aros Henriquez Nicolas Sebastián Velásquez Carvajal Ricardo Patricio Cruz González
Have a listen to a few tracks below and then head to Hell’s Satans to stream the full LP!
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