From Recovery to Recording: Stu Mendelson Announces ‘We’re Still Here’
November 6, 2026Music has become an important part of Stu Mendelson’s journey towards rebuilding his life. Now, the former Royal Engineer is preparing to release ‘We’re Still Here’, an original single that turns his personal experiences into a shared message from the Armed Forces community. Arriving on 11 November 2026 at 11:00am, the Armistice Day release will launch a bid for the Christmas No.1 spot. Mendelson was seriously injured in Afghanistan in December 2009, losing his right eye and spending several weeks completely blind before recovering sight in his left eye. Following his service, he experienced PTSD, mental health difficulties and addiction.…
Celeste Marie Wilson Keeps Familiar Melodies at the Heart of Christmas At Home
A Christmas standard does not always need a dramatic makeover to feel personal. Celeste Marie Wilson takes that approach on Christmas At Home, her first holiday EP, due November 6, 2026, via Little Dipper Record Company. The three-track collection retains…
Texan Raiders Brings Yorkshire Roots to a Nashville-Inspired Country Adventure
A teenage rockabilly band in Leeds might seem an unlikely starting point for an animated cowboy’s musical adventures, but that journey sits at the heart of Texan Raiders. Created by musician and composer Sandy Nuttgens, the project draws together a…
From Holding an Opinion to Embodying a Principle
“Taking a position” and “taking a stand” are not interchangeable in Serge Beddington-Behrens’s forthcoming book. He describes the second as a deeper commitment to embodying the principles a person supports, rather than simply expressing an opinion about them. This distinction…
Two Hours to Learn “Felicità”: Valentina’s Unexpected Italian Duet
An unexpected invitation from Al Bano gave Valentina one of the most demanding opportunities of her career so far. While on holiday in Italy, she was scheduled to open a show for the Italian singer. Around two hours before the…
From Lamento to Symphony: Kleiberg Presents Three Orchestral Works
Three works written at different points in Ståle Kleiberg’s career make up Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament, his forthcoming recording with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Peter Szilvay conducts the programme, which moves from the intimate remembrance of Lamento…
Alan Mair Returns With New Album Field Of One And Lead Single How Could I Let This Happen
Alan Mair, founding member of The Only Ones, is set to return with a new solo album, Field Of One, on 3rd August 2026. The release marks a significant new chapter for the influential musician, whose work has left a…
Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris Challenges Conventional Parenting Advice
Parenting advice often arrives in the form of rules, systems and expert recommendations. Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris challenges that tradition in Who Educates Parents?, a new book from Shea Publishing that examines parenting through the shared experiences of one family. Instead…
From Difficult Beginnings to Public Recognition, Billy Bowness Keeps Rising
Billy Bowness’s journey to success has been shaped by challenges that might have stopped many people. Instead, he has used those experiences as motivation, building a career in entertainment while becoming a visible advocate for mental health, LGBTQ+ inclusion and…
Tia-Brittany’s DTF Connects Music, Film and Personal Truth
Tia-Brittany’s DTF is a pop album with a strong cinematic identity. Led by Don’t Talk Feelings, the project reflects the Sydney-based artist’s commitment to telling emotionally honest stories through both sound and visuals. The album’s visual world was developed in…
Eric Roberts Stars in Supernatural Crime Thriller Holy Father
SRHP Films is preparing to introduce audiences to Holy Father, a 90-minute horror and crime thriller written and directed by Shravan Tiwari. Set within a world of faith, possession and criminal investigation, the film combines supernatural terror with a dark…
