We’re back with our second Hot List of 2023! And what a list it is, showing once again that rock and its many tributaries are in excellent health, with the promise of more good things to come. In this month’s selection of hot-hot-hotness we’ve got brilliant blues, lush heartland, heavy disco grooves, southern rock, hard rock, original sounds, super-retro vibes and a lot that falls somewhere in between… We’re barely into spring and music-wise the year’s already looking pretty great. Plus almost all the artists covered over the next few pages have UK gigs in their diaries, so if you like what you find then keep your eyes peeled for dates near you.
Check out more of the best new rock releases (and vote for your favourite in our Tracks Of The Week) at loudersound.com/classic-rock
The Cold Stares
The Joy
A refreshingly cinematic take on the old slow blues jam, wraps its uplifting message in cool, dark edges(their first as a trio), which comes out this month.
