It’s been an incredible year for Rock n Roll, and we’ve been loving every second of it. We’re proud to present our top records from this year: let us know if you agree!

Demented Are Go, ‘Psychotic Mutilation’

The gods of psychobilly return with their long-awaited stonker of album. – Nick Kemp

Favourite Track: ‘Dismembered Hand’.

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The Zipheads, ‘Rock & Roll Renaissance’

The Zipheads are on fine, fine form with this the band’s third album that displays the song-writing mastery of frontman Ray Waters. – Nick Kemp

This album takes the listener on a musical journey through time starting at the birth of R’n’R and stopping off at significant and influential musical genres along the way. The lyrics are well created and the musical variety travels from traditional 50s, to Punk, to Pop and back again without losing the distinctive and unique identity of The Zipheads. This is a very clever album delivered passionately by a band relishing their new lease of life. – Callum Ross

 Favourite track: ‘Incestuous’.

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The Joeys – ‘Sonoran Dreams’

This is a stunning debut mini album/ EP, only 8 tracks, but every one is a killer! A great variety of styles within, absolutely showcasing what talents this young 3 piece have between them. Go buy it, give it a few plays and I guarantee you’ll be hooked, singin’ along, tappin’ your foot, swaying your arms, swingin’ and drinkin’ your beer! – Nick Constantine

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The Dry Tortugas, ‘Two Sides‘

This album came out of the blue, but wowed me with its splendid neo-rockabilly masterclass. Sometimes the Germans just nail it – this is one such incidence. – Nick Kemp

Favourite track: ‘Up and Down’.

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The Brains, ‘Crazy Monster’

They’ve got their definitive lineup and they’re raring to go! The Brains return to raise the bar for psychobilly across the world. – Kate Allvey

Favourite track: ‘One More Time’.

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Jane Rose, ‘Didn’t Know The Devil’

The Ameripolitan-winning vocalist and Gretch-slinger takes on Tuff Teddy Boys and Petty Betties alike on her scorching latest album. – Kate Allvey

Favourite Track: ‘Tuff Teddy Boy’

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Eliza Stark & the Dappers – ‘Higher From Montenegro’

…and probably the only rockabilly band from there! This band have been stamping their distinctive sound all over social media this year, gaining new fans with every post. And it’s easy to understand why – hard hitting, lively, catchy and original rockabilly, fronted by the enigmatic Eliza! – Nick Constantine

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Batmobile, ‘Back From Tremor’

Batmobile prove that Rock n Roll is never too loud and you’re never too old to make spectacular psychobilly with stomping jungle beats and rip-roaring guitar solos. – Kate Allvey

Favourite Track : ‘Rock n Roll is Never Too loud’

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Plas Johnson, ‘In Session’

This compilation highlights the work of one of the great session men from the golden age of rock and roll, the mid 1950s to early 60s. Plas Johnson was not only famous in his own right, but he was also a member of the “Wrecking Crew”, the top group of American session musicians. The CD highlights Plas’s versatility as he plays the different sub genres of rock and roll from the rockabilly of Sonny Lowery’s “Goodbye Baby Goodbye” to the wild R&B rocker “King Kong” by Big T Tyler. Add to the mix the pop rocker “Pink Shoe Laces” by Dodie Stevens and raunchy Duane Eddy instrumental “Moovin’ ‘N’ Groovin’” and you can get to understand the range of Plas’s talents and his role in the history of popular music. With 33 tracks for just £8.99 this is a great bargain too. – Jailhouse John

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Tom Toxic & Die Poison Jerrys, ‘Middle Finger Up’

A very spirited, melodic dose of Neo-rockabilly with fine slapping and nice guitar playing throughout. – Nick Kemp

Planet Strange, ‘Darkest Deeds‘

They promised Tales of The Unexpected and they delivered! The highly awaited debut album from Planet Strange brings us growls, horror and a whole lot of righteous riffs – Kate Allvey

Favourite Track – ‘Radiation Train’

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Joe Bombast – self titled

The debut album from one of the newest and wildest men on the scene at the moment. A one man band, but you’d never know it! Raw and raucous Rock n Roll at the very best low fidelity ! Yehhhhh!!! – Nick Constantine

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The Wolftones, ‘Pentonville Road’

Even more neo-rockin-blues-a-billy? Yes please! The Wolftones are back and keeping us stomping with their wild bluesy style and whole lot of heart – Kate Allvey

Favourite Track – ‘Pentonville Road’

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Sister Suzie, ‘Honestly?’

If honesty is what you are after, then Sister Suzie serves it to you on a platter. No holds barred lyrics signed by Suzie, then sealed and delivered by the Right Band are the order of the day in this crackling collection of original ska-tinged rock and roll. From ‘Tumblin’s fuzz guitar intro to the heartbroken vocals on ‘Time’, Suzie and the boys have got a goodun here! – Andy Brodie

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And that’s a wrap! Thank you so much for your love and support since we launched in August, and here’s to a rockin’ 2026! Why not listen to to our favourite tracks of the year on our Spotify playlist?