From the opening seconds of Fast As I Can Crawl, subtlety is very much off the table. This is the kind of song that makes you want to pull on a pair of boots, find the nearest dive bar and kick the doors open on arrival. It’s gritty, raw and packed with swagger - and within one track, Play Boy has already made its intentions very clear.

It’s been four years since Drew Baldridge released a full-length album, but with FARM FAITH FAMILY, he proves that sometimes good things really are worth waiting for. In this case? We’ve struck country gold.

Everyone knows Riley Green. From the hits and high-profile collaborations to the stage presence that has made him one of country music’s biggest touring names, Green has spent the past few years steadily cementing his place at the forefront of the genre. What perhaps nobody expected, though, was a sprawling 19-track album arriving in September.

I think one of the most nerve-wracking things you can do as an artist is release your debut album. It’s the first real, physical documentation of the music you’ve spent years writing, playing live and touring with - suddenly available for anyone to listen to, dissect and fall in love with whenever they want.

This isn't just Alana Springsteen's most vulnerable album to date; it's her strongest. Honest, relatable and beautifully written from start to finish, I HOPE THIS HELPS proves exactly why Alana continues to establish herself as one of country music's most exciting young artists.

We caught up with Ian to talk touring the UK for the first time, unexpected fan favourites and just how many pints he managed during his Glasgow stop