And they're back! Rich Ragany, Simon Maxwell, and Sammi Yaffa are The Sideshows, who debuted last year with their extraordinary single "Brand New." Luckily for all of us, the instant magic these three captured in one session in Yaffa's home studio in the Spanish countryside has blossomed into a full-blown band, and now a full album awaits us. In advance of that, we get a little taste of what's to come. The band's new single "We're Such A Shame" will get you properly fired up for what promises to be one of 2026's finest albums. The title track is a powerful glam-punk influenced rocker and a total anthem. From the first notes, you know you're getting hit with something special. Guitars jangle while drums hit with authority, and Rags is in top form on lead vocals. There are so many times when Rags reminds me of a young John Easdale with his tone and phrasing, and that can never be a bad thing. I love how this song builds to a rousing chorus. This, my friends, is a hit! On the virtual flip side, "This Could Be Everything" is more in ballad territory — a perfect counterpart to the A-side. The tempo is more laid back, but the heart and soul of the song are undeniable. And once that chorus works its way into your head, it will be stuck there for weeks. These are two amazing songs that sound absolutely incredible. Rags' own review of this single is "you're gonna wanna blast these," and that's far more eloquent than I could ever be. The album releases in just one week, so be prepared to be fully rocked!
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