Imagine Janis Joplin jamming with the Small Faces down at Withnail and I’s place; now you are sensing the wonderfully weird world of The Studio 68! This high octane rock and roll band formed in North London and, after a chaotic lifestyle derailed them in the nineties, they regenerated Doctor Who style in 2023. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Dani Turner, the six piece has since blown the doors off everywhere from the Shiiine On festival to Camp Bestival and is ready to unfurl their new album ‘Rollin” upon the world. Set for release this coming February 20th 2026 via the legendary UK mod and punk label Detour Records, the album is available on CD, download, and a limited edition bright orange vinyl. This week, the psychedelic express rolls back into town with brand new single “Need A Miracle,” a gilt edged rock and soul anthem fusing a relentless four to the floor Northern Soul groove with a tune worthy of peak era Fleetwood Mac.
Recorded in London with legendary producer Brian O’Shaughnessy, ‘Rollin” is a passionate love letter to rock and roll’s late sixties and early seventies heyday. The album sees the 68! fusing funk, soul, jazz and blues to create a modern classic. Dani Turner’s vocals are extraordinary, bringing to mind the majesty of Merry Clayton’s vocals on the Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.” Band spokesman Paul Moody states that the song is “a cautionary tale for anyone thinking about entering this weird and wonderful business. It’s a tribute to every band that has ever fallen foul of the music biz — an aural ragu for a dish served cold.” The musicianship is truly remarkable, with Thrill Heaven’s mesmeric Hammond playing standing out on the six minute epic “Time Slips Through Your Hands.” The album’s lyrics are contemporary, holding up a mirror to Britain in 2025 on the epic “The Way It Is.”
The overall effect is an album constructed with an attention to detail worthy of the Brill Building, promising to stay on your turntable for months. The band’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the progressive social and cultural spirit of 1968, and Paul Moody affirms, “We’re here to bring the joy — and the danger — back into rock ’n’ roll. The psychedelic express is picking up speed and we’d love you to come along for the ride.” Fans can hear these and other choice cuts from the record at their not to be missed album launch at the legendary 100 Club on Wednesday January 28, which will feature XL, Raw Sonik, and an all star DJ lineup.