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Save Money and Energy with New Boiler Grants in the UK

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By Mitch Rice

Electricity bills can be a bulky load for most households in the UK. Families are having to spend more money, which is equivalent to their income, to afford to stay warm. New boiler grants are so essential because they save the government money by helping households replace old and wasteful boilers. These plans are meant to ensure that heating is affordable and to reduce carbon dioxide. A new boiler will cost less energy and money, which simplifies the life of low-income families.

Who Qualifies for Boiler Funding Help?

The original step is eligibility. The broad majority of grants are targeted at individuals on benefits, retirees, or households with very weak income. You stand a better chance of obtaining one if your current boiler is broken, is over 15 years old, or is very inefficient. These are given to the people most in need of help. Each year, thousands of families are approved. Funding is light, and early application can result in success.

Why a New Boiler is Safe to Use

After you have a grant approved, the last step is new boiler installation. This ought to be done through qualified engineers. The boiler will operate at its best if it is installed safely. 

Engineers ensure that they verify the size of the boiler according to the needs of your home. Many contemporary systems have intelligent controls too. These controls enable you to adjust heating remotely via phone, and this helps save even more money in the long term.

How Much Money You Can Actually Save

Much more efficient than the older units are A-rated condensing boilers. They consume less fuel and produce less carbon. The average household can save between $250 a year and $300 a year once it switches. The savings vary depending on the type of home and the use of heating. In the long run, this can cost thousands of pounds over the course of a decade. Added to a grant, the payback becomes even more. In several families, the bills tend to go down immediately after the upgrade.

Simple Steps for the Application Process

The process is simple enough. Before you apply, you should first take a look online to see whether you are eligible to receive a grant. Then contact an approved provider or installer for new boiler installation. They will need to know some information about income, benefits, or housing. In other cases, a brief phone interview is done afterwards. After that, a professional engineer approaches your home to look at your boiler. When all is going by the rules, the replacement is organised. It usually lasts just a couple of weeks.

If you are looking for a company and service provider for new boiler installation, contact Eco Boiler Grants. It is a legally authorised firm in the UK that has been serving households for many years.

Benefits Beyond Energy Savings

Saving money is not the only way to get a new boiler. It is also for mental relief. Old boilers tend to break down in winter and cause inconvenience and increased repair costs. 

A new system minimises these risks. Modern boilers also provide a more efficient heating of your home, resulting in warmer, continuously heated rooms. A majority of units last more than a decade with proper servicing. Your family gets less to worry about and greater comforts.

Why the Government Funds These Schemes

The UK has ambitious climate goals. The old heating systems are wasteful in the use of fuel and emit gases that can be harmful. The government is addressing two objectives by giving out new boiler grants. 

It first assists in saving costs on heat bills for families. Second, it reduces national fuel consumption and emissions. It belongs to the more significant strategy of achieving net zero. Helping homes is also one of the means to combat fuel poverty throughout the nation.

Common Misunderstandings About Boiler Grants

Many people believe the grants are difficult to apply for. As a matter of fact, the process is fast when the correct documents are available. Homeowners are often considered to be the only ones allowed to apply. 

However, that is not always the case. With permission from the landlord, tenants may also use it. The idea that landlords receive payment for opulent boilers is another misconception. In practice, they include stock standard high-efficiency models. It is not to offer a supplement; it is to economise.

Final Thoughts

When your boiler is old, high-priced, or only provides irregular operation, then it is time to change it. Applying for new boiler grants is the way to save money and ensure reliable heating. Upon acceptance, ensure proper procurement by installing a new safe boiler with certified engineers. 

In this manner, you will both save money and be comfortable at the same time, while helping the UK achieve its climate aims. This source of revenue has minimal funding, so apply when time permits. Waiting for too long can result in a failure to acquire the help you need.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Yungblud Releases Emotional Ballad “Zombie” Starring Florence Pugh From New Album ‘Idols’

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Yungblud has released his latest single today, a heart wrenching ballad titled ‘Zombie.’ The music video for ‘Zombie,’ directed by Charlie Sarsfield and produced by Untold Studios, stars Academy Award-nominated actress Florence Pugh and comes part of the release of Yungblud’s album, IDOLS, out now. His most ambitious project yet, ‘Idols’ is the first part of a double album, with the release date of part two yet to be announced.

Speaking about the track, Yungblud explained, “The song was written initially about my grandmother going through serious injury and trauma, leading her to become a different person to who she was before. It’s about the feeling of deterioration and ugliness; shutting out the world and the people we love out of the fear of becoming a burden or an embarrassment.” He added, “We all want someone or something to comfort us no matter how we are right now or who we become in the future. But it’s f*cking scary.”

IDOLS the album is out on June 20 via Locomotion/Capitol Records, and will be available in digital, CD and 6 vinyl variants; standard black vinyl, limited edition signed “Distant Smoke” marble vinyl, limited edition “Shattered State” splatter vinyl, indie exclusive signed “Supermoon” silver vinyl, Amazon exclusive “Wishing Well” magenta vinyl and Spotify exclusive “Hell and Back” two color vinyl. Each vinyl includes 1 of 6 collectible double-sided photo lithos – unique to each vinyl – designed to form a cross-shaped image when the set is completed. In addition, pre-orders were recently launched for two frame mattes, which can be used to collect the 6x vinyl inserts or alt cover CDs to create a cross-shaped collage portrait, and display in any A1 or A2 size frame. Also available starting today, Yungblud has launched pre-orders for 2 more alt cover collage CDs. Last week Yungblud shared news of his “blood filled” Blood Records exclusive variant, including a video featuring a stamp of approval from the legendary Steven Tyler.

Kameron Marlowe Kicks Off Summer With Nostalgic New Single “Seventeen”

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Back like never before, gale force vocalist and lauded Sony Music Nashville singer / songwriter Kameron Marlowe returns, kickstarting summer with his anthemic new single “Seventeen,” out now.

A driving, country-rock number written by Marlowe, Tucker Beathard, Austin Goodloe, and Joybeth Taylor – with an additional credit to Bruce Springsteen, whose “Born In The U.S.A.” is briefly called out in the smash – “Seventeen” dishes up a dose of carefree nostalgia. Marlowe’s commanding baritone anchors the Dann Huff-produced sprint, sweeping listeners up in a snapshot: the dog days of a teenage summer and a rebellious good time on the edge of the rest of their lives.

“One of my favorite things about music is how it can transport you to a specific time and place,” Marlowe says of the single. “We wrote ‘Seventeen,’ about that feeling you have when you’re young and on top of the world. I spent my summers listening to music on the lake with my friends, getting into trouble and making some of the best memories of my life. I hope this song takes you back there with us.”

“Seventeen” is coming to radio airwaves near you soon, impacting country radio July 14. Bringing the single to life, the Matt Paskert-directed official music video for “Seventeen” is also out today to celebrate the release. Shot at a lake house in Joelton, TN, the clip features a group of old friends, flashing back and forth between the playful antics of their teenage years to present day reminiscence around a back porch card table.

Taking “Seventeen” and more from his critically acclaimed catalog directly to fans, Marlowe has a packed-out touring schedule all summer and fall. Next week, he takes the platform stage at Nashville’s 69k+ capacity Nissan Stadium and performs on the Chevy Riverfront Stage at CMA Fest, before playing fairs and festivals throughout the summer and hitting the road with Parker McCollum late summer into fall.

“I’ve been really inspired this year,” Marlowe reflects. “Coming off of the Sad Songs For the Soul project, we just wanted to shake it up and have fun. This song feels like summer to me, and it feels like we’re about to have a big one – can’t wait to play these shows for y’all.”

KAMERON MARLOWE 2025 TOUR DATES
9/4: Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena*
9/5: San Angelo, TX – Foster Communications Coliseum*
9/6: The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion*
10/4: Winnsboro, SC – Field & Stream Festival 2025
10/9: Saint Joseph, MO – St Joseph Civic Arena*
10/10: Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center*
10/11: Grand Forks, ND – Ralph Engelstad Arena*
10/16: Casper, WY – Ford Wyoming Center*
10/17: Rapid City, SD – The Summit Arena*
10/18: Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center*
11/21: St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest 2025
* with Parker McCollum

Lil Tecca Drops New Single And Video “Owa Owa” Sampling The Buggles Classic

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Lil Tecca continues his scorching hot streak this year by dropping his brand new single and video “OWA OWA” out now via Galactic Records/Republic Records.

Setting the stage for its release, he personally previewed “OWA OWA” on his Instagram story, sending fans into an instant frenzy as they clamored for the full version. He delivers now. The track notably samples “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles, fortifying the original with 808s and spacey percussion. Tecca’s inimitable vocals effectively levitate over this backdrop as he alternates between arresting melodies and angularly deft bars.

It lands in the wake of his 2025 smash “Dark Thoughts.” In barely two months, the latter has already garnered a Gold Certification from the RIAA. Additionally, it has stacked up over 218 million worldwide streams. The track vaulted to #2 on the Spotify US Top Songs Chart. Plus, it marked his Top 50 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 and 13th entry overall on the respective chart. Additionally, Lil Tecca will be hitting the road for a European headlining tour starting June 23 in London.

Moreover, it garnered widespread tastemaker applause. HYPEBEAST raved, “His latest single, “Dark Thoughts,” reveals a fresh side of the artist. The track seamlessly blends introspective lyricism with an infectious beat, showcasing Tecca’s growth and versatility.” HotNewHipHop went as far as to proclaim, “Tecca’s latest single, ‘Dark Thoughts,’ may very well be the best track of his career.” HitsDailyDouble called it “a full-on heater,” and Billboard touted it among “R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week,” going on to note, “He assured us there was no plan B with his robust Plan A project in 2024, but the next era is taking his artistry to new heights – just enjoy the ride.”

It continues his flawless run since the arrival of PLAN A in 2024. Not only did the latter notch his fourth Top 10 entry on the Billboard 200, but it took flight as his highest-charting debut since the now-classic We Love You Tecca in 2019. He lit up DSPs with the likes of “BAD TIME,” “TASTE,” and “NUMBER 2,” which clocked millions of streams.

PLAN A followed 2023’s TEC. The album became his fourth consecutive Top 15 debut on the Billboard 200 and has garnered over 1.7 billion streams worldwide. His rise has only continued though. As a teen, he uncompromisingly pursued his dream and wound up with 11 billion streams, sales of 8 million albums, and a bevy of multiplatinum singles.

Grant Gilbert Releases New Album ‘West Of Fort Worth’ And Single “Where Do Dreams Go”

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Grant Gilbert has released his new LP West of Fort Worth via River House Artists. The album finds him leaning even deeper into his Texas roots, combining his love of the Texas country he was raised on with the arena-ready rock music of Springsteen and Creedence Clearwater Revival. He also released the new single “Where Do Dreams Go”, a bittersweet track that tells the story of a cast of characters trying to make ends meet in an unforgiving world while ultimately holding on to hope. The song was featured at Holler, who called it “…a solid slice of steering wheel tapping, country tinged heartland rock. Blending the swagger of ’80s Don Henley with the neo-traditional honky tonk sensibilities of Midland.”

On the new album, Gilbert reflects: “This album feels a little bit like coming home. The songs come from a real place, based on growing up in Texas and learning hard lessons. West of Fort Worth is a snapshot of where I’ve been, who I am, and where I’m headed next.”

To preview the album, Gilbert has released a slew of singles including “Bad Reputation,” his defiant collaboration with tourmate and fellow Texan Hudson Westbrook, which has already racked up nearly a million streams on Spotify. The song arrived on the heels of the anthemic title track, which pays homage to his Texas heritage, and last year’s “Drunk Since Dallas,” which marked his third consecutive #1 at Texas regional radio. On the new LP, Gilbert has teamed up with producer Lukas Scott (Hudson Westbrook, Austin Snell) and a collection of well-respected songwriters like Dan Alley (Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson), Brent Anderson (Scotty McCreery, Blake Shelton) and Joey Hendricks (Lady A, Dillon Carmichael, Nate Smith).

Growing up on a cattle ranch in tiny Santo, Texas, Gilbert had a strong work ethic and a love of country music instilled in him at a young age. He was just a kid when he started playing guitar, and by the time he arrived at college in Lubbock, he was playing his own songs around town. He soon snagged a coveted weekly residency at the famed Blue Light where artists like Wade Bowen, William Clark Green and Josh Abbott also cut their teeth. Folks began to take notice, and in 2019, he released the million-plus streamer “Held On To” which kickstarted a new phase of his career.

Teetering between rollicking bar anthems, tender love songs and tracks that tell stories of the everyday American, West of Fort Worth further solidifies Gilbert’s soulful rock-influenced country sound. It follows 2023’s Between the Highways EP, which was produced by Jonathan Singleton (Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band), featured co-writes with Nashville heavy-hitters like Jessie Jo Dillon and a collaboration with the Josh Abbott Band. For the first time, it sees him fully taking the reins, crafting a fully realized statement on who Grant Gilbert is now. All of this comes as he celebrates over 19 million global career streams and wraps up a tour with rising country star Hudson Westbrook.

Ashland Craft Releases Sophomore Album ‘Dive Bar Beauty Queen’ With Grit And Heart

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Ashland Craft has released her long-awaited full-length sophomore album Dive Bar Beauty Queen across all streaming platforms. Created with grit, soul, and fearless storytelling, the 11-track project finds Ashland not only stepping into the spotlight once again as an artist, but owning the creative process as a co-writer and co-producer across the album.

Written alongside some of Craft’s most treasured storytellers and recorded in Nashville with longtime collaborators Lee Starr and Jess Grommet, Dive Bar Beauty Queen is a confident, musically dynamic, no-skip album full of backroad wisdom, heartache, and honky-tonk swagger. From the reflective tone of “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To” to the blues-soaked bite of “Lie A Little” and the love-longing hooks of “Morning Person,” the album cements Ashland’s place as one of country music’s most compelling and self-defined new voices.

“This record is a look back at the sounds I grew up on,” shares Ashland. “The stuff that got me hooked on music in the first place and kinda made me who I am, for better or worse. ‘Dive Bar Beauty Queen’ dives into the chaos of being in music, the highs, the heartbreaks, the hangovers, but also how telling stories through songs has always kept me sane and given me a place where I feel understood. I wrote the title track when I was 18, driving home from my “honkytonk house band” shift at 3am, and somehow it still hits harder now than ever (go figure). This album is equal parts growing up, screwing up, starting over and having a damn good time in the moment. I hope that through every song, people can hear the love I have for live music and the appreciation I hold for the folks who’ve shaped every experience and shown up to listen.”

Ashland previously teased the album with several fan-favorite singles including “Right Damn Now,” “Morning Person,” and “Lie A Little,” which earned support from Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more. Most recently, she released “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To,” praised for its raw lyrics and stripped-down vulnerability.

Dustin Lynch Drops Chill Summer Single “Easy To Love” With Key West Video

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Dustin Lynch ain’t “Easy To Love.” Flipping the title of his brand-new single in an unexpected way, the MULTI-PLATINUM star is the first to admit he’s stubborn, restless, and tough to pin down when it comes to matters of the heart. Listen to the chill summer jam here.

Written by Lynch with Ben Johnson, Jon Robert Hall, Hunter Phelps, and Zach Crowell, the autobiographical narrative speaks to Lynch’s life on the run as he confesses that he’s always been good at going alone – but is still looking for more: “I’m still thinkin’ maybe one day I’ll find her / They always say when you know, you know / If I know me, she’ll be my next right turn / But I’ll take a left just to see where it goes.”

Equal parts vulnerable and vibey, easygoing production by Crowell wraps warm guitars and sunlit grooves around Lynch’s self-aware lyrics and no worries charm. “Easy To Love” marks the anticipated follow-up to Lynch’s 10th #1 “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll).”

The adjoining music video further speaks to the track’s blue-skied optimism as a visual love letter to Key West. Filmed under director Jack Owens, the Florida footage captures Lynch ready for every opportunity that comes his way.

Al Jardine Releases First New Collection In 15 Years With 4 Song EP ‘Islands In The Sun’

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The legendary Al Jardine, co-founding singer, songwriter and guitarist of The Beach Boys, has just released his first new collection of songs in 15 years with the eclectic new 4-song digital EP, Islands In The Sun. Available to stream and download everywhere today, the EP is chock full of Jardine’s sharp songwriting, iconic, summery voice and the type of good vibes and trademark harmonies that only a Beach Boy can provide. The album was recorded at Al’s home studio on the California coast and produced by Al alongside Stevie Heger (co-producer of Al’s debut studio album, A Postcard from California) and longtime Beach Boys/Brian Wilson sound engineer Jeff Peters.

The EP debuts with a vintage postcard-themed lyric video for the titular track, “Islands In The Sun,” a friendly nod to “Kokomo.” Featuring beautiful lead vocals from Al and his son Matt Jardine, plus a guest vocal from Beach Boy Bruce Johnston and a children’s choir from three local elementary schools, the song is a Caribbean-flavored fantasy that falls somewhere between the Beach Boys and Belafonte that perfectly captures the mood and tropical lifestyle of the West Indies. “‘Islands In The Sun’ captures that special magic we felt and sang about on Beach Boys songs like ‘Island Girl’ and ‘Kokomo,'” says Al. “It was inspired by the enchanting calypso sounds of Harry Belafonte and Bob Marley’s laid-back reggae vibe. Now wouldn’t it be fun if we could bottle up the sun!”

The second track, “My Plane Leaves Tomorrow (Au Revoir),” is a heartfelt duet with Neil Young that Al first started working on during the recording sessions for his 2010 debut solo album, A Postcard from California, and has now been completed nearly a decade and a half later. Neil recorded his vocals at the same session that he recorded Postcard’s “A California Saga” with his old bandmates, David Crosby and Stephen Stills. In the poignant new song, Al and Neil share the same sentiment about sending our troops off to foreign wars. The track includes a portion of the melancholy military bugle call “Taps,” performed by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who laid down his contribution when he also provided bass for “Help Me Rhonda” for the Postcard album.

“Highway 101 (Rosarita Beach Cafe),” a joyful romp to the border, is Al’s Mexico-inspired version of the Leiber/Stoller classic, “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” The original, a classic by The Coasters from 1956, was one of Al’s favorite songs when he was growing up and almost 70 years later, Al got permission from Mike Stoller to rewrite the lyrics. This new interpretation features long-standing Beach Boys touring band members Ed Carter on bass and Mike Kowalski on drums, Michael Lent (Barry Manilow’s guitarist for over 25 years) on lead guitar and Steve Douglas from the legendary Wrecking Crew on sax.

The EP concludes with “Crumple Car,” an updated version of the forgotten tune from the 1978 classic surf movie, “Big Wednesday.” Originally written by surfer Denny Aaberg with Phil Pritchard, the song was brought to Al’s attention years ago by Ed Carter (who was friends with Denny) and has been reimagined as a folky, fingerpicked ode to Al’s love of the ocean and his desire to keep the coastlines clean and safe from harmful manmade pollution. With Denny’s blessing, Al’s new version features Ed on lead guitar finger-picking style with backing vocals from Al’s son, Adam Jardine, plus Al on lead whistle.

Al will embark on a summer tour with seasoned members of Brian Wilson’s longtime touring band that he has reunited as The Pet Sounds Band. In addition to performing the classic Beach Boys’ hits, Al and The Pet Sounds Band will be performing radio singles and fan favorites from The Beach Boys’ critically acclaimed ’70s albums like 15 Big Ones, The Beach Boys Love You and the M.I.U. Album, which was produced by Al in 1978, plus a song or two from Islands In The Sun, along with rarities and deep cuts. Al will be joined by his son, vocalist/percussionist Matt Jardine, who toured with him, Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys for decades, keyboardist Darian Sahanaja, drummer Michael D’Amico, bassist Bob Lizik, pianist Gary Griffin, guitarist Rob Bonfiglio, horn player Paul Von Mertens, and keyboardist Debbie Shair.

Burton C. Bell Returns With Fierce New Single “Savages” And Lyric Video

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Extreme music pioneer, multimedia talent, and iconoclastic provocateur Burton C. Bell is known as the voice of Fear Factory, which defined futuristic anxiety, existential desperation, and steadfast resistance.

He has continued to explore themes of dystopian angsts, identity, and technology gone wrong in his solo work. Today, Bell has shared the lyric video for his new single “SAVAGES.” When he barks “No one is coming to save you now,” the finest hairs on the back of your neck will stand on end.

“The lyrics for ‘SAVAGES’ were not realized until the day after the tumultuous, presidential election,” states Bell. “Upon learning that many Evangelical Christians turned a blind eye to the scarce, moral compass in a fallible candidate to elect as president was staggering. I decided that the working title was quite suitable to describe those evangelicals that willfully elected a compulsive liar, prolific adulterer, conman, convicted felon, adjudicated rapist, and documented racist who’s only goal is to fleece everyone in his path to gain power. If this is the paragon of their divine providence, there is no god coming to save them now.”

He finishes, “‘SAVAGES’ IS TO BE PLAYED AT MAXIMUM VOLUME.”

Halestorm Unleash Explosive Title Track “Everest” With Powerful New Video

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GRAMMY Award winning hard rock band Halestorm have revealed “Everest,” the title track from their album out now via Atlantic Records, with an accompanying music video.

“Our song ‘Everest’ is the summit of everything we’ve fought for-every scream, every scar, every triumph,” said frontwoman Lzzy Hale. This album is US, louder and bolder, and more brutally honest than ever, standing tall in the face of the storm.”

Halestorm premiered a video for “Everest” today via their YouTube channel. The intense visual includes a variety of clips of humans on the brink and imminent explosions, both literal and metaphorical. Interspersed with the vignettes is a rage-fueled, passionate performance by the band.

“Everest” follows “Darkness Always Wins,” the album’s first radio single, which just entered the top 20 at Active Rock radio. Earlier this week, the band kicked off a tour in Europe supporting iconic metal band Iron Maiden.

Following that run, they’ll perform at Black Sabbath’s final show on July 5, and then they’ll travel back to the US to tour with Volbeat. In September, they’ll kick off the “(n)EVEREST” tour with special guests Lindsey Stirling and Apocalyptica.