8 August 2025

Big news from the studio: Rob Carlyle is back recording with longtime Compulsions drummer Brian Delaney — and he’s brought in a killer new wave of collaborators.

Tobin Dale, the Nashville-based guitarist with a vintage-infused, Rolling Stones meets Black Crowes style, is bringing raw riff power to the fold. Known for his work with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, and New York’s own The Sweet Things, Dale adds both swagger and precision.

Matt Gabs, currently tearing it up with Ravagers, is a Brooklyn guitar builder and repairman whose gritty chops were honed in his earlier days with Biters.

Holding down the low end is Sam Hariss, whose résumé includes The Dead Boys, The Sweet Things (alongside Tobin), and now Ravagers with Matt — a rock-solid anchor for this fiery new lineup. Offstage, Sam’s also done graphic design for The Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses.

On keys, Rob Clores adds soul and depth, drawing on his experience touring with The Black Crowes. Danny Ray brings tenor sax heat, having performed with New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, and other NYC rock icons. Indofunk Satish rounds things out on trumpet, infusing bold brass textures; his credits include guest spots with Bruce Springsteen and Joan Jett, as well as a respected career in street and music photography.

Rob remains at the creative helm with long-running co-producers Hugh Pool and Ken Rich, steering The Compulsions toward their next unpredictable chapter.

This new crew injects fresh fire and seasoned skill into The Compulsions’ evolving sound. Stay tuned — your next fix of raw, unwashed rock ‘n’ roll is on the way. Until then, get your dose on Spotify at the link below.

5 August 2025

Work continues behind the scenes as Compulsions frontman Rob Carlyle stays deep in the studio—true to his reputation as a full-blown studio rat. Since returning to the booth, Rob has been both refining unreleased material from previous Compulsions lineups and tracking bold new songs with completely fresh collaborators. Some of these new recordings were captured live in just a few takes—by lineups that had never played together before.

The result? A raw, unpredictable sound that’s vintage Compulsions—raunchy, bluesy, and totally unvarnished.

Among the tracks taking shape are “Boogie Man Stomp,” a swaggering metal-blues hybrid, and “Mr. Cool,” an epic 9-minute burner that’s as churning and hypnotic as anything the band’s ever done. All told, Rob has amassed nearly four albums of unreleased material since The Compulsions’ last official release in 2020.

No release dates just yet—but they’re coming. And it’s gonna be worth the wait.

In the meantime, crank up The Compulsions on Spotify at the link below!

 31 December 2024

After more than a year, Carlyle & Co. are back with exciting news! Rob has been working in the studio all year, crafting brand new material with a fresh lineup—more details coming soon! Stay tuned, the wait will be worth it! In the meantime, you can jam out to The Compulsions on Spotify at the link below!