What’s occurring, rockers? Thunder’s very own riff wizard Luke Morley has just dropped a brand-new tune, and it’s a proper tidy one! 🤘 His latest solo single, “Walking on Water,” has officially premiered, giving fans a fresh taste of his blues-soaked, melody-packed songwriting away from the big Thunder anthems.
🔥 Expect slick guitar licks, that unmistakable voice dripping with soul, and a groove that’ll have you stomping around the kitchen like you’re in a muddy festival field at 2am. The man’s been writing bangers for decades, and this one proves he’s still got riffs to spare.
Morley’s new track is part of his continuing solo journey — carving out a space where he can experiment beyond Thunder’s stadium-ready sound. And let’s be honest, butt, it’s lush to see a veteran like Luke still pushing himself and giving us music that feels both classic and fresh at the same time. 🎶
👉 Have a listen, crank it up loud, and try not to break your speakers. (We take no responsibility if your nan comes in yelling because you’ve got it blasting through the walls!)
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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