16 December 2025

While the music industry stuffs its feeds with algorithm-approved pop-outs and label-built mascots, The Compulsions kick the door off its hinges with the lyric video for their forthcoming single, “Baby, Baby, Baby (Baby).” It’s a nasty little reminder that real danger still comes from humans—sweating, snarling, bleeding—down in the trenches.

From the first bar, Rob Carlyle sounds like he clawed his way out of a basement window—guitars rattling around him like chains in a hallway. There’s a primal, lived-in menace to his voice: part blues shaman, part alley prophet, all grit. The performance lands somewhere between a gravel-throated bluesman and a streetwise rock ’n’ roll hustler—an energy no machine can counterfeit, and no label incubator can manufacture.

Check out the full article now at the link below.

10 December 2025

With a dirty-blues snarl and a downtown punk streak sharpened by thirty years in the East Village, The Compulsions return with the new lyric video for their swaggering single, “Baby, Baby, Baby (Baby).”

Frontman Rob Carlyle—a fixture of East Village bars and clubs since long before the neighborhood’s vibe got steamrolled—pairs his junkyard-dog vocals with chainsaw guitars, a coffin-shaker organ, and a menacing, steam-hammer drum loop crafted during early demo sessions with longtime collaborator and New York Blues Hall of Fame Master Artist, Hugh Pool.

The track is a wicked little blues-punk brawler: lust, frustration, and comeuppance, delivered with Carlyle’s trademark sneer. When the solo section hits, Carlyle and Pool trade licks like two alley cats fighting over a midnight mate, while Rob Clores (Black Crowes, Spin Doctors) sends his organ into a wild, gospel-gone-wrong wail.

Read the whole story now in Click Roll Boom at the link below!

3 December 2025

The Compulsions have released a new lyric video for “Baby, Baby, Baby (Baby).” The track features vocals and guitars by Rob, with a drum loop created in collaboration with longtime partner and NY Blues Hall of Famer Hugh Pool. 

Additional contributions include organ by Rob Clores (Black Crowes, Spin Doctors).

Watch the lyric video now at the link below.

5 September 2025

After a decade away from the stage, Rob is bringing The Compulsions roaring back to life for their first live show in 10 years. For this long-awaited return, Rob has recruited an all-star cast with guitarist Tobin Dale of Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, drummer Brian Delaney of New York Dolls, and bassist Alec Morton, best known for his work with Raging Slab and Monster Magnet. The night promises to be unforgettable as The Compulsions share the stage with Rob’s longtime friends, Brass Knuckle Evangelists, a high-octane soul, garage, funk, and heavy blues outfit.

The Compulsions’ last show was back in 2015 at The Viper Room in Los Angeles, featuring Guns N’ Roses members Richard Fortus and Frank Ferrer, along with Alec Morton, in celebration of their newly released album Dirty Fun. That record would go on to receive widespread critical praise, and the Viper Room performance itself drew rave reviews. Since the disintegration of that lineup, Rob has remained undeterred — releasing the ferocious Ferocious (scoring 10/10 from Powerplay and 9/10 from Vive Le Rock) and writing and recording over 30 new songs with a revolving cast of players, including Dale, Delaney and Morton, as he plots the next phase of The Compulsions.

Now, the wait is over. The Compulsions are back — louder, wilder, and hungrier than ever. Catch the return on Tuesday, September 30 at Berlin, 25 Avenue A, New York City. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm sharp. Advance tickets are on sale now at the link below: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Space is limited so this will sell out. Don’t miss it!

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.

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!