Wednesday 28 October 2026 – Marshall Records proudly announces ‘Half and Half’, the debut

album from Sons of Cream coming 15 January 2027. The exciting new power trio featuring Malcolm

Bruce, Kofi Baker and Rob Johnson will combine classic Cream favourites with brand new original

material as the album captures the spirit of one of rock's most influential bands while establishing a

bold new identity of its own.

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Featuring the sons of legendary Cream members Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, alongside guitarist

and vocalist Rob Johnson, whose playing channels the creativity and virtuosity that helped define

Cream's original sound, Sons of Cream are far more than a celebration of the past. Recorded at

Marshall Studio within the world-famous Marshall Amplification factory in Milton Keynes, ‘Half and

Half’ balances the band's remarkable musical lineage with an adventurous approach to songwriting

and performance.Appropriately titled ‘Half and Half’, the album is split evenly between reimagined

Cream classics and brand-new original compositions. The album campaign launches with a double single featuring the band's original track "Strange Vibrations" alongside a fresh interpretation of the Cream classic

"Tales of Brave Ulysses", perfectly encapsulating the record's central idea of honouring the past while

embracing the future. Across twelve tracks, Sons of Cream present six legendary songs from the

Cream catalogue alongside six new compositions, showcasing both their musical heritage and their

own creative evolution.

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Released ahead of the album, the double single offers listeners a first taste of both sides of the ‘Half

and Half’ concept. "Strange Vibrations", written by Malcolm Bruce, captures the band's

contemporary songwriting approach, while "Tales of Brave Ulysses" revisits one of Cream's most

celebrated recordings through the unique perspective of a new generation of musicians connected

to the band's remarkable legacy.

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Speaking about the album, Malcolm Bruce explains: "We came up with the idea of ‘Half and Half’, simultaneously looking back and paying respect to the tradition that we come from as well as taking

steps as a band to write and record new material. We didn't want to make a 'retro' record. Even with

the Cream songs we wanted to put our own stamp on the material, not play it note for note like a

tribute band."

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He continues: "We are not playing it safe, copying a pre-existing model or style. That is always a risk,

but as a creative choice it's exciting to let it all hang out. As a starting point for growth."

Recorded at Marshall Studio, the album captures the chemistry that has already earned Sons of

Cream a devoted following throughout the United States. Produced by Malcolm Bruce, with

additional production from Rob Johnson, Kofi Baker, Adam Beer and Ollie Brightman, the record was

mixed by Chris Sheldon and mastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios.

Reflecting on the recording process, Rob Johnson says: "It was an excellent experience making the

Sons of Cream debut, both working with Malcolm and Kofi but also having two top tier engineers in

Adam and Ollie. It was great to have spontaneous moments of tracking much of the material

together but also the time and freedom to finesse the overdubs."

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He adds: "The studio itself was an amazing space, big and inviting and beautifully designed. The

choice of amps at the studio was unlike anything else I've experienced. We were spoiled to be able to

choose from so many world class Marshall amps."

 

Following the album's release, Sons of Cream will return to the United States for an extensive

headline tour beginning in January 2027. Having already established themselves as a formidable live

act through exceptional musicianship and powerful performances, the trio continue to prove that

the music, innovation and spirit associated with Cream remain as relevant today as ever.

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HEADLINE USA TOUR DATES 2027

 

14 Jan – Nashville, TN – City Winery

15 Jan – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel

17 Jan – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall

20 Jan – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Amaturo Theatre @ Broward Center

21 Jan – Melbourne, FL – King Center

22 Jan – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre23 Jan – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

28 Jan – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah

29 Jan – Houston, TX – House of Blues

30 Jan – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge

31 Jan – Austin, TX – Antone's

3 Feb – Scottsdale, AZ – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

4 Feb – San Juan Capistrano, CA – Coach House

5 Feb – Agoura Hills, CA – Canyon Club

6 Feb – Laughlin, NV – Fiesta Showroom

7 Feb – Santa Barbara, CA – SOhO

11 Feb – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet's

13 Feb – Stateline, NV – Harrah's Lake Tahoe

17 Feb – Seattle, WA – Triple Door

18 Feb – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo

19 Feb – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall

21 Feb – Denver, CO – Ophelia's Electric Soapbox

15 Apr – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts

16 Apr – South Orange, NJ – SOPAC

17 Apr – Woodstock, NY – Bearsville Theatre

18 Apr – Concord, NH – BNH Stage

21 Apr – Old Saybrook, CT – The Kate

23 Apr – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre

25 Apr – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head on Stage

29 Apr – Cleveland, OH – Music Box Supper Club

30 Apr – Cincinnati, OH – Ludlow Garage

01 May – Detroit, MI – Magic Bag

02 May – St Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre

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‘HALF AND HALF’ TRACKLIST

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1. Strange Vibrations

2. Only Lonely

3. Baked Pie

4. Milkshake Duck

5. How Can We Close Our Ears?

6. I'm Dreaming

7. NSU

8. I Feel Free

9. SWLABR

10. Sweet Wine

11. Tales of Brave Ulysses

12. We're Going Wrong

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ABOUT SONS OF CREAM

 

Sons of Cream are the exciting new power trio carrying forward the legacy of one of rock's most

influential bands. Featuring Malcolm Bruce and Kofi Baker, sons of Cream legends Jack Bruce and

Ginger Baker, alongside guitarist and vocalist Rob Johnson, the group celebrates the music that

shaped generations while creating a sound entirely their own.Their debut album ‘Half and Half’ reflects that mission perfectly, balancing beloved Cream classics

with original material written by the band. Recorded at Marshall Studio in Milton Keynes, the album

captures the raw musicianship, adventurous spirit and creative freedom that made Cream such a

groundbreaking force while introducing a new chapter in the story through fresh songwriting and

fearless performances.

Built around the equality and interplay of a true power trio, Sons of Cream draw from blues, rock,

jazz, folk and contemporary influences to create music that honours the past without being confined

by it. As Malcolm Bruce puts it: "We are not playing it safe. Innovation can still happen within the

human realm."​

 

ABOUT MARSHALL RECORDS

 

Marshall unites musicians and music lovers through a shared passion for high-quality sound and built-to-last products. For over sixty years, we’ve amplified the sound of the world’s most talented artists and brought their music to crowds and solo listeners everywhere. That same drive is the foundation of Marshall Records. Our mission is to help fuel the next generation of musicians and provide access to state-of-the-art equipment, a cutting-edge studio, and full label services to help them achieve their full potential.