With the release of his new album Nothing Left Behind on 6 February 2026 via Jazzhaus Records, British guitarist and singer-songwriter Danny Bryant steps into the most personal phase of his two-decade career. Long recognised as one of the leading figures in European blues rock, Bryant now presents a record shaped by honesty, renewal and a clear sense of purpose.
Asked about the direction of the album, Bryant does not hesitate. “The album is about my rehabilitation and the changes I’ve made in my life.” Nothing Left Behind is a bold, introspective work, confronting the years when alcohol and restlessness controlled much of his world. Yet rather than dwelling in darkness, the record carries a spirit of strength and forward motion. “It is quite a positive, motivating record. The songs reflect my new perspective.”
Musically, the album expands on Bryant’s familiar sound while pushing into new territory. “This isn’t a departure from what I’ve done before,” he explains. “It is an evolution. The band’s sound has developed and so has the songwriting. There are a few surprises that people will not have heard from me previously, new facets that grew naturally without abandoning my roots.”
“Bryant renders it with a sense of intimacy and fragility that broadens the album’s emotional range”
That evolution is driven by the unity of the five piece band behind him. The album was crafted with the intention of being reproduced on stage exactly as it was recorded, giving the songs a vivid, live energy. “We wanted to make an album we could perform live. With five of us on stage, we can recreate the full sonic picture we captured in the studio.” The result is Bryant’s broadest and most detailed sound to date.
The record was shaped collectively, with each musician leaving a distinct mark. While Bryant laid much of the groundwork, guitarist Marc Raner stepped in as producer during the final sessions, helping refine and guide the album’s emotional core. Engineer Martin Meinschäfer, known for his work with Henrik Freischlader, handled the recording and mix with clarity and precision. “I was in a vulnerable place,” Bryant says. “For years I masked a lot with alcohol. Now that I am sober, I have had to rediscover myself, and Marc helped guide that process musically.”
The album balances high-energy moments with deeply personal songwriting. Tracks like “Swagger”, “Three Times As Hard” and “Lover Like You” deliver the heavy, riff-driven attack Bryant is known for. Elsewhere, quieter and more reflective pieces take centre stage. “Enemy Inside” is a standout, a stark ballad where Bryant confronts his past with absolute candour. “The song is very personal. It is about my drinking and everything I went through.”
Another significant moment arrives with “Redemption”, a song infused with a clear Led Zeppelin influence. Unusually, the track began with Raner’s music rather than Bryant’s own writing. “At first I didn’t know where the song would lead. It became one of my favourites. It was a new approach and that is exactly what appealed.”
The album also features a striking interpretation of Bruce Springsteen’s “Nothing Man”, a lesser-known song that Bryant reshapes with intimacy and emotional weight. “We would never cover something as iconic as ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ but with ‘Nothing Man’ I felt we could bring something genuinely our own to it.”
Throughout the record, the band plays with spaciousness and connection, creating room for emotion without losing power. That sense of unity is vital to Bryant, who credits the others with helping him rebuild confidence. “There were moments when I lost confidence and the others carried me.”
Nothing Left Behind captures an artist at a turning point, grounded in experience but looking ahead with clarity. “I hope the album reaches new listeners and still connects with those who have followed me for years,” Bryant says. “We put our hearts into it and I hope that comes across.”
What emerges is a dynamic, emotionally resonant record that marks a genuine new beginning.
