The September 2026 issue of Blues Matters is now live and available to read free online, with The Boneshakers taking the cover of Issue 165.
Headlined Pull Up The Roots, the cover feature leads another wide-ranging edition packed with interviews, artist stories, festival coverage and the latest from across the blues world.
The Boneshakers lead Issue 165
The Boneshakers take centre stage this month as Blues Matters catches up with the band for our September cover feature.
They are joined by a strong international line-up of artists spanning traditional blues, roots music and the wider world surrounding the genre.
Also inside the September issue
Issue 165 also features:
John Primer
One of Chicago blues’ most enduring names joins us in the new issue.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals
The London-based trio feature as part of September’s line-up.
Keb’ Mo’
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist returns to the pages of Blues Matters.
Timothy B. Schmit
The veteran musician and songwriter features in this month’s edition.
Wood Burnt Red
Another name joining the growing mix of contemporary artists featured in Issue 165.
Blues Matters heads to Brezoi
We also head to Romania for coverage from the Brezoi Open Air Blues Festival, bringing readers closer to one of Europe’s increasingly important blues events.
Alongside the main features, Issue 165 includes the latest album reviews, live reports and stories from artists across the international blues scene.
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