Laura Cox powers through disrupted Edinburgh show at Voodoo Rooms
A late start did little to derail Laura Cox’s Edinburgh show at The Voodoo Rooms, with the French guitarist delivering a tight, high energy set once things got underway. The evening began with a brief evacuation after a fire alarm interrupted proceedings, pushing the schedule back and leaving a packed room waiting to get back […]
Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2026 returns with 110 shows across the city
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival returns from 17 to 26 July 2026, bringing more than 110 concerts to venues across the city. Founded in 1978, the festival has grown into one of the largest and most respected jazz and blues events in Europe, and remains a key part of Edinburgh’s reputation as one of […]
Chris O’Leary announces new album Blue Collar and releases single Bad Decisions
Blues vocalist and harmonica player Chris O’Leary has announced his new album Blue Collar, set for release on July 10, 2026 via Alligator Records, alongside the first single Bad Decisions. The track arrives with a new video and offers an early look at an album built from real experience, sharp writing and a lifetime spent […]
Altered Five frontman Jeff Taylor dies aged 64
Jeff Taylor, singer and frontman of the Altered Five Blues Band, has died aged 64. Taylor passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 30, 2026, at his home in West Allis, Wisconsin. The news was confirmed by Blind Pig Records and the band. A founding member of Altered Five, Taylor helped form the Milwaukee […]
Taj Mahal releases new album Time featuring lost Bill Withers song
Blues and roots legend Taj Mahal has released his new album Time, available now via Resonatin’ Records / Thirty Tigers. The record arrives as both a reflection on a career spanning more than six decades and a clear statement that Mahal remains fully engaged creatively. Blending blues, soul, folk, reggae and global influences, Time continues […]
Carmen Ratti Band find strength in subtle soul-blues on Come To Me
There is a quiet confidence running through the Carmen Ratti Band’s latest release, one that never feels the need to shout for attention. Recorded at Greaseland Studios under the guidance of producer Kid Andersen, Come To Me finds its strength in subtlety, sitting comfortably where soul, blues and modern R&B meet. It is a record […]
JP Soars and Anne Harris light the fuse on fearless Gypsy Blues Review
JP Soars has never been one to stay inside the lines, and Gypsy Blues Review finds him pushing that instinct even further. This is not a record that sits politely on the shelf. It crackles with the energy of musicians chasing the moment. Teaming up with violinist Anne Harris, Soars delivers a set that feels […]
Gina Coleman brings Ida Cox’s legacy roaring into the present on Uncrowned
Gina Coleman’s newest release does not simply revisit the past. It pulls it into the present, breathing fresh life into songs that still have plenty to say. This is no nostalgic tribute. It is a record that understands the blues as a living language, still able to cut deep and speak plainly. Best known as […]
Laurence Jones reaches a new milestone with powerful acoustic album On My Own
Laurence Jones released his first album in 2010 and has since built an impressive career filled with awards and recognition. From leading his own band in his mid-teens to becoming a respected solo artist, he has carved out a strong path through blues and blues-rock for more than a decade. On My Own is his […]
The Karma Effect hit hard with swaggering new album Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions is the band’s third album, and it does not hold back. If you are a strict blues purist, this may not be the record for you. But if you enjoy good old rock and roll with a serious streak of attitude, this could be right up your street. Ride Or Die kicks the […]