Philip Sayce scorches the stage on explosive new live album review
Philip Sayce’s new live album, Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA/London, is a full-throttle statement of why he remains one of blues-rock’s most electrifying live guitarists. Recorded across sold-out nights at The Baked Potato in Los Angeles and The Garage in London, the album delivers eight tracks packed with raw energy, fearless improvisation, and […]
Why Texas Flood still matters
Some albums belong to their time. Others refuse to stay there. Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble is one of those records. Released in 1983, it arrived when blues music needed fresh blood in the mainstream. Rock radio was growing slicker, production was becoming shinier, and many younger listeners had little connection […]
Parker Barrow release new single Blinded ahead of UK tour and new album
Nashville blues infused Southern rockers Parker Barrow have returned with their first new music of 2026, releasing the new single Blinded on 29 April. The track is the latest preview of the band’s forthcoming second album Hold the Mash, due for release on 17 July. Built around a swaggering groove and classic rock attitude, Blinded […]
Selwyn Birchwood releases Talking Heads video from new album Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues
Selwyn Birchwood has released the official video for Talking Heads, one of the standout tracks from his new album Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues. The song appears on Birchwood’s fifth release for Alligator Records, which arrived on March 27 and is available on CD, translucent yellow vinyl and digital platforms. Produced and directed by Birchwood himself, […]
Beth Hart announces You Still Got Me deluxe edition and major European tour
Beth Hart is extending the story of her acclaimed 2024 album You Still Got Me with a new digital deluxe edition, set for release on 17 June via Provogue. The expanded version adds six tracks that were previously only available as part of a limited edition box set, giving a wider audience access to material […]
Burning Rope announce new album Dissolution and UK tour dates
Burning Rope have announced the release of their second album Dissolution, due out on 26 May 2026 on CD, download and streaming platforms. The band features former Catfish members Paul Long on keyboards and Adam Pyke on bass, joined by guitarist Alex Voysey and drummer Mitch Weaving. Following their self titled debut, Dissolution continues to […]
Top female blues artists leading the genre right now
The blues has always had powerful women at its heart. From pioneers like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Koko Taylor and Etta James to modern stars carrying the torch today, female blues artists have long shaped the sound, soul and direction of the music. Right now, a new and established generation of women are […]
Laurence Jones at The Flower Pot – live review
23rd April 2026 The Flower Pot in Derby has cemented itself as one of the country’s premier gig venues. So, when I saw that Laurence Jones would be performing one of his acoustic gigs there, I just had to be there. I’ve been lucky enough to catch Laurence in a live setting a few times, […]
Joe Bonamassa releases Tattoo’d Lady live from Rory Gallagher tribute album
Joe Bonamassa has released Tattoo’d Lady (Live), the latest single from his forthcoming live album and concert film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, due out June 19 via J&R Adventures. Recorded during a sold out run of shows in Cork, Ireland, the performance forms part of Bonamassa’s tribute to late Irish blues legend […]
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar release new single Them Changes
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar have released their new single Them Changes, the first taste of the band’s forthcoming live album A Beautiful Buzz. The track captures the full force of a group widely regarded as one of Canada’s most compelling live roots acts, blending soul, blues, gospel energy and raw stage chemistry. Driven by […]
