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 […]
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 […]