POPA CHUBBY & FRIENDS – WE LOVE FREDDIE KING – Album review
Gulf Coast Records Popa Chubby’s latest release, is a fiery tribute to the legendary blues guitarist Freddie King, filled with raw energy and masterful guitar work. Known for his intense blues-rock sound, he channels the spirit of King in ways that both honour the past and assert his commanding presence in the genre. The release […]
MAX HIGHTOWER – NOTHIN’ BUT THE TRUTH – Album review
MoMojo Records Max Hightower lays it all on the line with his newest release, Nothin’ But The Truth, a no-frills, deep-grooving blues record that bleeds soul and authenticity. Tracked at Big Tone Studio in New Orleans, these twelve original powerhouse tunes, drip with the city’s unmistakable funk and raw Southern blues grit. Each cut on […]
CATFISH – TIME TO FLY – album review
Independent Time To Fly is the final chapter in ten glorious years of this band’s legacy. As many of you will know, this is the final album recorded with Matt Long who lost his bravely fought battle with cancer. The mixing and arranging of the album has been done by Paul Long, pulling pieces of […]
FRANK BEY – PEACE – album review
Nola Blue Records Frank Bey was born and raised in Millen, Georgia, and apart from being a brilliant Blues artist, he was also a great advocator of Peace. So, this eleven-song compilation album celebrating his remarkable career is fittingly called, Peace. Even though he had endured a long career in the Blues, he only ever […]
BETH HART GIG REVIEW – EVENTIM APOLLO, LONDON
I’ve been fortunate enough to see Beth Hart perform live on several occasions, and each time, she raises the bar. Just when you think you’ve seen her at her best, she returns to blow your mind once again. That’s exactly what happened at the Eventim Apollo. WORDS: Stephen Harrison | PIX: Simon Green Beth recently […]
Robin Trower’s ‘Come And Find Me’ – A Blues-Rock Masterclass
The legendary Robin Trower is back with a brand-new studio album, Come And Find Me, set for release on 25 April via Provogue. Known for his spellbinding guitar work and emotive playing style, Trower proves once again that his passion for creating timeless blues-infused rock remains as strong as ever. A Musical Force Still Going […]
Eric Clapton’s Legendary 1958 Les Paul Custom Brought Back to Life
Do you have a cool £17,499 burning a hole in your pocket? If so, Gibson has just the thing for you—a meticulously crafted reissue of one of the most iconic guitars in blues and rock history. The limited-edition Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom is here, and for collectors and die-hard Clapton fans, this might […]
Joanne Shaw Taylor Unleashes New Single “Hell Of A Good Time” Ahead of Black & Gold Album Release
A Fiery New Chapter in Blues-Rock British blues-rock powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor is turning up the heat with her latest single, “Hell Of A Good Time”, a hard-hitting, high-energy track that blends fiery guitar riffs with her signature rock & roll swagger. The song delivers an explosive performance, but beneath the anthemic choruses lies a […]
Samantha Fish Gears Up for Explosive Album Release: Paper Doll Arrives April 25, 2025
A Guitarist Like No Other Few artists command the stage with the same fiery intensity as Samantha Fish. Hailed as one of the most electrifying guitarists of her generation, she has built a reputation for blending raw rock energy with soulful depth. With the success of her 2023 Grammy-nominated album Death Wish Blues, which topped […]
Bywater Call Announces Electrifying UK Tour for November 2025
Get ready for a dynamic fusion of Roots Rock and Southern Soul when Bywater Call, Toronto’s seven-piece powerhouse, returns to the UK for an eight-show tour in November 2025. Joining them as a special guest is Dan Patlansky, the acclaimed South African singer-songwriter and guitarist, who will bring his electrifying Loop Station Show Electric to […]
