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 […]
Ed Alstrom – This Idea of Humanity: album review
Ed Alstrom is not easy to pin down, and that is very much the point of This Idea of Humanity. Imagine the musical DNA of Georgie Fame, Jon Cleary, Ray Charles and Dr John stirred together, with a touch of baseball stadium atmosphere and late-night cocktail lounge energy. Somewhere in that mix you begin to […]
LAURA CHAVEZ – MY VOICE: album review
Laura Chavez wastes no time declaring her purpose on My Voice, a ten-track instrumental statement that lets the guitar do all the talking. With no vocals to lean on, Chavez leans into tone, phrasing, and feel, crafting a record that’s as personal as it is assured. This is blues storytelling in its purest form, strings, […]
Ben Brandt – Solid Ground : Album review
Ben Brandt’s Solid Ground is more than a debut solo release. It feels like a defining statement from a songwriter stepping fully into his own space. Recorded live at Nashville’s Greasy Time Studio with producer J.D. Simo and a band that plays with road-tested instinct, the album carries the unvarnished electricity of classic 1970s rock […]
Gabe Stillman – What Happens Next : Album review
This is the first time I’ve come across Gabe Stillman, and what an introduction it is. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records, he arrives with the confidence of someone who sounds as though he has been making records for decades. In reality, Stillman has spent the last ten years honing his craft, and What Happens […]
