Blues-rock virtuoso Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again with the announcement of Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, set for release on July 18th via his own J&R Adventures. At the heart of the announcement is the release of the album’s powerful title track“Breakthrough” – a soulful, hard-hitting anthem about letting go, moving forward, and finding your fire again.
Crafted across multiple continents and infused with a world’s worth of inspiration, Breakthrough marks a bold new chapter for Bonamassa. Produced by long-time creative partner Kevin Shirley, the album blends funky blues, Texas swing, acoustic ballads, and swaggering hard rock into a vibrant sonic journey shaped by sessions in Greece, Egypt, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
“I think this album, Breakthrough, marks a shift in the styling of Joe Bonamassa’s recording output,” says Shirley. “His emphasis has been on songs primarily. It’s a round-the-world musical trip -from Little Feat funkiness to Texas swing, from hard rock power to acoustic singer/songwriter-style songs.”
Co-written with Tom Hambridge, the title track “Breakthrough” captures the emotional core of the record, pairing gritty vocals and melodic guitar lines with lush instrumentation to create an uplifting anthem of transformation and persistence.
REVIEW OF THE NEW SINGLE…
The latest single from Joe Bonamassa just happens to be the title track of his new album. Now, Joe Bonamassa made his musical breakthrough over two decades ago and has been breaking down barriers ever since.
Rock and Blues/ Rock owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Bonamassa and his various line-ups. The heavy guitar riffs, thoughtful lyrics, the amazing solos. What we have here is a new single produced by long-time friend, Kevin Shirley, and long-time writing partner, Tom Hambridge. Great lyrics, and I swear that with every new album, Joe’s voice gets better and stronger.
Joe Bonamassa has not gone anywhere, he’s simply delved into his musical soul and unearthed a new road map for which to follow. Always striving for new grounds to cover, and with, “Breakthrough” he’s well on the way.
STEPHEN HARRISON
The new album follows a series of acclaimed singles, including “Still Walking With Me” and “Shake This Ground,” which offered early glimpses into the record’s adventurous spirit. Each track reflects Bonamassa’s evolving songwriting approach, rooted in emotional honesty and anchored by his unmistakable guitar work.
Breakthrough arrives during a period of major momentum for Bonamassa, who is currently undertaking an extensive European Spring Tour, followed by dates with his powerhouse supergroup Black Country Communion and a summer run of amphitheatre shows across Europe and the U.S.
With over 50 albums, 28 #1 Billboard Blues albums, and an ongoing mission to push the genre forward, Bonamassa remains one of the most dynamic forces in modern blues-rock. Breakthrough promises to be another milestone in his ever-evolving career.
Breakthrough is available July 18th via J&R Adventures. For album pre-orders, tour tickets, and VIP packages, visit jbonamassa.com.
JOE BONAMASSA – TOUR SCHEDULE
EUROPE SPRING TOUR 2025
April 25 – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena
April 26 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
April 27 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
April 29 – Oberhausen, DE – Rudolf Weber Arena
April 30 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
May 2 – Prague, CR – O2 Universam
May 3 – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar
May 6 – Hannover, DE – ZAG Arena
May 8 – Frankfort, DE – Jahrhunderthalle
May 9 – Frankfort, DE – Jahrhunderthalle
May 10 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION – EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025
June 6 – Fredericksburg, DK – Falkonersalen
June 7 – Solvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival
June 9 – Tilburg, NL – 013 Poppodium Tilburg
June 10 – Hamburg, DE – Stadtpark
June 12 – Berlin, DE – Zitadelle
June 13 – Olomouc, CZ – Korunní Pevnůstka
June 15 – Charlotta Valley, PL – Rock Legends Festival
June 17 – Vienna, AT – Vienna Gasometer
June 19 – Köln, DE – Tanzbrunnen
EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025
July 1 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee*
July 2 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee*
July 3 – Cork, IE – Live at The Marquee
July 6 – Klam, AT – Clam Castle
July 8 – Veszprém, HU – Veszprémfest
July 10 – Stuttgart, DE – Jazzopen Stuttgart
July 13 – Weert, NL – Bospop
July 16 – Montreux, CH – Montreux Jazz Festival
July 18 – Pordenone, IT – San Valentino Park
July 19 – Rome, IT – Auditorium Parco della Musica – Cavea
* Sold Out
U.S. SUMMER TOUR 2025
July 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
August 1 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
August 3 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 5 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
August 6 – Pocatello, ID – Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
August 8 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 9 – Albuquerque, NM – Sandia Resort & Casino Amphitheater
SEPTEMBER 2025
September 12 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival
September 13 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
September 15-21, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea ALASKA
DECEMBER 2025
December 6 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
