“Sunshine and Soul: Joanne Shaw Taylor’s ‘Summer Love’ Is the Soundtrack to Your Next Road Trip”

Jace Media Music Single Review by Halina Wegner

British blues-rock powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor shifts gears and rolls down the windows on her latest single, “Summer Love”—a breezy, feel-good anthem that captures the magic of sun-soaked days, fleeting romance, and memories that linger long after the season fades.

Out now via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, “Summer Love” finds Joanne in playful, pop-leaning territory—but without losing the emotional depth and rich musicianship that have made her one of the most respected artists in modern blues-rock. This is a single that feels tailor-made for long drives and late-night reminiscing. Crisp handclaps, crunchy guitar licks, and a rhythm that sways like a hammock in July carry lyrics that are both lighthearted and wistful

Joanne’s vocals shine here—warm, wistful, and effortlessly cool. Her guitar work, as always, serves the song beautifully, adding texture without overpowering the tender sentiment at its core.

If you’ve ever had that one summer song you associate with falling in love—or falling apart—“Summer Love” could be the one that stays with you. It’s got heart, hooks, and heat.

This is Joanne Shaw Taylor at her most radiant.