Trigger Happy: Joe Bonamassa

Fires On All Cylinders with Explosive New Single “Trigger Finger”

Review By Glen Parkes

Joe Bonamassa is a name synonymous with blues-rock royalty—and with “Trigger Finger,” the third single from his upcoming album Breakthrough (due July 18 via J&R Adventures), he’s not just pulling the trigger—he’s unloading the chamber. Co-written with longtime songwriting partner Tom Hambridge and produced by genre-shaping heavyweight Kevin Shirley, “Trigger Finger” is an adrenaline-fueled anthem brimming with swagger, punch, and a whole lot of grit.

Where past Bonamassa cuts often simmered with slow-burn soul, “Trigger Finger” kicks the door down from the opening riff. Its urgent tempo, raw bluesy vocal delivery, and thunderous guitar licks make it a shot of sonic adrenaline. Lyrically, it’s a declaration of resilience and defiance—fitting for an artist whose career has been defined by constant reinvention and tireless momentum.

This single joins a string of bold releases ahead of Breakthrough, including the title track’s introspective soulfulness, the brooding “Shake This Ground,” and the warm, rootsy “Still Walking With Me.” Together, they paint a picture of Bonamassa at his most stylistically fearless, blending international influences gathered from sessions in Greece, Nashville, and LA into a genre-defying showcase of artistic evolution.

With over 50 albums and 28 #1 Billboard Blues titles, Bonamassa’s legacy is already secure. But Breakthrough—and especially “Trigger Finger”—proves he’s still hungry, still evolving, and still lighting fires. Whether ripping it live across Europe this summer or headlining major U.S. venues this fall, Joe Bonamassa is not just keeping the blues alive—he’s dragging it forward at full throttle.