Category: Blues & Americana

Review By Glen Parkes There comes a point in every great artist’s career where instinct takes over, the comfort zone is left behind, and something raw, exciting, and deeply personal emerges. On Chance Worth Taking, Marc Broussard doesn’t just flirt with the blues—he dives in headfirst, and the result is a rich, [more…]

Albums – Old New Ballads Blues Close As You Get Bad For You Baby Live At Bush Hall Release Date – 24th April 2026 Review by Linda McDermott Born in Belfast in 1952, Gary Moore was one of those rare musicians who seemed destined for greatness from the very start. Picking up [more…]

Album – Welcome To The Lost Souls Saloon Release Date – 24th April 2026 Review by Linda McDermott FangSlinger are a UK-based band forging a distinctive sound where dark western, gothic Americana and hard rock collide. With a string of singles and their debut EP We Are the Night, they introduced us [more…]

Review By Halina Wegner Few artists possess the range, legacy, and restless creativity of Robben Ford, and Two Shades of Blue is yet another reminder of why he remains one of the most respected musicians of his generation. Set for release on 17 April, this latest record doesn’t just revisit the blues—it [more…]

Review by Glen Parkes There are live albums, and then there are statements of legacy. Legacy Rewind: Live in ’25 from Curtis Salgado firmly sits in the latter category—a vibrant, electrifying celebration of a career that has long deserved this kind of spotlight. Recorded at The Triple Door in April 2025, this [more…]

For fans of: Black Stone Cherry, Dirty Honey, Aerosmith, classic rock, blues rock Review By Glen Parkes There’s something about a debut album that knows exactly what it wants to be. Beggars Bliss, the self-titled first release from the Derby-based blues-rock outfit, doesn’t waste time chasing trends or overcomplicating its identity. Instead, it [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Hillbilly Vegas are a high – energy 5 piece juggernaut Southern Rock Band from Oklahoma who burst onto the scene in 2011, they have been carving out a solid fanbase since the release of their debut album Ringo Manor. The boys bring a party – like atmosphere which [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Samantha Martin is a soul/blues/R&B/roots rock/gospel singer/songwriter from Edmonton, Ontario, Canada, who came to our attention in 2008 when she brought together The Delta Sugar. Samantha is a 2 x JUNO Award nominee & 7 x Canadian Blues Award nominee for Female Artist Of The Year. Samantha has [more…]