Category: Blues & Americana

Review By Halina Wegner Cory Marks roars back with Sorry For Nothing Vol. 1, a fiery and unapologetic follow-up to his breakout debut, Who I Am. Packed with 14 tracks that seamlessly fuse country, rock, and a dash of metal, the album is a bold statement of identity, resilience, and artistic growth. [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes With One Guitar Woman, Sue Foley delivers an acoustic homage to legendary female guitarists, spanning a tapestry of genres, emotions, and styles that highlight her own remarkable talent. This album isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a personal exploration of music’s past, bringing forgotten voices and lesser-known techniques [more…]

Review BY Halina Wegner When Ian Siegal and Johnny Mastro met in a New Orleans studio, they brought the best of British and American blues together with Easy Tiger, a live-recorded album that feels as potent and unpredictable as a Southern summer storm. Siegal, whose whiskey-soaked voice and masterful guitar work have earned [more…]

Review By Glen Parkes The latest album from German blues guitarist Kai Strauss, is a riveting collection that seamlessly fuses soulful, old-school blues with a modern energy. With powerhouse features from Rusty Zinn, Alex Schultz, and Sax Gordon, Strauss brings an authentic yet fresh blues experience that takes listeners on a musical [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Joanne Shaw Taylor is a singer / Guitarist / songwriter from Wednesbury, West Midlands, UK who has been bringing her infectious brand of Americana / Blues since 2002. Joanne was discovered by Dave Stewart(Eurythmics Fame) at aged just 16, Joanne has won Best Female Vocalist @ British Blues [more…]

Review By Halina Wegner Marcus Trummer’s debut album, From The Start, set for release on November 15th via Gypsy Soul Records, is a beautifully crafted journey through blues, soul, Americana, and rock. Trummer’s reputation as a “precocious guitarist with vocals that carry a wise-beyond-his-years weariness,” as noted by the Calgary Herald, is [more…]