Ruben Bertrands takes listeners on an entrancing trip through a multitude of scenarios of life in his latest album, The Other Side Of The Coin. His use of old-school techniques of the well-known genres of blues, soul, and folk rock alongside new-age musical tactics create an atmosphere of energy for listeners of all ages and…
The story began in 2019 at the Woodstock Experience Festival, where Nelson and Krizan first crossed paths. Both had deep roots in the music world—Nelson had played alongside icons like Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy, while Krizan earned acclaim with The Spin Doctors, Lenny Kravitz, and Noel Redding. Their shared love for bluesy…
Raised in Ukraine, Eduard Shyfrin was classically trained on piano before becoming an award-winning mathematician, physicist, and businessman. A crisis led him to begin a search for meaning and purpose, and to research and write the Amazon bestseller ‘From Infinity to Man: The Fundamental Ideas of Kabbalah Within the Framework of Information Theory and Quantum…
Acclaimed jazz singer-songwriter Lorna Reid is announcing her new album I Will Tell Your Story with its moving lead single Sweet Baby Blues which is releasing 23/11/24. While Reid has made a name for herself with her swinging full jazz band stylings, Sweet Baby Blues sees the artist take a more intimate approach. The stripped…
The Curse of KK Hammond has carved out a unique space in the blues world with her haunting slide guitar work and a dark, evocative style that breaks new ground in the genre. Her latest album, “Death Roll Blues,” recently soared into the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues chart, a testament to its powerful…
Exclusive Interview with 2-Time Blues Music Foundation Awards Nominee Miss Freddye Miss Freddye began her musical journey at a young age, singing in church and drawing inspiration from the soulful blues her mother loved. In 1996, she embraced the blues genre, joining Blues Music Works under the guidance of “Big” Al Leavitt. By 2002, she formed…
Named for the plants that inspired this single, London-based musician Greg Foat is releasing his two track Jazz single ‘Spider Plant Blues’ digitally and on vinyl May 24th. The single will be the first vinyl release for digital music management, publishing, and production company Ameritz Music. Greg Foat’s Spider Plant Blues is an ode to…
Eleyet McConnell’s latest single, “Don’t Tell Me Why,” from their debut album *Crazy World*, offers a soul-stirring fusion of bluesy tones and country rock that underscores their rising trajectory in the music scene. Building upon the success of their hit single “Gettin’ By,” this track further cements their capacity for crafting songs that resonate deeply…
Two-Time Blues Music Foundation Awards Nominee Miss Freddye Returns with New Single “Let It Burn” Pittsburgh’s “Lady of the Blues” will release her first new single in two years on January 12th, 2024. Pittsburgh’s Lady Of The Blues, Miss Freddye, is back with her highly anticipated new single, “Let It Burn,” which is set to be released…
We’re always big fans of nostalgic callbacks, and today’s song on review is a big one. Miss Freddye’s latest single, “Let It Burn,” is a bluesy rock masterpiece that welcomes listeners with a slow build-up, setting the stage for an immersive and methodically paced musical experience. The opening notes, carried by steel guitars, introduce a…
“A smart, stylish take on deep-dish Dixie soul is served up on a consistent bases by this solid, savvy rhythm-and-horns outfit.” – Roots Music Report Son of the south soul musician HeavyDrunk teams up with Visit Greenwood for ‘Redeeming Robert Johnson’ campaign that seeks to restore the burial site of the Blues Legend, with new…
The NEW Bardots delves into a wild, cacophonous sense of the blues with “On Our Own.” As they let it rip, volume is a given, incorporating guitar athletics alongside unhinged rhythms. A force of nature, they hold nothing back. Harmonica proves to accompany the wild presence of Gypsy Carns’ “Now I’m Alive.” Faith-based, the message…
The “Queen of Horror Blues” releases her first full-length album on March 31st, 2023. The UK-based artist blends slide blues guitars with horror-inspired lyrics and visuals. Renowned musician, slide guitarist, singer and songwriter, The Curse of K.K. Hammond is dropping her debut album, aptly titled “Death Roll Blues.” Already having racked up more than 350K Spotify streams…
WATCH: Otherish “Their Mistake” (Video) from Gone Wrong Rainbow Blues (New York) Acclaimed UK based eclectic rock band Otherish, has released the video for “Their Mistake”, a smashing single from the recently released album “Gone Wrong Rainbow Blues”, to YouTube. Who are Otherish? George, Paul, Mark and Francis: Irish-English outsiders, musician-poets, sweethearts, alchemically active friends.…
The Curse of K.K. Hammond Announces Special Halloween Pre-Sale For New Album “Death Roll Blues” K.K. Hammond is recognized as the “Queen of Horror Blues” music. Her 2023 album release, “Death Roll Blues” goes on Pre-Sale this Monday, October 31st, 2022 -Halloween. The Curse of K.K. Hammond is an innovative slide guitarist, singer and songwriter who…
Beaux Atkins has perhaps the most interesting history of any artist I’ve had the treat of reviewing. Its’ title, ‘Redfearn’ is a tribute to Beaux Atkins’ grandfather. The name Frankie Redfearn brought fear and respect when it was whispered around the jungles of Southeast Asia, the French Quarter of New Orleans, or the swamps of…
Gar & Myke explore their wild side with “Intentional Chaos”. They keep things straightforward yet straight from the heart at the same time. With a nice angular groove that anchors the whole thing the few elements are delivered with such soul to them. Joy races through on J. Howard Duff’s defiant “On That Morning of…
Brian Berggoetz shows off his rather diverse chops on the duality of “Wildflower” and “Folsom Prison Blues”. A truly skilled guitar player, he makes quick work out of the journey for these two pieces have a soul to them. Folk, country, the blues, ambient, and more all get explored within his thoughtful worldview. The arrangements…
Roots rock/blues artist Eric Roebuck has just released a blistering blues-rock single, “Need a Change.” @skopemag sat down with Eric to talk about this stellar single. @skopemag: What is the story behind the song? Eric: I wrote it in September 2020. There was a general feeling in the air that I wanted to shift things…
Acclaimed Jazz/Blues Artist Sara Michaels, who is renowned for her lush and soulful voice and captivating stage presence, has revealed details for the first single from a new collection of songs that she is currently working on. “Hard Winter,” which she says she wrote in the midst of the Pandemic as a way to “find…
Bun is the solo project of Belgian based Brecht Vanvyaene. He started out in march of 2020, just before covid19 put the entire world on a hold. But don’t think something like that will stop him! With ‘So Far From Home’ he just released his sixth single in this short period of time, which is…
Black wrote “Repeat & Play” at a time in her life when she felt stuck, like a record on repeat – in the same never ending cycle, not achieving her goals, in relationships, seeing the same awful things happening in the world, and with general life dissatisfaction. Through effortless, smoky vocals, haunting harmonies and mellow…
Bordeaux-based hard rock purveyors DÄTCHA MANDALA unveil brisky heavy blues new video “Mother God”. Their new album ‘Hara’ is available through Mrs Red Sound. Get compelled by the frenzied blues rhythm right now! “The band has a wonderful understanding of songwriting” Two Guys Metal Review “Dätcha Mandala are more than capable of writing both balls…
It doesn’t matter who you are, or how well you’ve appointed your sheltering place – if you’ve committed to “stay put” for months on end, you’re bound to go a little stir crazy. In a year as strange as 2020, that’s been a disheartening and common experience. But singer-songwriter, actor, and writer Paul Helou knows…
Elson Complex plays nylon-string guitar, and he always wanted to pay tribute to great jazz musician Joe Zawinul. Thanks to collaboration with indie psychedelic rock artist John Clark and his Fender Rhodes sound emulating electric guitar it now has been possible. Or, let’s just say: this summer definitely deserves an ANTI-WRINKLE BLUES! AUDIO LINK 1…
International blues rock band, Izzie’s Caravan have signed with MTS Management Group/MTS Records for the release of their third EP, tentatively titled, On The Pull. The release, scheduled for June 2020, is the prolific outfit’s third EP in 6 months. The band released Leo’s Guitar In December 2019, followed by Zephyrs in February 2020. https://www.instagram.com/izziescaravan/…
Sydney-raised, LA-based, The Blossom, today shares a patiently simmering new track “Bored Baby Blues,” furthering her blend of bedroom pop, dreamy shoegaze, and skittering, trap-influenced production. The chorus on “Bored Baby Blues” begs to explode yet always pulls back, holding out until the last minute when distorted guitars and choral backing vocals rupture the song’s…
Charles Daza and The Revenants virtually blow out their amps on the insane guitar athletics of “Old Camaro”. Done with a classic cool, the gnarled guitar riffs work wonders. Vocals have an unhinged quality as the rhythm rushes through. A swinging sound ties together the Jersey Swamp Cats’ playful “Dance All Night”. Instrumentally vibrant the…
In their new single, ‘Dance Blues’, Brooklyn’s Good Time Mystery Vision offer a laid back twang for your listening pleasure. With a catchy chorus, and heartfelt lyrics, Good Time Mystery Vision aim to please; and that they do! https://www.instagram.com/goodtimemysteryvision/ DSP – https://soundcloud.com/user-396368631/dance-blues/s-t7Huu
You may have seen Eric Schenkman on stages before thousands of fans worldwide with the Spin Doctors. He is one of the band’s not-so-secret weapons — a vital songwriter and a virtuoso guitarist who crafted the ’90s band and co-wrote all five of their Top 100 hits. He also worked with Chico Hamilton, Carly Simon,…
Veteran R&B / blues icon Garrett Duton (G. Love) of G. Love and Special Sauce returns to Nauset Beach this fall for a reprisal of his inaugural sell-out event, the Cape Cod Roots & Blues Festival. The one-day celebration of music, community, and Cape Cod beach culture will take place September 14, 2019 in Orleans,…
Most people who’ve paid attention to the space program know that the Voyager 1 probe carried a golden record into the interstellar vastness. Scientists hope that a technologically advanced species on another planet might play the record – and, in so doing, learn about Earth and its inhabitants. But what is actually on that record?…
Veteran R&B / blues icon Garrett Duton (G. Love) of G. Love & Special Sauce returns to Nauset Beach this fall for a reprisal of his inaugural sell-out event, the Cape Cod Roots & Blues Festival. The one-day celebration of music, community, and Cape Cod beach culture will take place September 14, 2019 in Orleans,…
Out of a dead silence, Poorxcuse comes alive with an imposing wallop of bass and drum destruction in the opening bars of “Miss You Babe,” the new single from their latest album, Cut Fingers Blues. Guttural guitar riffs crash into each other and attempt to smother us with their blustery grooves, but the bassline isn’t…
Clifford Lamb goes for a lively, lovely take on jazz with the urbane “Blues & Hues”. A kaleidoscopic variety of styles merge into this singular whole. Rap, folk, classical, blues, soundtracks, all underpinned by jazz’s magnanimous spirit, rolls by with a tasteful timeless air. Instrumentally vibrant, the piano works as the album backbone courtesy of…
After battling through health issues, WT keeps on trucking with axe in hand. This is an assembly of classic blues songs other than the same standard popular ones that everyone seems to want to play over and over again. They all tell a story, blues style. Walter handles the guitar and vocals along with Michael…
This new release has old friend Gary running through virtually every phase of blues/rock with assistance from Eric Gales, Ian Hoey, Josh Smith, and Lance Lopez. It’s always nice to listen to a release that changes pace and sounds throughout. Whether it’s straight up blues, rock, or just instrumental, GH attacks it with a vengeance.…
Following his last release My Wallet is a House of Cards’ off the 2018 album “Little Boat”, Singer/Songwriter Ajay Mathur has debuted his latest collaborative fan video effort of 2019 – “Time For Deliverance”! Crafted from the vibrant art and design of director/animator Mertcan Mertbilek from Istanbul (who previously worked on the video for Mathur’s…
2018 is the year for Broke Royals and what better way to celebrate their accomplishments then going all out on the holiest day of the year? Following “Bad Chemicals”, they have another single release up their stocking. Philip Basnight and Colin Cross use their soaring pop-rock songwriting, deft production skills, and emotion-filled lyrics to give…
If Phil Collins ever made the jump into a mash of country, blues, and Americana vibes, he would sound just like James Lee Baker and his song Cowtown Blues. His vocals are strong, clear, and persistent. The lyrics keep up the playful mood of the melody. The harmonica is like Baker’s own back-up singer: You…
