ALL THINGS SWAMP: “DRESSED”

Artiest/Band: All Things Swamp Album:  Dressed Release: Out Now Label: Little Village All th Format: CD/LP/DL Genre: Blues,Soul,Swamp With the New Orleans diaspora a fact of life on the West Coast, where the Cajun and Creole cultural invasion long ago firmly took root, California musicians often yearn to play the unique, flavorful beats of New Orleans music. All Things Swamp is like a poker circle of professionals from disparate parts of the music world who come together on their days off to play that funky music for their own enjoyment............

Terry Hanck - Grease To Gravy

Artiest/Band: Terry Hanck Album: Grease To Gravy Release: Out Now Label: Little Village Format: CD/LP/DL Genre: Soul TERRY HANCK - GREASE TO GRAVY Blues sax legend and soul singer supreme's debut recording as a leader on Little Village, with many special guests - Kid Andersen, Johnny "Cat" Soubrand, J.P. Soars, Mitch Woods, Jim Pugh Liner notes below from highly respected journalist Michael Kinsman.........

Brass Camel Strikes Back with Genre-Bending Sophomore Album “Camel”

Artiest/Band: Brass Camel Album: Camel Release: 16 Aprol 2025 Label: Self Format:CD/LP/DL Genre: Prog-Funk After successfully criss-crossing Canada three times on the strength of a word-of-mouth reputation and a hard-earned live following, Vancouver-based Brass Camel return with their second full-length record: Camel.......

New Single: Ken Holt - I Did Not Know

Artiest/Band: Ken Holt Single: I Did Not Know Release: Out Now Label: MTS Format: Digital Genre: country, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, and classic pop Americana singer-songwriter Ken Holt is set to release his emotionally resonant new single, “I Did Not Know,” on April 18th, 2025. This intimate and reflective track continues Holt’s lifelong pursuit of authentic storytelling through music, blending heartfelt lyrics with his signature mix of country, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, and classic pop.........

Larry McCray - Heartbreak City

Artiest/Band:  Larry McCray Album: Heartbreak City Release:  13 June 2025 Label: KTBA Records Format: CD/LP/DL Genre: Blues De gevierde blueszanger en gitarist Larry McCray brengt op 13 juni 2025 zijn krachtige nieuwe album  Heartbreak City uit  via KTBA Records, het label opgericht door Joe Bonamassa..............

Release: Southern Avenue - Family

Artiest/Band: Southern Avenue Album: Family Produced by John Burk Release: 25 April 2025 Label: Alligator Records PRE-ORDER YOUR CD BEFORE APRIL 25, 2025 AND THE FIRST 300 WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY ALSO AVAILABLE ON COKE BOTTLE CLEAR VINYL LP GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based roots, blues, and soul band Southern Avenue will release their Alligator Records debut album, Family, on Friday, April 25, 2025. Today, the band has revealed the album art for Family as well as the full track listing. Family will be available on CD, translucent green vinyl LP and at all streaming services. The radio focus track, Upside, will hit the airwaves on March 10............

New single: Feenstra & Simpson - Other People’s Eyes

Artiest/Band: Feenstra & Simpson Single: Other People’s Eyes Release: Out Now Label: Self Format: Digital(platforms) Genre: Pop,Rock Feenstra & Simpson is a British pop roots-rock duo comprising Vocalist and multi instrumentalist John Simpson (The Feelgood Band & Sparko’s Going Back Home) and award winning broadcaster and lyricist Pete Feenstra......

Release: LONE - We Came a Long Way

Artiest/Band: LONE Album:  We Came a Long Way Release: 25 April 2025 Label: Walk in the Park Records Format: cd/vinyl/digitaal Hoesontwerp: Jeroen van Erp Op 25 april verschijnt We Came A Long Way, het nieuwe album van LONE. Creatieve partners Michel van Dijk en Ferdinand Bakker maken op dit zevende LONE album de balans op. Ferdinand schreef en componeerde weer een verzameling karakteristieke songs, in sound variërend van southern rock, blues en rootsy pop. Soms uitbundig, soms melancholiek met als enige constante, Michel’s doorleefde stemgeluid. Herinneringen en beschouwingen komen langs en levensvragen worden gesteld, maar de conclusie is duidelijk: We Came a Long Way.........

📃 Recensie: Soul Stir – Soul Stir

Recensie: Soul Stir – Soul Stir Geschreven door: Eric Campfens i.s.m. BarnOwlBlues | FB Eric Campfens  Soul Stir is een Amerikaanse rockduo, dat bestaat uit Tommy Anomaly (zang, gitaarbas) en Wes Parker (drums, zang). Tommy Anomaly is de alias van Tom Terry, die o.m. deel uitmaakt van de band van Tas Cru, waarmee hij onlangs nog door Europa toerde........

THE COMMONERS: LIVE IN THE UK

THE COMMONERS: LIVE IN THE UK
RELEASED FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 | PRE-ORDER VINYL & CD | PRE-SAVE DIGITAL

Critically acclaimed Canadian Roots-Rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet!

Riding high off the strength of their previous releases, Find A Better Way and Restless, The Commoners return to EU/UK in May 2025 for a four-week tour across five countries, bringing a brand-new offering in the form of a nine-song album The Commoners: Live In The UK, recorded live in the UK in 2024. The album is released by Gypsy Soul Records on May 16th. 

UK Guitar Legend Gordon Giltrap’s To Release New Album “Starfield”

Artiest/Band: Gordon Giltrap Album: Starfield Release: 28 February 2025 Label: Musicglue UK Guitar Legend Gordon Giltrap’s To Release New Album “Starfield” Feb 28, 2025 This product is on pre-order and will be released Feb 28th! Despite facing challenges in the ever-changing music industry, Gordon Giltrap has remained a steadfast figure in the world of acoustic guitar music. His dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with audiences through his music have cemented his status as a beloved and influential artist.......

Koningsdag op het Dorpsplein in Heerde

Op zaterdag 26 april is het tijdens Koningsdag feest in de hele gemeente Heerde. In het centrum van Heerde zal het in de middag dan ook niet stil zijn. Op het Dorpspodium aan het Dorpsplein zal live muziek te horen zijn. Twee bands komen naar Heerde om er een zonnig feest van te maken! ...........

Eleyet McConnell Unveils Powerful New Single and Video “Bed of Roses”

Artiest/Band: Eleyet McConnell Album: Crazy World New Single: Bed of Roses Release: 18 April 2025 Label: MTS Format: ALL PLATFORMS Genre: Country Songs Beloved husband-and-wife Americana duo Eleyet McConnell return with their soul-stirring new single “Bed of Roses,” out on April 18, 2025, alongside an emotionally raw and visually intimate music video......

Bluesmagazine’s weekly playlist 140

Bluesmagazine’s weekly playlist 140 Bluesmagazine’s weekly playlist is een gevarieerde lijst met onder andere tips van de luisteraars. Er is verder muziek met een link naar Bluesmagazine (releases, recensies, concert reviews) en daarna is de keuze gigantisch. De playlist is voor de luisteraar, naast het lezen van Bluesmagazine en andere Blues websites, een manier om nieuwe artiesten en hun muziek te leren kennen.Samenstelling: Jos Verhagen Bluesmagazine.nl is de plaats waar de liefhebber van de blues op de hoogte kunnen blijven van alle nieuwtjes, album releases en reviews, concertverslagen en een uitgebreide concertagenda. De luisteraars tippen Bluesmagazine met nummers voor in de weekly playlist maar heb je weet van eens blues-concert wat niet in de concertagenda staat , tip Bluesmagazine, zo houden we de agenda up to date. Heb je tips blijf ze insturen, vijf van de inzenders komen in de wekelijkse lijst. Mail je tips naar jos@bluesmagazine.nl.

New Single: Connor Selby – Someone

Artiest/Band: Connor Selby Single: Someone Release: Out Now Label: Provogue Records Format:Digital Genre: Blues,Bluesrock “Someone” is Selby’s first new music since 2023’s self-titled album – a MOJO Album of the Year – which put his heartfelt and emotional songwriting at centre stage. Honesty and integrity have always been the heartbeat of the young singer-songwriter’s music..............