Dom Martin releases “Unhinged” video
Dom Martin, the multi-award-winning artist and UK Blues Hall of Famer, has released his latest single, Unhinged (Live), accompanied by a music video. The track is the second taste of his highly anticipated double live album. Double Live Album Buried Alive is out December 13, 2024 via Forty Below Records. The double album showcases both electric […]
10 Blues Rock Christmas Songs
The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and of course, music. While traditional carols and pop classics dominate most playlists, the blues rock genre has also brought some incredible holiday tracks to the table. These songs infuse the soulful grit of blues with the electrifying energy of rock, making them perfect for adding […]
Joe Bonamassa showcases Grammy nominated album in Appleton
It’s been quite the year for Joe Bonamassa. Earlier in 2024, Bonamassa released Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra, earning him his record 28th #1 Billboard Blues album. This summer, Bonamassa was invited to open for the Rolling Stones at Lumen Field in Seattle. More recently, Bonamassa earned his fourth career Grammy nomination for […]
Vote for the Top 20 Albums of 2024!
Blues Rock Review is excited to announce that voting is now open for the Top 20 albums of 2024! Fans have until Saturday, December 14, 2024, to cast their vote for this year’s top blues rock album. Fans may vote for 1 album from the dropdown menu along with 1 write-in vote per ballot. Fans […]
10 Unforgettable Blues Rock Bands of the 1960s
The 1960s was a transformative decade for music, giving rise to a host of bands that fused the raw emotion of blues with the electrifying energy of rock. Blues rock emerged as a powerful genre, with bands from both sides of the Atlantic taking inspiration from the blues greats and reinterpreting the sound for a […]
Taj Farrant: Chapter One Review
At 15 years of age, Taj Farrant is bound to draw comparisons to a young Joe Bonamassa, Jonny Lang or Derek Trucks. And, no doubt, praise of his playing will conclude with the proviso “… for his age.” But like those now-established, stars Farrant is damn good, period. And his debut release, Chapter One proves […]
Lions In The Street: Moving Along Review
Lions In The Street’s new album Moving Along is an unflinching showcase of perseverance. The Canadian/Californian band has navigated a career full of sharp turns—burned by industry politics, shadowed by personal hardship, yet fueled by a burning love for music. Their first full-length release in years showcases not just survival but a triumphant roar back […]
Top 5 UK Blues Singles of 2024: From Heartbreak to Hope
Joanne Shaw Taylor – “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?” The blues don’t run any deeper than family loss and grief, in this case the passing of Joanne’s mother, expressed with an intensely haunting heartbroken vibe. As Joanne explains, “This song was a way for me to process some of the emotions I’ve been feeling. At […]
Janiva Magness Returns with New Single ‘I Was Good to You Baby’ Ahead of Spring 2025 Album
Grammy-nominated and seven-time Blues Music Award winner Janiva Magness is back with her latest single, “I Was Good to You Baby,” ahead of her highly anticipated album set for release in Spring 2025. Penned by the late Louisiana musician Dave Egan, “Good to You Baby” is a poignant anthem of heartbreak and strength, brought to […]
John Primer Shares ‘Ten Chicago Blues Classics’ With Harp Ace Giles Robson
Giles Robson has roots in Jersey (UK), won a prestigious Blues Music Award from Memphis, was the first and only European musician signed to Alligator Records, and is steeped in the traditional and electric blues of Chicago. Unsurprisingly, he keeps the best company, performing with American harp legends Billy Branch and Bob Corritore. Robson has […]