British Soul/Blues Artist Izo Fitzroy Asks for "Blind Faith" (premiere)
British soul, blues, and gospel singer-songwriter, Izo Fitzroy debuts her latest single, "Blind Faith", inspired by both Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway.
16 Jan 2020
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'If You're Going to the City' Illuminates the Cerebral Artistry of Mose Allison
Too adventurous for blues, too raw for jazz, Mose Allison danced on the ivories in both worlds, tipping his hat to singer-songwriter pop along the way. A new tribute album reveals the many avenues worth exploring of one of the most singular voices in music.
14 Jan 2020
Guitarist Marcus King Finds His Voice on 'El Dorado'
Marcus King has a raw ache in his throat that makes him sound as if he's coarsely whispering the words. Even when he's singing about a "Young Man's Dream", King's vocals suggest the experience of age.
13 Jan 2020
Mike Duke Steps Into the Spotlight
Sometimes the story of how an album came to be is as fascinating as the music itself. Southern roots music artist Mike Duke draws from a deep well of influences and pours his heart and soul into everything he plays.
07 Jan 2020
Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls Rejoice with 'The D-Vine Spirituals Recordings'
This archival gospel soul release never flags, as Elizabeth King fulfills a true calling.
18 Nov 2019
The Rolling Stones Roll Out a Deluxe Edition of 'Let It Bleed'
Although created in the midst of personal and global turmoil, the Rolling Stones' 1969 studio album is routinely considered one of their best. A 50th anniversary deluxe edition is now out and celebrates this masterpiece.
05 Nov 2019
Mike Zito Taps Walter Trout For Cover of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" (premiere)
Blues rocker Mike Zito pairs with axeman Walter Trout for an incendiary version of Chuck Berry's seminal rock 'n' roll song, "Johnny B. Goode".
22 Oct 2019
A Journey Through Her Mind: An Interview with Beth Hart
Powerhouse blues vocalist Beth Hart teams with producer Rob Cavallo to confront her own sense of spirituality on her intensely personal new release, War in My Mind. She tells us that story.
17 Oct 2019
The Long Lost Tapes From the Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 Are Here at Last
Third Man Records release the long-lost tapes from what Bonnie Raitt calls "the blues Woodstock".
08 Oct 2019
"Guitar Has Been My Savior": An Interview with Charlie Parr
After an accident that could have ended his career, folk blues artist Charlie Parr recovered and recorded an album comprised largely of older tunes. It marks a particular moment in the musician's life and his belief that songs never die.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
26 Sep 2019
Blues Cruising Samantha Fish Takes Joy Ride of Her Life on 'Kill or Be Kind' (album premiere + interview)
"Playing more for the song," Samantha Fish feels right at home dealing with various shades of blues in New Orleans, and proves it with a sneak preview of her sixth studio album.
18 Sep 2019
Hama Sankaré Bridges Malian Blues Generations on 'Niafunké'
Old and new Malian blues stars unite on calabash legend Hama Sankaré's latest solo album, Niafunké.
21 Aug 2019
The Commonheart Share a Soulful Message of Love and Positivity on 'Pressure' (album stream + interview)
Pittsburgh soul octet, the Commonheart aim to spread lots of love and positivity on their new album Pressure. Hear the album now before it's release on Friday.
14 Aug 2019
"I've Got My Own Hubcaps": An Interview with Jimmie Vaughan
Blues guitar legend Jimmie Vaughan reflects on his latest album, Baby, Please Come Home, the greatness of T-Bone Walker, and the importance of remaining curious about your instrument.
Jedd Beaudoin
Music
06 Aug 2019
Alice Howe Mines the Classic Bluesy Folk of the 1960s and 1970s with 'Visions'
There's an uncomplicated beauty to Alice Howe's music, and on Visions' ten songs, the beauty rarely falters.
23 Jul 2019
The Spitfire Rumble of the Rolling Stones: Director Oliver Murray on 'The Quiet One'
For director Oliver Murray, music exists in the air, but the emotional archives of former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman gives viewers a tactile experience of this band's story in The Quiet One.
08 Jul 2019
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