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Tag: blues

BRENDAN MCMAHON Releases New Album ‘ON THIS FINE OCCASION’

March 21, 2018

Melbourne singer songwriter Brendan McMahon released his latest album, ‘On This Fine Occasion’ on February 18. The record fuses a variety of genres ranging from rock, pop, country, folk, blues, and Celtic, and his songwriting is both incisive and insightful.

Rocky Athas – ‘Dictator’

March 12, 2018

Known by fans and critics as “The Texas Tornado”, “The Malice From Dallas”, “The Young Eric Clapton” and “The Last Great Bluesbreaker Guitarist”, you kinda expect from the get go that Rocky Athas is going to have an arsenal of incredible guitar riffs and hooks up his sleeve. And with his new single, ‘Dictator’, Athas doesn’t disappoint.

Austin-Based Blues Singer Arkansas Dave Set To Release Eponymous Debut Album

March 10, 2018

With an album that runs the gamut from blues to gospel to rock, Arkansas Dave pulls no punches with his debut album. Set for release on 20 April through BIG Indie Records, ‘Arkansas Dave’ is 13 tracks of hard hitting songs.

Essential Advent Calendar: Alexander O’Neal Re-Issues ‘Hearsay30’ Album Today

December 1, 2017

Just in time for Christmas, legendary RnB singer Alexander O’Neal today celebrates 30 years since his album, ‘Hearsay’ with its re-release, ‘Hearsay30’.

Adam Idris Set To Release New EP ‘Love Reincarnation’ 7 February 2018

November 25, 2017

With influences including The Weeknd and Akon, singer songwriter Adam Idris is readying the release of his EP, ‘Love Reincarnation’, out February 7.

Laini And The Wildfire – ‘Wandering’

November 20, 2017

Do you remember our review of Laini And The Wildfire’s self-titled EP last year? Well we’re excited to tell you they’ve got a full length album out, ‘Wandering’, and was released on 3 November.

Maroon 5 – ‘Red Pill Blues’

November 17, 2017

With guest appearances by SZA, A$AP Rocky, LunchMoney Lewis, Kendrick Lamar, Future and Julia Michaels, ‘Red Pill Blues’ by Maroon 5 is slick and polished and worth a good few listens. The album is the follow up to 2014s ‘V’, for which the band toured 3 years in support. The album is the first to feature Sam Farrar as a full-time member of the band, although he’s been a touring member since 2012.

Marius Billgobenson’s Debut Album ‘The Sum of my Pardon’ Out 15th December 2017

November 15, 2017

Growing up in a small village on the outskirts of the Congolese jungle, Marius Billgobenson, better known as Billy, has spent most of his life working towards people coming together through music. His album, ‘The Sum Of My Pardon’, shows influences of jazz, blues, and traditional African music.

BIRTH OF THE BLUES – New Film Shines Spotlight On The Ealing Club Hailed As The Cradle Of British Rock

September 26, 2017

Tucked away in a side street across the road from Ealing Broadway tube station lies a tiny, London night spot, widely credited as the…

‘Skin & Earth’ From Lights Is A Concept Album With A Difference

September 22, 2017

Out today, ‘Skin & Earth’ from Canadian singer songwriter Lights, is a concept album with a difference. Accompanied by a comic book series of the same name, written and illustrated by Lights herself, ‘Skin & Earth’ is an ambitious project which nonetheless hits the mark.

Emilio Crixell & Border Soul – ‘Music People’

September 15, 2017

We defy you to keep your feet still and your head from nodding when you listen to ‘Music People’ by Emilio Crixell and Border Soul. The 11 track album is funky and bluesy and a downright bop.

Singer-Songwriting Duo David Will Mitchell & Cole Toury Release Album ‘The Beaten Track’

September 14, 2017

UK singer songwriters David Will Mitchell and Cole Toury have announced the release of their new album, ‘The Beaten Track’. Containing 13 songs of intimate and laid-back bluesey rock, the album is available now to download and stream.

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