Orlando-based blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Alex Kilroy delivers powerful, boundary-pushing performances that honor traditional roots while forging a distinct modern sound. Originally born in Transylvania, Romania, Kilroy spent his early childhood training on classical piano before a life-changing introduction to the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan permanently shifted his trajectory toward the blues. After relocating to Florida, his exceptional talent earned him recognition from the Orlando Blues & Roots Alliance and opportunities to open for legendary American artists by the young age of fourteen. Now a vital fixture in the Southeastern music scene, Kilroy channels this lifetime of technical mastery and soulful songwriting into his compelling new album.
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Break My Chains opens with a burst of rough-edged confidence on Standing Tall, a swaggering radio ready blues rocker. Driven by a funky soul-blues framework, and with inspiration of Kenny Wayne Shepherd this track highlights a tight backing band rhythm that sets an energetic foundation for the rest of the album. Kilroy certainly has firm knowledge of the fretboard and with Berlan Henri on bass, Jarquis Dolphus on drums and Leonard Douglas Jackson Jr. on keys, this is a strong opener. Angel is a radio ready pop track featuring Kilroy and Sophia Medina on vocal with warm backing vocals by Henri, Dolphus and Jackson Jr. All That Matters has a Stevie Wonder quality with warm vocal melodies and light keyboard work by Jackson Jr. Gregg Allman's Midnight Rider gets a poppy makeover with added vocal and strings. I'm certain with it's solid writing and modern adaptation and a hint of guitar telling back to it's roots it will be well received.
Country rocker, Let The Good Times Roll features a natural, relaxed guest appearance by country legend Vince Gill. Rather than competing for the spotlight, the two musicians share a loose, rocking framework that highlights clean instrumental interplay, tight guitar riffs and a driving rhythm. Wrapping the release is soft ballad, It's Hard To Let You Go featuring Kilroy on lead vocal backed primarily by Jackson Jr. on keys. With dramatic orchestration and crisp drums, bass and stirring guitar riffs, this is a fitting closer for a solid release.
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- Album Title: Break My Chains
- Artist: Alex Kilroy
- Record Label: Independent Release
- Release Date: May 15, 2026
- Producer: Tres Sasser
- Recording Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Artwork & Layout: Alex Kilroy Promotional Media
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Album Personnel: Alex Kilroy (Guitar / Vocals), Vince Gill (Featured Guitar / Vocals), Berian Henri (Bass), Jarquis Dolphus (Drums), Leonard Douglas Jackson Jr (Piano / Organ / Synth)
- Standing Tall
- Break My Chains
- Answer USA
- Angel
- All That Matters
- Let Me Play The Blues For You
- Midnight Rider
- My Heart Is Yours
- Visions Of The Past
- Let The Good Times Roll
- Kilroy's Ballad
- Hard To Let You Go
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Watch: Alex Kilroy - "Break My Chains"
Alex Kilroy's Break My Chains delivers a balanced debut record, combining traditional blues-rock arrangements with unexpected shifts into classic soul, pop, and country storytelling.
Bman's VerdictBreak My Chains is a versatile debut album that effectively balances traditional blues-rock instrumentation with modern songwriting. |
Label: PARC Records Released: May 15, 2026 |
