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💿 ALBUM REVIEW: Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations - Fight Like The Devil (Or Run Like Hell)
Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations bring a wealth of vintage blues authority and roots-rock grit to the forefront of the contemporary Americana scene. Fronted by the soulful, commanding vocals and fiery harmonica work of veteran musician Dustin Arbuckle,…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: J.P. Reali - Grateful Blues
If you’ve spent any time around the mid-Atlantic roots scene over the last forty years, you’ve likely crossed paths with J.P. Reali. He is the kind of picker who feels less like a performer on a stage and…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Bob Nell & Michael Bisbo Trios - We Are Here
Bob Nell draws deep inspiration from his roots in Montana, a vast landscape that mirrors the wide, open spaces and unhurried pacing found inside his compositions. This geographic isolation allowed him to develop an intensely individual piano voice,…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Ryan "Bluwrath" Newman - Wrath of Blues
Ryan "Bluwrath" Newman is a blues-rock guitarist from Chester, Connecticut, who just dropped his debut solo album, Wrath of Blues, through Feverbarn Recordings. Hooked on Jimi Hendrix since he was eight years old, Newman used music to navigate…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Scott Sadlon - Songs From Thin Air
"Drummer Scott Sadlon is back with a new collaborative project, Songs From Thin Air. Decades after his 2006 trio release The Double Life, Sadlon returns to the studio alongside keyboardist Rachel Eckroth and bassist Tim Lefebvre. The album…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Mark Hummel Allstars - Road Dog
Born in Connecticut but raised on the gritty, sun-drenched sounds of Los Angeles, Hummel has spent the last four decades establishing himself as one of the ultimate torchbearers of West Coast blues—a killer style that seamlessly collapses the…
Continue Reading »New Feature - Check the side bar - Great streaming album - This week's Artist Henrik Freischlader
Henrik Freischlader Born: Wuppertal, West Germany November 3, 1982 Genre Style: Blues, blues rock, jazz, funk, soul Henrik Freischlader is a standout German blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has spent two decades building a massive reputation in…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Alex Kilroy - Break My Chains
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…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: The Name Droppers - Let's Live Together
The Name Droppers return with their 2026 album, Let's Live Together, delivering an authentic blend of soulful rock 'n' roll. Built on a shared foundation of deep blues roots, the seasoned lineup brings natural chemistry and steady energy…
Continue Reading »ðŸ’¿ ALBUM REVIEW: Selwyn Birchwood - Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues
Selwyn Birchwood is officially taking the wheel on his sixth Alligator Records release, Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, and the results are absolutely electric. For the first time, the Florida-based guitarist and lap steel master steps into the producer's…
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