Not a Given is the new album from Dutch blues guitarist and singer Mark van Mourik, released in October 2026 and marking, in his own words, a new chapter in his musical life. Van Mourik handles guitar and lead vocals, joined by Wolfgang Roggenkamp on Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and backing vocals, Dave Breidenbach on bass … Continue reading
Released on the Bear in the Chair label, Drivin’ Home to Carrie’s Cafe is the new electric blues and blues rock record from Project Blues, the volunteer-run nonprofit based in Columbus, Ohio, now celebrating its 15th anniversary. Recorded in Austin, Texas, and produced by guitarist Anson Funderburgh, the twelve-track album runs just over 51 minutes … Continue reading
Boston-based guitarist Peter “Hi-Fi” Ward has spent decades as one of the blues world’s trusted sidemen, so it’s a pleasure to hear him so comfortably out front on Hanging On to the Blues, released on Natural Records. Raised in Lewiston, Maine, Ward and his brother, bassist Michael “Mudcat” Ward, wore out blues records as teenagers … Continue reading
“No Holding On Anymore,” is the first preview of the fourth album, Four (due early 2027 on Mule Kick Records) from Nashville husband-and-wife duo Goldpine, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson. The pair have built a loyal following on tightly woven harmonies and emotionally honest songwriting, and this single arrives with a rollicking edge. Inspired by Benjamin’s … Continue reading
Watertown, the fifth studio album from Brothers Osborne, just arrived (on MCA). Named for the waterfront community of Deale, Maryland, where brothers John and TJ Osborne grew up, the eleven-track collection returns to the sound and spirit of their beginnings: honest, rough-edged and rural. They reunite with longtime producer Jay Joyce, known for his work … Continue reading
Shadow Dancers is the latest album from Bangladesh-born, New York-based guitarist and composer Reza Khan. Raised on Indian classical music and Bengali song, Khan began on percussion before turning to guitar, and he has written conceptually since his 2009 debut, Painted Diaries. This new record is themed around the night, which for Khan means peace, … Continue reading
Adam Chaffins is a Kentucky-born singer-songwriter whose music sits at the crossroads of traditional and contemporary country, with deep roots in Appalachian sound and bluegrass. A multi-genre artist by his own description, he first made his mark with his 2020 release Some Things Won’t Last, and his writing keeps returning to his native Kentucky and … Continue reading
Eva Cassidy Gets “JAZZED” in New 10-Song Collection from Blix Street Records Eva Cassidy could seemingly sing anything. Her repertoire spanned pop, R&B, blues, country, and the Great American Songbook. That range made her difficult to categorize—and, perhaps, harder to market to a mass audience during her lifetime. Since her death at 33, Cassidy has … Continue reading
American Blonde is a Mississippi-born band fronted by sisters Nata Morris (lead vocals, acoustic guitar) and Tinka Morris (vocals, drums, percussion), rounded out by fellow Mississippians Pete Horne and Zach Dickerson on lead and rhythm guitars and Will Garrett on bass and background vocals. The sisters got their start as teenagers in the trio Southern … Continue reading
Jamie Davis, the Grammy Award-winning baritone and former lead vocalist of the Count Basie Orchestra, returns with Steppin’ Out, a journey through classic jazz, timeless standards, and modern swing. The album’s lead single, “Fragile,” is currently in consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Performance category. Davis surrounds himself with serious firepower … Continue reading
