Paul Weller announces ‘In The Shadow Of The Sun’, a 31-track live album spanning The Jam, The Style Council and his solo career.
Review: Robin Trower – Shine
Robin Trower returns with ‘Shine’, a ten-track album featuring Richard Watts on vocals and Chris Taggart on drums.
Review: The MarbleTones – Blues Keeps Knocking
The MarbleTones return with ‘Blues Keeps Knocking’, twelve tracks of swing blues, boogie and Chicago blues influences.
Review: Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Watching The Tide
Steve Cropper’s final album ‘Watching The Tide’ features The Midnight Hour alongside Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood and other guests.
New Release: John Coffey – Not Alone
John Coffey will release the new studio album ‘Not Alone’ via Long Branch Records on October 9, 2026. The album centres on connection, community and social engagement.
Interview: Eric Steckel
Martien Koolen talks to Eric Steckel before his show in Heerlen about ‘Sandstorm’, his guitar heroes and the energy of his live performances.
Review: Kai Hansen – Born With A Hammer
Martien Koolen reviews Kai Hansen’s ‘Born With A Hammer’, an album that moves from power metal to hard rock and punk.
Review: Ben Poole – Post-Midnight Behaviour
Martien Koolen reviews Ben Poole’s ‘Post-Midnight Behaviour’, an album balancing impressive guitar work with mixed songwriting results.
Jury Dutch Blues Challenge 2026 bekend
De jury voor de Dutch Blues Challenge 2026 is bekend. Vijf juryleden beoordelen op 4 oktober de vier finalisten in TivoliVredenburg.
New Release: Kodaline – We Were Only Young
Kodaline release their fifth and final studio album ‘We Were Only Young’ on October 2, 2026, via Concord. The twelve-track album arrives during their Farewell World Tour.
New Release: Gabriella Cilmi – Pure Love
Gabriella Cilmi returns with Pure Love, her first studio album in 13 years. The soulful album will be released on October 9, 2026 via V2 Records.
Achter de Muziek #8: De B-kant – toen de achterkant soms de hit werd
De B-kant was ooit de achterkant van een single. Maar soms kozen dj’s en luisteraars juist dat nummer. Van Rock Around the Clock tot Revolution.
Review: Taylor Hollingsworth – Folk n’ roll
Gerrit Schinkel bespreekt ‘Folk n’ roll’ van Taylor Hollingsworth, met aandacht voor het gitaarspel en de invloeden van J.J. Cale en Mississippi John Hurt.
Review: Jack Browning – Painted Skies
Jack Browning combines country, Americana and blues on ‘Painted Skies’, a varied second album filled with strong songs.
New Release: Kristóf Hajós – Dark Matter, Light Heart
Kristóf Hajós will release his fourth solo album, ‘Dark Matter, Light Heart’, on November 13, 2026, via Tiny Room Records.
Concertfoto’s: Ally Venable
Concertfoto’s: Ally Venable 20 september 2026 – Luxor Live, Arnhem Ally Venable 20 september 2026 – Luxor Live, Arnhem Foto’s: Simon van Leijen De bluesrock […]
New Single: Johnny Ray – Free My Soul
Johnny Ray releases Free My Soul, his debut solo single, alongside an official music video.
New Release: The Berlin Trilogy (And Other Collaborations) – John Kennedy
John Kennedy returns with ‘The Berlin Trilogy (And Other Collaborations)’, an album created across Berlin and Spain with an international group of collaborators.
New Release: Track Dogs – Still at the Music
Track Dogs celebrate 20 years with ‘Still at the Music’, a twelve-track album combining folk, Americana, roots and Latin influences. The album is released November 6, 2026, on Mondegreen Records.
New Release: The Impossible Green – In Search Of Impossible Green
The Impossible Green returns with ‘In Search of Impossible Green’, combining Americana with southern rock and 1970s rock influences.
New Release: BB & The Bullets – Wrong Side Of The River
New Zealand blues-rock trio BB & The Bullets return with the eleven-track album ‘Wrong Side Of The River’ via Overton Music.
New Single: Sonny Landreth – Lady On The Rise
Sonny Landreth releases Lady On The Rise, the first single from his forthcoming studio album, scheduled to arrive in 2027.
New Release: Francis Rossi – The Way We Were Vol. 2
Francis Rossi returns to his archive with 17 previously unreleased demos on ‘The Way We Were Vol. 2’, out September 25.
Review: Danielle Nicole – Fireflies
Fons Delemarre bespreekt ‘Fireflies’, het vierde album van Danielle Nicole, waarop blues, soul, rock en rootsmuziek samenkomen.
Review: The Jayhawks – Sanctuary Park
The Jayhawks celebrate forty years with Sanctuary Park, a richly melodic blend of folk rock, country, soul and power pop.
New Release: Sherman Holmes – One Step Ahead of the Blues
Sherman Holmes returns with ‘One Step Ahead of the Blues’, an eleven-track collection of blues, gospel and R&B released by Nola Blue Records.
New Single: Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures – Stoneburn
Miguel Montalban & The Southern Vultures release the blues-rock single Stoneburn, the first preview of their forthcoming 2027 album.
Concert Review: Eric Steckel – Nieuwe Nor, Heerlen
Eric Steckel brought his powerful blend of blues and metal to Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen, with extended solos and songs from ‘Sandstorm’.
New Release: Jad Tariq – Precious Company
Jad Tariq combines jump blues and rhythm & blues on ‘Precious Company’, his second album featuring ten original songs.
New Release: The Star Room Boys – Why Do Lonely Men and Women Want to Break Each Other’s Hearts?
The Star Room Boys’ 1999 debut ‘Why Do Lonely Men and Women Want to Break Each Other’s Hearts?’ returns on September 25, 2026, with a CD reissue and its first-ever vinyl release via Strolling Bones Records.
New Release : Yellofox – The Secret of Being Kind
Yellofox will release their third album ‘The Secret of Being Kind’ on October 30, 2026. The Hague-based group combines Americana, folk and indie folk with a focus on kindness, hope and human vulnerability.
Achter de Muziek #7: Midnight Special – de trein die symbool werd voor vrijheid
Midnight Special werd beroemd door Lead Belly en later Creedence Clearwater Revival. Maar het traditionele lied bestond al eerder. Achter de Muziek volgt het spoor van een Amerikaans gevangenislied naar een rockklassieker uit 1969.