Coltin Thorn releases his indie folk single Broken Wings on November 6, 2026, through Waning Gibbous Records. Written, performed and produced entirely by the Salt Lake City musicia
New Release: The Power of 3 – The Power Of 3
Orianthi, Cindy Blackman Santana and Rhonda Smith announce The Power of 3 debut album, featuring the Hendrix-inspired single Taxi.
New Release: The Sways – Only Devotion
Arizona indie-folk trio The Sways announce ‘Only Devotion’, arriving January 29, 2027, through Rounder Records.
Concertfoto’s: Connor Selby live in ABC Music Club Doetinchem – 30 oktober 2026
Connor Selby trad op 30 oktober 2026 op in ABC Music Club in Doetinchem. Bekijk de concertfoto’s van Simon van Leijen.
Achter de Muziek #14: Blind Willie Johnson – De blues die de aarde verliet
In 1927 nam Blind Willie Johnson een bijzonder gospelbluesnummer op zonder verstaanbare woorden. Vijftig jaar later kreeg deze opname een plaats op de Voyager Golden Record. Hoe kwam de muziek van een blinde straatmuzikant uit Texas terecht op een ruimtesonde die inmiddels door de interstellaire ruimte reist?
New Single: Crony & Chum – Lost by the Blues
Belgian blues rock band Crony & Chum released their debut single Lost by the Blues on October 30, 2026. The track was produced by Mathias Stal and recorded at Roger Recording Studio in Oudenaarde.
Nieuwe Release – Dave Hill – Dirty Foot Lane
Dave Hill, founding guitarist of Slade, releases his debut solo album ‘Dirty Foot Lane’, exploring rock, blues, folk and personal memories.
Review: Dudley Taft – Fire Horse
Dudley Taft levert met ‘Fire Horse’ een energiek bluesrockalbum af. Gerrit Schinkel bespreekt de elf nummers, het gitaarwerk en de persoonlijke achtergrond
Concertfoto’s: Danny Vera – Beggin’ For More Trouble Part 2
Danny Vera bracht op 31 oktober 2026 verschillende muzikale vrienden samen in het Klokgebouw in Eindhoven. Bekijk de concertfoto’s van Simon van Leijen.
Review: Jess Williamson – A Mile South Of Heaven
Walter Hopmans bespreekt het zesde soloalbum van Jess Williamson, een sfeervolle verzameling country- en americananummers, geproduceerd door Shooter Jenning
New Release: Pug Johnson – From a Beaumont Bar
Pug Johnson explores heartbreak and classic country traditions on his third album, From a Beaumont Bar, featuring fifteen songs.
New Single: Robert Cray – Push Through
Robert Cray announces All Over Again, a nine-track album blending blues, soul and rhythm & blues, recorded with Steve Jordan at FAME Studios.
New Release: CJ Solar & The Old Souls – Black Label Blues
CJ Solar & The Old Souls release ‘Black Label Blues’ on November 6, 2026. The eleven-track debut combines Southern rock, blues and country with contributions from Steve Gorman, JD Simo and Jared James Nichols.
New Release: Dedicated To You (But You Weren’t Listening)
Grapefruit Records releases ‘Dedicated To You (But You Weren’t Listening)’, a 3CD anthology exploring the Canterbury Scene from 1967 to 1979.
Review: No Saint & Rik Meijer – Off The Record
No Saint en Rik Meijer combineren country, blues en Americana op ‘Off The Record’. Tien eigen composities waarin zang, gitaarwerk en Amerikaanse rootsmuziek centraal staan.
New Release: Freddy Trujillo – Ave Trujillo
Freddy Trujillo combines Americana, folk, rock and Mexican influences on his fifth solo album, Ave Trujillo.
New Release: Kiersi Joli – In The Key Of Kiersi
Nashville-based artist Kiersi Joli blends blues, rock and soul on her album In The Key Of Kiersi.
New Release: Eric Jeradi – The Game
Eric Jerardi releases The Game, a twelve-track album blending blues, soul, rock and Americana, written during a twelve-week songwriting challenge.
Review: The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Magic Boy: Live at Berkeley (First Show)
Martien Koolen reviews Magic Boy, the newly remixed recording of Jimi Hendrix’s first Berkeley show from May 1970
Review: Warren Haynes – Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey
Martien Koolen reviews Warren Haynes’ ‘Dreams & Songs: A Symphonic Journey’, praising his guitar playing but questioning the dominant orchestral arrangements.
Bluestown Music zoekt recensenten! / Bluestown Music is looking for reviewers!
Bluestown Music zoekt enthousiaste recensenten voor blues, bluesrock, rock, roots, americana en indie. Schrijf vrijblijvend mee en deel jouw mening over nieuwe albums.
New Single: CATS in SPACE – White Knight
CATS in SPACE release White Knight ahead of their seventh studio album ‘Suit of Armour’, arriving on 6 November 2026 via Esoteric Antenna / Cherry Red Records.
New Release: Chatham County Line – Wilder Beauty
Chatham County Line announce ‘Wilder Beauty’, their eleventh studio album, arriving February 5, 2027, via Yep Roc Records. Featuring Aoife O’Donovan and Phil Cook.
New Release: KING CRIMSON – 2014 (THE COMPLETE US TOUR)
King Crimson release ‘2014 (The Complete US Tour)’, a double Blu-ray documenting 19 American concerts in high-resolution stereo, including previously unseen live footage.
New Release: Queens of the Stone Age – Perfecth
Queens of the Stone Age release their ninth studio album, ‘Perfecth’, on October 30 via Matador Records. The nine-track album explores love, loss and imperfection.
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New Release: Ben Hemming – Dark Days
Ben Hemming returns with Dark Days, a collection of blues, Americana and alternative rock songs exploring regret, faith and redemption.
New Release: Sūn Byrd – Laying It Down Since Forever
Sūn Byrd release their third album, Laying It Down Since Forever, on February 26, 2027, via Jansen Records.
Review: Martin Moro – ‘Nearer’
Austrian fingerpicking guitarist Martin Moro presents ‘Nearer’, a nine-track collection of traditional religious music, acoustic guitar arrangements and blues influences
Achter de Muziek #13: John Prine – de postbode die Amerika leerde luisteren
John Prine schreef tijdens zijn werk als postbode liedjes die later klassiekers werden. Het verhaal van een bijzondere Amerikaanse songwriter.
New Release: Wyatt Lowe – Deserts
Wyatt Lowe releases ‘Deserts’, a ten-track album blending blues, country, Americana and roots rock, available on Redline Records.
New Release: The Empty Pockets – Dear Billionaires
The Empty Pockets release ‘Dear Billionaires’, a ten-track roots rock album recorded live in two days at Abbey Road Studios.
New Release: The Datsuns – Moonstruck Man
The Datsuns return with their eighth studio album, ‘Moonstruck Man’, on November 13, 2026, featuring eleven tracks of guitar-driven rock ‘n’ roll.