De Belgische bluesformatie PD Martin combineert blues en funk op de speelse nieuwe single Lusty Ol’ Herbert, die op 11 september 2026 verschijnt.
New Single: Sheryl Crow – Freedom Bus
Sheryl Crow releases Freedom Bus, featuring Jesse Welles, as the first single from her upcoming album ‘Pick You Up’.
New Single: The War On Drugs – Who’s That
The War On Drugs return with ‘Who’s That’, a richly layered new single about self-acceptance, anxiety and overcoming self-doubt.
New Single: The Damn Truth – Killer Whale
The Damn Truth release Killer Whale, taken from the forthcoming ‘The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition)’, due September 11, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
The Dibs stopt: ‘Just For You’ blijkt hun laatste album
De Belgische rhythm-and-bluesband The Dibs stopt na zeven jaar. ‘Just For You’ blijkt hun laatste album.
New Single: No Saint & Rik Meijer – Feel Like Me
No Saint & Rik Meijer present Feel Like Me, a new single from their upcoming joint album ‘Off The Record’, combining blues, rock, country, Americana and roots influences.
New Single: Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – My Angels Are Calling
Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour are joined by Brian May and Billy F Gibbons on the soulful ballad My Angels Are Calling.
New Single: Steve Earle & Los Lobos – Volver A Celaya
Steve Earle and Los Lobos release their first-ever studio collaboration, ‘Volver A Celaya’, via New West Records. The song is available digitally, with a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl release scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Bluesfestival Bluesz & More 2026: Volledige Line-Up Bekend
De line-up van Bluesz & More 2026 in Hedon Zwolle is compleet. The BluesBones en The Jesse Garwood Band zijn aan het programma toegevoegd.
New Single: James Kennedy & The Underdogs – Shadows
James Kennedy & The Underdogs release ‘Shadows’, the third single from their forthcoming album Rebel, on August 28, 2026 via Konic Records.
New Single: Schells & Vine – Free
Schells & Vine release ‘Free’, a new single combining rock, indie and jazz influences, featuring Sudie Scheller’s vocals and David J. Irvine’s guitar work.
Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her timeless songs and remarkable legacy will continue to inspire generations.
New Video: Bruce Dickinson – Change Of Heart (Reimagined Version)
Bruce Dickinson releases an official video for “Change Of Heart (Reimagined Version)”, filmed in São Paulo and taken from More Balls To Picasso.
New Single: Steve Louw – Across the River (Live in Nashville)
Steve Louw has released “Across the River (Live in Nashville),” a full-band live version recorded at The Analog Room in December 2025.
New Single: Roger Taylor – I See You Now
Queen drummer Roger Taylor shares the personal new single “I See You Now,” taken from his forthcoming solo album Violence Insane In A Beautiful World.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77
Frank Beard, longtime drummer of ZZ Top and a member of the band’s classic line-up with Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill, has died at the age of 77.
The Bros. Landreth exclusief naar Steenwijk voor Sean Webster’s Blues All-Nighter
The Bros. Landreth is de headliner van Sean Webster’s Blues All-Nighter 2027 in Steenwijk. Ook Julian Sas, Ben Poole en Sean Webster staan op het programma.
Ted Russell Kamp keert terug naar Nederland en België voor dertien concerten
Ted Russell Kamp keert in september terug naar Nederland en België voor dertien concerten in dertien dagen, van muziekcafés tot festival en eiland.
New Single: Big Harp George – Death Rattle Of The Republic
Big Harp George returns with Death Rattle Of The Republic, a blues shuffle with sharp social commentary and the first taste of his forthcoming album No Shortcuts.
New Single: EJ Mathews – Walking Down This Road
EJ Mathews makes his Delmark Records debut with Walking Down This Road, a raw East Texas blues single featuring Steve Bell on harmonica.
New Single: Jacob Kynard – Django’s Missing Tooth
Jacob Kynard returns with Django’s Missing Tooth, his fourth single, inspired by an unusual encounter with a dog in Montana.
New Single: Pokey LaFarge – ‘Hambone’
Pokey LaFarge heeft de nieuwe single Hambone uitgebracht. Het dansbare nummer is de nieuwste voorloper van zijn album Rent Money, dat op 11 september verschijnt via Boxer Boy Records.
New Single: Jimmy Regal And The Royals – Flat Battery Blues
London-based blues trio Jimmy Regal And The Royals will release their new single, “Flat Battery Blues,” on 14 August 2026. It is the second single from their forthcoming album Snap Back.
Holland International Blues Festival stopt na negen edities
Het doek valt voor het Holland International Blues Festival. De organisatie heeft bekendgemaakt dat het festival in Grolloo na negen edities definitief stopt. De editie van afgelopen juni blijkt daarmee de laatste te zijn geweest.
New Single: Zac Schulze Gang – Hellhounds On My Trail
British blues-rock trio Zac Schulze Gang return with their explosive new single “Hellhounds On My Trail,” released via Ruf Records. Premiered by MAGNET Magazine, the live-recorded track captures the band’s signature energy and was inspired by the legend of blues pioneer Robert Johnson
New Single: Stephen Wilson Jr. – Hardwired (feat. Miranda Lambert)
Stephen Wilson Jr. joins forces with Miranda Lambert on “Hardwired”, a roots-driven working-class anthem featuring an unexpected nod to The Pixies.
Blues Caravan 2026 Announces European Tour Including the Netherlands
Ruf Records presents Blues Caravan 2026, featuring Laura Chavez, Matthew Curry and Elise Frank. Discover the full European tour schedule, including the Dutch stop at Assen Blues Festival on October 3.
New Single: Ben Poole – Empty
British blues-rock guitarist Ben Poole returns with his new single ‘Empty’, offering a powerful preview of his forthcoming studio album Post-Midnight Behaviour, scheduled for release on September 25 via Gypsy Soul Records.
Robert Jon & The Wreck Hit the Road with These Wicked Rivers
Southern rock fans are in for a treat this autumn, as Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced that British blues-rock band These Wicked Rivers will join them as special guests on their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes UK & Europe Tour this October.
Glen Hansard (56) overleden na motorongeluk in Dublin
De Ierse singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, bekend van The Frames en de Oscarwinnende film Once, is op 56-jarige leeftijd overleden na een motorongeluk in Dublin.
New Single: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Bad Boy
Joanne Shaw Taylor heeft haar nieuwe single ‘Bad Boy’ uitgebracht, een krachtige bluesrocksong over de aantrekkingskracht van een destructieve relatie. Het nummer is afkomstig van haar nieuwe album The Trouble With Love, dat op 23 oktober verschijnt via Journeyman Records.
New Single: The Stevenson Ranch Davidians – ‘Love, Light, Beauty & Truth’
The Stevenson Ranch Davidians keren terug met de nieuwe single Love, Light, Beauty & Truth. De New Yorkse band brengt een sfeervolle mix van psychedelische rock, folk en americana en luidt daarmee een nieuw hoofdstuk in richting het nieuwe album dat begin 2027 verschijnt.