​The Covid 19 pandemic, unfortunately we still cannot get out of it. And also Popa Chubby, like so many of us, is almost completely bored. Although a musician is always inspired to write a lot of songs. Popa used his time useful, wrote many songs together and recorded eleven unadulterated blues rock tracks. The result is the release "Tinfoil Hat",  an album that he dedicates in memory of all of Covid’s victims. The songs where recorded at his Chubbyland studio in Hudson Valley. As a multi-instrumentalist, Popa plays all the instruments by himself. He immediately denounces the policy that Trump pursued during the lockdown in the title track.
The tone has been set, the musical path has been paved. Popa Chubby is diverging like never before. Superb release...!

​As a production manager, Jamie found none other than Phil Andrews. The company went to the NAM Studio in Holt, Wilshire and recorded ten imperfect blues rock songs. It has become an exciting mixture of instrumentals and vocal numbers. But luckily, guitar wizard Jamie doesn't get into that, all too often narrow-minded and one-sided blues rock corner. No, this album is so much more. Variation is one of the strong points of culmination. The blues rocker "Aces And Eights" may open the dance. It would immediately guide the release. Handsome…!

​I don’t like using  superlatives, because it’s so personal.  But the album Heavy Gauge certainly  remains one of my favorite albums of the year. Recommended!

​Last year, Ally went to the Bessie Blue Studio in Stantonville, TN with producer Jim Gaines. Not an easy assignment given the known circumstances. Bassist Bobby Wallace and drummer Elijah Owings are, in addition to some notable guests, her regular soul mates. Ally Venable confirms her status as "The Hottest New Guitarist in Blues Music".

​Now they are promoting the new album 'Elmore James For President', which will be released on the Continental Record Services label. The line-up of Mama’s Boys will look slightly different in 2021. In addition to Johnny Mastro (vocals / blues harp) and guitarist Smokehouse Brown, the rhythm section now consists of drummer Jimmy Goodall, baritone guitarist John Fohl, percussionist Lisa Gee and saxophonist Tom Eisenhood. The album was already recorded in the summer of 2019 during a live session in Music Shed studio in New Orleans, LA. Johnny Mastro wrote ten of the thirteen tracks and only he is given to open very tight. Fat harptunes and those hypnotic guitar riffs and drum parts give offense to the title track.
Mud Fat New Orleans blues tunes, a rare ballad and some boogiewoogie.
Let’s boogie, all night long…!

A good thirteen minutes, neatly divided over four songs, that is our first encounter with the band Feverseed. Feverseed is a New York rock quartet founded in 2019 by singer-songwriter George Panagakos and bassist Chris Crosby. Both are multi-instrumentalists, have been writing and recording quite a few songs together for years. They have explored many musical genres, but the common thread of their melodic compositions is that exciting blues rock.

​Melodic blues and rock songs on Tim Woods third solo album.  For the intensive listener a wake-up call to mother nature.

​Inspired by the current and formerblues-rock pioneers, the band Beauwater was founded in 2008 in St. John's, Canada. And in that short span of time they have built up a versatile sound and fan base. Singer / guitarist Jonathon Reid, Greg Newhook (bass) and drummer Mike Maddox are now holding their third studio album 'Who Works For Who?' under the baptismal found. The basis remains solid blues rock, although the band aromatizes many songs with deep bluestunes. T The title track is an instant blast of a rock song. The dance is deployes…!

​The Vancouver-based rock band Terminal Station confirmed with their third full-length release. The winter blues have already disappeared! Hell yeah..!!

​The Bluesbones have a diverse music style. De band just walks between solid blues rock like 'Find My Way Out' and ‘Cruisin’, harmonious boogies as 'Psycho Mind', a great swamprocker ‘The Witchdoctor’ and a few relaxed ballads like 'Demon Blues' and ‘Seales Souls’. With six albums on their account, this is the third live recording. This means that The Bluesbones is a real stage band. With growing and well-deserved success, they will hopefully be towing their instruments throughout Europe in 2021..!

​Although Greg is from Brooklyn, New York, he is one of the hottest newcomers to the Philadelphia blues scene. His success story is also largely due to the three Philly blues and rock veterans who can look back on a more than successful career with an extensive resume. And then we're talking bassist Garry Lee, guitarist Allen James and drummer Tom Walling. The album was recorded in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia and was co-produced by Garry Lee and Mike Tarsia. It's a six-track EP, firmly rooted in the British blues boom, a sound that was so lush in the early 1970s. And that is almost immediately characterized in songs like "Wake Up".
Greg Sover crosses his musical swords with heavy guitar work and blazing solos. The release ends with "Never Gonna Stop", a Jimi Hendrix inspired rock song. Well, the circle is so full for Greg Sover Band. 

​Billy J has recorded his most divergent album. From seventies rock, it goes to pleasant blues rock, some ballads and even some rare reggae tunes. Handsome release..! 

​Peter Veteka is a great vocalist / guitarist who leads a tight rhythm section. His sound ranges from heavy bluesrock over funky tunes and some rare ballads. Strong album !

Now there is Dudley Taft’s new release "Cosmic Radio", on the American Blues Artist Group label. Dudley rages as an occupied throughout its set list. Heavy guitar riffs and that pounding rhythm section of bassists Kasey Williams/Johnn Kessler and drummers Jason Patterson/ Walfredo Reyes Jr. are a constant for the sound. From start to finish Taft takes you by the throat. The title track rushes and also "Left In The Dust" and "The Devil" blast through the woofer. In "Goin’ Away Baby" and "One In A Billion" his foot going down fort he first time of that new Fuzz pedal. Anyhow, this is a great release! 

​Kerry Kearney is a slide guitarist who can set his musical foot against greats like Sonny Landreth and Roy Rogers. Swampy rocker and many blues rockers form the basis for his sound. 

​Erja Lyytinen decided to give her fans the best possible and most concert-like experience. When the opportunity arose, she moved to the Bluesounds Warehouse Studio, in her hometown of Kuopio, Finland on May 10. Erja (guitar / vocals) recorded the live album "Lockdown Love 2020" together with bassist Tatu Back, keyboard virtuoso Miika Aukio and drummer Iiro Laitinen. The concert was broadcast over the internet in the form of a "pay-per-view event" and formed the basis of this remarkable studio live album. Erja looks back on her rich musical career and draws on her enormous back catalog. Slide Guitar has become her trademark, and together with those pounding rhythm sections she rips through her set list. Exiting rock, blues and some funky tunes, but only in the final emotional ballad "Wildflower", from the eponymous album from 2003, Erja really find peace in her soul. ‘Lockdown Live 2020’ is a great, smashing and wonderful release. Highly recommended for any straight blues fanatic!

​Alastair Greene confirmed with the release 'The New World Blues'. Inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic, he composed a lot of original songs. Great numbers filled with heavy blues rock and a lot of funky and swampy tunes. Handsome and highly recommended release.. !

​Now the Corona pandemic has apparently got Jeremiah to write a lot of new song material. And as the title track indicates, he was forced to stay home unemployed. Eight songs found a spot on his new concept album, including Luther Allison's ‘Cherry Red Wine '.  Johnson has an impeccable voice and a heavy guitar sound that you want to hear. This may be the best record of his career. "Employee Highly Annoyed" is an album that is born in the most challenging time in a musician's life.

​Blues rock and psychedelic funky blues. It is almost the trademark for Artur Menezes. Hypnotic guitar riffs and Menezes more than endearing vocal timbre are the guiding principles for the release. Artur embraces his songs with many complex arrangements and layered guitar riffs.
Besides his impressive guitar skills and inspired vocals, he is also a true songwriter. The ten original compositions were recorded at Flat V Studios, owned by producer Josh Smith.
Highly recommended release..!

​Now Phil Manga is proud to promote the album "Dancing Spirits", the sequel to the debut and success story "Signs". Phil Manca (guitar, backing vocals) went to the studio with his soul mates David Jacob (bass), drummer Eric Lafont and vocalist Josselin "JJ" Jobard. The ten original tracks are infused with heavy guitar riffs, that pounding rhythm section and Josselin's thrilling vocal timbre. We have an affinity with many hot shot blues rock guitarists, especially with the Frenchman Phil Manca. Phil Manca confirmed with "Dancing Spirits" and is a blues rock-keeper!

​Natural talent, combined with endless hours of practice, allowed Federico to evolve rapidly and present his record "Walking The Blues". A seven track album that includes his creative songwriting as well as his great guitar playing. Featuring guest artists such as Alexis Baro, Anthony Brancati, Joey Landreth, Matt Schofield, Alison Young and others, “Walkin The Blues” proves to be an explosive mix of blues, rock, jazz and country music.

​Kirsten Thien diverges on her album 'Two Sides'. This fiery appearance is a very contemporary Blues diva.

​Barrett Anderson; It's not blues, although there are blues influences. It's not rock, although a lot of riffs and beats were taken from the Stones… ”. "Hypnoboogie" is the crystallization of everything: influences, emotions, sounds and styles. 

​Kurt Allen band is an energetic blues, funk and power rock formation. As an accomplished live artist, had Allen also some time to write a lot of songs and get started in the studio. Opening with a blues rocker like "Graveyard Blues" is like kicking in an open door. And guitarslinger Kurt Allen rages on in the following "Watch Yo Step". The horn section is almost a constant in the set list. Pete Caroll (trumpet) and Trevor Turla on trombone are doing an excellent job.
Great release!

​One of the most impressive bluesrock bands of the last decade.  Don’t miss them in 2021 somewhere in Europe!