​Jason Ricci Strips Everything to the Nerve on New Album 13 Hours

A raw, unfiltered exploration of endurance, truth, and survival in modern life

​​Release date: May 29, 2026
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​Jason Ricci strips everything down to the nerve on 13 Hours, an album that feels less like a statement and more like an unfiltered confession.

Living in the uneasy space between exhaustion and defiance, the record captures the collision of frustration—with the world, the music business, relationships, and the self. Rather than searching for polish or comfort, Ricci documents the mental churn of staying present when optimism runs thin and simply pushing forward becomes its own form of resistance.

At its core, 13 Hours is about endurance—emotional, physical, and spiritual. The songs swing between fury and fatigue, dark humor and brutal honesty, channeling the pressures of modern life through sharp social commentary and deeply personal reflection. Whether confronting burnout, addiction, grief, or the absurdities of the systems surrounding us, the album resists easy answers, choosing truth over resolution and tension over release.

Despite its raw intensity, 13 Hours is not without light. Moments of grace, intimacy, and clarity emerge throughout, deepened by the interplay between Ricci, The Bad Kind, and featured vocalist Kaitlin Dibble. Ultimately, the album asks a simple but powerful question: how long can you keep going—and what does it mean to keep going anyway?

13 Hours is a record about staying awake, staying alive, and telling the truth while the clock keeps ticking.
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The album is dedicated to the memory of John Perkins.
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Tracks:
01. Sick Of This Shit
02. Tired Of Tryin
03. The Big DisEasey
04. Leo Watkins Rag
05. Long Twisted Night
06. Bubble Gum Pop
07. River’s Invitation
08. Renegade
09. Nuit Waltz
10. 13 Hours

​Website: 
jasonriccimusic.com

“‘Don’t Worry Your Mind’ began as a quiet lullaby in waltz time—an intimate, almost whispered melody—before it found its pulse and stepped into the light,” explains Luke Winslow-King. “In the studio, we heard it leaning toward the urgency of Wilson Pickett and the haunting slide-guitar spirit of Elmore James, and it naturally evolved into a laid-back shuffle. We didn’t want to force the songs into a mold—we let them reveal themselves. What starts as a cradle song can end up a driving shuffle. There are no rules. That spirit lives at the heart of Coast of Light.”

Known for blending jazz, blues, classical, and folk into a cinematic, roots-driven sound, Winslow-King pairs fluid guitar work with vivid songwriting and a gruff-but-tender vocal delivery. Consequence has praised his music as “steeped in the muddy Delta blues,” while Austin Chronicle highlights his “wide range of songwriting worthy of comparison to Jason Isbell and John Fullbright.”

Coast of Light finds Winslow-King exploring love, loss, hope, and resilience through the lens of Spanish music and culture. Inspired by time spent in Cádiz on Andalusia’s Atlantic coast, the album carries a breezy seaside atmosphere infused with the emotional depth and rhythmic pulse of flamenco. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Roberto Luti in Livorno, Italy, the record features Simone Luti (bass), Piero Perelli (drums and congas), Nicola Venturini (Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, piano), and Giacomo Riggi (mallet percussion).
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Originally from Cadillac, Michigan and now based in Spain, Winslow-King cut his teeth busking songs by Woody Guthrie before spending 15 formative years in New Orleans, where he forged a lasting creative partnership with Luti. Across eight previous albums, he has recorded with George Porter Jr., Little Freddy King, and John Boutté; shared stages with Jack White, Taj Mahal, and Rosanne Cash; and saw his song “Everlasting Arms” performed by Dr. John for the Playing for Change series.
Rooted in tradition yet driven by restless curiosity, Winslow-King continues to push American roots music forward—on his own terms.
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TOUR DATES
3/21 – LÜDENSCHEID, DE | Jazz Club Lüdenscheid E.V.
3/23 – KØBENHAVN, DK | Maskinhallen, København S
3/24 – MØRKØV, DK | Gården I Mørkøv Kirkeby
3/25 – SØNDER BJERT, DK | Bjert Gamle Brugs
3/26 – TØNDER, DK | Hagge’s Musik Pub
3/27 – HARBURG, DE | Fischhalle
3/28 – OSNABRÜCK, DE | Blues Lawine
3/29 – MECHELEN, BE | Café De Wei
3/30 – GHENT, BE | Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club
5/13 – BUDAPEST, HU | Müpa Budapest
5/14 – Szeged, HU | Rakpart 62. szül. Szabadság úszóház
6/10 – GOSHEN, IN | Goshen Brewing Company
6/11 – LOWELL, MI | Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Concert Series
6/12 – TRAVERSE CITY, MI | The Alluvion
6/13 – CADILLAC, MI | Coyote Crossing
6/14 – HOLLAND, MI | Park Theater
6/20 – MANISTEE, MI | Manistee Dune Jam
6/21 – DELTON, MI | Buttermilk Jamboree
7/3 – DIEPENBEEK, BE | Hookrock Blues & Roots
7/4 – GAILDORF, DE | Gaildorf Bluesfest
8/14 – MARQUETTE, MI | Ore Dock
9/11 – HERENT, BE | Shortie Blues

Dana Fuchs unveils her powerful new single Borrowed Time, the first release from her upcoming live album Live In Denmark. The track also served as the title song of her latest studio album — a record celebrated for its raw sound, intensity, and passionate spirit. Captured live, this version channels the full force of Dana’s electrifying stage presence and offers an exciting preview of the album to come.
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Blues-rock powerhouse Dana Fuchs announces the release of her new live album, LIVE IN DENMARK, recorded in a single, unforgettable night at Godset in Kolding, Denmark, in October 2025. The album captures the raw intensity, emotional depth, and unfiltered power that have made Fuchs one of the most compelling voices in contemporary blues-rock.

Release Date: March 27, 2026
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​With plenty of harp, heart, and a deep sense of groove, American singer-songwriter Peter Karp delivers a compelling musical statement on the album Jersey Town. The songs unfold with a natural flow, where extended instrumental passages between the vocal lines allow the music to breathe. Driven by expressive guitar playing and enriched with subtle piano textures, these moments never feel excessive or drawn out. Instead, they build atmosphere and emotional depth, drawing the listener into the world behind the music.

That world begins in northern New Jersey. In the 1960s, the region pulsed with urgency and cultural collision. Dense communities of first-generation European immigrants mixed with waves of newcomers from Latin America arriving from South America, Mexico, and Cuba while African American families continued their journey north from the southern states during the post-World War II Second Great Migration. It was a place where languages, traditions, and musical influences met on the same streets.

Amid this raw, industrial landscape of gray skies, relentless traffic, rusted steel bridges, and shadowy overpasses, Peter Karp was born and raised. Towering loading cranes stood like prehistoric skeletons above smoky refineries and swampy lowlands, while the New Jersey Turnpike roared nearby as a constant reminder that this was both a crossroads and a last stop for countless stories. The grit, diversity, and restless energy of this environment would later seep deeply into Karp’s songwriting.

Authentic and sincere, Karp’s music moves naturally between Americana, roots music, and classic blues traditions. His voice carries the character of lived experience, and his arrangements balance raw emotion with thoughtful musicianship. On Jersey Town, Peter Karp captures the spirit of American roots music in a way that feels both timeless and contemporary an honest reflection of the streets, histories, and cultures that shaped him.
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Tracks:
01. Mojo Jam (Special Guest Dennis Gruenling)
02. Baby Hold Tight
03. House Full Of Love
04. That Smile (Special Guest Sue Foley)
05. The Man I Used To Be
06. Faith
07. Tooth And Nail (Special Guest Rick Vito)
08. Fate Is A Train
09. This Road (Special Guest Rick Vito)
10. What Has Happened Here?
11. Without You (Special Guests John Ginty And Mark Johnson)

Website:
peterkarp.com

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Belgian-born blues rocker Ghalia Volt is back with Burn the House Down, a gritty new studio album captured live in Nashville.

Release date: May 15, 2026
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​Ghalia Volt returns in 2026 with Burn the House Down, a powerful new album that blends hill country blues, juke joint grooves and raw rock ’n’ roll energy. Recorded live in Nashville and produced by JD Simo, the album captures Volt’s signature guitar work and fearless roots-driven sound.

Set for release on May 15, 2026 via Ruf Records, the record was created during an intense two-day studio session with drummer Chris Powell and bassist Brian Allen. Playing together in one room, with minimal overdubs and only a few takes per song, the band focused on capturing raw energy and spontaneity rather than studio perfection.

“Being true is always what resonates with me,” says Volt. “If you create music that feels right to you, people will connect with it because it’s real.”
The album reflects Volt’s wide range of influences. Tracks like “Lucifer’s Grip” echo the hypnotic groove of John Lee Hooker, while other songs explore deep juke joint rhythms, hill country blues and gritty rock ’n’ roll textures.

Born in Belgium, Volt first developed her sound performing as a street busker across Europe before gaining international recognition on the blues circuit. Her albums Mississippi Blend and Shout Sister Shout! both reached the top of the Billboard Blues Charts, establishing her as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary roots music.

With Burn the House Down, Ghalia Volt delivers an album that is raw, immediate and electrifying proof that modern blues continues to evolve while staying deeply connected to its roots.

Tracklist:
No Ice Please
Mine
Ride
Where Do We Go
Wrong Horse
Lucifer’s Grip
Wreckin’ & Rollin’
Burn the House Down
River Song
Let Yo’ Hair Down
Black and White

Website:
ghaliavolt.com

​Texas blues-rock artist Neal Black has built a reputation as one of the most powerful voices of the genre. Born in San Antonio to a German mother and a Native American father, he began his career in the 1980s on the Texas blues circuit, sharing stages with legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, and Leon Russell.

Today, Neal Black is widely respected as a guitarist, songwriter, and electrifying live performer. Backed by his band The Healers, he delivers a high-energy show that has earned him a strong following on both sides of the Atlantic. His last four studio albums topped the blues radio charts in France and received critical acclaim from leading European music magazines.
On his new album “Number 3 Monkey,” Neal Black returns to the musical roots that shaped his sound while continuing to push his signature blend of blues and rock. The record moves effortlessly from fiery electric guitar workouts to more intimate moments featuring acoustic slide and dobro, all driven by Black’s unmistakable smoky vocals. It’s a sound that has earned him the nickname “The Master of High Voltage Texas Boogie.”
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Of the twelve tracks on Number 3 Monkey, ten are original compositions by Neal Black. The album also includes two classic covers — “No Way To Get Along” by Robert Wilkins and “Devil Got My Woman” by Skip James — paying tribute to the blues pioneers who helped shape his musical journey.
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Tracks:
01. Number 3 Monkey
02. Devil Got My Woman
03. Choose Your Poison
04. That Money
05. Mellow Moon Melody
06. Lights Of Fifolet
07. No Way To Get Along
08. Dead by Now
09. Truckstop Be Bop
10. Say Goodbye
11. Let It All Hang Out
12. His Last Song

Website: 
nealblack.net

Texas Blues Meets Southern Grit on Seth James’ New Album Motormouth

Release date: April 1, 2026
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​Texas blues and roots artist Seth James returns with Motormouth, a groove-driven release that blends blues swagger with Southern rock grit and deep American roots influences. Known for his soulful vocals, sharp guitar work, and natural rhythmic feel, James delivers a collection that moves comfortably between Texas blues, soul, R&B, and modern Americana. Recorded with a seasoned band of veteran musicians, the album balances tight, driving grooves with relaxed, soulful interplay.

Following his 2024 tribute album Lessons, celebrating the music of Delbert McClinton, Motormouth places the spotlight firmly back on James’ own songwriting and artistry. The record explores themes of love, loss, and emotional distance, from the defiant blues-rock opener “Why Should I Suffer” to the magnetic pull of “I’m In Trouble” and the reflective “I Can’t Find Your Mind.”

With Motormouth, Seth James delivers a confident, high-energy statement that showcases his place among today’s leading voices in contemporary roots music.
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Tracks:
01. Why Should I Suffer
02. Motormouth
03. I’m In Trouble
04. Later Than You Think
05. I’ll Be Gone
06. High Horse
07. I Can’t Find Your Mind
08. Just A Thought
09. I Can’t Wait
10. Got To Know
11. Lonely Avenue
12. I Feel The Burden
13. Start A Brand New Day
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Website:
 sethjamesmusic.com

 
The five members of The Dibs have climbed many musical mountains and swam through numerous melodic waters, but they are young at heart. Although the band has been around since 2019, the current lineup is undoubtedly the definitive one, ready for musical happiness, success, fame, and a luxurious retirement! With their years of expertise and knowledge, they are the much-needed lifeblood and the heartwarming and hopeful seniors of the rhythm & blues, soul, and roots scene. With a drummer who has only just turned thirty, they can pack a punch like young lions!
 
No musical related style is foreign to them. Blues, soul, funky or jazzy grooves, gospel, a touch of country and a hint of blues rock. The album "JUST FOR YOU" is full of it. Fifty minutes of pure organic music, made without electronics or artificial intelligence. Rhythm and Blues drenched in a hot soul sauce!

Tracks:
No Sleep
Stop Fooling Around
Sick And Tired
Live Life
Like Lovers Do
Just For You
Relentless
You Got Me Where You Want Me
Getting Older
Last Chance
Together
 
Website:
thedibsband.com


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R&B And Soul Icon Jill Scott Returns To Belgium With Her ‘To Whom It May Concern Tour’ On October 5, 2026 At Bozar In Brussels​

​After a decade-long absence, Jill Scott, the Grammy-winning R&B and neo-soul icon, returns to Belgium. On Monday, October 5, 2026, she will take the stage at the prestigious BOZAR in Brussels as part of her highly anticipated ‘To Whom It May Concern 2026 Tour.’ Fans will have the unique opportunity to experience her acclaimed new album live in an intimate, up-close setting. 

​Jill Scott is a three-time GRAMMY Award–winning singer-songwriter, chart-topping recording artist, New York Times bestselling poet, acclaimed actor, producer, and philanthropist. A singular voice whose artistry has shaped contemporary soul, R&B, and Black storytelling for more than two decades, Scott continues to define cultural excellence on her own terms. Known for her deep love of artistic collaboration, Jill continues to build creative bridges across genres and generations, uplifting fellow artists while honoring the roots of Black music.

Her groundbreaking debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1 (2000), debuted to critical acclaim, went double platinum, earned multiple GRAMMY nominations including Best New Artist, and cemented Scott as a generational talent. The album remains a cultural touchstone, frequently cited among the greatest soul albums of its era.

Scott continued her ascent with Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds, Vol. 2 (2004), featuring the timeless anthem “Golden.” The album earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best R&B Album. Her third album, The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 (2007), achieved gold status and earned her first GRAMMY win for Best Contemporary R&B Album, further affirming her commercial and artistic power.

After a brief hiatus, Jill returned triumphantly with The Light of the Sun (2011), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making her one of the few R&B artists to top the chart that year. She followed with Woman (2015), her fifth studio album, which also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart—both projects celebrated for their vocal mastery, emotional depth, and critical acclaim. 

In 2023, Scott reunited with fans nationwide on the Who Is Jill Scott? 23rd Anniversary Tour, a sold-out celebration of the album that defined a movement and continues to resonate with new generations of listeners—underscoring her enduring relevance and deep connection to her audience.

Most recently, Scott returned with To Whom This May Concern, her sixth studio album and first full-length project in over a decade, released on February 13, 2026. And it marks a major comeback.
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​Country singer Brit Taylor was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, a region that produced legends like Loretta Lynn, Keith Whitley, The Judds, and Tyler Childers. Deeply rooted in Appalachian culture, that heritage shapes her third album, Land of the Forgotten, which she says feels like “driving home.”

Although she has lived in Nashville for nearly two decades, Taylor remains inspired by the resilience of Appalachian people. She began singing professionally at age seven with the Kentucky Opry and developed a distinctive voice capable of moving from high lonesome tones to rich, low growls.

The album was produced by her husband, singer-songwriter Adam Chaffin, who encouraged her most honest vocal performance yet. Many songs were co-written with Adam Wright and focus on working-class life, balancing humor, hardship, and hope.
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Influenced by classic country and bluegrass from the 1980s and 1990s—especially artists like Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless--Land of the Forgotten blends traditional roots with a modern perspective. With this record, Taylor embraces her authentic voice and delivers fearless, honest songs that reflect her life and Appalachian roots.
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