Browsing: Album

Dr. John’s unmistakable blend of Big Easy flair, local vernacular, and musical mastery left an indelible mark. Since his passing, the Dr. John Estate has released five critically acclaimed albums, including the Grammy-nominated ‘Things Happen That Way.’ These posthumous releases follow his musical evolution, featuring live performances, rare recordings, and timeless classics.

In a powerful nod to musical history, Ruthie Foster reimagines Elvis Presley’s iconic “That’s All Right” at Sun Studios, where the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll first recorded the track. Backed by Tyler Bryant, Foster’s soulful, Delta blues rendition breathes new life into the Arthur Crudup classic. The song appears on ‘Mileage,’ her tenth album and debut for the legendary label – a release that also earned Sun its first-ever GRAMMY® nomination!

“He was my hero, man. I remember watching him on ‘Soul Train’ and ‘Hee Haw.’ I was so proud that this was my father. I was looking at the TV saying, ‘I love you, man.'”

Ronnie Baker Brooks reflects on his father Lonnie’s legacy, blending family, blues, and life lessons in his new Alligator Records album ‘Blues in My DNA.’ From a strict upbringing that taught him the value of hard work to the bittersweet farewell to his mentor, Ronnie carries on the tradition of authenticity and soul in every note.

“Little Bit” emphasizes living in the moment and slowing down to savor life’s precious details. The track is part of their upcoming album, ‘Bloom,’ set for release on January 24, 2025.

Grammy-nominated and seven-time Blues Music Award winner Janiva Magness is back with her latest single, “I Was Good to You Baby,” ahead of her highly anticipated album set for release in Spring 2025.

John Primer teams up with harp master Giles Robson on ‘Ten Chicago Blues Classics,’ out December 6, delivering a high-energy tribute to the timeless spirit of ’50s Chicago blues. With soulful renditions of Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson tracks, the duo’s seamless interplay and technical prowess breathe new life into these iconic songs.

Paul Thorn announces his new album set for release on February 21 via Thirty Tigers. The album reflects Thorn’s six-decade journey through life and music, offering soulful, bluesy insights in tracks like the lead single “Tough Times Don’t Last” – out today!

The video for “Things They Tellin’ You” from Robert Connely Farr’s ‘Pandora Sessions’ captures the universal weight of suffering and the blurred lines between truth and deception. Directed by longtime collaborator Jay Bundy Johnson, the visual pairs Farr’s melancholic, minimalist blues with haunting footage from the Prelinger Archive.

The Old Ceremony’s new album ‘Earthbound,’ forged through two decades of collaboration and a vast collection of songs born from the pandemic, is out now!

Frontman Django Haskins reflects on the band’s growth, the ongoing joy of making music together, and his Big Star tribute work. “Getting to know and play with so many people who had previously existed only on my turntables has been a thrill. Mike Mills played and sang on our last record… None of this would’ve happened without the Big Star thing, and — to give credit where it belongs — without the quixotic genius of Chris Stamey, who put the whole thing together, along with Big Star’s Jody Stephens.”

In a thrilling tribute to the late Dr. John, fans worldwide can now experience his solo performance from the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1986