Electric Soul Company – Two Guitars, Two Voices, One Electrifying Groove

Album Spotlight | BluesWave Radio | October 2026

Chicago has always been a city where the blues refuses to stand still. Its musical heritage continues to evolve, absorbing new influences while holding on to the raw emotion and unmistakable groove that made the city’s sound legendary.

With their self-titled 2026 release on the historic Delmark Records label, Electric Soul Company deliver exactly that spirit, bringing together the rich traditions of Chicago blues, vintage soul, R&B and funk in an energetic and deeply musical collaboration.

At the heart of Electric Soul Company are two accomplished guitarists, singers and songwriters: Breezy Rodio and Will Jacobs.

Italian-born Breezy Rodio established himself in Chicago’s vibrant blues community, spending years performing with veteran bluesman Linsey Alexander before developing his own successful career as a bandleader and recording artist. His approach combines the expressive language of traditional electric blues with the warmth of classic soul and R&B.

Chicago native Will Jacobs brings his own distinctive musical personality to the partnership. A guitarist, vocalist and producer with an international performing background, Jacobs moves comfortably between blues, funk and soul, contributing rhythmic drive and a contemporary edge.

Their musical connection goes back to Chicago’s blues clubs, where both musicians developed their craft. That shared experience forms the foundation of Electric Soul Company.

Keeping the Chicago Blues Spirit Alive

Rather than relying on elaborate arrangements or unnecessary studio effects, the album places its emphasis on the interaction between two guitars and two voices.

The result is a collection of ten tracks that celebrates musical chemistry, rhythmic precision and the timeless appeal of blues-based music.

The opening track, If You Think I Need You, introduces the album, while Down On Halsted Street pays tribute to one of Chicago’s most recognizable blues landmarks. The latter was also released as a single ahead of the album.

Are You Serious, another advance single, reflects the band’s blues, soul and funk identity, while So Close To It features a special guest appearance by the powerful soul and blues vocalist Sheryl Youngblood.

Throughout the record, the emphasis remains on the groove, the conversation between the guitars and the expressive qualities of the vocals.

There is something refreshingly direct about this approach. Electric Soul Company are not trying to reinvent the blues. Instead, they demonstrate how much creative energy remains in the music when traditional influences meet musicians with their own individual voices.

Blues With Soul, Funk With Feeling

What makes Electric Soul Company particularly appealing is the natural way the musicians move between styles.

Chicago blues provides the foundation, but soul and R&B are equally important ingredients, while funk gives the music much of its rhythmic momentum.

The album recalls the era when blues clubs, soul revues and R&B dance floors were closely connected, and musicians rarely felt the need to separate these styles into rigid categories.

Released by Delmark Records, a label that has documented Chicago’s blues and jazz heritage for decades, Electric Soul Company feels entirely at home in that tradition while remaining firmly connected to the present.

The BluesWave Radio Verdict

Electric Soul Company is a celebration of everything that makes electric blues and soul so enduring: expressive guitars, engaging vocals, irresistible grooves and genuine musical chemistry.

For listeners who enjoy Chicago blues with a generous helping of classic soul, R&B and funk, this is a release well worth discovering.

It is also a reminder that the blues is not simply music from the past. In the hands of musicians like Breezy Rodio and Will Jacobs, it remains vibrant, relevant and full of life.

Two guitars. Two voices. Plenty of soul.

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