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There are albums that simply present new music, and there are albums that carry memory, history and deep emotional weight. John Primer and Friends Tribute to Theresa’s Lounge clearly belongs to the second category.With this new release, three-time Grammy-nominated Blues Hall of Fame artist John Primer pays tribute to one of the most important rooms in Chicago blues history: Theresa’s Lounge. Located on Chicago’s South Side, Theresa’s was more than […]

Theresa’s Lounge: The Basement Where Chicago Blues Found a HomeSome places in music history become larger than their address. Theresa’s Lounge was one of them.Hidden in the basement of an apartment building on Chicago’s South Side, Theresa’s Lounge was not a glamorous nightclub. It was small, crowded, smoky, and real. But for decades, that basement room became one of the beating hearts of Chicago blues — a place where musicians, […]

Grey DeLisle & Les Greene join forces on Grey and Greene, a warm, vibrant and beautifully old-school album full of rock ’n’ soul, country flavor, rockabilly energy and classic soul feeling.Produced by James Intveld, the album has a timeless sound that feels like it could have come from another golden era — but with a fresh 2026 spirit. From upbeat tracks like “Shake That Thing” and “Go Go Go” to […]

The Name Droppers – Let’s Live TogetherThe Name Droppers return with Let’s Live Together, a new album released on June 12, 2026 through Horizon Music Group. Built on a strong mix of blues, R&B, soul and old-school rock ’n’ roll, the album finds the veteran New England band in confident and energetic form.The group features Rafe Klein on guitar and vocals, Ron Rifkin on piano and keyboards, Bobby “T” Torello […]

The Psychedelic Furs is the debut studio album by English rock band Psychedelic Furs. It was released on 7 March 1980 by Columbia Records and reissued with bonus tracks in 2002 by Columbia/Legacy.The original LP released in the UK had nine tracks. The US LP contained 10 tracks, deleting one track from the UK LP, "Blacks/Radio", and adding two others, "Susan's Strange" and "Soap Commercial", and significantly changing the track […]

Nektar was a hard rock progressive band that originally originated in Germany and was formed in 1969 by British musicians Roye Albrighton on guitars and vocals, Derek Moore on bass and vocals, Allan Freeman on keyboards and vocals, and Ron Howden on drums and vocals.This album was their second effort after their debut album Journey To The Center Of The Eye which was originally released in 1972. At the time […]

Chicago-born singer, songwriter and harmonica powerhouse Russ Green returns with Stone Cold, a sharp, soulful and deeply expressive blues album that puts his harp right at the center of the story. Following his acclaimed 2018 debut City Soul, Green delivers a set of songs full of gritty imagery, mature songwriting, warm vocals and fiery harmonica work. Raised in Chicago and shaped by the influence of legendary harp players Sugar Blue […]

Dave Thomas, one of the seasoned voices of British blues, returns with Bridge Street Blues, an album that feels like a heartfelt journey back to his roots. Recorded in Ireland with producer and multi-instrumentalist Declan Sinnott, the album blends classic blues tradition, mature songwriting, and the authentic voice of an artist who doesn’t just play the blues — he has lived them.Thomas’ story reaches back to the British blues boom […]

This new album of The B. Christopher Band is a 2026 compilation/best-of collection. According to the band's official materials, it gathers 21 tracks from four of their blues-oriented releases, including songs such as "All Twisted Up," "Sad State of Affairs," "Where You At," "Nina Come On," "Late Night Cryin'," and "Smoke."The collection highlights what has become B. Christopher's signature approach: polished blues rooted in classic Chicago and Texas traditions but […]

If you like big-band blues, jump swing, and rootsy soul played with absolute conviction, Back in Business by Travellin' Brothers is easy to recommend. Rather than simply releasing another retro-blues record, the band uses this album as a full-scale revival of its dormant Big Band format, expanding its usual blues-rock core into something closer to a revue: brass-heavy, theatrical, danceable, and deeply affectionate toward classic American rhythm & blues traditions.Released […]

Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival return with Electric Eden, a live album released on May 8, 2026 through J&R Collective. Built around nine live performances — eight originals and one carefully chosen cover — the record captures the band in the element where their music makes the most sense: on stage, in front of an engaged audience, with the room feeding the fire back to the players.For listeners of […]

Few names in blues history carry the weight of B.B. King. His voice, his phrasing, his unmistakable guitar tone and that famous “one-note” emotional touch helped define not only modern blues, but the language of electric guitar itself. Years after his passing, his influence remains impossible to measure — heard in every young player chasing that singing vibrato and every singer trying to deliver sorrow with grace instead of excess. […]

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar return with A Beautiful Buzz, a new live album released on May 22, 2026 via Gypsy Soul Records. Captured during the band’s Love Is All Around tour across Western Canada in 2022, the album documents the raw power, sweat, soul and communal energy that have made the group one of Canada’s most electrifying live acts. For listeners of BluesWave Radio, this is exactly the kind […]

Canadian roots, rock and soul band Bywater Call are back with “No One Else”, their third studio single of 2026 and the first major statement from their forthcoming fourth studio album, Broken Souvenirs, scheduled for release on July 29, 2026. The single was released on May 13, 2026, and is already available across streaming platforms, while the new album is available for pre-order.For listeners of BluesWave Radio, Bywater Call are […]

The British Bluescasting Corporation — or simply The BBC, though not that BBC — return with Saints & Sinners, the follow-up to their well-received debut album High Horse.Released in 2025, Saints & Sinners features 12 tracks and runs at around 44 minutes, continuing the band’s blend of feel-good rhythm & blues, blues-rock, pub-rock energy and British musical wit.The album builds on the momentum of High Horse, which, according to the […]