Album Releases by Genre
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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Moving On Skiffle
by Van Morrison
March 10, 2023
Van Morrison latest full-length studio release features skiffle-influenced covers of 23 blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz songs.
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Anarchist Gospel
by Sunny War
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic.
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Things Happen That Way
by Dr. John
September 23, 2022
The posthumous release for New Orleans artist Dr. John features guest appearances from Lukas Nelson And Promise Of The Real, Willie Nelson, and Aaron Neville.
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Like Neptune
by Son Little
September 9, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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I Ran Down Every Dream
by Tommy McLain
August 26, 2022
the first new release in over 40 years for Louisiana swamp pop artist Tommy McLain was produced by C.C. Adcock and features contributions from Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Augie Meyers, Steve Riley, Ivan Neville, and Van Dyke Parks.
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Songs My Friends Wrote
by Corb Lund
June 17, 2022
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Corb Lund features covers of songs written by Geoff Berner, Hayes Carll, Fred Eaglesmith, John Evans, Mike Plume, Tom Russell, Todd Snider, and Ian Tyson.
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Mississippi Son
by Charlie Musselwhite
June 3, 2022
The latest full-length release from blues artist Charlie Musselwhite features six covers and eight new originals.
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No More Worlds to Conquer
by Robin Trower
April 29, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for the British blues-rock artist Robin Trower features contributions from Chris Taggart and Richard Watts.
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Get On Board
by Taj Mahal
April 22, 2022
The latest full-length release for the collaboration between Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder features covers of songs from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.
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Brother Johnny
by Edgar Winter
April 15, 2022
Edgar Winter's tribute album to his brother, blues guitarist Johnny Winter features Gregg Bissonette, Joe Bonamassa, Doyle Bramhall II, John McFee, Robben Ford, Billy Gibbons, David Grissom, Taylor Hawkins, Warren Haynes, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, Keb Mo, Phil X, Doug Rappoport, Bobby Rush, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ringo Starr, Derek Trucks, Waddy Wachtel, and Joe Walsh.
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Forever on My Mind
by Son House
March 18, 2022
The previously unreleased recordings from Delta blues artist Son House were recorded by manager/historian Dick Waterman and restored by producer Dan Auerbach.
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Crown
by Eric Gales
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for blues-rocker Eric Gales was co-produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.
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The Sun is Shining Down
by John Mayall
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length release from British blues artist John Mayall features guest appearances from The Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller, Scarlet Rivera, Jake Shimabukuro, and Melvin Taylor.
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Good To Be...
by Keb' Mo'
January 21, 2022
The latest full-length release from Nashville-based blues artist Keb' Mo' features guest appearances from Kristin Chenoweth, Old Crow Medicine Show and Darius Rucker.
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Good and Green Again
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
January 21, 2022
The fourth full-length release for North Carolina-based folk artist Jake Xerxes Fussell was produced by James Elkington.
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Stomping Ground
by Dion
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for Dion features guest appearances from
Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, Rickie Lee Jones, Keb' Mo', Mark Knopfler, Sonny Landreth, Patti Scialfa, Boz Scaggs, and Bruce Springsteen.
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Heavy Load Blues
by Gov't Mule
November 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule features both originals and covers of blues songs.
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Time Clocks
by Joe Bonamassa
October 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for the blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa was produced by Kevin Shirley.
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Buffalo Nichols
by Buffalo Nichols
October 15, 2021
This is the debut full-length studio release for the Austin-based blues artist.
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Faster
by Samantha Fish
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release from the blues-rock guitarist was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum and features a guest appearance from Tech N9ne.
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Try It... You Might Like It! GA-20 Does Hound Dog Taylor
by GA-20
August 20, 2021
The second full-length release for the Boston blues trio of Pat Faherty, Matt Stubbs and Tim Carman features 10 songs written or performed by Chicago blues rock legend Hound Dog Taylor.
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I Be Trying
by Cedric Burnside
June 25, 2021
The ninth full-length release for the Mississippi blues artist was produced by Boo Mitchell and features guest appearances from Luther Dickinson and Zac Cockrell.
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Leftover Feelings
by John Hiatt
May 21, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between John Hiatt and The Jerry Douglas Band was produced by Jerry Douglas.
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Sharecropper's Son
by Robert Finley
May 21, 2021
The third full-length release for the Louisiana soul singer was produced by Dan Auerbach (who also played guitar on the album).
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Delta Kream
by The Black Keys
May 14, 2021
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded covers of Mississippi hill country blues songs in Nashville over two sessions with Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton.
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Latest Record Project, Vol. 1
by Van Morrison
May 7, 2021
The 28-track release from Northern Irish singer-songwriter features songs about such topics as social media and the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Life by Misadventure
by Rag 'n' Bone Man
May 7, 2021
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from P!nk.
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Fire It Up
by Steve Cropper
April 23, 2021
The first full-length release for the Stax guitarist in 10 years was co-produced with Jon Tiven and features the vocals of Roger C. Reale.
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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These 13
by Jimbo Mathus
March 5, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird as a duo was recorded live to tape and was produced by Mike Viola.
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Living in a Burning House
by Selwyn Birchwood
January 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Florida blues guitarist was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings
by Dave Alvin
November 20, 2020
The 16-track release from The Blasters singer songwriter features 13 covers and were recorded from sessions over many years.
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Royal Tea
by Joe Bonamassa
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length release for the blues-rock guitarist features songs influenced by British blues and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
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Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?
by Fantastic Negrito
August 14, 2020
The latest full-length release for the two-time Grammy winner was inspired by socially and politically-aware albums from 1960s-70s.
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Love & Peace
by Seasick Steve
July 24, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the blues artist was self-produced and features contributions from Malcolm Arison, Luther Dickinson and Dan Magnusson.
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Blues With Friends
by Dion
June 5, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the veteran singer features guest appearances from Jeff Beck, Rory Block, Joe Bonamassa, Samantha Fish, Billy Gibbons, John Hammond, Sonny Landreth, Joe Menza, Van Morrison, Patti Scialfa, Brian Setzer, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Van Zandt, Jerry Vivino, Jimmy Vivino, and Joe Louis Walker.
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Singing for My Supper
by Early James
March 13, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Alabama-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Dan Auerbach and David "Fergie" Ferguson.
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Kings of the Medway Delta
by Billy Childish
March 6, 2020
This is the third release for the collaboration between Wild Billy Childish and the Chatham Singers.
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That's What I Heard
by Robert Cray Band
February 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the band led by the Blues/soul guitarist features four originals and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Blacktop Run
by Sonny Landreth
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Louisiana guitarist was produced by R.S. Field.
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Aloha
by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
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If You're Going to the City: A Tribute to Mose Allison for Sweet Relief
by Various Artists
November 29, 2019
The tribute to the late jazz/blues artist features 15 covers that include his daughter Amy, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin, Anything Mose!, Jackson Browne, Peter Case, Elvis Costello, Robbie Fulks, Ben Harper, Chrissie Hynde, Iggy Pop, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, The Tippo All Stars, and Loudon Wainwright III.
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Mad Lad: A Live Tribute to Chuck Berry
by Ronnie Wood & His Wild Five
November 15, 2019
The tribute album to Chuck Berry from the Rolling Stones guitarist was recorded live with Ben Waters and Imelda May.
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Kill or Be Kind
by Samantha Fish
September 20, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the blues guitarist/singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Billington.
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Brighter Days
by Robert Randolph & the Family Band
August 23, 2019
The sixth full-length studio release for the pedal steel guitarist was recorded in Nashville with producer Dave Cobb.
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Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969
by Various Artists
August 2, 2019
The compilation of tracks from the three-day blues festival at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor come from a restored fan recording.
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Tall, Dark, And Handsome
by Delbert McClinton
July 26, 2019
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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Wilderness
by Jade Jackson
June 28, 2019
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Social Distortion's Mike Ness.
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The Traveler
by Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
May 31, 2019
The ninth full-length studio release for the blues rock guitarist was recorded over 10 days with co-producer Marshall Altman.
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Baby, Please Come Home
by Jimmie Vaughan
May 17, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Texas guitarist includes blues, country, R&B and soul covers.
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Guadalupe Plata (2018)
by Guadalupe Plata
May 3, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the Spanish blues rock trio was written, recorded and mixed over three and a half weeks in 2018.
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This Land
by Gary Clark, Jr.
February 22, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Austin singer-guitarist was co-produced with Jacob Sciba.
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Nobody Told Me
by John Mayall
February 22, 2019
The latest full-length release for the British blues guitarist features guest guitarists including Joe Bonamassa, Rush's Alex Lifeson, Larry McCray, Todd Rundgren, Steven Van Zandt, and Carolyn Wonderland.
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No More Normal
by Swindle
January 25, 2019
The latest release for the British dubstep/grime producer features guest appearances from Andrew Ashong, Etta Bond, Kiko Bun, D Double E, Daley, Nubya Garcia, Ghetts, Knucks Eva Lazarus, P Money, Kojey Radical, and Rider Shafique.
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America's Child
by Shemekia Copeland
August 3, 2018
The eighth full-length release for the blues singer features guest appearances from John Prine, Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Gauthier, Emmylou Harris, and Steve Cropper.
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Out of the Blues
by Boz Scaggs
July 27, 2018
The third and final part of the singer-songwriter's trilogy of albums featuring songs that inspired him was co-produced with Chris Tabarez and Michael Rodriguez.
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Please Don't Be Dead
by Fantastic Negrito
June 15, 2018
The follow-up to the Oakland artist's Grammy Award-winning 2016 release was influenced in part by divisive political and social issues.
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Blue Mesa
by Luke Winslow-King
May 11, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the New Orleans-based blues singer-songwriter features contributions from Chris Davis, Roberto Luti and Mike Lynch.
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Black Coffee
by Beth Hart
January 26, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the collaboration between Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa was produced by Kevin Shirley.
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Goin' Platinum!
by Robert Finley
December 8, 2017
The second full-length release from the Louisiana-based blues singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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King of the Boogie [Craft] [Box Set]
by John Lee Hooker
October 6, 2017
The five-disc set of 100 songs from the blues artist features rare, live and several unreleased tracks.
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Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.
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New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Trails & Tribulations
by Martin Simpson
September 1, 2017
The 20th full-length studio solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Andy Bell.
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Esker
by Bill MacKay
May 5, 2017
The third full-length solo release for the Chicago-based guitarist is his first on the Drag City label.
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TajMo
by Taj Mahal
May 5, 2017
The debut collaboration between Keb' Mo' and Taj Mahal features guest appearances from Sheila E., Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, and Lizz Wright.
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Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm
by Robert Cray
April 28, 2017
The latest release for the blues singer features members of the Hi Rhythm Section and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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What in the Natural World
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
March 31, 2017
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Nathan Bowles, Nathan Golub, Nathan Salsburg, Joan Shelley and Casey Toll.
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Joy Comes Back
by Ruthie Foster
March 24, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated blues artist features covers of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," the Four Tops’ "Loving You is Sweeter than Ever" and Chris Stapleton's "What Are You Listening To?"
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Fantasizing About Being Black
by Otis Taylor
March 3, 2017
The history of the African-American experience is the concept behind the 15th full-length release for the blues artist featuring guest appearances from Jerry Douglas, Brandon Niederauer and Ron Miles.
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The Bad Testament
by Scott H. Biram
February 24, 2017
The ninth full-length release for the Texan blues/county-rock singer-songwriter was recorded in his home studio.
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Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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Talk About That
by John Mayall
January 27, 2017
The latest release for the British blues artist features a guest appearance from Joe Walsh and was recorded in three days.
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Snake Pit
by Harvey Mandel
November 18, 2016
The latest solo studio release for the blues-rock guitarist who played with such artists as Canned Heat, John Mayall, and the Rolling Stones, was recorded in two days.
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Keepin' the Horse Between Me and the Ground
by Seasick Steve
October 7, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the California blues singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
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I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always
by Luke Winslow-King
September 30, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New Orleans-based blues singer-songwriter was influenced by his divorce in 2015.
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The Last Days of Oakland
by Fantastic Negrito
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for blues artist Xavier Dphrepaulezz as Fantastic Negrito reflects on issues such as racism and gentrification in his hometown.
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Gon' Boogaloo
by C.W. Stoneking
June 3, 2016
The third full-length release for the Australian blues singer-songwriter was record in one take.
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Beyond the Bloodhounds
by Adia Victoria
May 13, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based artist was co-produced with Roger Moutenot.
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Pierced Arrow
by The Rides
May 6, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the blues-rock band that includes Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Barry Goldberg.
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Blues of Desperation
by Joe Bonamassa
March 25, 2016
The 12th solo release from the blues-rock guitarist was recorded in five days.
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God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson
by Various Artists
February 26, 2016
The tribute album to blues singer Blind Willie Johnson features such artists as the Blind Boys of Alabama, Rickie Lee Jones and the Cowboy Junkies, Maria McKee, Sinead O’Connor, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Tom Waits, and Lucinda Williams.
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Hold On!
by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
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Guadalupe Plata (2015)
by Guadalupe Plata
January 15, 2016
The fourth full-length release (and fourth self-titled album that was released in March 2015 in Spain) for the Spanish blues rock trio was recorded in London with producer Liam Watson.
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Angels & Ghosts
by Dave Gahan & the Soulsavers
October 23, 2015
This is the second collaboration between the Depeche Mode frontman and the British electronica duo Soulsavers.
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Son Little
by Son Little
October 16, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for Philadelphia producer Aaron Livingston who has worked with The Roots and Mavis Staples.
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Oh My Goodness
by Donnie Fritts
October 9, 2015
The fourth solo release for the songwriter and keyboardist was produced by Alabama Shakes’ Ben Tanner and Civil Wars' John Paul White.
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Lost Time
by Dave Alvin
September 18, 2015
The follow-up to Dave and Phil Alvin's Grammy-nominated Common Grounds release is another covers album that includes songs from such artists as James Brown, Thomas Dorsey, Lead Belly, and Big Joe Turner.
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The Story of Sonny Boy Slim
by Gary Clark, Jr.
September 11, 2015
The second full-length release for the Austin guitarist was self-produced.
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Find a Way to Care
by John Mayall
September 4, 2015
The latest release for the blues artist was produced with Eric Corne and features an emphasis on Mayall's piano playing.
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Imaginary Man
by Rayland Baxter
August 14, 2015
The second full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Landry and Erik Masse.
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Born to Play Guitar
by Buddy Guy
July 31, 2015
The 29th studio release for the blues guitarist features guest appearances from Billy Gibbons, Joss Stone, Kim Wilson, and Van Morrison.
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Ashes & Dust
by Warren Haynes
July 24, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina-born rock guitarist features collaborations with Railroad Earth.
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Muddy Waters 100
by John Primer
July 24, 2015
The tribute album to Blues legend Muddy Waters by John Primer features contributions from such artist as Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, James Cotton, Bob Margolin, Keb Mo, Derek Trucks, and Johnny Winter.
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Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
by Larry Campbell
June 23, 2015
The debut collaboration between Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams features covers as well as originals.
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River
by Daniel Bachman
June 2, 2015
The latest release for the guitarist is his first recorded in a proper studio and features covers of William Moore's "Old Country Rock" and Jack Rose's "Levee."
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Live+
by Jeff Beck
May 19, 2015
The live album includes live tracks from the British rock artist's 2014 tour as well as two studio recordings featuring guest vocals from Veronica Bellino and Ruth Lorenzo.
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Soul Food
by The Word
May 4, 2015
The long-awaited follow-up to the blues-rock band's 2001 self-titled debut release features guest appearances from Ruthie Foster and Amy Helm.
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