Stepping foot in Kingston in some ways feels like stepping out of London. While technically situated southwest in the capital, one is immediately greeted by a mixture of architecture that could be British or even Dutch depending on where you stand. From the Kingston Bridge to artist David Mach’s ‘Out of Order’ tumbling phone box installation on Old London Road, the picturesque town has a distinct charm that is quite undeniable.
Last month Boston's GA-20 dropped their killer blues rock track 'Easy on the Eyes', which is taken from their upcoming third album 'Crackdown', out September 9th on Karma Chief Records / Colemine Records.
Siblings Larkin Poe are slated to release their new album 'SELF MADE MAN' on June 12th via their Tricki-Woo Records imprint. Having shared the video to their tune 'Holy Ghost Fire' earlier this month, the duo now unveil their latest single 'Keep Diggin'. With sizzling guitar lines and claps setting off the intro to the track, the song transcends into an electric blues rock gem which addresses the topic of senseless gossiping.
If you're unfamiliar with Donny, then you probably should get to know him...real quick. Having been on the music scene for the past three years, his blues, soul, rock hybrid is nostalgic yet modern, transcending just a throwback sound that many artists have fell victim to. One of his infamous tracks is the smokey 'Strip Club Blues' that is a great blues rock number.
Detroit-born, Vancouver-based singer and musician Khari Wendell McClelland delivers a piece of history with his forthcoming album 'Freedom Singer', out April 27th. Delving into the journey of his great-great-great grandmother Kizzy who made the trek from the United States to Canada in the 1800s, the LP is a collection of songs that represent that time period and the possible accompaniment throughout her travel. Co-produced with John Raham, Khari Wendell McClelland blends various musical styles to create one powerful and masterful record.
Jack White has announced the release of his new album 'BOARDING HOUSE REACH', landing March 23rd via Third Man/Columbia. The forthcoming record finds White returning to his early beginnings of music making using the same gear that he crafted songs on when he was fifteen years old. Meshing together a variety of styles including rock, electronica, funk, blues, Hip-Hop and more, 'BOARDING HOUSE REACH' was recorded in White's Third Man Studios in Nashville, as well as in New York City and Los Angeles. Jack White will also release a few copies of the new album as a limited edition package which includes a special vinyl pressing and a 12" x 24" insert.
Actress Kristen Stewart stars in The Rolling Stones' latest video 'Ride 'Em On Down', a cover of the Eddie Taylor track. Directed by François Rousselet, Stewart wildly drives around downtown Los Angeles in a classic Ford Mustang, ultimately ended up down by the infamous L.A. river where she strangely enough, spots a zebra strolling about. The single itself is taken from The Rolling Stones' album 'Blue & Lonesome', which contains covers of classic blues cuts. Have a look.
Known for a clean, acoustic folk sound and his dapper style of dress, L.A. Salami released his 2013 EP 'Another Shade of Blue', followed by his opening of the Burberry Spring/Summer '14 runway show. By the end of 2014 Salami went on to release a second EP entitled 'The Prelude'. Since that time however, he has been a little quiet but it's now evident that there was something cooking in the creative oven. Bringing forth his new single 'The City Nowadays', the London musician has beefed up his sound with an edgier post blues/garage rock feel added to the mix. Sonically it's properly fitting for the content which covers the state of everything from life to the fast food style of music. 'The City Nowadays' lands June 24th via Sunday Best Recordings. Have a listen.
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