Guitar legend dies at 74
Guitar legend Chris Rea, whose work left a significant mark on blues rock and popular music, has died. He was Source
Read MoreSteve Louw releases new single Across The River
Acclaimed South African singer-songwriter Steve Louw has released his new single Across The River, offering a first look at his upcoming album Traces of the Flood, set for release on May 15, 2026. The track, released on April 10, is available across…
Read More10 Legendary Blues Rock Frontmen and Frontwomen
Some of the most influential figures to lead a blues rock band over the past six decades are larger-than-life artists Source
Read MorePosthumous Steve Cropper album announced featuring Eric Clapton
Steve Cropper’s final studio album will be released later this year, featuring appearances from some of rock and blues’ biggest names, including Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons, and Ronnie Wood. Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour will release…
Read MoreKenny Wayne Shepherd: Ledbetter Heights (30th Anniversary Sessions) Review
Along with fellow wonderkid Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd (KWS) was once branded the heir to heroic, blues revivalist Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV). Even if you dismiss the triple-pronged, abbreviated initials that both guitarists are best known for,…
Read MorePremiere: Eliza Neals – “Thunder in the House” video
Eliza Neals is back with new music, and Blues Rock Review is exclusively premiering the official video for “Thunder in the House,” the title track from her latest album, Thunder In The House. Released earlier this year, the record marked Neals’ return…
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Rick Estrin and the Nightcats & Johnny Wheels and the Swamp Donkeys – Salem Oregon Gig Review
The spirit of community and the enduring power of blues rock came together on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as Rick Estrin & the Nightcats headlined a special benefit concert for Salem, Oregon’s Northwest Hub Bike Shop. With doors opening at 4:00 PM and…
Read MoreThe Rolling Stones announce “Foreign Tongues”
The Rolling Stones have announced their new studio album, Foreign Tongues, which will be released July 10 through Polydor/Universal Music. The 14-track album follows 2023’s Grammy Award-winning Hackney Diamonds, which topped charts worldwide and achieved…
Read MoreDeep Purple announces “Splat!”
Deep Purple will release their new studio album SPLAT! on July 3 via earMUSIC. The album features the current lineup of Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride, and marks another collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, known for…
Read More10 Blues Rock Songs You Forgot You Loved
Blues rock has always lived in the space between grit and emotion, where raw feeling matters just as much as Source
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