Joe Bonamassa returns with Vol. IV of ‘B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100‘, unveiling five new songs from the landmark centennial tribute. Out now via KTBA Records, the latest volume continues to widen the project’s reach, pairing fresh arrangements with powerful performances from artists across blues, rock, and soul. The full 32-track album arrives February 6th, […]
Marcus King Band have confirmed their new album, ‘Darling Blue‘, is set for release on September 26th via American Records/Republic Records. Pre-order/pre-save – here. ‘Darling Blue‘ finds Grammy-nominated Marcus King reuniting with his longtime live band for their first recorded album together since 2018’s ‘Carolina Confessions‘. Inspired heavily by his home state of South Carolina, […]
The Marcus King Band unveils a further taste of new music with ‘Carolina Honey’ out now via American Records/Republic Records. Listen/share the song – here. ‘Carolina Honey’ follows ‘Honky Tonk Hel’l. Listen/share the song here. Watch/share the lyric video here. “‘Carolina Honey’ is all about how I met my wife and what a significant […]
Today, GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Marcus King released ‘Mood Swings‘, his Rick Rubin produced album, via American/Republic Records and Snakefarm in the UK. Listen to ‘Mood Swings’ – here ‘Mood Swings‘ is King’s magnum opus, an eclectic symphony of soul that is uniquely timeless and current. Drawing on King’s darkest moments, it became a beacon of hope […]
Marcus King has announced the release of his new Rick Rubin-produced single, ‘F*ck My Life Up Again’ via American / Republic Records / Snakefarm (UK). Listen to the single – here This new single marks a significant sonic shift for King, who has historically been hailed for his virtuoso guitar riffs and preternatural talent. But […]
Eric Clapton has announced that the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival is set to take place on September 23rd and 24th in Los Angeles, California at Crypto.com Arena. The festival features a who’s who of stars in the world of guitar and blues rock including Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, ZZ Top, Gary […]
Marcus King, the hugely acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist, returns to the UK for a string of shows this month, in support of last year’s stunning album ‘Young Blood‘, which was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. With a stadium-sized performance full of soul, rock and country, King has been lighting up stages across […]
Marcus King today released two tracks for Spotify’s Singles program, an afrobeat inspired version of ‘Crazy‘, famed by Gnarls Barkley, as well as a full band reimagining of King’s instant classic song ‘It’s Too Late‘. Both songs were recorded a year ago, at the legendary New York City based studio, Electric Lady, home to classic artists […]
Marcus King today announced the release of ‘Blood On The Tracks’, the latest preview, and lead single from his forthcoming solo album, ‘Young Blood‘. The track was co-written with Dan Auerbach and songwriting legend Desmond Child, renowned for his work with rock acts including Alice Cooper, Joan Jett and Aerosmith. Over a swampy groove, gritty guitars and a thumping bass sound that offers sonic […]
Marcus King has released new single ‘Lie Lie Lie‘, the latest preview track from his forthcoming solo album, ‘Young Blood‘. Shuffling rock drums, wild soloing and fuzzed out psychedelic guitar riffing combine into a towering sonic inferno. At the core of the blaze are King’s vocals, which share a revelation. “‘Lie Lie Lie‘ for me […]
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