With humility, hard work, and a fierce love of the blues, Samantha Fish charts her own path — guided by collaborators, the road, and the music that came before her.
Year: 2025
Holiday listening suggestions that span new releases, live zydeco joy, and timeless Christmas compilations that give back.
What’s it like being a go-to bassist in the blues world? Rodrigo Mantovani takes us inside his music, his mentors, and the projects that keep him inspired.
Today, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter releases his new single and accompanying video, “They Think It’s Funny,” an early look at Savoy, North’s forthcoming third album, due September 1, 2026 via Round Badge Records.
A remembrance of Raul Malo’s music, generosity, and belief in connection through song.
In this installment of Language of the Blues, author and rocker Debra Devi looks at “Cold in hand” in the blues: stories of money gone and hearts left empty.
The January 29 Paramount Theatre tribute honors Marcia Ball’s career while supporting HOME, the musician assistance organization she co-founded.
Samantha Fish led Cedric Burnside and Jon Spencer through a shape-shifting night of Delta grooves, punk-blues swagger, and collaborative fireworks at Chicago’s House of Blues.
A firsthand look at Mississippi John Hurt’s rediscovery during the 1960s folk revival, exploring his music, gentle presence, and the management challenges he encountered late in life. Told through a 2018 interview with his manager Dick Waterman—who oversaw the final chapter of Hurt’s career—and the author’s own memories of the Philadelphia folk-blues scene, this feature illuminates both Hurt’s enduring artistry and the complex behind-the-scenes world of the revival era.
Examining ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’: holiday classic or cringe-worthy relic of a bygone era? Perspectives vary.