Examples of SmartMag Blocks

Rebecca Downes continues to impress with her latest single “These Days,” the first from her upcoming album due October 2025. Rebecca—an independent artist and mentor—pushes blues-rock forward with co-writer Steve Birkett and her band. The striking video, filmed at a disused Greek railway, illuminates her artistic vision beyond industry norms.

A.J. Croce embarks on a renewed Croce Plays Croce tour, honoring his father’s enduring songs with fresh passion and respect. Meanwhile, his 11th studio album, produced by Shooter Jennings, reveals A.J.’s own bold artistic evolution, carving out a distinct voice that stands strong beside his father’s legacy.

With ‘Bloom’ in full season, Larkin Poe rolled into Chicago and proved why their star—and sound—keeps rising.

At 52, genre-defying guitarist and singer Carolyn Wonderland is hitting her stride with ‘Truth Is,’ her second Alligator Records release. From touring with John Mayall to being produced by Dave Alvin and Ray Benson, Wonderland reflects on her wild ride through cosmic country, soul, zydeco, and beyond. The long road can still lead to the fast lane.

Fresh off three UK Blues Awards—including Album of the Year—Elles Bailey returns to ‘Beneath The Neon Glow’ with a stripped-down studio reimagining, uncovering new emotional textures and adding two previously unreleased tracks that expand the album’s narrative reach.

Delta Blues Museum celebrates its 11th year as a Blue Star Museum, offering free summer admission to active duty military and their families, while unveiling a new exhibit on the legendary Margaret’s Blue Diamond Lounge, with a public reception and live music on May 22.

In the atmospheric setting of The Cluny—once a steam-powered flour mill—Ruth Lyon and Conrad Bird shared a set full of raw emotion, close harmony, and stories that hit home. With songs drawn from their time with Holy Moly & The Crackers, new solo work, and deeply personal tributes, the duo held the room in quiet attention, proving the power of stripped-back performance and deep musical connection.

When B.B. King passed, our founder Matt Marshall was there—camera in hand and heart on his sleeve. For the first time, we’re sharing his unreleased photos and memories from that emotional journey through Memphis and Indianola, capturing the farewell fit for a King.

With playful nods, tight solos, and a band as sharp as his suit, Waterhouse delivered a set where every glance — and every moment — hit its mark.