Tucson blues women Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey are releasing their first duets project, "Wild Women." It's a collection of their best "raunchy and romantic blues" — their words — that pay tribute ...

If you are in a relationship, chances are you will probably have a romantic date for Valentine’s Day. But as the evening progresses, you’ll need the perfect soundtrack to keep the mood just right.

One of the biggest misconceptions about blues music is that the genre is all about doom and gloom. Naturally, many blues songs feature lyrics about being down in the dumps, love lost, and heartbreak.

Spoon have released two new songs, “Chateau Blues” and “Guess I’m Fallin in Love.” The double A-side was recorded during the indie-rock band’s ongoing sessions for a new album. “As we finished up the ...

You don’t get the nickname “Lightnin’” for no reason, especially when you’re a blues artist. Born March 15, 1912, in Centerville, Texas, Samuel John “Lightnin’” Hopkins became one of the most ...

As the flood waters rose, many blues artists were inspired to write songs about the disaster and describe the experience of being in a flood. The Mississippi Delta is famous for more than floods; it's ...

Imagine you have a good idea, but someone copies it and gets more credit. That’s basically what happened to rhythm-and-blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton with her song “Hound Dog.” If you ...

Spoon have released a new double A-side single, made up of the tracks ‘Chateau Blues’ and ‘Guess I’m Fallin In Love’. Both tracks were written and recorded amid the band’s recording sessions for a ...