Joe Bonamassa

 

Artist:  Joe Bonamassa

Born:  May 8, 1977.  New Hartford, New York, USA

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Blues

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Guitar, Vocals, Mandolin, Dobro

Joe Bonamassa is an American Blues Rock Guitarist and Singer from New Hartford, New York.  He began with the band Bloodline, and has played with B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Beth Hart, Paul Rodgers, Leslie West, Jon Lord, Glenn Hughes and Vince Gill.  He also plays with Glenn Hughes in Black Country Communion along with Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian.

Title:  B.B. King's Blues Summit 100 (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Blues

Label:  Keeping The Blues Alive Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  Paying The Cost To Be The Boss (feat. Christone "Kinghish" Ingram) (3:13)

 2.  Don't Answer The Door (feat. Marcus King) (5:12)

 3.  To Know You Is To Love You (feat. Michael McDonald, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks) (5:39)

 4.  Let The Good Times Roll (feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Noah Hunt) (4:57)

 5.  Sweet Little Angel (feat. Buddy Guy) (4:44)

 6. When It All Comes Down (I'll Still Be Around) (feat. Larry McCray) (4:07)

 7.  When Love Comes To Town (feat. Slash, Shenekia Copeland & Myles Kennedy) (4:11)

 8.  The Thrill Is Gone (feat. Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton) (5:05)

 9.  Watch Yourself (feat. Jimmie Vaughan) (3:28)

10. Why I Sing The Blues (feat. Bobby Rush) (6:44)

11. Sweet Sixteen (feat. Jimmy all, Larry Carlton) (6:24)

12. Don't You Want A Man Like Me (feat. Larkin Poe) (2:54)

13. I'll Survive (feat. Keb Mo) (2:41)

14. Heartbreaker (feat. Trombone Shorty, Eric Gales) (3:15)

15. Chains And Things (feat. Gary Clark Jr.) (5:03)

Side Two:

 1.  How Blue Can You Get (feat. Warren Haynes) (4:26)

 2.  You Upset Me Baby (feat. Chris Cain) (2:30)

 3.  Ghetto Woman (feat. Ivan Neville (5:07)

 4.  Night Life (feat. Paul Rodgers) (5:10)

 5.  Ain't Nobody Home (feat. Jade MacRae, Robben Ford) (4:02)

 6.  Bad Case Of Love (feat. Joanne Shaw Taylor) (2:54)

 7.  Never Make A Move Too Seen (feat. Dion) (6:16)

 8.  Three O'Clock Blues (feat. Marc Broussard, Josh Smith) (3:20)

 9.  Think It Over (feat. Trains, Chris Buck) (4:01)

10. It's My Own Fault (feat. Kim Wilson) (3:04)

11. Eve) (3:44)y Day I Have The Blues (feat. D.K. Harrell) (2:28)

12. Please Accept My Love (feat. John Nemeth) (2:40)

13.So Excited (feat. Aloe  Blacc) (4:43)s

14. When My Heart Beats Like A Hammer (feat. Dannielle De Andrea (3:44)

15. Playin' With My Friends (5:01)

16. Better Net Look Down (feat. Kirk Fletcher) (8:47)

Personnel:

Joe Bonamassa:  Vocals, Guitars

Michael Rhodes:  Bass

Anton Fig:  Drums

Reese Wynans:  Keyboards

Locky Doyle:  Keyboards

Special Guests:  As mentioned above

B.B. King's Blues Summit 100  is the tribute and celebrating The King of The Blues by Joe Bonamassa, released on February 6, 2026 by Keeping The Blues Alive Records, featuring Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Dion, Michael McDonald, Larry Carlton, Jimmy Hall, Keb Mo, Gary Clark Jr., Warren Haynes, Paul Rodgers, Robben Ford, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Slash and many more!.

The Cribs

 

Artist:  The Cribs
Origin:  Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock, Punk Rock

Original line-up:
Gary Jaman:  Bass, Vocals
Ryan Jarman:  Guitar, Vocals
Ross Jarman:  Drums

The Cribs are an English Indie Rock Band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, formed in 2000, consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross Jarman.  In 2008, Q Magazine described the band as "The Biggest Cult Band in the UK".  In 2012, the band's 10th anniversary year, they were honoured with the Sprit of Independence award at the annual Q Awards.

Title:  Selling A Vibe (2026)

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock, Punk Rock

Label:  Sonic Blew

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Dark Luck (2:57)

 2.  Selling A Vibe (3:17)

 3.  A Point Too Hard To Make (3:26)

 4.  Never The Same (2:50)

 5.  Summer Seizures (3:55)

 6.  Looking For The Wrong Guy (4:28)

 7.  If Our Paths Never Crossed (3:33)

 8.  Sell-Respect (3:57)

 9.  You'll Tell Me Anything (3:03)

10. Rose Mist (3:23)

11. Distractions (3:35)

12. Brothers Won't Break (3:01)

Personnel:

Gary Jarman:  Vocals, Bass  except Track 6, Keyboards on Tracks:  3, 7, 8,10, Additional Guitar on Tracks:  5, 9, 11, 12

Ross Jarman:  Drums

Ryan Jarman:  Guitar, Vocals, Organ on Tracks:  6, 12

Additional Musicians:

Patrick Wimberly:  Synthesizer on Tracks:  5, 6, 8, 10

Jennifer Turner:  Bass on Track 6

Francisco Morales:  Operatic Tenor on Track 9

Selling A Vibe is the ninth studio album by The Cribs, released on January 9, 2026 by Sonic Blew and PIAS Recordings.  The album reached No. 2 on UK Independent Albums Chart, and Scottish Albums Chart.

Herbie Hancock

 

Artist:  Herbie Hancock
Birth Name:  Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
Born:  April 2, 1940.  Chicago, Illinois, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Post-Bop, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Funk, Hard Bop, Piano Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Electro, Classical
Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Producer
Instruments:  Piano, Electric Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizers, Organ, Clavinet, Keytar

Herbie Hancock is an American Pianist, Keyboardist and Composer.  He started his career with Donald Byrd, shortly joined the Miles Rhythm Quintet.  He was one of the first Jazz Musicians to embrace Synthesizers and Funk Music.  His music embraces elements from Jazz, , Blues, Modern Classical Music, Funk and Soul.  His best-known Solo works include "Cantaloupe Island", "Watermelon Man" (later performed by dozens of musicians including Mongo Santamaria), "Maiden Voyage", "I Thought It Was You".  In 2008, he won Grammy Award for Album Of The Year from Tribute album River:  The Joni Letters.

Title:  Takin' Off (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Post-Bop, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Funk, Hard Bop, Piano Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Electro, Classical

Label:  Jazz In Images

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Watermelon Man (7:11)

 2.  Three Bags Full (5:29)

 3.  Empty Pockets (6:09)

Side Two:

 1.  The Maze (6:49)

 2.  Driftin' (7:01)

 3.  Alone And I (6:29)

Personnel:

Herbie Hancock:  Piano

Freddie Hubbard:  Trumpet

Dexter Gordon:  Tenor Saxophone

Buch Warren:  Bass

Billy Higgins:  Drums

Takin' Off is the debut album by Herbie Hancock, originally released on October 1962 by Blue Note Records, remastered and reissued on January 30, 2026 by Jazz In Images.  Limited Edition 180 Gram Red Colored Vinyl.

Herbie Hancock

 

Artist:  Herbie Hancock
Birth Name:  Herbert Jeffrey Hancock
Born:  April 2, 1940.  Chicago, Illinois, USA
Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Post-Bop, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Funk, Hard Bop, Piano Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Electro, Classical
Occupation:  Musician, Composer, Producer
Instruments:  Piano, Electric Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizers, Organ, Clavinet, Keytar

Herbie Hancock is an American Pianist, Keyboardist and Composer.  He started his career with Donald Byrd, shortly joined the Miles Rhythm Quintet.  He was one of the first Jazz Musicians to embrace Synthesizers and Funk Music.  His music embraces elements from Jazz, , Blues, Modern Classical Music, Funk and Soul.  His best-known Solo works include "Cantaloupe Island", "Watermelon Man" (later performed by dozens of musicians including Mongo Santamaria), "Maiden Voyage", "I Thought It Was You".  In 2008, he won Grammy Award for Album Of The Year from Tribute album River:  The Joni Letters.

Title:  Takin' Off (Special Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, Bebop, Post-Bop, Jazz Fusion, Jazz Funk, Hard Bop, Piano Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Electro, Classical

Label:  Ermitage

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Watermelon Man (7:11)

 2.  Three Bags Full (5:29)

 3.  Empty Pockets (6:09)

Side Two:

 1.  The Maze (6:49)

 2.  Driftin' (7:01)

 3.  Alone And I (6:29)

Personnel:

Herbie Hancock:  Piano

Freddie Hubbard:  Trumpet

Dexter Gordon:  Tenor Saxophone

Buch Warren:  Bass

Billy Higgins:  Drums

Takin' Off is the debut album by Herbie Hancock, originally released on October 1962 by Blue Note Records, remastered and reissued on January 16, 2026 by Ermitage.  Special Edition Yellow Vinyl.

Elvis Presley

 

Artist:  Elvis Presley
Birth Name:  Elvis Aaron Presley 
Born:  January 8, 1935.  Tupelo, Mississippi, USA.
Died:  August 16, 1977 (Aged 42).  Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Occupations:  Musicians, Actor
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Elvis Presley was an American Singer and Actor.  One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, and often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll".  He is the Best-Selling Solo Artist in the History of Popular Music and has been inducted into music Halls of Fame.

Title:  Elvis Back In Memphis (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Rockabilly, Country, Blues, Gospel, R&B

Label:  Music On Vinyl

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Inherit The Wind (2:50)

 2.  This Is The Story (2:28)

 3.  Stranger In My Own Home Town (4:24)

 4.  A Little Bit Of Green (3:20)

 5.  And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind (3:09)

Side 2:

 1.  Do You Know Who I Am?  (2:45)

 2.  From A Jack To A King (2:24)

 3.  The Fair's Moving On (3:05)

 4.  You'll Think Of Me (4:01)

 5.  Without Love (There Is Nothing) (2:52)

Personnel:

Elvis Presley:  Vocals

Reggie Young:  Guitar, Sitar

John Hughey:  Steel Guitar

Ed Kollis:  Harmonica

Bobby Wood:  Piano

Bobby Emmons:  Ogan

Tommy Cogbill:  Bass

Mike Leech:  Bass

Gene Chrisman:  Drums

The Memphis Horns

Wayne Jackson:  Trumpet

Dick Steff:  Trumpet

R.F. Taylor:  Trumpet

Ed Logan:  Trombone

Jack Hale:  Trombone

Gerald Richardson:  Trombone

Tony Cason:  French Horn

Joe D'Gerolamo:  French Horn

Andrew Love:  Saxophone

Jackie Thomas:  Saxophone

Glen Spreen:  Saxophone

J.P. Luper:  Saxophone

Joe Babcock:  Backing Vocals

Dolores Edgin:  Backing Vocals

Mary Greene:  Backing Vocals

Charlie Hodge:  Backing Vocals

Ginger Holladay:  Backing Vocals

Mary Holiday:  Backing Vocals

Millie Kirkham:  Backing Vocals

Ronnie Milsap:  Backing Vocals

Sonja Montgomery:  Backing Vocals

June Page:  Backing Vocals

Susan Pilkington:  Backing Vocals

Sandy Posey:  Backing Vocals

Donna Thatcher:  Backing Vocals

Hurschel Wiginton:  Backing Vocals

Elvis Back In Memphis is the second album contains entirely new material recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis by Elvis Presley, originally released in 1970 by RCA, remastered and reissued on January 9, 2026 by Music OnVinyl.  Limited Edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on Green Coloured Vinyl, 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.

Megadeth

 

Artist:  Megadeth
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Progressive Metal

Original line-up:

Dave Mustaine:  Vocals, Guitar
David Ellefson:  Bass
Greg Handevidt:  Guitar
Dijon Carruthers:  Drums

Megadeth is an American Heavy Metal Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1983 by Dave Mustaine (Guitar, Vocals), Dave Ellefson (Bass), Greg Handevidt (Guitar), and Dijon Carruthers (Drums), shortly after Dave Mustaine's dismissal from Metallica.  The band is a pioneer of the American Thrash Metal scene, and is one of the Genre's "Big Four", along with Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer.

Title:  Endgame (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Progressive Metal

Label:  BMG

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Dialectic Chaos (Instrumental (2:25)

 2.  This Day We Fight (3:27)

 3.  44 Minutes (4:37)

 4.  1,320 (3:49)

 5.  Bite The Hand (4:01)

 6.  Bodies (3:34)

Side B:

 1.  Endgame (5:56)

 2.  The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...Sealed With A Kiss (4:41)

 3.  Head Crusher (3:26)

 4.  How The Story Ends ( 4:28)

 5.  The Right To Go Insane (4:18)

Personnel:

Dave Mustaine:  Vocals, Guitars, Piano

Chris Broderick:  Guitars

James LoMenzo:  Bass

Shawn Drover:  Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Chris Clancy:  Backing Vocals

Chris Rodriguez:   Backing Vocals

Mark Newby-Robson:  Keyboards on Track B2

Endgame is the twelfth studio album by Megadeth, originally released on September 15, 2009 by Road Runner, remastered and reissued on January 20, 2026 by BMG.  180 Gram Black Vinyl.

Sonny Boy Williamson

 

Artist:  Sonny Boy Williamson 
Birth Name:  Alex Or Aleck Ford
Born:  December 5, 1912.  Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Died:  May 24, 1965 (Aged 53).  Helena, Arkansas, USA
Genre:  Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues
Occupation:  Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Band Leader
Instruments:  Singing, Blues Harmonica

Sonny Boy Williamson was an American Blues Harmonica Player, Singer and Songwriter.  He was an early and influential Blues Harp Stylist who recorded successfully in the 1950s and 1960s.  He first recorded with Elmore James and he toured Europe and recorded with English Rock Musicians, including The Yardbirds, The Animals, and Jimmy Page.  The song "Help Me" became a Blues Standard and many Blues and Rock Artists have recorded his songs.

Artist:  Sonny By William & The Yardbirds

Title:  Recorded Live At The Craw-Daddy Club, Richmond, London (Limited Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues

Label:  Giorgio Gomelsky Productions

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Bye Bye Bird (2:23)

 2.  Mister Downchild (3:56)

 3.  23 Hours Too Long (5:04)

 4.  Out Of the Water Coast (3:00)

 5.  Baby Don't Worry (4:28)

Side 2:

 1.  Pontiac Blues (3:45)

 2.  Take It Easy Baby (4:09)

 3.  I Don't Care No Mor (3:18)

 4.  Do The Weston (4:00)

Personnel:

Sonny Boy William:  Vocals, Harmonica

The Yardbirds:

Eric Clapton:  Guitar

Chris Dreja:  Guitar

Paul Samwell-Smith:  Bass

Jim McCarty:  Drums

Keith Relf:  Handclapping, Shouting, Foot-Tapping

Recorded Live At The Craw-Daddy Club, Richmond, London is a live album by Sonny Boy William & The Yardbirds, originally released on January 7, 1966 by Fontana, remastered and reissued on January 16, 2026 by Giorgio Gomelsky Productions/Charly Records.  Limited Edition Black Vinyl.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.