Joanne Shaw Taylor The Trouble With Love Album Out Now, With Never Gonna Please ‘Em All Video

Joanne Shaw Taylor’s new album The Trouble With Love is out today, Friday 23 October 2026, and the British blues-rock guitarist has marked its arrival with a defiant new single and official video, “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All”. Released through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records and produced by Kevin Shirley, it features guest appearances from Bonamassa himself and Orianthi.

• Artist: Joanne Shaw Taylor
• New album: The Trouble With Love, out now via Journeyman Records
• New video: “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All”, official music video, out now
• Producer: Kevin Shirley
• Guests: Joe Bonamassa and Orianthi
• Tour: Fall 2026 US tour from 28 October, then eight UK dates in May 2027

Where can I watch the Never Gonna Please ‘Em All video?

Joanne Shaw Taylor – “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All” (official music video), via Joanne Shaw Taylor’s official YouTube channel.

The official video for “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All” is on Joanne’s own YouTube channel, so you can watch it right here or head to the channel to subscribe. It arrives on the same day as the album, which makes it the perfect way to hear the new record’s most defiant moment before you dive into the rest of the tracklist.

What is Never Gonna Please ‘Em All about?

“Never Gonna Please ‘Em All” is the new single that arrives alongside the album, and it is a spirited, unapologetic declaration of independence and self-acceptance. While much of The Trouble With Love explores the relationships that shape us, this track turns that perspective inward. It confronts the pressure to meet other people’s expectations and the realisation that trying to satisfy everyone often comes at the expense of being yourself.

The song also takes aim at the constant demands and contradictions placed on women, from being told to smile and speak less to feeling pressured to make themselves smaller or more agreeable. Rather than giving in, Joanne embraces the freedom of accepting that some people will never be satisfied, and delivers the central message with conviction and a healthy dose of defiance.

That attitude comes through in lyrics like “I turned my heartbreak / Into a work of art”, a line that connects the song’s message directly to Joanne’s life as a songwriter. Having spent years transforming personal experiences into music, she turns the frustration of being judged and misunderstood into a celebration of individuality. The repeated refrain, “Ain’t never gonna please ’em all”, becomes a statement of hard-earned confidence, reflecting an artist increasingly comfortable following her own instincts rather than anyone else’s expectations.

What is on the Joanne Shaw Taylor album The Trouble With Love?

At the heart of The Trouble With Love is Joanne’s willingness to examine relationships from different perspectives, without trying to offer easy answers. Blending blues, rock, soul and Americana, the ten-track collection finds her exploring the beautiful chaos of the human heart, with some of her most personal and emotionally direct songwriting to date. The full tracklist is:

1. “The Trouble With Love” (feat. Joe Bonamassa)
2. “Hell Or High Water”
3. “This Is Who I Am”
4. “Tired Of Being Right”
5. “Bad Boy”
6. “What Good Is My Love?” (feat. Orianthi)
7. “The Girl That You Loved Before”
8. “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All”
9. “You And Me (Rachel’s Song)”
10. “Death Wish”

The title track, featuring Joe Bonamassa, captures the intoxicating highs and lows of romance, with Joanne previously describing it as an attempt to document love’s addictive nature and the complications that come with it. “What Good Is My Love?”, featuring Orianthi, explores the pain of loving someone who cannot return that affection, bringing together two acclaimed guitarists for an emotionally charged collaboration.

Elsewhere, “Hell Or High Water” channels perseverance and self-belief through a blues-gospel arrangement, and you can read more about it in our piece on Joanne Shaw Taylor’s “Hell Or High Water”. Her reinterpretation of Celeste’s “This Is Who I Am” offers a moving reflection on acceptance and embracing one’s identity, while “Tired Of Being Right” examines the difficult realisation that someone you love may never change. “Bad Boy” ventures into the dangerous attraction of relationships that can be thrilling and destructive at the same time, and “The Girl That You Loved Before”, which arrived as a single with its own video earlier in the campaign, looks back on a past relationship through the lens of memory and personal growth, exploring the bittersweet experience of being remembered for someone you no longer are.

One of the album’s most intimate moments comes with “You And Me (Rachel’s Song)”, written as a tribute to Joanne’s best friend. Rather than romantic love, the song celebrates enduring friendship, shared memories and the reassurance of having someone who remains a constant through life’s changes. Its inclusion broadens the album’s central theme, showing how the relationships that sustain us can be every bit as meaningful as those that challenge us.

Together, these songs create a record that moves between vulnerability and defiance, tenderness and frustration, heartbreak and hope. Throughout, Joanne’s unmistakable guitar playing remains central to the music, but her songwriting increasingly takes the lead, with Kevin Shirley’s production allowing each track to develop its own character. The result reflects both the musical range she has developed over nearly two decades of recording and the personal experiences that continue to shape her work.

What are critics saying about The Trouble With Love?

The album has already earned enthusiastic praise, further cementing Joanne’s standing as one of contemporary blues-rock’s leading voices. Blues Matters hailed it as “blues rock with plenty of bite, balancing restraint and full-throttle guitar fire”, while R’N’R Magazine awarded it four stars, declaring, “These days, Joanne Shaw Taylor has nothing left to prove… she is a major blues rock figure.” Music News called the record “top class and a highlight of the year”, and Fireworks praised it as “another extremely strong effort from the guitarist” with “all the tools to win her a whole bunch of new” fans.

Where can I see Joanne Shaw Taylor live?

The album’s release arrives just days before Joanne launches her Fall 2026 US tour, which begins on 28 October in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The extensive run takes her through the Southwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest and California, with Canadian blues-rock band Bywater Call joining her for the opening dates, followed by a series of shows with Robert Jon & The Wreck. The tour concludes on 21 November at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California. Known for her commanding stage presence, searing guitar work and emotionally charged performances, Joanne will bring material from The Trouble With Love to audiences alongside fan favourites from across her catalogue.

Joanne Shaw Taylor US tour dates, Fall 2026

Bywater Call join the first eight dates, up to Boulder, and Robert Jon & The Wreck join the rest, from Salt Lake City to the finale in Monterey.

• Wednesday 28 October – KiMo Theatre, Albuquerque, NM (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Thursday 29 October – Orpheum Theater, Flagstaff, AZ (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Friday 30 October – Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, AZ (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Sunday 1 November – Rialto Theatre, Tucson, AZ (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Tuesday 3 November – Mesa Theater, Grand Junction, CO (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Thursday 5 November – Phil Long Music Hall, Colorado Springs, CO (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Friday 6 November – Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins, CO (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Saturday 7 November – Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO (with Bywater Call) – Tickets
• Monday 9 November – The State Room, Salt Lake City, UT (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Tuesday 10 November – The Egyptian Theatre, Boise, ID (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Thursday 12 November – Knitting Factory, Spokane, WA (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Friday 13 November – Rialto Theater, Tacoma, WA (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Sunday 15 November – Aladdin Theater, Portland, OR (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Tuesday 17 November – The Center for the Arts, Grass Valley, CA (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Thursday 19 November – Uptown Theatre Napa, Napa, CA (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Friday 20 November – World Records, Bakersfield, CA (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets
• Saturday 21 November – Golden State Theatre, Monterey, CA (with Robert Jon & The Wreck) – Tickets

Joanne Shaw Taylor UK tour dates, May 2027

British fans do not have long to wait for the album live either. Joanne returns to UK theatres and halls in May 2027, and tickets went on general sale today, the same day as the album. Our full report on the Joanne Shaw Taylor UK tour in May 2027 has more on the eight shows, and every date is listed below with its own ticket link.

• Sunday 2 May 2027 – The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden – Tickets
• Monday 3 May 2027 – City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds – Tickets
• Tuesday 4 May 2027 – Playhouse, Whitley Bay – Tickets
• Thursday 6 May 2027 – Cadogan Hall, London – Tickets
• Friday 7 May 2027 – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds – Tickets
• Saturday 8 May 2027 – Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester – Tickets
• Sunday 9 May 2027 – Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham – Tickets
• Tuesday 11 May 2027 – St Luke’s, Glasgow – Tickets

Who is Joanne Shaw Taylor?

Joanne Shaw Taylor was discovered at just 16 by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, who invited her to tour internationally, and she has grown into one of contemporary blues-rock’s most accomplished artists. Her expressive guitar playing and soulful vocals have earned praise from musicians including Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Jimmy Cliff and Joe Bonamassa, while her catalogue includes multiple No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Blues Albums chart. With The Trouble With Love, she builds on that foundation, bringing together the guitar-driven intensity that first established her reputation and the increasingly personal songwriting that has become central to her artistry.

How can I stream or buy The Trouble With Love?

The album is out now on all the major streaming services, and you can pick your preferred platform through the official streaming link or listen on Spotify. If you prefer to own it on CD, use the box near the top of this article, or visit Joanne’s official online store. To keep up with the latest news, follow Joanne on Instagram and YouTube.

Joanne Shaw Taylor The Trouble With Love FAQ

When is Joanne Shaw Taylor’s The Trouble With Love released?

The Trouble With Love is released on Friday 23 October 2026 through Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records.

What is Never Gonna Please ‘Em All about?

It is a spirited, unapologetic declaration of independence and self-acceptance. The song confronts the pressure to meet other people’s expectations, and takes aim at the constant demands and contradictions placed on women, from being told to smile and speak less to feeling pressured to make themselves smaller or more agreeable.

Who produced The Trouble With Love?

The 10-track album was produced by Joanne’s longtime collaborator Kevin Shirley, whose credits include The Black Crowes, Journey and Aerosmith.

Who guests on The Trouble With Love?

Joe Bonamassa appears on the title track, “The Trouble With Love”, and Orianthi features on “What Good Is My Love?”.

What is the full tracklist for The Trouble With Love?

The ten tracks are “The Trouble With Love” (feat. Joe Bonamassa), “Hell Or High Water”, “This Is Who I Am”, “Tired Of Being Right”, “Bad Boy”, “What Good Is My Love?” (feat. Orianthi), “The Girl That You Loved Before”, “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All”, “You And Me (Rachel’s Song)” and “Death Wish”.

Is Joanne Shaw Taylor touring in 2026 and 2027?

Yes. She begins a Fall 2026 US tour on 28 October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, finishing on 21 November in Monterey, California, and she plays eight UK dates in May 2027, starting at The Eric Morecambe Centre in Harpenden on 2 May and finishing at St Luke’s in Glasgow on 11 May.

Where can I buy The Trouble With Love?

The album is available to stream on Spotify and the other major streaming services, and on CD from Amazon UK via the box near the top of this article.

Rock News final word

The Trouble With Love is a record about every kind of love, from the reckless to the heartbreaking to the friendships that last a lifetime, and “Never Gonna Please ‘Em All” is the track that turns the spotlight back on Joanne herself. Watch the video, stream the album and, if you can, catch her live on the road this autumn or in the UK next May.

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