There are three young British blues players firmly on my radar right now: Zac Schulze, Toby Lee, and tonight’s headliner, Connor Selby. They’re all superb, each with their own take on the blues, but Selby’s Metronome Nottingham show proved exactly why he’s carving out his own unique space in the scene.
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Conor Selby, the UK’s brightest blues-roots troubadour, is gearing up for the release of his deeply personal second album, The Truth Comes Out Eventually, out August 29, 2025, via Provogue Records. In an exclusive interview with Rock News, the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter opens up about the heart and soul poured into this record, his upcoming UK headline tour, and the influences that shape his evocative sound.
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Kris Barras’ new UK blues-rock collective Hollow Souls has released their third single, “Bad Things,” featuring Chris Tapp from The Cold Stares, available on all streaming platforms since yesterday, Thursday, July 31, 2025. Watch the official music video here.
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Rootsy singer-songwriter Connor Selby has released his new single “Amelia,” a heartfelt folky ballad that marks a significant milestone in his career. Available now with a video here, the track is the latest offering from his upcoming album The Truth Comes Out Eventually, set for release on August 29, 2025, via Provogue. Alongside this musical chapter, Selby has announced a UK tour for August and September 2025, promising fans an intimate look at his evolving artistry.
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I first came across the name Connor Selby when he was announced as a support act for Beth Hart. Sadly,
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Fresh from their triumph as “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2025, Kent-based blues-rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are thrilled to unveil an 8-date headline UK tour spanning September and October 2025.
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Fresh from their triumph as “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2025, Kent-based blues-rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are thrilled to unveil an 8-date headline UK tour spanning September and October 2025.
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Guitar slinger and blues-rock powerhouse Joe Bonamassa has released his latest single, “Drive By The Exit Sign,” a gritty, up-tempo standout from his upcoming studio album Breakthrough, out July 18th via J&R Adventures. Fuelled by a crunchy slide guitar riff, Southern-rock energy, and a full-throttle vocal performance, “Drive By The Exit Sign” finds Bonamassa leaning into the dirtier, road-tested side of his songwriting. It’s a breakup song disguised as a highway burner—fast-paced and hook-heavy, with lyrics that evoke missed chances, wrong turns, and the emotional wreckage we leave behind.
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If you’re searching for the heart of modern blues-rock, Samantha Fish just handed it to you in the shape of her latest album, Paper Doll. A genre-mashing, soul-slapping triumph, this record proves yet again why Fish is one of the most electrifying artists on the planet—and yes, I said planet.
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Joe Bonamassa stormed into Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, wielding his guitar like a blues-rock gunslinger ready to set the night ablaze. From haunting melodies to electrifying solos, the set full of raw emotion and virtuosity. If you weren’t there, you missed a spectacle—will you make the same mistake next time?
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