Discover New Music: 5 Rock and Blues Bands On Our Radar

5 Rock and Blues Bands On Our Radar

By Martine Ehrenclou

Discover new music. It’s what most of us live for. We have created a collection of five bands we think are worthy of your time. Their new albums or EPs might have slipped past us or we just haven’t had the manpower to feature each one with a review. Nonetheless, these five artists/bands are really good and worthy of a listen. From rock with an edge to funky blues, we hope you’ll enjoy them.

During this time of the coronavirus, we can’t have too much new music to listen to. Let’s be honest, it’s a thrill to discover new music from artists we like already or haven’t heard of before.

Dive in. Each one has info on the band and a sample of their music via lyric video.

We hope you’re all safe and well.

MODERN ROCK
Sons Of Silver ‘Doomsday Noises’ EP
The group’s collaborative songwriting style, signature sound and collective years of experience is what make Sons of Silver such a standout phenom in the alt rock scene. In addition to vocalist Peter Argyropoulos, original Pearl Jam drummer Dave Krusen (who was recently inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame) and Candlebox bassist Adam Kury, provide the backbeat while former Skillet guitarist Kevin Haaland and keyboardist and esteemed engineer Brina Kabler round out the band’s signature sound. Logging nearly 80 shows per year, the musicians collaborated more than ever back in the studio. On ‘Doomsday Noises’, songs spun off from jam sessions as a unit and the writing process relied on their musical interplay.

Listen to “Rude Awakenings”

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BLUES
Lucky Losers ‘Godless Land’
Produced by Kid Andersen, San Francisco’s finest male/female lead band, The Lucky Losers release their fourth album ‘Godless Land’ on August 14,2020 via VizzTone Label Group, after winning the Independent Blues Award for “Best Blues-Soul Artist of 2019” for their last album, ‘Blind Spot.’ Vocal duo Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz (backed by an all-star band) take you on a sumptuous musical journey through the bawdy, jazzy blues of the late 1920’s, the jump swing era of the late 50’s, Chicago and Tin Pan Alley music of the ‘60’s, and finally, the sweet R&B/ soul of the early ‘70’s. Since 2015, The Lucky Losers have completed numerous national tours and have earned 15 award nominations.

Listen to “Half a Nothing”

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Dave Fields ‘Force of Will’
NY Blues Hall of Famer Dave Fields sixth and latest album, ‘Force of Will’ is a ferocious blend of blues/rock that stretches boundaries. The album features multi-instrumentalist Fields on vocals and guitar with his tight band. On Force of Will, Van Romaine, drummer from Steve Morse band, and bass legend Buddy Allen of Rick Derringer are featured guests. Band members also include Kare Amundsen (drums) and Bjorn Hagset on bass. From blues/rock, to swampy blues, to funky jazzy blues, and more.

Watch “Force of Will”

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MODERN ROCK
South of Eden (Formerly Black Coffee) Debut Self-titled EP
Rip roaring riffs abound on this irresistible anthem, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Greg Wells (Adele, Twenty One Pilots, Deftones) hyper-charged guitars and rock style scorching sound and an unapologetic attitude and grit. South of Eden have performed alongside the foo Fighters, System of a Down and more. Classically rock influenced, there are several different genres that influence their music. “We’re a band that writes, records, and plays like the pioneers of rock before us. We aren’t looking to bring anything back, but instead to remind people what rock n roll means. No rules. This music represents what we believe is real, raw music. No click tracks and triggers or copy and paste bullshit. Just a bunch of hippies in a room.”
Their EP is set to release August 21 on Lava/Republic Records.

Watch “Dancing With Fire”

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MODERN BLUES/ROCK
Jesse Roper “Horizons’
Canadian blues musician from Victoria, British Columbia releases his new single “Right Now” from his upcoming album ‘Horizons’, out in 2020, the follow up to his 2018 album ‘Access to Infinity.’ With four albums to his name, The B.C. singer-songwriter’s innate and impressive musical talent has served him well in recent years. It has given the flexibility to play with soul icon Booker T. Jones, blues/rock veteran Colin James, and blues belter Beth Hart, and Canadian legend Burton Cummings.

Listen to “Right Now” and be sure to give the song time to get going.