Artist: Chris Canas Album: She's Breaking Me Country: USA Genre: Contemporary Blues, Soul Year: 2010 Time: 48:40 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 110 Mb (+3%)
An enthusiastic and inspired singer, songwriter, lead guitarist and cornet player, Chris Canas reports that he, “...wants to help keep the "Blues" alive and kicking in the hearts of music lovers by adding a little new with the old. He crosses genres with ease and embraces diversity.
Artist: Billy Iuso & The Restless Natives Album: Paradise Lost and Found Country: USA Genre: Blues-Rock, Contemporary Blues Year: 2008 Time: 27:25 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 64 Mb (+3%)
Billy Iuso is an accomplished, professional musician – a soulful songwriter, a dynamic vocalist and a powerful guitarist – whose time has arrived. Though still in his 30s, the New Orleans-based performer has been a bandleader for more than 20 years, and as such, his musicianship and abilities have a certain polish and maturity that true music aficionados look for in artists.
Artist: Texas Meltdown Album: Feel the Heat Country: USA Genre: Blues-Rock, Contemporary Blues Year: 2008 Time: 38:43 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 88 Mb (+3%)
In April 2008, they released their freshman CD titled "Feel the Heat" for which they won "BEST BLUES ALBUM" at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in November 2008.
Artist: Oli Brown Album: Heads I Win Tails You Lose Country: UK Genre: Blues, Modern Electric Blues Year: 2010 Time: 52:45 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 118 Mb (+3%)
This album was produced by the legendary Mike Vernon (Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, Ten Years After), who was keen to come out of retirement to work with the talented Oli after hearing his debut CD.
Artist: Marcus Bonfanti Album: What Good Am I to You ? Country: UK Genre: Modern Electric Blues, Traditional Year: 2010 Time: 47:34 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 110 Mb (+3%)
Marcus Bonfanti deserves to become the next British blues-guitar hero. He's from north London, the son of an Italian dad and a British mum who apparently owned an album collection that included the likes of Zeppelin and Tony Joe White, just two of the influences on this technically impressive and varied set.
Artist: Brothercat Album: One Life Left Country: USA Genre: Modern Electric Blues Year: 2010 Time: 51:00 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 115 Mb (+3%)
Called the best Modern Blues CD debut this year from a band outta California, "One Life Left" by BROTHERCAT includes the single "Walking By Myself". Its an inspired cover of Jimmy Rogers' 1956 classic done with carefree swagger and a bluesy edge. Whiplash guitar, jazzy soulful piano and a rhythm section with the thump to make you jump, BROTHERCAT is the real deal.
Artist: Vulgar Unicorn Album: Jet Set Radio Country: UK Genre: Eclectic Progressive Rock Year: 2000 Time: 1:01:27 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 145 Mb (+3%)
The British trio used the help from trumpet, saxophone and violin in some ambitious instrumental developments. VULGAR UNICORN is song oriented melodic prog. The compositions move in and of these influences creating variety and interest but not any wasted time. Also included in their sound is some space prog influences. This combination creates interesting changes in texture and mood. The melodious and refined themes, the sound effects, the simplicity of the moods evoke PINK FLOYD, CAMEL or CODA. VULGAR UNICORN has their own niche, which is very easy to listen to.
Artist: Ritual Album: The Hemulic Voluntary Band Country: Sweden Genre: Crossover Progressive Rock Year: 2007 Time: 53:04 Format: MP3 320 kbps Size: 120 Mb (+3%)
RITUAL is a relatively new Swedish band with a very unique sound, using acoustic instruments like violin, mandolina, bouzouki, etc.. Melodic complex rythms reminds of early YES but with a personal and innovative touch. An excellent folk-prog production with skilled musicians.
