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Description
The trailblazing guitarist/singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album, Black & Gold will drop June 6th via Journeyman Records, offering a powerful glimpse into the incredible talent fans expect from this landmark release.

British blues-rock sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor has announced the upcoming release of her highly anticipated 10th studio album, Black & Gold, arriving June 6th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Reuniting with iconic producer Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Joe Bonamassa), the album showcases Taylor’s bold creativity, blending blues-rock with influences from Americana, indie rock, and retro ‘80s pop. Black & Gold offers a captivating mix of heart-wrenching ballads and hard-hitting rock tracks that redefine the boundaries of blues music.

Joanne shares about her latest single “Grayer Shade Of Blue,” “This story is a personal one to me. Since this is my 10th studio album and I’m going into a fresh decade's worth of recording, I decided I wanted to use some of my writing on this album to put to bed something that has been bothering me. This song is about a close friendship I had for over a decade that ended suddenly. I’ve never known why. The person just stopped communicating with me, which understandably has made me very sad. This song was my attempt to give myself some closure on the situation as evidently, none will; be given to me otherwise. I love how it turned out and I’m very happy now to close that chapter in my life but still be able to cherish memories”.

Black & Gold delves into the intricacies of human connection, resilience, and self-discovery, capturing the highs and lows of life with raw authenticity. The album balances deeply personal reflections with universal themes, exploring heartbreak, empowerment, and the bittersweet nature of change. Musically, it pushes the boundaries of blues-rock, blending Taylor’s soulful guitar work and powerhouse vocals with influences ranging from Americana to retro pop. With its rich emotional depth and dynamic soundscapes, Black & Gold is a compelling journey through the complexities of modern life, delivered with the fearless innovation that has become Joanne Shaw Taylor’s hallmark.

“Grayer Shade Of Blue” follows a string of acclaimed singles Joanne has released over the past year from the upcoming album, including “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now,” a deeply personal exploration of grief and healing, and “I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down,” which channels the frustration and resolve of ending an on-again, off-again relationship dominated by unfulfilled promises. Earlier singles like “All The Things I Said” and her celebrated cover of Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold” further highlight the album’s dynamic scope, with each track showcasing Joanne’s ability to blend raw emotion with searing guitar work and masterful songwriting.

Joanne’s latest work has solidified her place as one of today’s most innovative voices in blues-rock. Praised by legends like Stevie Wonder and Annie Lennox, and bolstered by Kevin Shirley’s masterful production, Black & Gold is poised to be a career-defining release.

Joanne’s prolific creativity and constant evolution as an artist are a perfect fit for Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, a label committed to empowering musicians to release music on their own terms. With a wealth of new material and the freedom to collaborate with top-tier producers like Kevin Shirley, Joanne continues to redefine what it means to be a blues-rock artist in today’s music industry. This partnership ensures her dynamic and innovative work reaches fans as it’s meant to be heard—without constraints, with every release building on her remarkable legacy.

Tracklist
1. Hold Of My Heart
2. All The Things I Said
3. Black & Gold
4. Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?
5. I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down
6. Summer Love
7. Grayer Shade Of Blue
8. Hell Of A Good Time
9. Look What I’ve Become
10. What Are You Gonna Do Now?
11. Love Lives Here

First single:

The second single, "Hell Of A Good Time":

I must've missed this post the first time around. Love the two clips above. I'm in for it.

"What Are You Gonna Do Now?"

"Look What I’ve Become"

"Summer Love"

A promo video for "Love Lives Here":

My copy should be here tomorrow. Gotta check out her back catalog.

Excellent player. You can tell she spent some time with Bonamassa - it kind of feels like she runs her shows in a similar fashion, with a tight band, and starts immediately at the start time, not a few minutes (or more) later.

We saw her at her first show on the recent Experience Hendrix tour, and she cam out and absolutely owned the stage. No easing into things - it might as well have been her own show.

When I first started going to concerts in the mid-70s, the shows were almost always at least an hour late in starting. Used to irritate the heck out of me.

It's still pretty routine to see a 10-15 minute delay. But Bonamassa's tix always say "SHARP" for the start time, and they're not kidding. The last few shows of his I've seen, if the start time was 8:00, the intro music started at 7:58 or 7:59, and he started playing at 8:00 at the latest. JST was the same way.

The worst experience I've had w/a start time was Kiss on their farewell tour. The second time we saw them, the painter who was opening was not on the bill. That was made very clear, so not a surprise. But ZERO announcement that Kiss still wouldn't come on until 8:45. Show time was 7:30. Doors at 6:30. No announcement, nothing. People didn't know if they had time to run to the concession stand, merch table, bathroom, nothing. Couldn't even threaten to not go see them again because, well "farewell" tour!

I don't recall ever being given an announcement regarding the late starts in the 70s and 80s. Just waited for an hour or more past starting time. Since I've been going to concerts more frequently again over the last 15-20 years, I find the acts far more punctual and professional.