Happy Friday! We're listening to the Highwaymen, what a classic photo.

Scott H. Biram doesn't just play the blues; he tortures them until they confess. "Never Comin' Home" from Nothin' But Blood is the definitive transmission from the "Dirty Old One Man Band". No studio safety net, just a heavy, foot-stomping ache direct from the source.

Happy Friday! Here's an awesome photo of Merle Haggard buying a suit from Nudie Cohen.

Barrence Whitfield is the definition of a soul shouter. "Let's Go To Mars" is a heavy, blues-rock blueprint—raw, cosmic garage howl fueled by a Sun Ra obsession. Real kinetic energy with teeth. Crank it up.

In case you missed it, JP Harris’ Dreadful Wind & Rain, ‘Shaving a Dead Man,’ is out October 23rd. The 1st single out now, “Say Darling Say,” is an upbeat traditional Appalachian folk song & beloved standard. Watch the Official Music Video & pre-order the album at jpharris.lnk.to/shavingadead...

This week's staff pick of the week is from our rad gal Rachel Boney, who chose a couple of tracks from one of our favorite new releases, Andrew Sa's 𝘓𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘸𝘣𝘰𝘺.

Happy Friday! Here's Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson at Willie’s Fourth of July Picnic in 1973.

Thursdays from the Vault In the lead up to JP Harris' new album ‘Shaving A Dead Man,' let's remember "Dark Thoughts, a jagged, sarcasm-laced transmission from the edge of country music. Sung by JP Harris and produced by JD McPherson for Bloodshot, it's rugged, unfiltered truth with zero polish."

Bloodshot Records is proud to announce the upcoming album by JP Harris' Dreadful Wind & Rain, 'Shaving a Dead Man,' out Oct. 23rd. The 1st single, "Say Darling Say," is out today. Watch the music video & pre-order 'Shaving a Dead Man' at jpharris.lnk.to/shavingadead....

Meet Andrew Sa! Everyone's favorite Chicago cowboy sat down with Bloodshot to answer a few questions about his influences, inspirations, and interests. Listen to his new album, 'American Rough,' at the link in bio.

19 years ago this week we heard the Gore Gore Girls 'Get The Gore' for the first time! Detroit's favorite garage gals mixed originals like “Sweet Potato” with covers of the Crystals and Poppy Family for a 60s-infused fuzz fest. Relive the moment at the link in bio.

'American Rough' is out today 💕 After building a career in Chicago's music scene & the campy world of the Cosmic Country Showcase, Sa worked with producer H.C. McEntire to bring his album to life. Stream 'American Rough' & get the LP: andrewsa.lnk.to/americanroug.

Thursdays from the Vault You Make Me is the primary source for melodic brilliance and razor-sharp wit, delivered with a smirk and a scar. No filler, just the frantic energy of a songwriter who never misses the mark.

In 2023 the Watson Twins graced us with 'Holler.' "Never Be Another You" is a masterclass in cosmic folk harmony, delivering a quiet, devastating ache right to the chest. Listen now at thewatsontwins.bandcamp.com/album/holler.

This week’s Staff Pick comes from Bloodshot’s Andy Lewis, who selected “Redemption,” a Johnny Cash cover by the Dex Romweber Duo from their 2011 Bloodshot LP 𝘐𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘐𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦? So raise a glass to Johnny and Dex and turn this one up a little extra….

Thursdays from the Vault: Lydia Loveless writes about the grueling hangover of a broken heart. "Longer" is the primary source of raw, midwestern vulnerability. No slick production tricks, just a visceral, roots-rock ache that hits square in the teeth.

New Single Alert: With the second single from their upcoming album, Fruition's "Reason To Live" is a rootsy, energetic love song with vibrant vocal harmonies and a strong, crescendoing chorus. Stream "Reason To Live" and pre-order 'Something More' at fruition.lnk.to/reasontolive.

Bloodshot is thrilled about the upcoming Andrew Sa album, ‘American Rough’. To celebrate this special release, he's performing a full-band pre-release show at Union Pool in New York on June 16th alongside Zach Cale and Olivia Ellen Lloyd. Don't miss it! Tickets available at dice.fm/event/eomkw6....

Thursdays From the Vault: 100% rock n' roll. Don't believe us? Go listen to "Rock 'N' Roll Baby" by Barrence Whitfield & the Savages.

Happy Friday! We have Wreck Your Life by the Old 97's on repeat. What's your favorite song?

Dex Romweber didn't just play the blues; he summoned them. Roll On is a primal, two-person wreckage recorded direct to tape. No digital safety net, just the raw, distorted pulse of a legend who paved the way for every garage duo that followed. Gosh, we really miss Dex and Sara.

Cool news alert! "Rock Bottom, Pop 1" by Robbie Fulks was featured in the Netflix show THE FOUR SEASONS (Season 2) last Thursday. Perfect time to revisit this wonderful song.

ICYMI Fruition's new album Something More is out August 28th. “Oh Well”, the first single is out everywhere you get your music + check out the official video! Pre-order the record now: fruition.lnk.to/ohwell

Defiant roots since 1994… and still growing. JP Harris Andrew Sa Lydia Loveless Sammy Brue Fruition Luke Winslow-King Joelton Mayfield Stay tuned for more.

Happy Friday! Here's a photo of Rita Coolidge & Kris Kristofferson. They met at the LA airport where they were both catching the same flight to TN & Kris got off in Memphis with her rather than go on to his originally intended stop in Nashville; the two married in 1973.

“Your Whisper” is the latest single from Andrew Sa's forthcoming debut album 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩, out 6/26. The track lingers in the heat and vulnerability of all-consuming love. Watch the live performance video & pre-order 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 💕 andrewsa.lnk.to/yourwhisper

Happy anniversary to Lydia Loveless & Jason Hawk Harris' cover of Rilo Kiley's “Portions For Foxes" released via Bloodshot Records in 2023. bloodshot.lnk.to/PortionsForF...

Join us in celebrating 3 years of 'Music Man.' ❤ bloodshot.lnk.to/MusicMan

Happy Friday! Here's an awesome photo of Johnny Cash!

Fruition's new album Something More is out August 28. “Oh Well”, the first single, is out today: fruition.lnk.to/ohwell Presale tickets for their East Coast shows kick off Thurs. May 14 12pm ET. General tickets go on sale Fri. May 15 at 10am local venue time.

You gotta hear this one song. It'll change your life. I swear. The Song: Justin Townes Earle "Harlem River Blues"

Happy Friday! Here's an awesome photo of Glen Campbell. In 1977 Glen went to #1 on the US singles chart with "Southern Nights" (a song written by Allen Toussaint).

Andrew Sa's lyric video for "Under You" is out now 👼 Watch it on his official YouTube channel now: bit.ly/4uxLJML

Defiant roots since 1994… and growing.

Happy Friday! It's always a good day to listen to some Dolly!

2 albums back on vinyl. 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘯 pressed on Bloodshot Red vinyl as part of our Barrel Select series. 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 pressed on flaming orange vinyl. Pre-order now! And don't miss the band performing live in Chicago at Liar's Club April 30th. yawpers.lnk.to/reissues

Released on this day in 2017, Sarah Shook and The Disarmers' album 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 stands as a cornerstone of modern outlaw grit: ten tracks of whiskey-soaked defiance with not a moment wasted. bloodshot.lnk.to/sidelong

Today we have JP's song "Long In The Tooth" on repeat. Enjoy this version with JD McPherson!

A message from Rhett Miller (the Old97's) !

Happy 25th Anniversary to A Man Under the Influence! "It’s an album that sums up a career & a life as Escovedo turned 50, & it brings together the many obsessions - punk, country, roadhouse rock, introspective ballads - that fueled his pursuit of musical redemption." -Greg Kot

Catch Andrew Sa as an official showcasing artist at #AMERICANAFEST 2026 from September 15–19 in Nashville, TN. Get your passes now: americanamusic.org/americanafes...

Join Andrew Sa's 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 album giveaway! One winner gets: 💿 Signed test pressing 👕 T-shirt 📖𝘈 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩, 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨, & 𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦s set.fan/TOeabKZHKADA...

This week we're celebrating a truly important record. A Man Under The Influence turns 25! It’s the definitive blueprint of a survivor finding grace in the wreckage. Pure, orchestral heart on a sleeve. What's your favorite song?

Luke Winslow-King plies a dizzying blending of the guitars and keyboards for the psychedelic soundscape that yields the mysterious serenity found in "She Talks to the Flowers.” Thanks Glide magazine for the premiere.

Happy Friday! What's your favorite Uncle Tupelo song?

Today we celebrate 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 from Sarah Shook & the Disarmers. Released OTD in 2018. 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 is the sound of a songwriter refusing to flinch, delivering country music with a switchblade edge and zero apologies.

Chicago: don't miss this wonderful event!

Cory Branan's 𝘈𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴 released OTD in 2017. 𝘈𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘴 is the sound of a master craftsman burning the maps and dancing in the sparks. No safe bets, just the jagged edge of a songwriter who outworks everyone in the room. bloodshot.lnk.to/adios

Premiering on Flood Magazine “Lavender Cowboy” Live from the Hideout. Read the article and watch the video here: floodmagazine.com/219872/andre... Don’t miss Andrew's record release shows for his debut album “American Rough”. 6/26 - Hideout Chicago 6/28 - Evanston Space

Happy Friday! Today we're listening to the original "Hardcore Troubadour". Steve Earle carves scars into the American landscape with every chord.