Following the release of their critically acclaimed album “Death Wish Blues,” SAMANTHA FISH and JESSE DAYTON have announced the release of a new single, titled “Lover On The Side.” The single is accompanied by an official music video (shared below).
Death Wish Blues is the pair’s debut joint album— a collection of work that results from a common desire to push the boundaries of blues music.
whooshes like an uncoupled runaway caboose careening a Rock ‘n’ Roll roadbed…
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As one of the most influential figures on the 21st century blues scene, Fish has established herself as a multi-award-winning festival headlining artist who enthrals audiences with her ferocious yet graceful guitar playing, delivering an unrestrained brand of blues-rock that transcends all limitations of genre.
Dayton has a remarkable past that includes working on the soundtracks for Rob Zombie’s renowned horror flicks, recording with legends like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, touring as the guitarist for landmark punk band X, and producing a number of well-received solo albums.
Death Wish Blues, produced by the great Jon Spencer of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, fuses their disparate views into a collection of songs that are both intensely emotive and tremendously explosive.
We’ve already described material from the album as: “infectiously resilient […] pragmatically buttered [and] filled with sour blue, unholy intent…”
Lover On The Side whooshes like an uncoupled runaway caboose careening a rock ‘n’ roll roadbed. The song is stuffed with throwback twang, celebrative kitsch, plus enough euphoric timelessness to stuff your cup with rockin’ blues bolsterment!
The track and accompanying music video are released prior to the duo’s “Death Wish Blues” October 2023 UK Tour. The highly anticipated UK tour is destined to be a rare and ferocious coupling of two bandleader guitar superstars who alternate between lead vocal and lead guitar duties! Check the dates on the tour poster (below).
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