On May 15, 2026, listeners can expect the release of “Traces of the Flood,” the 2026 album from South African roots and blues artist STEVE LOUW, acclaimed for his poetic lyrics, solid rhythms, and his expressive guitar.
This all-new ten-track album promises an all-encompassing auditory journey, with each song embedding itself in his audience’s subconscious and showcasing the artist’s most self-assured material yet.
The first single from the album is entitled “Time To Move” and is available to stream now: https://orcd.co/timetomove
“Time To Move” (video shared below) has a swayful bounce, with jubilating rhythms and peppernut vocals, offering a semidry lyric (“wish I could learn to find some peace…”) all folded neatly inside saltish song-architecture; and so, in this respect, it’s reminiscent of Rough and Rowdy Ways era Dylan. A generous beanpot of sound that serves difficult and craggy truths.
Main photo: © Jacqui van Staden
Pre-order the album here: https://orcd.co/stevelouwtof
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