New songs for August 3rd, 2026
here they are: "Blowin' Up" by Eddie 9V: "Blowin' Up" describes exactly what Eddie 9V is doing on this song from the moment it starts! It's a slow-churning, barn-burning blues-rock that brings to mind what a slightly more countrified version of Gary Clark Jr. might sound like! For those wondering how he pronounces his name, it's not "nine-vee," it's "nine-volt," a nickname Eddie earned both from his quick temper and from the batteries he uses to power his guitar. Though there are country elements on this song in both its sound and its lyrics (it opens, for instance, with "I pulled into Nashville half past 3"), I'd say this is a blues song overall. The spirit of Southern rock lives on! "Days Like This" by Late Night Thoughts: More country influences weave their way through this week's blog, but this time in a more folks-y, banjo-driven way than a blues/rock one. The breakthrough song from Late Nig...