Modern Blues

Modern blues is a genre characterized by its refreshing blend of traditional blues roots with contemporary sensibilities. Defined by its soulful, heartfelt vocals and masterful guitar work, modern blues often features a dynamic interplay between rugged electric blues and nuanced, acoustic-driven storytelling. Emerging in the 1990s and 2000s, this genre drew inspiration from the classic blues of the 1950s and 1960s, while incorporating elements of rock, soul, and Americana. Artists within this genre often pay homage to the blues legends of the past while injecting their own unique perspectives and styles, resulting in a sound that is both deeply respectful and innovatively forward-thinking. With its emphasis on raw emotional intensity and technical virtuosity, modern blues has captivated audiences and helped to revitalize the blues tradition for a new generation.

Latest Modern Blues Release
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Leon Bridges
Joe Bonamassa
Marcus King
Buddy Guy
Beth Hart
JJ Grey & Mofro
Top Playlists
Whisky Blues 🥃 The Best Slow Blues | Blues Rock | Americana by Don's Tunes 38 Modern Blues artists
Blues Intrumental 33 Modern Blues artists
Whiskey Blues 14 Modern Blues artists
The Sound of Blues-Rock Guitar 14 Modern Blues artists
The Sound of Blues Band 13 Modern Blues artists
The best blues songs of all time 10 Modern Blues artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 347 Modern Blues artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 5,543 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Modern Blues artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. July 22, 2025
  2. July 18
  3. June 27
  4. June 27
  5. June 27
  6. June 27
  7. June 20
  8. June 20
  9. June 13
  10. June 11
  11. June 9
  12. June 6
  13. June 6
  14. June 6
  15. June 6
  16. May 30
  17. May 30
  18. May 30
  19. May 30
  20. May 28
  21. May 26
  22. May 23
  23. May 23
  24. May 23
  25. May 23
  26. May 23
  27. May 22
  28. May 22
  29. May 16
  30. May 16
  31. May 16
  32. May 16
  33. May 15
  34. May 14
  35. May 9
  36. May 9
  37. May 9
  38. May 9
  39. May 5
  40. May 2