Black River Delta

Shakin'

Sofaburn Records

Black River Delta are a modern blues/rock band from Bollnäs, Sweden. Their hard-edged sound recalls. The Black Keys, RL Burnside, Gary Clark Jr. and, for me, LA blues rock band the Record Company. They are as exciting as the Record Company at their best, too, which is all the time.

They are not sexist, either, which is wonderful. “400 Hours” is about dying, and missing your girlfriend. “Now I know” is about being in love. The other songs, while they delve into themes of love, loss, and traveling, do it with a flair which makes them stand out. The music and lyrics have power. It's genuinely hard blues.

So if you like the artists mentioned and want more, Black River Delta fit the bill. They're different, fresh, and great.

Andrea Weiss