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British blues‑rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns with a striking new single, “Hell Or High Water,” out today via Journeyman Records. The track finds Joanne channelling resilience, faith, and self‑belief into one of her most emotionally charged recordings to date. “Hell Or High Water is a defiant, soul‑bearing Blues/Gospel anthem about surviving the war inside your own head and refusing to give in,” Joanne shares. “It’s about resilience and self-belief even in the hardest of times.”
Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as the UK’s number one star of the blues rock world. The girl with the big voice from the Black Country has toured extensively around the world, released critically acclaimed albums and gained a global fan base as well as having the honour of playing alongside some of her musical idols.
It’s a four minute tirade of power, as a brief handclapped intro is the calm before the storm, putting down her acoustic guitar to let her fiery Stratocaster take the reigns. Her lyrics perfectly catch the vibe that she unleashes throughout the swinging choruses, and the fretboard burning midesction left me gasping for air!
From its stark opening moments through its hypnotic rhythmic pulse, “Hell Or High Water” builds an atmosphere steeped in tension and release. Joanne’s raw, blues‑soaked vocal performance carries lyrics that wrestle openly with doubt, temptation, and perseverance.
Lines like “Devil on my shoulder keeps whispering in my ear” and the repeated plea “Lord, don’t let me falter” frame the song as a deeply personal reckoning, grounded in honesty rather than polish. Yet even as it explores darker emotional terrain, the song is instantly catchy – anchored by handclaps, a rolling groove, and a hook that lingers long after the final chorus. Joanne’s searing guitar riffs cut through the track with clarity and conviction, and the solo – equal parts grit and grace – reminds listeners exactly why she’s considered one of today’s most formidable blues guitarists.
The new single arrives amid an extensive period of touring. Joanne is about to kick off 2026 with a major UK and European headline tour before returning to the United States for a Spring tour spanning the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida. Known for her commanding live presence, fiery guitar work, and emotionally immersive performances, Joanne continues to connect powerfully with audiences worldwide.
2026 UK/Europe Tour
January 25 – Edinburgh, UK – The Queen’s Hall
January 26 – Buxton, UK – Opera House
January 28 – Blackpool, UK – Opera House
January 29 – Sunderland, UK – The Fire Station
January 30 – Southend-On-Sea, UK – Palace Theatre
February 1 – Antwerp, BE – De Roma
February 3 – Munich, DE – Backstage Werk
February 5 – Hamburg, DE – Fabrik
February 6 – Cologne, DE – Die Kantine
February 8 – Stuttgart, DE – Im Wizemann
February 9 – Zurich, CH – Kaufleuten Festsaal
February 10 – Milan, IT – Legend Club Milano
February 12 – Paris, FR – Alhambra
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The release follows a prolific and creatively rich period for Joanne. Over the past year, she released her acclaimed album Black & Gold, along with a Deluxe Edition featuring stripped‑back acoustic versions of fan favourites including “Hold Of My Heart,” “Grayer Shade Of Blue,” and “Black & Gold.”
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The release follows a prolific and creatively rich period for Joanne. Over the past year, she released her acclaimed album Black & Gold, along with a Deluxe Edition featuring stripped‑back acoustic versions of fan favourites including “Hold Of My Heart,” “Grayer Shade Of Blue,” and “Black & Gold.”
