Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases Defiant New Blues Single

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.”

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.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.joanneshawtaylor.com.

2026 UK/Europe Tour

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