Joanne Shaw Taylor embraces love’s dangerous side on fiery new single “Bad Boy”

British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns today with “Bad Boy,” the latest single from her forthcoming studio album The Trouble With Love, due October 23rd via Journeyman Records. A swaggering, emotionally charged rocker, the song explores the magnetic pull of relationships that are as destructive as they are impossible to resist, pairing Joanne’s unmistakable guitar work with one of her boldest lyrical performances to date.

“Bad Boy” captures the emotional whiplash of a relationship that’s impossible to walk away from until one day it isn’t. Joanne balances vulnerability with defiance as the song follows its narrator from heartbreak and frustration toward hard-won confidence, transforming a toxic romance into an empowering declaration of independence.

“Sometimes love is thrilling and destructive at the same time,” Joanne shares. “I wrote this song about those intense, complicated relationships.”

That emotional tension runs throughout the song. Lines like “Babe I’ve played the fool, but I won’t again” and “I came dressed to kill” reveal a narrator who has stopped waiting for someone else to change and instead takes control of her own story. Rather than dwelling on regret, “Bad Boy” becomes an anthem of resilience, confidence, and reclaiming your own power after a relationship has run its course.

The release arrives as Joanne continues another busy year on the road. She is currently touring across the United States throughout the summer before launching her Fall 2026 tour across the Southwest, Mountain West, Pacific Northwest, and California. Known for her commanding stage presence, fiery guitar work, and emotionally immersive performances, Joanne continues to captivate audiences with a live show that blends new material from The Trouble With Love with fan favourites from across her acclaimed catalogue.

Listen to the song referred to above, by clicking on the videogram below;

You can pre-order the recording on both compact disc and vinyl, in an assortment of places, including the Evil Amazonian Empire.