Alligator Records

On Thursday, May 7, The Blues Foundation announced the winners of the 47th Annual Blues Music Awards. Alligator Records artists received seven awards, including three of the night's top honors. #bmaawards #bmawinners #bluesmusicawards #bluesmusic

Chris O'Leary will release BLUE COLLAR, his second Alligator rerlease on July 10! The album finds the Marine combat veteran, ex-Federal police officer turning his life experiences into timeless blues tales. The first single, Bad Decisions, premieres today youtu.be/7EJusdZUGyA

Get ready for an unforgettable night of blues in Memphis! Carolyn Wonderland will deliver a special tribute to 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee and BMA Nominee Marcia Ball during the 2026 Blues Music Awards on Thurs, May 7 blues.org

Guitarist, lap steel master, vocalist and cinematic songwriter @BirchwoodSelwyn releases his new video for the song "Talking Heads" - a visual representation of the type of “news” that we are bombarded with every day from my viewpoint. youtube.com/watch?v=spppA6…

Happy birthday to our dear friend @ShemekiaBlues! She joined the Alligator family when she was only 18 and has earned worldwide acclaim for her soulful performances. These days, she’s expanding her vision of the blues to embrace some fresh, visionary and contemporary songwriting.

Lil' Ed Williams, Chicago slide guitarist extraordinaire, speaks with @RockBluesMuse about his four decades in the blues, his legendary uncle, J.B. Hutto, and the newest release from Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Slideways. rockandbluesmuse.com/2026/04/09/int… #chicagoblues #ontour

Selwyn Birchwood new album ELECTRIC SWAMP FUNKIN BLUES arrives TODAY! Birchwood’s sound is an intoxicating mix of deep blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, soul-drenched ballads and booty-shaking funk, played and sung with true blues passion. selwyn.lnk.to/Electric

Happy 41st Birthday to Selwyn! His sound is an intoxicating mix of blues, blistering, psychedelic-tinged rock, booty-shaking funk & sweet Southern soul. The next chapter in his musical career is just around the corner with Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues 3/27 selwyn.lnk.to/Electric

Check out the new video from @TinsleyEllis for "Sweet Ice Tea," a highlight track from Ellis' new album, Labor Of Love. The album is available on CD, Georgia peach-colored vinyl LP and at all digital service providers. youtube.com/watch?v=RHc9nM…

Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials have delivered gloriously riotous Chicago blues to audiences around the world for 40 years and have been honored by induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. Now, their newest release, SLIDEWAYS, is finally here. Check it out liled.lnk.to/Slideways

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials’ new album, Slideways, available this Friday, Feb 27, is reviewed by No Depression. "Electrifying power…gripping, untamed and genuine" Check it out here - Check it out here nodepression.org/album-review-l… #bluesmusic #newreleasefriday

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials appeared on @WGNTV Midday News in advance of their SLIDEWAYS album release show at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn Feb 27. Ed and band performed “Bad All By Myself,” the first single from their new album. You can check it out here wgntv.com/midday-news/mi…

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials' SLIDEWAYS arrives this Friday, Feb 27 and will see their album release party at FitzGerald’s that same night. Check out the video for the first single, "Bad All By Myself" and order your copy today! liled.lnk.to/Slideways youtu.be/Sp68ok-nFyE

@TinsleyEllis new album Labor Of Love was just released two weeks ago and tomorrow, Feb 18, he performs at Woodlands Tavern Tune in to WCBE on Feb 18 at 11 AM ET as Tinsley will be stopping in at the WCBE studios for an interview and to perform songs live wcbe.org

@TinsleyEllis is featured on the cover of the February issue of @VintageGuitar and the subject of a 6page in-depth feature that touches on the gear he uses on the new album, other guitars he’s used over years and what’s driven him to the acoustic sound

Alligator’s fearless leader Bruce Iglauer is interviewed and featured on the cover of Mexico’s Cultura Blues magazine. The in-depth conversation with Michael Limnios touches on his path to the blues, what the future of the blues holds and a whole lot more culturablues.com/2026/02/bruce-…

@RelixMag hosts the world premiere of “Too Broke” the video from Tinsley Ellis leading up to the release of Labor Of Love - available Jan 30! Relix says "Ellis delivers a masterclass in passionate musicianship" relix.com/blogs/video_pr…

Selwyn Birchwood will release Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues, on March 27. The album will be available on CD, translucent yellow vinyl LP, and digital. The first single from the album, The Church Of Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues, premieres today, along with a striking new video.

Happy 27th birthday to @callmekingfish ! He continues to be one of the leaders of the new generation of blues. His stinging guitar and sweet, melodic vocals shine every time he takes the stage. kingfish.lnk.to/Live #liveinlondon #kingfish #662 #happybirthday

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials return with SLIDEWAYS, a dynamic, high-energy collection of 13 songs with the band at the absolute height of their powers. The first single Bad All By Myself, premieres today. youtu.be/Sp68ok-nFyE Pre-order your copy! liled.lnk.to/Slideways